{"title":"All Stones","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lebanese-orbicular-flower-agate-palm-stone-minieh-003","title":"Lebanese Orbicular Flower Agate Palm Stone, Eye-Pattern Specimen 003","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA substantial hand-polished palm stone of Lebanese orbicular flower agate, gathered from the Minieh shoreline in North Lebanon. The surface carries multiple concentric eye formations — orbicules — suspended in a warm amber chalcedony ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen sits in the overlap between two collected categories: flower agate, named for its bloom-like clusters, and orbicular agate, prized for its perfectly circular eye patterns. Where №002 in the catalog reads soft and painterly, this stone reads structural — the orbicules are sharper, more defined, more numerous. Count the distinct eyes and you'll find nine or ten across a single face, each one a separate geological event recorded in silica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ground is a warm caramel chalcedony, deeper and more saturated than the pale flower agates of Madagascar or China. Against it, the cream orbicules and lace bands stand out like ink dots on parchment. Hold the piece to window light and you'll see the amber body glow softly — a visual test of natural, untreated chalcedony that dyed or synthetic stones cannot pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Corniche el-Mina, Tripoli district, North Lebanon (Mediterranean coast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType: Orbicular Flower Agate palm stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFormation: Chalcedony with orbicular and botryoidal inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMineral family: Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHardness: 6.5–7 Mohs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand-polished high gloss, rounded palm form\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.2 × 6.1 × 4.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 223 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColors: Warm caramel ground, cream orbicules, white lace banding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrbicule count: 9–10 distinct eye formations across the visible surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNumbered: №003, CedarAgate catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy orbicular agate from Lebanon is collectible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orbicular patterning — where the silica crystallizes into perfect round eyes rather than flowing bands — is one of the most sought-after formations in the agate world. The Lebanese Mediterranean coast produces a distinctive variant: smaller orbicules than Madagascan ocean jasper, warmer ground tones than Brazilian agate, and a translucency that speaks to slow, clean silica deposition. Specimens like this one are genuinely uncommon on the international market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight and feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 223 grams, this is a grounding, substantial palm stone — larger and heavier than typical meditation pieces, closer to a handled specimen for serious collectors. The rounded form and polished gloss make it suitable for daily handling or shelf display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Cool water rinse if needed, dried immediately. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight. The 6.5–7 Mohs hardness makes chalcedony durable for regular handling, though like all agate it can chip if dropped on hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships from Tripoli, Lebanon within 3 business days, insured and tracked. Worldwide delivery 7–21 business days. Wrapped in acid-free tissue inside a padded gift-ready box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships with a numbered certificate of origin signed by the CedarAgate founder, documenting collection location, date gathered, and geological classification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CedarAgate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47339565613234,"sku":"CA-003","price":125.0,"currency_code":"LBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/5154\/4242\/files\/lebanese-orbicular-flower-agate-003-alternate.jpg?v=1777029670"},{"product_id":"lebanese-banded-agate-geode-pair-minieh-004","title":"Lebanese Banded Agate Geode, Matched Miniature Pair №004","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA matched pair of miniature banded agate geode halves, hand-collected and polished from the Minieh shoreline in North Lebanon. Each half displays crisp octagonal concentric banding in gray, white, and cream — a geometric formation prized by collectors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this pair exceptional for its size is the sharpness of the banding. The concentric rings are not soft or gradient — they are clean, angular, and symmetrical, forming nearly perfect octagonal patterns that radiate outward from a translucent chalcedony center. Banded agate of this clarity typically comes from Mexico, Botswana, or Brazil; Lebanese specimens at this quality remain almost unknown on the international market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollected from the Corniche el-Mina shoreline, the nodule was cut by hand and both interior faces polished to a mirror gloss. The natural exterior crust — a warm tan calcareous coating — has been preserved on the back of each half, showing the stone as it was found on the shore. This contrast between raw and polished is part of the piece's appeal: you see what the earth hid, and you see what revealed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Corniche el-Mina, Tripoli district, North Lebanon (Mediterranean coast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType: Banded Agate Geode — matched pair (2 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFormation: Concentric chalcedony banding, octagonal symmetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMineral family: Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHardness: 6.5–7 Mohs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished interior faces, natural exterior preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions per half: 3.8 × 3.7 × 1.