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Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Banded Agate Bead Necklace A beaded necklace featuring 24 banded agate beads in varying sizes of

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate

Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Located in Baltimore, MD

Bold Victorian banded agate bead necklace with a silver dog tag clasp. The 19 large banded agate

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Silver

Victorian Banded Agate Beads
Victorian Banded Agate Beads

Victorian Banded Agate Beads

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Striped Agate Beads with lovely crisp striations throughout. These lovely period beads

Category

1870s British Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Located in Baltimore, MD

Bold Victorian banded agate bead necklace with three large beads tapering down to smaller ones

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate

Arts & Crafts Agate Bead Necklace
Arts & Crafts Agate Bead Necklace

Arts & Crafts Agate Bead Necklace

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

Arts & Crafts Agate Bead Necklace

Located in Northampton, MA

agate beads are ever-so-slightly off-round, indicating their pedigree as hand-carved beads. The palate

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Silver

Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Located in Baltimore, MD

Striking Victorian banded agate bead necklace with a bead clasp is 20" long and contains 32 beads

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate

Art Deco Banded Agate Beaded Necklace
Art Deco Banded Agate Beaded Necklace

Art Deco Banded Agate Beaded Necklace

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The banded agate beads which make up this necklace are a mix of black and brown with all tones in

Category

1910s British Art Deco Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace c. 1860
Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace c. 1860

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace c. 1860

Located in Stamford, CT

Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklaces are few and far between. This strand is in excellent

Category

1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate

Ancient Himalayan Agate Bead Necklace 2000+ Years Old Large Round Celadon
Ancient Himalayan Agate Bead Necklace 2000+ Years Old Large Round Celadon

Ancient Himalayan Agate Bead Necklace 2000+ Years Old Large Round Celadon

Located in Milford, DE

A rare and museum-grade necklace composed of exceptionally large ancient Himalayan agate beads

Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Gold & Banded Agate Bead or Sphere Pendant for a Necklace
Large Antique Gold & Banded Agate Bead or Sphere Pendant for a Necklace

Large Antique Gold & Banded Agate Bead or Sphere Pendant for a Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

(or orange toned) and white banded agate bead with gold mounts to the top and bottom. Set with an

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Banded Agate Bead Cat Charm Pendant
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Banded Agate Bead Cat Charm Pendant

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Banded Agate Bead Cat Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

fashioned from a spherical bead of banded brown and white agate, with the head, paws and tail in 18 karat

Category

1910s Italian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Perfect 40" Banded Agate Necklace c.1860
Perfect 40" Banded Agate Necklace c.1860

Perfect 40" Banded Agate Necklace c.1860

Located in Stamford, CT

Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklaces are few and far between and in this length and quality are

Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Victorian Perfect 40" Banded Agate Necklace c.1860
Victorian Perfect 40" Banded Agate Necklace c.1860

Victorian Perfect 40" Banded Agate Necklace c.1860

Located in Stamford, CT

Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklaces are few and far between and in this length and quality are

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

-cut and polished from natural banded agate. These beads display the unmistakable characteristics of

Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

-cut and polished from natural banded agate. These beads display the unmistakable characteristics of

Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Cabochon Cut Banded Agate Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite
Antique Victorian Cabochon Cut Banded Agate Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite

Antique Victorian Cabochon Cut Banded Agate Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

necklace consists of twenty-eight graduated banded agate beads of a large size and quality. The necklace

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

-cut and polished from natural banded agate. These beads display the unmistakable characteristics of

Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

-cut and polished from natural banded agate. These beads display the unmistakable characteristics of

Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Vintage Moss Agate Long Necklace, Gilt Metal Clasp, Circa 1920s-1940s
Vintage Moss Agate Long Necklace, Gilt Metal Clasp, Circa 1920s-1940s

Vintage Moss Agate Long Necklace, Gilt Metal Clasp, Circa 1920s-1940s

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

substantial, organically polished moss agate beads in rich, variegated tones of green, olive, and warm brown

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Gilt Metal

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Located in Milford, DE

Natural Discs Conch shell Old Tibetan dzi-style agate beads Bronze ritual pendant Fiber cord (restrung

Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass

Ancient Bactrian Agate and Carnelian Bead Necklace, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.
Ancient Bactrian Agate and Carnelian Bead Necklace, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.

