Each item is hand selected to reflect the diversity in the collection, ensuring each piece showcases unique characteristics and natural beauty. This careful selection process highlights the distinct patterns, colors, and textures found in every specimen.
Plume and agate are two captivating varieties of chalcedony, each prized for its unique appearance and geological significance. Plume agate is distinguished by its intricate, feathery inclusions that resemble plumes or delicate botanical patterns, often set against a translucent or milky background. These natural formations create a striking, almost artistic effect that makes plume agate a favorite among collectors and lapidary artists.
Agate, in a broader sense, is known for its banded patterns that form in concentric layers, resulting from the deposition of silica in cavities of volcanic rocks. Its colors and banding can vary widely, offering an extensive palette from subtle earth tones to vibrant, multicolored stripes. Agate is valued not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its durability and versatility in jewelry and decorative objects.
Together, plume and agate exemplify the natural beauty and diversity found in mineral specimens, appealing to enthusiasts who appreciate both geological history and artistic expression. The BHH Collection offers a diverse selection of these stones, showcasing the intricate details and vibrant colors that make plume and agate enduringly popular among collectors.
Sagenite
38.9lbs
11 x 9 1/2 x 8
Sagenite
4oz (112g)
3 x 2 7/16 x 15/16
Priday Plume Slab
32g
1 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/8
Eagle Rock Slab
1.4oz (40g)
4 1/8 x 2 x 1/8
Nipomo Sagenite
1lb 13oz
5 x 4 x 2 11/16
Sagenite Cabochon
21g
2 1/4 x 1 15/16 x 1/8
2 3/8 x 2
Priday Cabochon
Nydeggar Plume
1.8oz (51g)
3 1/4 x 4 x 1/8
Downie Agate
57.2lbs
13 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 7 7/16
Sagenite Slab
9.5oz (269g)
6 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 1/4
Carey Plume Slab
1.7oz (48g)
3 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 1/8
Limb Cast
42.7lbs
15 x 8 1/2 x 6 9/16
Redwood Agate
15.6oz (442g)
5 x 2 9/16 x 1 1/2
Nipomo Sagenite
4.3oz (121g)
4 34 x 4 7/8 x 1/8
Eagle Rock Plume Slab
6.0oz (196g)
7 9/16 x 4 1/8 x 3/16
Chrysoprase
30.5lbs
17 x 9 1/2 x 7 1/2
Appx 1000lb Nydeggar
50 x 32 x 24
Nydeggar - Front
Nydeggar - Back
Nydeggar - closeup
Nydeggar - closeup