Blue Lace Agate: The Beauty of the Sky

            To look at the blue New Mexico sky on a fine sunny day with soft puffy clouds scattered across the horizon is vision of divine beauty. The blue heavens with the white clouds have an absolute loveliness that brings serenity to the heart and mind. The picturesque beauty of the sky is reflected in one beautiful gemstone called blue lace agate.

            The blue lace agate gemstone was discovered by an American prospector named George Swanson at his farm in Ysterputs Namibia. He named the stone “Gem of Ecology” because the stone seems to look like the blue sky with the swirling of the white and blue colors. Realizing the worth of his discovery, George had this gemstone mined and marketed, making carvings and jewelry out of it. Amazingly, the best known example of blue lace agate in the entire world was retrieved the vicinity of George’s farm.

            Blue lace agate is a type of crypto-crystalline quartz that has a pale blue color with lacy or wavy white stripe bands. The color of this gemstone is a result of the traces of copper salts. It has a transparency ranging from opaque to translucent. The blue lace agate gemstone is very suitable for jewelry because of its durability, with Mohs hardness scale of seven. The main source of this gemstone is Namibia, South Africa.

            The popularity of the blue lace agate is increasing quickly. In 1974, this gemstone was formally declared as the symbol of World Ecology in a gathering of known ecologists in Los Angeles. Also, the state of Nebraska has made blue lace agate as its State Gem Stone.

            Wearing a blue lace agate necklace is believed to bring about peace and happiness. This gemstone is gentle and calming which brings the person the feeling of tranquility which leads to the relief of anger and nervousness. Furthermore, blue lace agate is also known as the “stone of communication.” This gemstone can improve a person’s public speaking abilities, tact in communicating and can smooth discussions. It also helps cure stuttering. In addition to that, blue lace agate is believed to aid in the healing of arthritis, colic, digestive problems, throat problems, eczema, bone problems, growth problems and headaches.

            A blue lace agate necklace will certainly increase the chic factor of blue outfits, especially blue gowns and blue dresses. This type of necklace will also look wonderful when worn with a white pencil skirts or a black tank dress. Blue lace agate necklaces simply add flair and sophistication to a look.

            With the wonder and beauty of the skies plus the tranquility of the mind, your look will certainly radiate happiness and serenity to everybody, thanks to the blue lace agate necklace.