Crazy Lace Agate

Loving Agates Has Never Been Easier

We have collected some of the most affordable and beautiful agates from all over the world for you to browse. 

Rock collections have become more and popular. If you are getting into agate collecting this site is for you!

If you really like our agates, they are available for purchase.

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How To Get Started Collecting Agates

You can jump start your interest and your collection with these tips!

Learn all About It

Our Learning Center is designed to help you learn all about agates and where you can get them!

Helpful resources

From display stands to display cases, we show you what we have found to be helpful..

What Is Lapidary?

Lapidary is defined as relating to stone and gems and the work involved in engraving, cutting, or polishing.

Where Can I Buy Agates?

There are many agate sellers out there, but you want to be sure you don’t get scammed.

Where Can I Find Agates?

Rock hunting is a blast! Some of the best places in the USA are listed here.

How To Cut & Polish Agates

Take it to another level by finding or buying rough rock and cutting and polishing it yourself!

mesmorizing beauty

The Beauty of Agates

Agates are indeed exquisite stones, renowned for their mesmerizing beauty. The are absolutely alluring.

Agates are nature’s masterpieces, formed over millions of years through the slow accumulation of silica in rock cavities. Their beauty lies in their intricate patterns and vibrant colors, which can vary dramatically from stone to stone.

The most striking feature of agates is their banding. These concentric layers often resemble the rings of a tree, but with a kaleidoscope of colors. You might see delicate lines of white, gray, black, or red, interspersed with translucent layers that allow light to penetrate, giving the stone a otherworldly glow.

Rock Collector Facts

Approximately 10% of Americans have collected rocks or minerals at some point in their lives.
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The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History houses over 350,000 mineral specimens.
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Approximately 60% of rock and mineral collectors are over the age of 50.
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Have Questions About Agates?

Agates are amazingly beautiful. 

Their formation in nature is unbelievable.

After cleaning, sanding and polishing, their beauty shines. 

What questions do you have about agates?

Agates are a type of microcrystalline quartz, typically formed within volcanic and metamorphic rocks. They’re characterized by their banded patterns and often come in a variety of colors.

Agates can be found in many locations worldwide, often near volcanic areas, beaches, and riverbeds. Popular spots include the Pacific Northwest in the US, Scotland, Brazil, and Mexico.

Look for translucent stones with banded patterns. Agates are usually smooth and cool to the touch. They’re harder than glass and won’t scratch easily.

Agates form when silica-rich water fills cavities in rock. The silica slowly crystallizes, often forming concentric bands.

Ready To Check Out Some Agates?

We offer agate specimens from all over the world, including Mexico, Australia, Indonesia and the United States.