{"product_id":"banded-eye-agate-geode-specimen-3-inch-polished","title":"Banded Eye Agate Geode Specimen — 3\" Polished Display Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eA banded eye agate geode with striking blue-gray and cream concentric rings — polished on one face to reveal the clean, detailed banding that makes eye agate so prized by mineral collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece sits comfortably in a hand or display cabinet and appeals to anyone drawn to natural geometry, stone collecting, or home objects with quiet visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Vintage Memorabilia \u0026amp; Rare Ephemera\"\u003eBanded eye agate geode specimen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural mineral, polished on one side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage geological formation; current display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate (banded chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, off-white, blue-gray, light tan matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentric eye-like banding with well-defined rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished front face; rough\/natural back and exterior matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark (natural formation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 inches round, 2 inches high, 6 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striking eye-agate pattern visible on polished face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished face is smooth and bright, showing the banding clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll edges intact; no chips or breakage visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong color contrast between bands makes the eye pattern stand out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-preserved natural weathering on the rough exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough exterior typical of natural geode formation — unpolished sides show age and matrix patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo staining or significant damage observed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye agate — with its concentric rings and natural symmetry — has fascinated mineral collectors for centuries. The pattern forms slowly over millions of years as mineral-rich water deposits successive layers of silica and other minerals inside the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece suits anyone building a mineral collection, decorating a bedside table or office shelf, or simply drawn to natural objects with visual calm and geometric precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the smooth polished face (which reveals the banding) and the rough natural exterior gives it character — you can hold it and feel both sides of its story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quiet, grounding piece that rewards close looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"about reading vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48634515587327,"sku":"a1 – T 1–2866","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/IMG_0632_6b80532f-c528-4005-a3b2-abdaf1191a0e.jpg?v=1780680090","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/banded-eye-agate-geode-specimen-3-inch-polished","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}