Ellensburg Blue Agate is one of the rarest stones in the world and the only blue agate considered a "precious gemstone". Ellensburg Blue Agate is considered a precious gem due to it's singular qualities and limited quantities. As the name implies, this valuable gem is found only in the area N.W. of Ellensburg Washington which is located in Kittitas County.
Ellensburg Blue Agate is known for it's light sky blue to "cornflower blue" appearance. Ellensburg Blue Agate has a Moh's hardness of 7.5-8.3 or harder. The specific geologic formation where Ellensburg Blue Agate is found is small and mostly on privately owned land. The "host rock" is known as "Teanaway Basalt". Ellensburg Blue Agate contains 43 trace elements which contribute to it's unique color and hardness. Blue agates are found all over the world but none share the rarity and beauty of the famed "Ellensburg Blues".
Robert uses diamond wheels to cut and polish each Ellensburg Blue Agate for maximum beauty. The polish that Robert uses is a special blend of Tin Oxide and Type A Sapphire powder also known as "Linde A".
Ellensburg Blue Agate looks great set in either silver or gold. Ellensburg Blue Agate is very durable and scratch resistant which makes it a great "wearable" stone for rings. Pendants, rings, and ear rings are all great settings for Ellensburg Blue Agate. Both men and women look stunning when wearing Ellensburg Blue Agate.
TEST Answers
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Holly Blue - Holly Oregon, U.S.A.
Ellensburg Blue - Ellensburg Washington U.S.A.
Mojave Blue - Mojave desert California U.S.A.
Blue Chalcedony - Africa
This beautiful Ellensburg Blue Agate is 11.6mm X 9.7mm and weighs 3.6 carats.
Set in 14K gold and comes with a 16" 14K gold chain.
Price in U.S. Dollars
$699.00
This beautiful Ellensburg Blue Agate is 16mm X 12mm and weighs 7 carats.
Set in a handmade .925 sterling silver pendant and comes with a 18" sterling silver chain.
Price in U.S. Dollars
Sold
This beautiful Ellensburg Blue Agate is 21mm X 16mm and weighs 12.2carats.
Set in a handmade .925 sterling silver pendant and comes with a 18" sterling silver chain
Price in U.S. Dollars
Sold!
This beautiful Ellensburg Blue Agate is 13.5mm X 10.2mm and weighs 5.14 carats.
Set in a handmade .925 sterling silver pendant and comes with a 18" sterling silver chain.
Price in U.S. Dollars
$250.00
Langford Jewelers polished "freeform" Ellensburg Blue Agates for sale.
28mm X 17.5mm
Price $400.00
13.7 X 11.5mm
Price $90.00
Test your knowledge of "blues"!
Here are 4 different "blue" stones. Only 1 is Ellensburg Blue Agate
Can you guess which one is an authentic Ellensburg Blue?
The answers are below the picture - no cheating now!
To order please feel free to contact
Robert or Langford Jewelers at
Phone # 509.910.8869
or email to
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Langford Jewelers Calibrated Ellensburg Blue Agate Cabochons
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Same stone on left pictured with a 25 cent (quarter dollar) coin for perspective.
-Attention Rockhounds-
Do you have a special Ellensburg Blue Agate that you found or maybe bought?
Robert has cut literally thousands of customer blues. Robert will cut your stone to your specific specifications or "Freeform".
Robert is able to maximize your stones value with as little waste as possible. Let Robert turn your "rock" into a real GEM!
Robert will also set your cut and polished stone in a Gold or Silver setting.
Prices are as follows:
To cut and polish your Ellensburg Blue:
$40.00 per Calibrated Cabochon
$35.00 per Freeform
Note: Extra large sizes or really odd shaped freeforms will cost a little extra.