Things that Inspire: framed agates

To see the most up to date selection of framed agates, please visit http://quatrefoildesign.bigcartel.com/category/agates.

If you have a particular request for framed agates, either size, color, or number - we can source agates for your particular project need, and we custom frame to your specifications.

I am very excited to announce a new addition to the Quatrefoil Design store - one of a kind framed agates. I am absolutely in love with these - they are so beautiful, so custom, so one of kind. I have working on this concept for a while, and have been monitoring the framing of this introductory group over the past few weeks. I have been so anxious to share them with my readers!

Agates are stones that are characterized by their beautiful colors and their fine grain patterns.  Each agate is truly an individual creation from nature – no two are alike. They make a totally unique and beautiful framed series, and look equally beautiful hung on their own. 

agate 1 (sold)/agate 2 (sold)/agate 3 (sold)

agate 4 (sold)/agate 5 (sold)/agate 6 (sold)

agate 7 (sold)/agate 8 (sold)/agate 9

I love series of six, nine, twelve – or even twenty! Large groupings certainly bring dinstinction to a room.

agate 10 (sold)/agate 11/agate 12 (sold)

agate 13 (sold)/agate 14 (sold)/agate 15

agate 16 (sold)/agate 17 (sold)/agate 18 (sold)

agate 19/agate 20/agate 21 (sold)

agate 22 (sold)

Click on image to go to store item. Each framed agate is linked to its store item. To see all framed agates, click here.

I currently have 22 framed blue/teal agates available.  They are custom framed, in Quatrefoil Design’s signature ‘gilver’ finish (a warm silver) on a bamboo style frame– gilver is the most versatile color, it goes with everything.  The color of the frame looks especially beautiful with the rich tones of the agates.  The outer measurement of the frame is 12 3/4” x 14 1/2”. They are available for immediate shipment, and are priced at $295 each.

All framed agates pictured in this post are one of a kind, and the actual framed agate pictured is the one being sold.  Click on each image to go to the store item for that specific framed agate, or go to http://quatrefoildesign.bigcartel.com/category/agates  to see all framed agates available. Clearly these are not mass produced – so once a specific framed agate is sold, it is not available anymore.  I am working on collections of framed agates in other colors, and also have stock of additional blue/teal agates that are not yet framed, so please email me (quatrefoildesign@gmail.com)  if you would like to be notified when they are available.  I can do any custom size frame or mat color/size for future orders.

Update: I have been emailed quite a bit about whether this is an item I will stock.  The answer is yes!  Although each agate is unique, I will be framing and stocking agates in blues and naturals, but can also take special requests for pinks and purples.  We carefully select our agates for size and beauty, and to work well in grouping. So, if you have a project coming up and are interested in exploring the possibility of framed agates, please email me!  Custom orders take about 4-6 weeks, and are custom framed, so any size is possible.

Agates can be found in a variety of colors – natural, black, brown, purple, amber, blue, and hot pink.  If you have a specific color that you would like me to work on, please let me know.  All of our agate slices are hand selected for their size, beauty and grain pattern.

Also in stock are four dark brown/black agates custom framed in a gold bamboo style frame.  These agates are larger, so the outer measurement of the frames is 12 1/2”x17”.  Each image links to the store item for that particular framed agate.

In many cases, a framed series is the perfect solution for a space, and gives a special rhythm to a room. Here are some of my favorite images of framed series (framed agates would work beautifully in spaces like these).  Enjoy!

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Check out my art pinterest board for more inspiring ideas about how to incorporate art and wall series into your home.

http://pinterest.com/ttiblog/art/

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