Agate, a mesmerizing gemstone celebrated for its striking patterns and profound healing properties, has long captivated the hearts and imaginations of people across cultures and civilizations. From ...

AGATE comes from the quartz family and is found in countless shades and colors, from blue to black and from pink to bright firey red. The properties associated with agate can vary based on the color ...

Agate countertops are a stunning and luxurious addition to any kitchen. The semi-precious stone is known for its ring-patterned beauty, and you can even add backlighting to counters to make their ...

Mineral deposits can create markings that look like forests or mountains, and experts say each stone is distinctive. By Jill Newman When Tarun Adlakha displays a dendritic agate, with its finely ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Ornamental hard stones such as malachite, turquoise and lapis lazuli have been part of the jewellery vocabulary ...