Ancient Bactrian Agate and Carnelian Bead Necklace, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.

Located in New York, NY

Ancient amulet necklace composed of twenty one well matched graduated banded agate biconical beads

Category

15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Carnelian

Carved Agate 18 Karat Gold Fresh Water Pearls Necklace
Carved Agate 18 Karat Gold Fresh Water Pearls Necklace

Carved Agate 18 Karat Gold Fresh Water Pearls Necklace

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

Rare antiques carved agate 18k Gold gr 23,50 fresh water pearls adjustable necklace. All Giulia

Category

1810s Italian Artisan Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

LB offers 50’s Copper Enamel Brass Aztec pendant Blue Agates Crystals Necklace
LB offers 50’s Copper Enamel Brass Aztec pendant Blue Agates Crystals Necklace

LB offers 50’s Copper Enamel Brass Aztec pendant Blue Agates Crystals Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

enhanced by large Blue Agate beads and Vintage faceted crystal beads. Original Vintage clasp and Copper

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Artisan Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Brass, Copper, Enamel

Chinese Cloudy Agate Snuff Bottle
Chinese Cloudy Agate Snuff Bottle

Chinese Cloudy Agate Snuff Bottle

Located in Chicago, IL

around the sides, resembling patches of tree lichen or moss. The bottle is finished with an agate bead

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate

Antique Arts and Crafts Period Sterling and Banded Agate Chain
Antique Arts and Crafts Period Sterling and Banded Agate Chain

Antique Arts and Crafts Period Sterling and Banded Agate Chain

Located in Stamford, CT

Sturdy alternating links of rectangles and double tulips hold uniform banded agate beads. The

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Antique Victorian Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Antique Victorian Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

banded agate bead to the upper border of a 14k yellow gold pin. The agate bead is surmounted by two 22k

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Moonstone Georgian Pinchbeck Clasp Bra
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Moonstone Georgian Pinchbeck Clasp Bra

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Moonstone Georgian Pinchbeck Clasp Bra

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

clasp. The agate clasp features a lovely little turquoise floral design of a Forget-Me-Not flower

Category

Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Pinchbeck

Antique Banded Agate and Pearl Bee Necklace, Circa 1880
Antique Banded Agate and Pearl Bee Necklace, Circa 1880

Antique Banded Agate and Pearl Bee Necklace, Circa 1880

Located in Lewisburg, PA

agate are alternating tiny banded agate beads and half pearls, all mounted in finely detailed 15ct gold

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold

Victorian 14k Banded Agate & Pearl Drop Earrings
Victorian 14k Banded Agate & Pearl Drop Earrings

Victorian 14k Banded Agate & Pearl Drop Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

gold, each earring begins with a banded agate bead, which displays a deep brownish-black hue with white

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Qing Carved White Serpentine Pendant
Qing Carved White Serpentine Pendant

Qing Carved White Serpentine Pendant

$2,200Sale Price|67% Off

Qing Carved White Serpentine Pendant

Located in Northampton, MA

This is a fascinating and beautiful late Qing period Chinese white serpentine and an agate bead

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Bronze

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Banded Agate Drop Earrings
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Banded Agate Drop Earrings

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Banded Agate Drop Earrings

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

white. Each earring has a large, spherical bead of black and white banded agate. The spherical beads are

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14k Diamond, Onyx, and Agate Chain Necklace
Art Deco 14k Diamond, Onyx, and Agate Chain Necklace

Art Deco 14k Diamond, Onyx, and Agate Chain Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

agate-shaped beads. The onyx displays a deep black hue, and the agate beads are a pale grayish-blue

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chinese Pewter Teapot with Carnelian Bead, c. 1910
Chinese Pewter Teapot with Carnelian Bead, c. 1910

