Show your Agates!

[stracci2000]

Those of us who love agates were recently discussing how this beautiful stone is under appreciated.
There are some older threads, but I thought I would start a new one, where we could show some of our pieces and loose cabs.
I will start!
I was looking through my collection, and I turns out I have some bangles. They are
getting into current rotation, starting now!
Tagging @Bluegemz to add her beauties, including that new bangle!

 

[Bluegemz]

Those of us who love agates were recently discussing how this beautiful stone is under appreciated.
There are some older threads, but I thought I would start a new one, where we could show some of our pieces and loose cabs.
I will start!
I was looking through my collection, and I turns out I have some bangles. They are
getting into current rotation, starting now!
Tagging @Bluegemz to add her beauties, including that new bangle!

Awesome bangles and great thread!! I’m happy to post I have a love affair with agates!

 

[Bluegemz]

Ok, so most of these are reposts due to the low light.

first, blue/lavender chalcedony pieces...
First, these delicate blueish earrings which are very Art Deco/Asian in feel.
Next, my favorite agate piece so far aside from a super wide bangle...
And my grape chalcedony pendant pictured with lavender jadeite ring.

 

[Bluegemz]

This necklace was made by a jewelry designer friend. It has a lot of lavender agate...I’m sure they are treated, but it’s an awesome necklace worth adding.

 

[Bluegemz]

Next, the bangles...and the ring which goes with one of them. I’ll try to get another picture of my daughters bangle.

 

[PreRaphaelite]

Moss agate and 14k, the stone is translucent with incredible green tendrils and subtle clouds. The stone‘s outward appearance changes according to what‘s inside the locket. It’s a reward I bought for myself upon embarking on a new career - Wanted to wear it every day on trips all over the world; thanks for spoiling that, Covid! Viruses suck!
It looks great layered with my Georgian-inspired diamond necklace - something about the moodiness of it reminds me of Ireland.

 

[Bluegemz]

Here are some pics with my daughters bangle, the striped Grey one, along with my grey and white pendant. It looks opaque, but is considerably translucent against the light. I just love the drama of agate. These pictures make them look somehow dirtier/more grey than they really are in life.

 

[Bluegemz]

Another piece I have is this landscape jasper...it reminds me so much of a road in a field and a grove of red, Fall trees in the back, or a Mesa.

 

[stracci2000]

@Bluegemz
I love that rough necklace, Heavy and solid. You know you're wearing rocks!

The grape chalcedony is yummy! I saw some at the local gem show last October. I was meaning to buy some, but I must have gotten distracted-----easily done at the gem show!!!

That mixed stone necklace is WOW! The green stone--is it tourmaline? Peridot?

 

[Bluegemz]

@stracci2000 , love the elegance of that slim patterned brown and white bangle especially!

 

[Bluegemz]

Thanks, @stracci2000 ! It’s true, that one chunky necklace has no holding back Of wildness, which makes it.

re, the other necklace, the greens are glass. She always uses a mic of stones and glass.
I wear this when I want to feel dressed up, bold, and be reminded of an artistic soul. I have another one with rose quartz which I’ll find. I’ll take better pictures when the sun comes out.

I would love to see what you do with some grape chalcedony! I’ve always wanted a cuff bracelet with a size able chunk in the middle.

 

[stracci2000]

Moss agate and 14k, the stone is translucent with incredible green tendrils and subtle clouds. The stone‘s outward appearance changes according to what‘s inside the locket. It’s a reward I bought for myself upon embarking on a new career - Wanted to wear it every day on trips all over the world; thanks for spoiling that, Covid! Viruses suck!
It looks great layered with my Georgian-inspired diamond necklace - something about the moodiness of it reminds me of Ireland.

This is a really fine example of moss agate. These kinds of stones are so amazing. I close look just takes you away to another time and place. It's like there's a whole other universe deep within.

 

[stracci2000]

I salvaged this stone from a piece of 1960's costume jewelry.
I loved the beveled oval cut, so I made myself a sterling ring.
It definitely looks like a treeline by a reflective lake.

