{"product_id":"stoneborn-creations-red-lace-agate-freeform-hand-polished-with-natural-quartz-pockets","title":"StoneBorn Creations Red Lace Agate Freeform – Hand Polished with Natural Quartz Pockets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one absolutely blew me away when the polish started coming through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat began as a rough piece of Red Lace Agate completely transformed as I worked around the stone, revealing layer after layer of red, orange, cream, gray and blue-gray banding. Some areas have incredibly tight lace patterns while others open up into bold orb-like “eyes” surrounded by concentric bands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than grinding away everything to create a perfectly smooth shape, I followed the natural character of the stone and left several of its original quartz and crystalline pockets intact. The contrast between those untouched areas and the polished agate is one of my favorite parts of this piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn it around and it almost feels like a completely different stone from every angle. There is an incredible amount of detail packed into this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Red Lace Agate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-shaped and polished by StoneBorn Creations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich red, orange, cream, gray and blue-gray coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntricate lace and fortification banding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple orb and “eye” formations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural quartz\/crystalline pockets intentionally preserved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreeform shape following the natural structure of the stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolished around most of the specimen while retaining portions of the original rough surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay stand included with purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe StoneBorn Story:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery StoneBorn Creations piece starts with the stone itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of forcing a specimen into a predetermined shape, I prefer to work with what nature already created—following the bands, pockets, curves and imperfections as they reveal themselves throughout the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Red Lace Agate is a perfect example. What looked interesting in the rough became something completely different once the outer material started coming away. I kept working around the stone, following those patterns and preserving the natural pockets rather than grinding them out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished piece still carries part of its original rough character while showing off the incredible patterns that were hidden underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo two StoneBorn pieces will ever be exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; Symbolism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgate has traditionally been associated with grounding, stability, balance and strength. Red varieties are often connected with confidence, vitality and a strong connection to the earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you enjoy stones for their symbolism or simply appreciate the incredible geology behind them, this piece makes a beautiful natural display specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour StoneBorn Creations piece will be carefully packaged to help protect both the polished surfaces and natural crystalline areas during transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips within 1–3 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA display stand is included with every purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StoneBorn Creations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43503704735821,"sku":null,"price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3685\/3837\/files\/BEF255C5-FDDC-4FF5-B3AA-6A1B61977666.jpg?v=1787533328","url":"https:\/\/stoneborncreations.com\/products\/stoneborn-creations-red-lace-agate-freeform-hand-polished-with-natural-quartz-pockets","provider":"StoneBorn Creations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}