Material Authenticity | Collectors, jewelry artisans | Industry Standard: Agate (common in gemstones) Our Base: Certified natural agate (GIA mineral analysis) Our Advanced: Premium-grade natural agate (enhanced clarity ▲) | Authenticity guaranteed (Base) Higher transparency (Advanced ▲) | Requires polishing (Base) Higher cost (Advanced) |
Color Consistency | Jewelry, decorative items | Industry Standard: Varies (60% treated for color) Our Base: Natural red hue (no chemical treatments) Our Advanced: Deeper red saturation (premium grade ▲) | Natural, untreated color (Base) Richer visual appeal (Advanced ▲) | Less vibrant (Base) Costlier (Advanced) |
Surface Finish | Jewelry, raw art pieces | Industry Standard: Polished (ISO 3801 standards) Our Base: Raw/rough surface (unprocessed) Our Advanced: Semi-polished (smoother touch ▲) | Unique rustic aesthetic (Base) Easier to handle (Advanced ▲) | Needs polishing (Base) Less "raw" texture (Advanced) |
Treatment Application | Healing practices, jewelry | Industry Standard: 60% treated with dyes Our Base: 100% natural (no treatments) Our Advanced: Same as Base (premium natural ▲) | No chemicals (Base) Higher quality raw material (Advanced ▲) | Less durable (Base?) Higher cost (Advanced) |
Customization Flexibility | Custom jewelry, art projects | Industry Standard: Limited to pre-made designs Our Base: Can be cut/shaped (DIY) Our Advanced: Premium customization (design services ▲) | DIY potential (Base) Expert-crafted finishes (Advanced ▲) | Requires skills (Base) Higher cost (Advanced) |
Durability | Jewelry, long-term use | Industry Standard: Mohs 6.5-7 (common for agate) Our Base: Natural agate (same hardness) Our Advanced: Enhanced durability (premium-grade material ▲) | Naturally durable (Base) Improved resistance (Advanced ▲) | Prone to chipping (Base) Costlier (Advanced) |