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What is black agate good for?

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What is black agate good for?
Black agate is a popular material for jewelry. It symbolizes protection, courage and success.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Georgian Black Banded Agate 18 Kt Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
five large oval and round panels set with black banded agate polished sections Marvelous workmanship
Category

Antique 1790s European Regency Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Nine Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Black Banded Agate Snuff Boxes, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Nine Victorian ormolu-mounted black banded agate snuff boxes. Some in oval and others in square
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Agate

Michael Kneebone Black Banded Agate Mobe Pearl Button Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Black banded agate is paired with mobe pearls in these sleek and bold button earrings. The agate
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold

Beautiful Large Black Banded Agate Bead Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Large Banded Agate Bead Necklace comprising twenty-four 19.55mm beads; held by a unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Ancient Hellenistic Turquoise Necklace with Black Banded Agate
Located in London, GB
These necklace elements come from Asia minor, a large region covering areas of modern-day Turkey, Iran and east into India. Many important civilisations inhabited this area in antiqu...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Large Banded Agate Beads and Sterling Silver Heart Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Large Black Banded Agates Beads Necklace, comprising 16 round banded agate beads, each
Category

Vintage 1980s Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

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