Deep blue agate makes a bold, tailored accent on a bookshelf, and this large pair adds natural banding and real weight to hold your books in place.
At just over 10 inches tall, they are tall enough to brace hardcovers, binders and cookbooks, and the cut bases sit flat so they stay put. The faces are polished, so the agate formations stand out against the deep blue. The color is dyed, which is how agate takes on this saturated blue, and the dye follows the stone's natural bands, so every pattern is the stone's own. Blue works well with navy, gray, white and wood, which makes these easy to place in an office, a study or a living room. They make a thoughtful gift for a book lover, a new graduate's first office or a retirement. This is the exact pair shown.
The bookends are about 6 by 10.25 by 3 inches. Look at the ruler photo for scale, and the shelf photo shows them holding three books.
About Dyed Agate
Agate is a banded, translucent form of microcrystalline quartz. Because it is porous, most vividly colored agate in the trade is dyed, and the dye soaks into the bands at different rates, which is why the color follows the stone's natural pattern. The stone underneath is the same hard, durable quartz.
Stone Meaning: Agate is traditionally associated with balance and stability.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact pair of blue agate bookends shown.
- About 6" x 10.25" x 3".
- Dyed agate: the color is added, and the natural banding shows through it.
- Keep dyed agate out of strong direct sunlight and away from water soaks to keep the color even.
- Natural edges vary; test the hold with your books, as very heavy sets may need a bookshelf back or wall for support.
- Photos show the actual pieces.
Shipping and Returns
- Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
- We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
- Covered by our 30-day return policy.
Disclaimer: Please consult a healthcare professional for any medical advice. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
