玛瑙是一种很早就被人们利用的玉石。早在五六千年前的红山文化遗址里,人们就发掘到玛瑙制成的刀、箭头等使用器。在《梦溪笔谈》、《本草纲目》中也有记载。玛瑙一名,始于汉代,源自佛经。玛瑙历史悠久、文化底蕴深厚、品种繁多、色泽艳丽、资源分布较广。玛瑙的收藏必然有着广阔的前景。 Agate is a jade stone that was used by people long ago. As early as five or six thousand years ago, the Red Mountain cultural sites, people will explore the agate made knives, arrows and other devices. In “Meng Xi Bi Tan”, “Compendium of Materia Medica” also recorded. One agate, began in the Han Dynasty, originated from the Sutra. Agate has a long history, rich cultural heritage, variety, beautiful color, resource distribution. Agate collection must have a bright future.