 

[stracci2000]

Here are some pics with my daughters bangle, the striped Grey one, along with my grey and white pendant. It looks opaque, but is considerably translucent against the light. I just love the drama of agate. These pictures make them look somehow dirtier/more grey than they really are in life.

When I saw your agate bangle in the other thread, I said to myself "Oh I need an agate bangle" Then I realized that I already had two! But they are so interesting and unique, I might get myself another one!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I salvaged this stone from a piece of 1960's costume jewelry.
I loved the beveled oval cut, so I made myself a sterling ring.
It definitely looks like a treeline by a reflective lake.

it looks like a landscape painting at dusk !
im very taken with it !

 

[stracci2000]

it looks like a landscape painting at dusk !
im very taken with it !

Cool, huh? Agates and all their varieties are really amazing!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Cool, huh? Agates and all their varieties are really amazing!

they now have my full attention

 

[Cognition]

How about picture agate? this one look like monkey or some head Actually this is the first stone that I have and I always put it on my working desk eversince. Not sure if that picture is 100% natural or not tho

 

[Bluegemz]

I salvaged this stone from a piece of 1960's costume jewelry.
I loved the beveled oval cut, so I made myself a sterling ring.
It definitely looks like a treeline by a reflective lake.

Awesome piece of agate And great job with the ring.

 

[stracci2000]

A friend gave this geode to me.
I don't know where in the world it was found. The inside has smooth nodules, rather than crystals.
It looks like a beautiful hidden grotto.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

A friend gave this geode to me.
I don't know where in the world it was found. The inside has smooth nodules, rather than crystals.
It looks like a beautiful hidden grotto.

reminds me of one of the superman movies

 

[Karl_K]

I salvaged this stone from a piece of 1960's costume jewelry.
I loved the beveled oval cut, so I made myself a sterling ring.
It definitely looks like a treeline by a reflective lake.

Absolutely awesome!!!!
Grade AAAAAAAA kicken

 

[stracci2000]

Absolutely awesome!!!!
Grade AAAAAAAA kicken

Thanks, Karl! It's fun to wear.
Dendritic agates are my favorite.

 

[GliderPoss]

I love agate and I have a few vintage bits... don't have any pics at the moment.

This a was a chalcedony pendant I have a few years ago but think I gave it to my niece as I never wore it much, (didn't like the cheap silver setting).

 

[currada]

I have this cuff that has what I believe is Crazy Lace Agate as a center stone. It is stamped sterling and has a pictograph hallmark. I wish I knew more about it. I can tell it is made very well. It is perfectly weighted and does not spin at all when being worn. Which is very nice as it is heavy piece.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I have this cuff that has what I believe is Crazy Lace Agate as a center stone. It is stamped sterling and has a pictograph hallmark. I wish I knew more about it. I can tell it is made very well. It is perfectly weighted and does not spin at all when being worn. Which is very nice as it is heavy piece.

I love it !

 

[tiniG]

Hello everyone! I'm a long time lurker here - finally decided to make an account today haha I'm a newbie at gemstones but have always appreciated pretty things

Thought I'd share an agate I found in the bargain bin at a local gem show late last year. Wasn't planning on buying anything that day (was just there to look at shiny things and learn) but I kept coming back to check out this one so just took the plunge haha. To me this looks like a big cloud above a field of trees

Apologies for the quality of the photo.

 

[stracci2000]

Hello everyone! I'm a long time lurker here - finally decided to make an account today haha I'm a newbie at gemstones but have always appreciated pretty things

Thought I'd share an agate I found in the bargain bin at a local gem show late last year. Wasn't planning on buying anything that day (was just there to look at shiny things and learn) but I kept coming back to check out this one so just took the plunge haha. To me this looks like a big cloud above a field of trees

Apologies for the quality of the photo.

Dendritic agate! My favorite.

 

[stracci2000]

This is a vintage agate pin and pendant. I adore the earthy colors.

 

[Bluegemz]

Wearing the wide bangle for many days now. It literally goes with everything!