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight per half: 35 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombined weight: 70 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColors: Gray, white, cream, pale tan exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNumbered: №004, CedarAgate catalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy matched miniature pairs are collectible:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small cut geode in one half is a curiosity. A matched pair — two halves from the same nodule showing mirror patterns — is a collector's piece. Most small geodes are sold as single halves to maximize per-piece revenue; keeping the pair together is uncommon, and pairs of this geometric quality at this size point are genuinely difficult to source. The octagonal banding here rewards close inspection under magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3.8 cm each, these halves sit comfortably on a small shelf, windowsill, or desk. They pair naturally as bookends for a small set, on either side of a paperweight, or as display objects flanking a photograph. They also transport easily — collector-ready as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Cool water rinse if needed. Avoid abrasive contact with the polished faces. The exterior crust is natural and should not be cleaned with chemicals — water and a soft brush only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships from Tripoli, Lebanon within 3 business days, insured and tracked. Worldwide delivery 7–21 business days. Both halves wrapped separately in acid-free tissue inside a padded gift-ready box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships with a numbered certificate of origin signed by the CedarAgate founder, documenting collection location, date gathered, and geological classification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CedarAgate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47339565711538,"sku":"CA-004-PAIR","price":65.0,"currency_code":"LBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/5154\/4242\/files\/lebanese-banded-agate-geode-004-pair-hero.jpg?v=1777027743"},{"product_id":"lebanese-polyhedral-agate-geode-minieh-001","title":"Lebanese Polyhedral Agate Geode, Matched Pair from Minieh Shore No. 001","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn extraordinarily rare matched pair of polyhedral agate geode halves, hand-collected from the Minieh shore in North Lebanon. Numbered No. 001 - the flagship specimen of the CedarAgate catalog.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this specimen remarkable is the angular polyhedral chamber formation - a geological phenomenon that occurs when silica crystallizes into faceted, diamond and pentagonal shapes rather than the rounded orbicules found in common agate geodes. Both halves display concentric banding in cream, olive-brown, pale gray, and amber, radiating outward from a druzy crystalline interior. The two halves are a perfect mirror match, cut from a single geode and polished to reveal what forms inside a volcanic cavity over millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollected by hand from the Corniche el-Mina shoreline in Tripoli district, North Lebanon, this specimen was gathered where the Mediterranean meets ancient coastal limestone - a geological zone that produces Lebanon's rarest agate formations. 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Most of the world's agate geodes - from Brazil, Morocco, Uruguay - form with rounded inner cavities. Polyhedral chambers require a specific combination of slow silica deposition, hydrothermal pressure cycles, and cavity geometry that occurs only in a handful of global localities. Lebanon's Mediterranean coast is one of them, yet Lebanese specimens remain almost absent from the international market. You are buying a piece of geology that most collectors have never held.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dust with a soft dry brush. Rinse with lukewarm water if needed and dry immediately. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, which can damage the druzy crystal interior. Display out of direct sunlight to preserve the depth of the natural tones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships from Tripoli, Lebanon within 3 business days, insured and tracked. Worldwide delivery 7 to 21 business days. 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The translucent chalcedony matrix holds floral formations of crystalline white agate - a natural signature of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis piece belongs to a category collectors call flower agate or lace chalcedony - a formation where bloom-like clusters of white microcrystalline silica grew slowly inside a translucent chalcedony host. Each round blossom is a separate geological event, formed over millennia as mineral-rich water seeped through tiny cavities. The stone reads almost like a painted landscape: soft amber ground, drifting clouds of cream lace, and scattered white flowers caught mid-bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollected by hand along the Corniche el-Mina shore, where wave-tumbled chalcedony occasionally surfaces after storms, then hand-polished over three weeks to reveal the full depth of the translucent body. The finish is soft-dome, smooth to the touch - a piece made to be held, not just displayed. Palm stones of this kind are traditionally kept for meditation, grounding, and quiet focus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Corniche el-Mina, Tripoli district, North Lebanon (Mediterranean coast)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eType: Lace Chalcedony, Flower Agate palm stone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFormation: Botryoidal chalcedony with microcrystalline inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMineral family: Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHardness: 6.5 to 7 Mohs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinish: Hand-polished high gloss, natural dome\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeight: 174 g\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eColors: Cream, warm beige, translucent pale amber, white lace inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumbered: No. 002, CedarAgate catalog\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Lebanese lace chalcedony distinctive:\u003c\/strong\u003e While flower agate deposits exist in Madagascar and parts of China, Lebanese specimens are genuinely rare on the international market. Lebanon's coastal chalcedony forms in smaller, isolated pockets - each piece carries slightly different inclusions, colors, and light transmission. Holding one against a window shows faint translucency through the body, a test few treated or synthetic stones can pass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe with a soft dry cloth. If rinsing, use cool water and dry immediately. Avoid prolonged sunlight exposure, which can gradually shift cream tones toward yellow over many years. Safe to handle daily - the 6.5 to 7 Mohs hardness makes chalcedony durable for regular holding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships from Tripoli, Lebanon within 3 business days, insured and tracked. Worldwide delivery 7 to 21 business days. 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