Chinese Pewter Teapot with Carnelian Bead, c. 1910

Located in Chicago, IL

contrasting brass and the lid is decorated with etched grooves and a bright red carnelian agate bead. A

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Carnelian, Pewter, Brass

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Banded Agate & Black and White Enamel Earrings
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Banded Agate & Black and White Enamel Earrings

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Banded Agate & Black and White Enamel Earrings

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

spherical bead of black and white banded agate. From here, a panel of black and white enamel is suspended

Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Beautiful agate African trade beads
Beautiful agate African trade beads

Beautiful agate African trade beads

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Probably Togo, Africa, probably early 20th century Trade or slave beads formed an essential

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Early 20th Century Togolese Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate

Antique Chinese White Nephrite Pendant Necklace Circa 1920 Certified Untreated
Antique Chinese White Nephrite Pendant Necklace Circa 1920 Certified Untreated

Antique Chinese White Nephrite Pendant Necklace Circa 1920 Certified Untreated

Located in Northampton, MA

flapper-era treasure is a creation of spectacular beauty. The cool blue agate beads and the watery rock

Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal

Rare Antique Russian Silver Bead with Agate
Rare Antique Russian Silver Bead with Agate

Rare Antique Russian Silver Bead with Agate

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Rare Antique Russian Silver Bowl with Agate Beautiful Agate Bowl supported by a base made of

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Framed Chinese Antique Embroidery Silk Collar Qing Dynasty
Framed Chinese Antique Embroidery Silk Collar Qing Dynasty

Framed Chinese Antique Embroidery Silk Collar Qing Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

stitches. The border was ornamented with chain stitches in gold metallic threads. Small dark agate beads

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Silk, Beads

Antique Empire 1800 Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Agate Cameo Natural Pearls
Antique Empire 1800 Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Agate Cameo Natural Pearls

Antique Empire 1800 Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Agate Cameo Natural Pearls

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This antique pendant was created in 1800 ca. In typical Empire taste the pendant is suspended on four gold chains from a large gold ring. A stone carving in two layers of a classical...

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Early 1800s Empire Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Agate Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Rose Gold French
Antique 19th Century Agate Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Rose Gold French

Antique 19th Century Agate Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Rose Gold French

Located in Lisbon, PT

19th Century Agate Cameo Brooch with Natural Pearls in Yellow and Rose Gold, France. A finely

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Frank Walter Lawrence Hardstone 18K Gold Antique Egyptian Sphinx Seal Necklace
Frank Walter Lawrence Hardstone 18K Gold Antique Egyptian Sphinx Seal Necklace

Frank Walter Lawrence Hardstone 18K Gold Antique Egyptian Sphinx Seal Necklace

By Frank Walter Lawrence

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a curb link chain suspending a highly rendered sphinx pendant Depicting two sphinx back to back with groove features and headdresses Featuring a cylindrical Egyptian roll...

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Early 1900s Egyptian Revival Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Red Brown Sardonyx Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Red Brown Sardonyx Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Red Brown Sardonyx Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Gold

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique 19th Century Sardonyx Cameo Brooch with Natural Pearls in Yellow Gold. A distinguished 19th-century cameo brooch featuring the intricately carved bust of a nobleman, executed...

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

French Aucoc 19th Century Antique Cameo Natural Pearls Locket Pendant Brooch
French Aucoc 19th Century Antique Cameo Natural Pearls Locket Pendant Brooch

French Aucoc 19th Century Antique Cameo Natural Pearls Locket Pendant Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

circle pattern and studded with natural pearls, this pendant holds a cameo on 4-layered agate

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace
Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace

Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

, Agate and Chalcedony beads, stone arrowhead, Kings Manassa turquoise (from the closed mine in Colorado

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15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, 24...

