An agate gemstone unearthed in Brazil has gone viral for its striking resemblance to Cookie Monster of "Sesame Street" fame.. A geologist in California says he's received multiple offers of ...

The most evident drawback of agate countertops will be evident upfront: it doesn't come cheap. While granite and quartz cost an average of $70 and $80 per square foot respectively, gemstone ...

The agate, found in Soledade, a precious stone hotspot in southern Brazil, is a dead ringer for the blue, googly-eyed Sesame Street Muppet. After its owner, ...

It’s worth a lot of cookies. A rock recently discovered in Brazil could fetch more than $10,000 — because it bears an uncanny resemblance to “Sesame Street’s” Cookie M… ...

How do I know my stone is an agate? "Agates are sometimes hard to identify, even for the experts," Mary Ann St. Antoine, a senior environmental quality analyst in the Marquette District Office of ...

They also have an agate stampede where they dump hundreds of gemstones in downtown Moose Lake, and let people go hunting for them. "It is insanity," said Beibl. "We are putting 600 pounds in there.

Not every bride prefers a traditional diamond. More couples today are choosing engagement rings that feel personal and ...

Embracing earth's magic of Moss Agate engagement rings By SARAH GOLDMAN FEBRUARY 13, 2024 13:29 ... This symbol was from the Middle Ages when gemstones were part of prenuptial contracts.

Jindal recently signed into law House Bill 246 by Rep. Scott Simon, R-Abita Springs, dislodging the agate, "as found in Louisiana gravel," as the official state gemstone and renaming it as the ...

A dendritic agate stone from Tarun Adlakha, a gem specialist in New Delhi. “We want to connect with the natural world, and this stone is a reminder of nature,” he said.