Fire Agate is like an odd uncle in the Agate family of gemstones. While most agates are neat little cabochon cut gemstones with subtle colors and regular banding, Fire Agate hits you with crazy iridescence and curious bulges.
Fire Agate Colors
Fire Agates tend to have dark brown to almost black bodies upon which a iridescent display of colors such as red, gold, green and blue can dance and dazzle.
The base color is due to the presence of iron and the iridescence is the result of light travelling through microscopically thin layers of alternating silica and iron. White light bounces this way and that before breaking up into individual colors like a prism.
Read more about gemstones colors here
Fire Agate Carat Weight
Fire Agates have a strange composition which is often technically described as botryoidal which means it is shaped like a bunch of grapes. Of course this makes cutting and polishing quite tricky and finding calibrated or regular sized Fire Agates almost impossible.
Cutters will attempt to display as much iridescence as they can and make the carat weight as heavy as possible. Small stones do not show off the color display as well as bigger sizes so, in general, the price of Fire Agate is totally dependent on its colors and not carat weight.
With such a variable gemstone it is difficult to pin down a per carat price but the average price for a reasonable looking Fire Agate will be around $10 - $15 per carat and only exceptional stones will reach the top $50 per carat limit.
For more details please refer to our full Fire Agate Info page here
Where is Fire Agate found?
So far there is only one area in the world where we can find a regular supply of Fire Agate - the south western parts of the USA and in northern Mexico.
What jewelry is Fire Agate suitable for?
Fire Agate is rated at 7 on Mohs hardness scale which makes them suitable for all jewelry items including daily wear pieces.
The odd shapes and fascinating color display make them an ideal gemstone for anyone looking for unique one-off items and the deep colors also make them ideal for men's jewelry.
Fire Agate Sale: Discover the Mystical Beauty of Polished Agates
Every piece in this collection boasts a remarkable blend of fiery reds, deep browns, and iridescent flashes that make fire agates the mesmerizing gemstones they are. Whether you are a collector, a jewelry designer, or someone with an eye for rare beauties, our fire agate sale promises you an array of choices that encapsulate both charm and mystique.
We offer free gemstone brief reports for each fire agate we sell. We currently stock Mexican fire agates but have occasionally also Arizona fire agate for sale.
