Montana Agates

The Pike family story is intertwined with these amazing rocks. My grandma Carol spent her childhood in a house that her dad transformed into a rock store, right there at the front! He had a real appeal for hunting, collecting and selling agates. Now, I've got some true treasures—a stunning collection of jewelry, unique horse-head bookends, and eye-catching display pieces, all crafted from these unique rocks. But the crown jewel!? It's a vintage poster made by my great-great-grandpa. Once upon a time, it graced the walls of Glendive, MT, and neighboring towns!

Yellowstone River

Exclusive to the banks and beds of the Yellowstone River and its tributaries, these agates carry an ancient legacy. Formed around 60 million years ago during volcanic upheavals in what is now the Yellowstone National Park area, these agates boast a remarkable appearance. Their translucent gray hues, laced with brown streaks and delicate moss-like dendritic patterns, narrate an age-old tale etched in stone. Whether shaped into unique creations or left on display as is, these agates tell a story as old as time itself. As you stroll along the riverbanks, surrounded by a variety of rocks like jasper, petrified wood, and quartz, the Montana moss agate stands out!

My great-great-grandfather, a true Montana pioneer, had an exceptional talent for discovering those agates. When I walk along the Yellowstone River, where he spent much of his time, it always fills me with a sense of peace and a connection to his enduring spirit.