{"title":"Blue Lace Agate","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:32px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Ogg,Ogg Roman,Georgia,serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBlue Lace Agate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Basis Grotesque Pro,Basis Grotesque,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eBlue lace agate is a banded variety of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz, SiO2) prized for its soft powder-blue color and delicate white lace-like banding. Each band represents a separate silica deposition event, creating concentric patterns that look like layers of sky and cloud frozen in stone. Mohs hardness 6.5-7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Basis Grotesque Pro,Basis Grotesque,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe finest material comes from a single famous deposit at Ysterputs in southern Namibia, making well-banded pieces increasingly hard to source. The Namibian material is renowned for its soft, even blue color and fine, regular banding. Blue lace agate also occurs in parts of Brazil and South Africa, though Namibian specimens are considered the standard for quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Basis Grotesque Pro,Basis Grotesque,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eBrowse related stones: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agate-crystal\" style=\"color:#c9a96e;\"\u003eall agate varieties\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blue-crystals\" style=\"color:#c9a96e;\"\u003eblue crystals\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blue-calcite\" style=\"color:#c9a96e;\"\u003eblue calcite\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bracelets\" style=\"color:#c9a96e;\"\u003ecrystal bracelets\u003c\/a\u003e. Free shipping on orders over $150.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Ogg,Ogg Roman,Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:400;margin:32px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;margin:20px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat is blue lace agate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Basis Grotesque Pro,Basis Grotesque,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eBlue lace agate is a banded chalcedony with soft powder-blue and white lace-like banding. Each band represents a separate silica deposition event over millions of years. Mohs hardness 6.5-7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;margin:20px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere does blue lace agate come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Basis Grotesque Pro,Basis Grotesque,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe finest material comes from the Ysterputs deposit in southern Namibia. This single locality produces the most prized specimens, making well-banded pieces increasingly scarce. Brazil and South Africa also produce blue lace agate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;margin:20px 0 6px;\"\u003eIs blue lace agate rare?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:Basis Grotesque Pro,Basis Grotesque,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eHigh-quality blue lace agate with fine, even banding is becoming increasingly difficult to source as the primary Namibian deposit is worked. Lower-grade material is more available, but gem-quality specimens with strong color and regular banding are genuinely scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is blue lace agate?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A banded chalcedony with soft powder-blue and white lace-like banding. Each band represents a separate silica deposition event. Mohs hardness 6.5-7.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Where does blue lace agate come from?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The finest material comes from the Ysterputs deposit in southern Namibia. Brazil and South Africa also produce blue lace agate.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is blue lace agate rare?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"High-quality specimens with fine, even banding are becoming increasingly difficult to source as the primary Namibian deposit is worked.\"}}]}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-lace-agate-bracelet","title":"Blue Lace Agate Bracelet","description":"\u003cdetails open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowder-blue agate beads ringed with fine white banding, like ripples frozen in stone — among the softest colors in the mineral world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue lace agate is banded chalcedony laid down layer by layer inside volcanic rock cavities. Nearly all of the world's supply comes from a single region of Namibia, making it one of the most geographically limited stones we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine natural blue lace agate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-strung on durable stretch cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a Blue Lace Agate Collector's Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate is durable (Mohs 6.5–7). 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The cathedral-style cut enhances the natural formation, giving the piece architectural presence while preserving the raw mineral interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach tower displays unique banding patterns and crystal development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrigin: Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaterial: Blue Lace Agate with druzy quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinish: Polished cathedral tower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#999;margin:0 0 6px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agate\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eAll Agate\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/towers\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eAll Towers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-crystal-do-i-need\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCrystal Quiz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Village Originals","offers":[{"title":"621 grams","offer_id":52376911773985,"sku":"621","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"561 grams","offer_id":52376911806753,"sku":"561","price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"463 grams","offer_id":52376911905057,"sku":"463","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"216 grams","offer_id":52376912068897,"sku":"216","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/6845\/3410\/files\/agate-621--12749.jpg?v=1771768683"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.crystals.com\/collections\/blue-lace-agate.oembed","provider":"CRYSTALS.COM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}