agate

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Joel Otterson’s intimate sculptures set moss agate in silver and brass at Ehrlich Steinberg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

If you live inland and you can’t afford jade, you’re more likely to utilize other materials like obsidian or agate or whatever other natural gemstone that they had access to.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2023

A writer's block crystals gift set available through Etsy offers agate, carnelian, tiger eye, citrine, amethyst and clear quartz crystals to help those struggling to formulate sentences.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2022

Boma Jewelry Treasured Agate Pendant Necklace: Designed in Seattle, this agate disc stands for courage and new beginnings.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2021

At thirty her hot brown eyes had turned to agate, and her skin had taken on the sheen of maple struck down, split and sanded at the height of its green.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison