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.
Aguanueva Agate is a variety of agate named for its origin in the town of Agua Nueva in Chihuahua, Mexico. It has soft hues ranging from milky whites, pinks, browns to blue and lavender tones.
It is highly valued by jewelers and collectors for its beauty and soft colors.
Features of this item:
• Guaranteed authenticity: 100% natural aguanueva agate of guaranteed origin.
• Color and appearance: Very nice pair of aguanueva agates with typical soft colors and good cut and top polish.
• Hardness: 6.5 – 7 on the Mohs scale.
• Cut: Cushion-shaped cabochon cut. Cut in Brazil.
• 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.
