Agate

Banding that moves slow, like time marked in stone.

Agate is a microcrystalline variety of chalcedony, defined by its distinctive banding that forms as layers of silica build up in vesicles within volcanic rock. The name agate covers a broad umbrella of varieties, each with its own regional name and visual character: blue lace agate, moss agate, dendritic agate, crazy lace, tree agate, fire agate, and more. What they share is the characteristic banding and the grounding energy many people seek when they reach for agate. Commercial agate comes from several regions, with Brazil, Uruguay, and Botswana supplying the most consistent volume to the North American market.