Agate is a rock composed of generally banded chalcedony. Agate is the queen of gemstones, although its value today is not comparable to that of precious stones, its variety of shapes and colors has no equal. Today, over 6,000 varieties of agate are known, more than all other gems combined.
Agate is the first stone worked by man as a gem more than 9000 years ago, appreciated above all for its durability and resistance. The modern cut allows to enhance the color and pattern that these stones hide.
There are agates from many localities, but the most beautiful agates in the world are found in Mexico, India, Morocco, Argentina, Australia and the USA.
The Laguna Lace a high quality variety of Crazy Lace Agate characterized by having a more banded structure than normal Crazy Lace. Crazy lace is a vein sedimentary agate within a limestone rock. This is quite unusual because Mexican agates are usually nodular and are found within volcanic rocks.
The owner of the claim when began to exploit this deposit saw that it was of such good quality that he added the term Laguna to its name to highlight this new material, given that Laguna Agate is the most beautiful in the world.
This agate is from Ejido Benito Juarez in the Sierra Santa Lucia, state of Chihuahua, Mexico.
Features of this item:
• Guaranteed authenticity: 100% natural laguna lace agate of guaranteed origin.
• Color and appearance: Pair of natural agates of the Laguna lace variety with a beautiful combination of colors and top polish.
• Hardness: 6.5 – 7 on the Mohs scale.
• Cut: Freeform cabochon cut. Cut in USA.
• To learn more about agates we have for sale two very interesting books “Genesis and classification of agates and jaspers: a new theory” and “Banded agates: a genetic approach”, both books in English, by the author Marco Campos Venuti, graduate in Geology and PhD in Volcanology.
For Jewelers:
Thanks to its durability and variety of colors, Agate has been and is widely used in the manufacture of all kinds of jewelry and other artistic forms such as cameos, vases, urns and jewelry boxes, among others.
For Collectors:
Agates with well-defined bands, striking patterns or rare colors are highly valued.
For Energy Therapies:
• It is associated with harmony and emotional balance.
• It is believed to provide serenity and mental clarity.
• It strengthens the connection with nature and general well-being.
• Linked to the heart chakra and the throat chakra, promoting communication and inner peace.
Discover the magic of natural gemstones
Our natural gems have been meticulously selected for their quality, beauty and authenticity. Each piece has unique characteristics, making them perfect for collectors, artisan jewelers, stone lovers, and those seeking spiritual balance.
Details that make the difference
• 100% natural gemstones of guaranteed origin. We control the entire process, from the purchase of the rough by expert mineralogists, geologists and gemologists, to its cutting in our trusted lapidary.
• Ideal for jewelers: enhances the exclusivity of your designs.
• Attractive for collectors: unique pieces with exceptional details.
• Perfect for therapies: they channel energy and balance.
Why choose us
We offer pieces that combine aesthetics, energy and quality and that have been carefully selected so that you can enjoy the best in natural gemstones.
