Agate

/ˈæɡət/
noun

A type of hard stone with strips that is often used for making jewelry.

The necklace is made of agate.
Visual representation of "agate" - A type of hard stone with strips that is often used for making jewelry.

Often appears as...

  • polished agate
  • agate necklace
noun

A tool with an agate stone on one end used in print-making for burnishing or polishing.

The printmaker used an agate to polish the etching plate.
Visual representation of "agate" - A tool with an agate stone on one end used in print-making for burnishing or polishing.

Often appears as...

  • burnishing agate
  • agate tool

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noun

A type of hard stone with strips that is often used for making jewelry.

The necklace is made of agate.
Visual representation of "agate" - A type of hard stone with strips that is often used for making jewelry.

Often appears as...

  • polished agate
  • agate necklace
noun

A tool with an agate stone on one end used in print-making for burnishing or polishing.

The printmaker used an agate to polish the etching plate.
Visual representation of "agate" - A tool with an agate stone on one end used in print-making for burnishing or polishing.

Often appears as...

  • burnishing agate
  • agate tool

Usage tips

Technical

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Visual representation of "agate"
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Visual Imagery

When you hear 'agate' think of its distinctive bands; they're key to its beauty.

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Each agate has unique, wavy lines.
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Not Always Precious

Agates are semi-precious; valuable, but they're not as costly as diamonds or rubies.

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Her agate earrings were beautiful yet affordable.
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Common Jewelry

Agates are often found in everyday jewelry due to their variety and durability.

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I bought an agate ring at the local market.
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Visual Imagery

When you hear 'agate' think of its distinctive bands; they're key to its beauty.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
Each agate has unique, wavy lines.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Precious

Agates are semi-precious; valuable, but they're not as costly as diamonds or rubies.

Illustration for Not Always Precious
Her agate earrings were beautiful yet affordable.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Common Jewelry

Agates are often found in everyday jewelry due to their variety and durability.

Illustration for Common Jewelry
I bought an agate ring at the local market.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visual Imagery

When you hear 'agate' think of its distinctive bands; they're key to its beauty.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
Each agate has unique, wavy lines.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Always Precious

Agates are semi-precious; valuable, but they're not as costly as diamonds or rubies.

Illustration for Not Always Precious
Her agate earrings were beautiful yet affordable.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Common Jewelry

Agates are often found in everyday jewelry due to their variety and durability.

Illustration for Common Jewelry
I bought an agate ring at the local market.
Visual representation of the word "Agate"

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Video examples

Safari Live - Day 276 PIPE...

I say are being spoiled by the fact that we have that kind of shot right there and it's everything I was hoping it would be I was really kind of hoping that we were in agates a really epic sky and in one of them on the mound that didn't quite expect to get a beautiful

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Archeology from space -...

the exact period of time we think it's Howie is we also found worked stone carnelian quartz and agate this shows that there was a jewelers workshop here these might not look like much but when you think about the most common stones

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Archeology from space PIPE...

We also found work stone -- carnelian, quartz and agate that shows that there was a jeweler's workshop here. These might not look like much, but when you think about the most common stones used in jewelry from the Middle Kingdom,

Video examples

Safari Live - Day 276 PIPE...

I say are being spoiled by the fact that we have that kind of shot right there and it's everything I was hoping it would be I was really kind of hoping that we were in agates a really epic sky and in one of them on the mound that didn't quite expect to get a beautiful

Video examples

Archeology from space -...

the exact period of time we think it's Howie is we also found worked stone carnelian quartz and agate this shows that there was a jewelers workshop here these might not look like much but when you think about the most common stones

Video examples

Archeology from space PIPE...

We also found work stone -- carnelian, quartz and agate that shows that there was a jeweler's workshop here. These might not look like much, but when you think about the most common stones used in jewelry from the Middle Kingdom,

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Quote examples

Emile Galle

French Artist

Do glassmakers not have the ability to knead their own agates, marbles and rock crystals?
Portrait of Emile Galle

Quote examples

Jim Nantz

American Entertainer

I'm not an agate type ESPN Sports Center highlight, in-your-face kind of a sports fan.
Portrait of Jim Nantz

Quote examples

Emile Galle

French Artist

Do glassmakers not have the ability to knead their own agates, marbles and rock crystals?
Portrait of Emile Galle

Quote examples

Jim Nantz

American Entertainer

I'm not an agate type ESPN Sports Center highlight, in-your-face kind of a sports fan.
Portrait of Jim Nantz
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