Our natural agate gemstones are carefully selected for their color, banding, and quality. From translucent varieties to bold patterned stones, agate offers exceptional diversity for jewelry and collecting.
Buy Loose Agate Online
Shop loose agate stones online with confidence at GemSelect. Each gem is individually photographed and clearly described, making it easy to choose the perfect stone for your project.
Agate for Jewelry Making
Agate is a durable and versatile gemstone (Mohs 6.5-7), suitable for rings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets. Its wide color range makes it ideal for both modern and traditional designs.
Banded and Patterned Agate
Many agates display distinctive banding, moss-like inclusions, or eye patterns. These natural formations make each stone unique, giving designers one-of-a-kind results.
Faceted Agate Stones
Faceted agate stones add sparkle while maintaining the stone’s natural character. Popular shapes include oval, round, pear, and cushion cuts.
Agate Cabochons
Agate cabochons highlight the stone’s natural patterns and color zoning. Smooth and polished, they are perfect for bezel settings and artisan jewelry.
Wholesale Agate Stones
We offer wholesale agate gemstones for jewelers, designers, and resellers. Competitive pricing and a large inventory make it easy to source matching stones or bulk quantities.
Agate Meaning and Symbolism
Agate has long been associated with balance, stability, and protection. Many people choose agate stones not only for their beauty but also for their traditional symbolic significance.
Learn more about the properties, history, and varieties of agate on our Agate Information Page.
FAQs
Are your agate gemstones natural?
Yes, all our agate gemstones are natural. Any treatments, such as dyeing (common for certain colors), are fully disclosed for transparency.
Is agate durable enough for everyday jewelry?
Agate ranks 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for most jewelry types, including rings and bracelets with proper care.
What colors are available in agate?
Agate occurs in a wide range of colors, including blue, green, red, pink, brown, gray, and multicolored varieties with natural banding patterns.
Do you sell agate cabochons and calibrated sizes?
Yes, we offer agate cabochons as well as calibrated stones in standard sizes suitable for commercial jewelry settings.
Can I buy agate gemstones in bulk?
Wholesale agate stones are available for larger orders. This is ideal for jewelry businesses or designers needing consistent supply.
Is agate a birthstone?
Agate is considered a traditional birthstone for May in some historical lists, although modern birthstone charts commonly list emerald.
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Overall Rating -> 9
It was great!
Posted By Annie in September, 2025
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Overall Rating -> 10
Great selection of gems at a reasonable price
Posted By Curt in July, 2025
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love the site, the experience and the products.
Posted By Ckingpots in July, 2025
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Overall Rating -> 8
First time using this website. It was both exciting finding things in my price range and things Iam gonna save up for and use in other pieces. I love that the picture of the gem is the exact gem I'll be buying. I haven't tested the gems yes but they said they sold me 100% natural gems.
Posted By Salvo in July, 2025
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Overall Rating -> 9
I wish there were options for jewelry settings
Posted By Tim in May, 2025
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Overall Rating -> 10
On the clarity options it goes "and better" so if youre looking for si specifically and you click si and better it still shows you basically everything. It just removes the opaques. Itd be nice if it was vs only, vss only, si only, etc