Red Botswana Agate Jewelry, a rare gemstone with signature hues, is also known as “Red Banded Agate.” It belongs to the quartz family, and it has been named so since it was discovered in Botswana, Africa, a few centuries ago. It is appreciated for its distinct appearance, similar to the Italian marble, and is a sub-category of banded chalcedony. The original Botswana agate is seen in many colors, such as pink, grey, brown, purple.