On My Radar: Agate Everything

Agate is a really popular and fabulous trend right now in home decor. For those of you interested in some knowledgggge, agate is a microcrystalline variety of silica which is characterized by its fineness of grain and brightness of color. While agates may be found in various kinds of rock, they are classically associated with volcanic rocks. Ah, thank you Wikipedia.

Check out some of the ways this trend is used below...

Agate sconces... pretty awesome.
Image via Elle Decor

Agate lamp base
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Agate napkin rings. Thisss would make a dinner setting beautiful
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Agate coasters
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More coasters :)
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Agate candle holders
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Agate bookends
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Agate magnets!!! I kind of feel like I need these... $36 for the set
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