Discover the thrill of Michigan rock hounding and learn where to find Petoskey stones, agates, Yooperlites, and more along the Great Lakes shore...
Want to learn about rockhounding Michigan? This beginner guide tells you how to get started looking for rocks and fossils in Michigan.
Discover the thrill of Michigan rock hounding and learn where to find Petoskey stones, agates, Yooperlites, and more along the Great Lakes shore...
Petoskey stone guide to rock hunting the famous Lake Michigan stones.
Discover everything you need to know about Yooperlites, the Michigan gem that glows! Learn where to find them, how to identify them, and how to care for them.
Lake Huron offers some of the best rockhounding around! This guide to rock hunting Lake Huron answers some of your biggest questions collecting
I made these Lake Superior Agate rings with stones we found on our rock hounding adventures that often take us from the eastern UP of Michigan to the North Shore of Minnesota. I came up with this design to have a ring for myself that's eye catching while also being ultra durable. The bands are stainless steel. I cut the agates and craft fine silver bezels for them that I then solder to the bands. These rings look great on anyone! See the pictures for the sizes. You'll get the ring pictured for the size you order. These are whole sizes from 7 up to 11. See below for specifics on each ring. Size 7: This is a Wisconsin LSA in a color between orange and brown with beautiful white banding that runs across it. We found this agate on a trail, summer of 2024. Size 8: We found this agate in Michigan's UP while beach combing. It has a beautiful eye feature as well as some really nice banding. It's primarily orange and white and is a domed round. The stone is about 8 mm across. Size 9: This is a Wisconsin found LSA eye agate that I found on a trail. It has th elook of ghostly transparency with a bright white eye just slightly off of center in the domed round stone. The bezel features a serrated edge. The stone is about 9 mm across. Size 10: This is one of the coveted Paradise Beach Paint agates from North of Grand Marias MN. It has pastel colors in light cream, orange and red. There's some light banding in it and several eyes. This stone is domed and is about 10 x 8.5 mm. Size 11: This is a Minnesota agate from a north shore beach that features exceptional banding in a fortification pattern. It's light colored in mostly gray with maybe a bit of orange/brown. I've noticed it looks different to me in different lighting. The stone is about 8.6 mm across. Our stones are mirror polished and so there will be reflections in the pictures. We take pictures in direct bright light that simulates what your stone will look like in direct sunlight. Stones look very different in low or artificial light. If it's dark when you receive them you can use the flashlight feature on your smart phone to see what they will look like in daylight. If you are new to semi precious stones please understand that these stones are natural and were found or dug from the earth. These are not faceted altered or manmade stones you see in stores. Natural stones (especially agates) may have features that would be considered flaws in a faceted stone or manufactured stone. Natural stones can have internal fractures, natural holes or geode areas. If there are features we as professional lapidary artists feel may detract from a stone we do our best to describe them in the listing description and show them in the pictures. We charge based on size and quality of the stone as well as market factors. We don’t dabble in the art of stone cutting. Brain is a full time lapidary artist so if you buy from us you are buying a high quality stone made by an experienced professional artist. We are a legitimate small business licensed as an LLC in Wisconsin. Our business mission is to create happiness through our art. Shipping: The free shipping for our shop is USPS Ground Advantage. The upgraded shipping is USPS Priority Mail. The charge for upgrading shipping covers the increased shipping cost to send priority mail. Keep in mind we have no control over USPS shipping times or errors. Both shipping choices include tracking. USPS tracking includes a GPS signature when the package is scanned delivered. You are responsible for ensuring the safety of your packages once they are scanned delivered. Returns: Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. Buyer pays return shipping. Return shipping must have tracking. Email us to initiate a return. Packaging: We package our jewelry securely so it will arrive safe. Jewelry is shipped in a jewelry box. Cabochons are shipped primarily in small containers rather than jewelry boxes. If you are buying multiple pieces for gifts and need boxes for each item please mark the order as a gift or message us with what you prefer. Otherwise we will ship multiple items in a single jewelry box. Please follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HappyAgateStudio Thank you for looking!
Discover the thrill of Michigan rock hounding and learn where to find Petoskey stones, agates, Yooperlites, and more along the Great Lakes shore...
Discover the thrill of Michigan rock hounding and learn where to find Petoskey stones, agates, Yooperlites, and more along the Great Lakes shore...
Discover the top 15 Michigan rock hunting beaches, perfect for Michigan rockhounds collecting Petoskeys, Agates, Yooperlite and more...
