Highly revered by the ancients, it was considered the stone of science. It was believed that the Indian agate was the best remedy for eye diseases, and that the Egyptian agate was very effective against spider bites and scorpion stings.

Already in antiquity the agate was highly valued and used as eyes in the images of the gods. They have also been found in the eye sockets of ancient Egyptian mummies.

In Islam, agates are also very precious stones. According to tradition, an agate ring, for example, protects its wearer from certain mishaps and guarantees longevity, among other benefits.