{"product_id":"carey-plume-agate-druzy-void","title":"Carey Plume Agate Rough - Bright Red with Druzy Void and Plume Potential","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarey Plume Agate Rough – \u003cem\u003eBright Red with Translucent Agate\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eShirley Quant Discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis neat Carey Plume Agate shows \u003cem\u003ebright red\u003c\/em\u003e with clear translucent agate, plus a striking \u003cem\u003emoon-like void\u003c\/em\u003e with crystal druzy at its center. While direct plume is not visible from this angle, the \u003cstrong\u003eoxidation patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e on the exterior suggest plume could appear when cut from another orientation. Carey has not been mined in \u003cstrong\u003eover 20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, making any rough a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector grade rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Carey Plume Agate\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 84mm x 73mm x 40mm (Inches - 3.3\" x 2.9\" x 1.6\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 298 grams (10.5 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Ultra Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Oregon, USA\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarey Plume Agate was discovered by Shirley Quant decades ago and became an Oregon classic due to its bright red plume and well-defined moss agate characteristics. The material hasn't been mined in over 20 years, making it a rare Oregon plume variety sought by collectors. It takes a quality polish and was a favorite for cabbing among vintage rockhounds. Many old stock collections include at least one Carey cab, testament to its popularity during Oregon's golden age of agate collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003emoon-like druzy void\u003c\/em\u003e in the center is an unusual feature that could anchor a striking \u003cstrong\u003edesigner cabochon\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eOxidation patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e outside also suggest hidden plume at the right angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Designer cabochons\u003cbr\u003e• Carey plume collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Oregon agate sets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photographed wet. Natural rough may show surface texture. Colors vary on monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46035032375530,"sku":"R1022","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/R1022-carey-plume-agate-druzy-void-1.jpg?v=1778301837","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/products\/carey-plume-agate-druzy-void","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}