Tree of Happiness and Wealth with Red Agate on a Stone Base

The Tree of Happiness and Wealth with red agate on a stone base is a handcrafted decorative piece: a miniature tree with a crown of natural stones in a juicy reddish-orange shade is mounted on a solid piece of natural stone. The translucent stones seem to glow from within and make the piece warm and bright. The base is a large raw piece of red agate, so the tree stands steadily on any surface.

Red agate is a warm, fiery stone with a translucent structure that lets light pass through beautifully. It is valued for its juicy reddish-orange colour and natural banding. In stone symbolism, red agate is associated with energy, courage, confidence and an active approach to life.

Properties of red agate

Agate is a variety of chalcedony — microcrystalline quartz that forms in layers inside cavities in rock. Its reddish-orange tones come from iron compounds; such agates are close to carnelian.

Agate has a hardness of 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale, so the stone keeps its lustre and colour for a long time.

People made jewellery and amulets from agate several thousand years ago, and according to one version the name comes from the Achates River in Sicily. In stone symbolism, red agate is associated with:

energy and activity;
courage and confidence;
protection;
warmth and well-being at home;
zest for life.

The meaning of red agate in Feng Shui

In Feng Shui, reddish-orange shades belong to the Fire element, which governs activity, recognition and success. A red agate tree symbolically "kindles" energy in a space and helps you focus on achieving your goals.

What a tree on a stone symbolises

In Feng Shui tradition, the natural stone at the base symbolises support and a solid foundation, while the tree stands for growth and development. Together they form a symbol of prosperity growing on a reliable basis. Such a tree symbolically combines:

luck and well-being;
growth and development;
energy and activity;
courage and confidence;
success and recognition;
prosperity and new opportunities.

Where to place it

In Feng Shui, the red agate tree is best placed in the southern part of a room, linked to recognition and success. It suits a desk, a study or a living room where you want to add warmth and bright colour.

The tree on a stone is compact and looks great on a desk, bookshelf, windowsill, chest of drawers or in a display case. It can stand on its own or together with other Feng Shui symbols — Chinese coins, ingots or a wealth bowl.

Care

The tree does not need watering. Simply remove dust from time to time with a soft brush or a dry cloth, avoid abrasive cleaners and protect the stones from strong impacts. If needed, the metal branches can be gently straightened.

A Tree of Happiness on a stone as a gift

The Tree of Happiness and Wealth with red agate on a stone base is a symbolic and long-lasting gift for a birthday, housewarming, anniversary, business opening or professional holiday. This warm, fiery tree makes a good gift as a wish for energy, courage, success and prosperity — especially for someone starting something new.