Agate Coasters

Agate coasters are sliced from banded stone, so no two pieces match and the set you receive will differ slightly from the listing photo. That variation is the appeal, but it also means thickness, edge finish, and backing quality are what separate a decorative set from one that protects your table.

• Check the slice thickness and diameter, since thin slices chip and narrow ones leave stemware unsupported.
• Confirm the set includes felt or cork backing feet that keep hard stone off wood finishes.
• Look at whether the gold or silver edge is electroplated or painted, which affects how it wears over time.

Buy a set sized to the glasses you actually serve in.