Rediscovering the Enchantment: Ellensburg Blue Agate Resurfaces

 

The Blog is Back!

In the heart of Washington state lies a geological wonder, a gem that has captivated collectors, artisans, and nature enthusiasts alike for generations. Ellensburg Blue Agate, with its mesmerizing hues of cerulean and azure, holds a legacy steeped in mystery and allure. After a prolonged hiatus, we are thrilled to announce the revival of our blog, dedicated to unearthing the secrets, stories, and splendors hidden within these captivating agates.

Auction piece on ebay

See blog post on May 2006 for details

It pays to do a little research. . . .

For those of you bright enough to do a bit of homework before buying Ellensburg Blue Agate from an auction site, note that as I write this post, they are some pretty nice “mislabeled" blues online!

You too can buy a piece of blue lace agate worth maybe a buck, for much more!

First post in 2007!

Well, obviously I don’t spend a lot of time updating this blog and for the same reasons, the website.
As you may have ascertained through my writings, I am not in the business of Ellensburg Blue, rocks or gemstones. For me, this is simply an outlet to showcase some of my finding and share information about this unique agate found exclusively here in Washington State.

I receive frequent email for a lot of great folks around the country. (And the world for that matter) Most of the mail I receive falls into three categories, which are:

1) Where do I find the stuff! (Or variation thereof)
Sorry – as you may have read, virtually all of the hunting grounds are on private property.

2) I have some blue rocks – is it Ellensburg Blue? AKA If I wish hard enough, can I say its Ellensburg blue and sell it on ebay?
Except in rare cases, I have quit trying to help people identify their finding, because frankly most of them don’t have Eblue and want to deny the fact even after they discover the truth. As a matter of fact, a lot of it does ultimately end up on e-bay, only to be sold to some trusting – unsuspecting buyer.

3) I like the site – thanks for the pics and info.
Now this is the type of email I appreciate most – thank you!

If you do send me a note for whatever reason, please keep in mind that for me this is a hobby and passion, not a business. Therefore it could be days, weeks or possibly even longer before I get back to you, if at all, depending on which category you fall in above.

In closing I might add that while on an occasional blue moon I do have a private – limited sale on a few select cut blues, I do not make a habit of selling my agate.
I would guess that ultimately, it will end up in a nice little museum somewhere for everyone to enjoy.

- www.blueagates.com

December 2006

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Blueagates.com

Fall 2006

I have been so busy taking advantage of this season's hunting, that I have not keep up with posting new photos or posts. . . . But as the summer comes to a close, stay tuned for some incredible specimen pictures and website updates.

Thanks for visiting!

Specimen Identification

In the movie A Few Good Men, Jack Nicholson responded to a question by saying, “You want the truth, you can’t handle the truth!”
Well, that is how I feel when folks write to me, asking for opinions about whether or not what they have is Ellensburg Blue. . . . .many, wanting to “believe” what they have is E-blue, simply cant handle the truth if they find out it’s not. . . . If you do not like the potential answer, please do not ask the question.

While in most cases (Almost always) I steer away for offering my thoughts on specimen identification, I will occasionally give some feedback if the specimen(s) are “clearly” not Ellensburg Blue.
In one such recent case, after asking my opinion (It was not e-blue) the person in question promptly put them all on auction marked “Ellensburg blue”
So, to the bidders I say, sorry you did not read this sooner, and to the seller, “I don’t know how you sleep at night!”

Like it or not, this is the truth. . . .

Visit website at BlueAgates.com

May 2006

Well, I have reluctantly placed another piece of “real” Ellensburg Blue agate on eBay again. . . While I prefer not sell (strictly a hunter and collector) it’s difficult for me to sit back and watch sooo many people being ripped of by sellers offering (some knowingly and some unknowingly) fake Ellensburg Blue Agate. If I can help educate just one potential victim, it will give me at least a little piece of mind.
Some of you may be asking yourself, “why don’t you just expose the fake sellers?” bottom line; I am not an eBay policing agent.
Beyond my attempt to help educate folks, it’s as they say, “Let the buyer beware!”

On a positive note: Check out some of my newest finds on the homepage of my website www.BlueAgates.com

*While there is "fake" Ellensburg Blue Agate sporadically sold on eBay, there are also a handful of honest, credible and genuine sellers too. (Auctions start and end all the time, therefore this blog entry does not refer to a specific point in time on eBay)