Art Deco French Sautoir
Art Deco French Sautoir

Art Deco French Sautoir

Located in New York, NY

agate. Glass fluted bead motifs are replicated in the deco starburst centerpiece and spacers. Gorgeous

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Agate Beads

Antique Banded Agate Pendant Earrings
Antique Banded Agate Pendant Earrings

Antique Banded Agate Pendant Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Graduated banded agate beads are joined with fittings of 18 karat yellow gold. Circa 1890s. Length

Category

1890s Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Four Thousand Year Old Agate Beads with Collared Spherical 20k Gold Beads
Four Thousand Year Old Agate Beads with Collared Spherical 20k Gold Beads

Four Thousand Year Old Agate Beads with Collared Spherical 20k Gold Beads

Located in Bloomington, IN

Thirteen Bronze Age agate beads alternating with 20k collared spherical gold beads. Six of them are

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Gold

Ancient Turquoise Frog Pendant, Turquoise Disc Beads and Spherical Agate Beads
Ancient Turquoise Frog Pendant, Turquoise Disc Beads and Spherical Agate Beads

Ancient Turquoise Frog Pendant, Turquoise Disc Beads and Spherical Agate Beads

Located in Bloomington, IN

frog to the uterus. This necklace consists of forty-two spherical agate beads and sixty-three small

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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Turquoise

Four Thousand Year Old Agate Beads with Carnelian and Lapis Lazuli Spacers
Four Thousand Year Old Agate Beads with Carnelian and Lapis Lazuli Spacers

Four Thousand Year Old Agate Beads with Carnelian and Lapis Lazuli Spacers

Located in Bloomington, IN

Seventeen large agate beads from the Bronze Age of four thousand years ago. The agate beads have a

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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli

Antique Victorian Bullseye Agate Bead Necklace, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Bullseye Agate Bead Necklace, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Bullseye Agate Bead Necklace, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

An exquisite antique Victorian necklace made up of lovely Bullseye Agate beads Which graduate in

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Silver

Ancient Agate Beads with Spherical 'Etched' Agates, Lapis Lazuli, and 20k Gold
Ancient Agate Beads with Spherical 'Etched' Agates, Lapis Lazuli, and 20k Gold

Ancient Agate Beads with Spherical 'Etched' Agates, Lapis Lazuli, and 20k Gold

Located in Bloomington, IN

Sixteen agate barrel beads each faced with a three layer gold granulated bead alternating with

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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Ancient Banded Agate Beads with Handmade Granulated Fine Silver Spacer Beads
Ancient Banded Agate Beads with Handmade Granulated Fine Silver Spacer Beads

Ancient Banded Agate Beads with Handmade Granulated Fine Silver Spacer Beads

Located in Bloomington, IN

A necklace of ninety banded black and white agate beads, seventeen of which are barrel shaped and

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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Silver

Ensemble of Two Ancient Agate Bead Necklaces with Fine Silver Granulated Beads
Ensemble of Two Ancient Agate Bead Necklaces with Fine Silver Granulated Beads

Ensemble of Two Ancient Agate Bead Necklaces with Fine Silver Granulated Beads

Located in Bloomington, IN

An ensemble of two necklaces consisting of many ancient and some modern agate beads with handmade

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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Agate Beads

Materials

Agate, Silver

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Antique Agate Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique agate beads available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 22k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of antique agate beads includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Georgian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Giulia Colussi, Jada Jo and Jane Magon Collections are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Agate versions from the 86 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for bead antique agate beads and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and ball cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of antique agate beads, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Antique Agate Beads?

Prices for antique agate beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $165 and can go as high as $30,000, while antique agate beads, on average, fetch $4,065.
Questions About Antique Agate Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a beaded purse is an antique, first look at the frame. Antiques will usually have die-stamped frames, so you should be able to see the pattern on both sides of the metal. The frame is typically cast with newer bags, resulting in the pattern only being on one side. Next, examine the clasps. If your bag is antique, you should be able to detect a gap or seam where the maker soldered on the clasp, while a newer reproduction will frequently have a one-piece clasp and frame with no seams. Finally, look at the interior lining. Antique purses often have a ribbon sewn onto the seam where the lining meets the frame, but this detail will usually not be present on a reproduction. If you have doubts about your bag's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beaded bags.

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