{"product_id":"stoneborn-creations-crazy-lace-agate-freeform-hand-polished-natural-specimen","title":"StoneBorn Creations Crazy Lace Agate Freeform – Hand Polished Natural Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those pieces that seems to have something different going on everywhere you look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Crazy Lace Agate was hand worked and polished by StoneBorn Creations, bringing one face to a high-gloss finish while leaving much of the original natural stone intact. The polished surface reveals an incredible mix of tight lace banding, orbicular patterns, swirling formations and pockets of red, cream, gray, white and golden tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat really makes this piece stand out are the numerous eye-like formations scattered throughout the face. Some are surrounded by extremely fine concentric bands, while other areas transition into flowing layers of lace and contrasting color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than completely reshape the specimen, I followed its natural form and preserved the rough matrix along the back and portions of the edge. The contrast between the untouched stone and polished face gives you a look at both sides of the material — how it formed naturally and what was hiding within it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery angle has something different to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crazy Lace Agate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural agate\/chalcedony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-shaped and high-polished display face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily natural\/unpolished matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cream, white, gray, tan, red, orange and golden tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine lace banding, concentric\/orbicular “eyes,” fortification-style banding and swirling formations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural-edge freeform specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of a Kind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes — you will receive the exact stone pictured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe StoneBorn Story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI try not to force stones like this into a predetermined shape. Instead, I work with the natural form and remove just enough material to expose what’s underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one rewarded that approach in a big way. As I worked through the grinding and smoothing stages, more and more of those tiny bands and circular formations started appearing. By the time it reached the final polish, the entire face was packed with detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe natural backside was intentionally left alone, preserving part of the stone exactly as it started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; Symbolism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrazy Lace Agate is often associated in crystal traditions with joy, balance, confidence and positive energy. Its intricate patterns have also made it a popular stone for representing movement, individuality and the complexity found throughout nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese traditional associations are included for interest and are not medical claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA display stand is included with every StoneBorn Creations purchase, making this piece ready to display as soon as it arrives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged and shipped within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–3 business days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StoneBorn Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43708384575565,"sku":null,"price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3685\/3837\/files\/82B63EC9-4DCE-4005-B5CB-E6D03B32CD19.jpg?v=1788220418","url":"https:\/\/stoneborncreations.com\/products\/stoneborn-creations-crazy-lace-agate-freeform-hand-polished-natural-specimen","provider":"StoneBorn Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}