All of these Great Lakes rocks and fossils are full of history and beauty can all be found on our regional coastline! From patiently searching for a Lake
A guide to identifying beach stones found along the shorelines of Lake Michigan, with photos and info about syenite, rhyolite, pumice, dolomite, quartz, wishing stones, Presque Island serpentinite, quartzite, diabase(dolerite), pegmatite, conglomerate, banded metamorphic rock and heart stones,.
A Michigan man made the discovery of a lifetime when he stumbled on glowing rocks on the beaches of Lake Superior. The rocks, which he named "Yooperlites" emit an eerie glow, appearing to be partially molten rock.
Hand sourced from the shores of Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, and Lake Huron are a variety of stones that are perfect for collectors, rock hounds, rock tumbling, and lapidary use. Each bag includes a selection of stones that are of similar hardness on the Mohl's Hardness Scale to reduce the chances of pitting and uneven polishing rates. This will increase your potential for a better polish in a rotary or vibratory rock tumbler. For this reason, not all bags will have the same amount of stones. Photos of dry and wet stones are just examples of types of rocks you will receive. It does not guarantee you will receive the the exact type of stones pictured or noted. I do my best to send a wide variety of types while ensuring they are appropriate to tumble together. Types of rocks may include, but not limited to: quartz (wide variety), chalcedony, jasper, banded iron (jaspilite), cold water agates, quartzite, epidote, unakite, feldspar, brecciated jaspers, cherts, and more. If you are looking for a wider variety of Great Lakes stones, but don't need them to be the same hardness for tumbling, please see my Etsy listing here: https://oftheearthelements.etsy.com/listing/1493271956 Are you interested in specific rocks, minerals, and fossils of the Great Lakes region and United States Midwest? Please visit Of The Earth Elements' Etsy shop for more options. If you are interested in a specific type of Great Lake rock, please contact me directly as I have a large inventory that I am still in the process of posting. Due to the natural variations in stones, returns are not accepted on this item; if you are unhappy with your purchase please message me to discuss potential options to fix any issues. Any natural mineral staining/discoloration/variation can not be used as a request for refund. For inquiries, questions, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me via Etsy prior to purchasing.
Fascinating facts and photos featuring the most common beach stones found along Lake Michigan shorelines, as well as several unusual kinds; includes various types of basalt, septarian, limestone, granite, gabbro, diorite, gneiss, schist, sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, geodes, chalcedony and agate.
Discover everything you need to know about Yooperlites, the Michigan gem that glows! Learn where to find them, how to identify them, and how to care for them.
Michiganders far and wide have heard of the legendary Lake Superior agate, but what exactly are they? And what is all this you’re hearing about cold water agates? The answers may surprise you!
PHOTOS! Make a stop at this area of Pictured Rocks for waterfalls, a colorful rocky beach, and sand dunes! MICHIGAN summer vacation ideas
Petoskey State Park in Michigan offers a unique beach experience with opportunities to hunt for the state’s official stone, the Petoskey
The major types of metamorphic rocks are detailed here, which include regional, contact and mechanical metamorphism.
Digging for quartz crystals is a popular Washington pastime, and this spot is full of them.
Lake Michigan beaches are the nation’s longest freshwater coast with sand dunes and rocky cliffs. Here are eight rocks common to find on Michigan's beaches.
Stunning mountain ranges, pristine rivers and lakes, and an abundance of hot springs, Idaho is a bucket list destination for outdoor adventurers! In this post, we’re sharing the best stops to add to your Idaho road trip itinerary.
Discover the thrill of Michigan rock hounding and learn where to find Petoskey stones, agates, Yooperlites, and more along the Great Lakes shore...
Find unique collectibles along the lakeshore while rock and fossil hunting in Southwest Michigan! Rockhounding here is sure to reap plenty treasure.
Rocks and Minerals Unit Study: 2 Simple Scratch Test investigations you can do to learn about rock hardness and various kinds of rocks.
Torch Lake, located in Antrim County in Northern Michigan, is famous for its clear, turquoise blue water and its party-perfect sandbars. During the GLL team’s 2019 trip to northern Michigan, we explored this beautiful lake and learned first-hand exactly why it has a reputation as the crown jewel of Michigan’s Chain of Lakes.
How to find Yooperlites is a popular question once people learn about these fluorescent sodalite rocks on the shores of Lake Superior.
Why? Here's what you need (and want) to know.
Fascinating facts and photos featuring the most common beach stones found along Lake Michigan shorelines, as well as several unusual kinds; includes various types of basalt, septarian, limestone, granite, gabbro, diorite, gneiss, schist, sandstone, siltstone, mudstone, geodes, chalcedony and agate.
