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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

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

One-of-a-Kind Teardrop Banded Agate Necklace
One-of-a-Kind Teardrop Banded Agate Necklace

One-of-a-Kind Teardrop Banded Agate Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Awesome One-of-a-Kind Necklace comprising natural flat Banded Agate Teardrop Beads inter-spaced

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1990s Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Brass

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

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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

Antique 1870s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Cross Necklace
Antique Victorian Banded Agate Cross Necklace

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Cross Necklace

Located in London, GB

, carved from richly banded agate with natural layers of honey, caramel, and deep brown tones. The stone

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique Banded Agate Mourning Locket Necklace
Antique Banded Agate Mourning Locket Necklace

Antique Banded Agate Mourning Locket Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Antique Banded Agate Mourning Locket Necklace A yellow gold chain necklace suspending an oval

Category

Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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

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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Dalben Banded Agate Rose Gold Bag Necklace
Dalben Banded Agate Rose Gold Bag Necklace

Dalben Banded Agate Rose Gold Bag Necklace

By Laura Dalben

Located in Como, IT

Dalben design "bag" pendant necklace with banded Agate mounted in 18 kt rose gold . The pendant is

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Banded Agate and Pearl Bee Necklace
Antique Banded Agate and Pearl Bee Necklace

Antique Banded Agate and Pearl Bee Necklace

Located in Lewisburg, PA

1880–1900) centers on a richly banded bull’s eye agate, prized for its concentric contrast and

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold

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

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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Banded Agate Sterling Silver Choker Necklace Estate Find
Banded Agate Sterling Silver Choker Necklace Estate Find

Banded Agate Sterling Silver Choker Necklace Estate Find

By Anna K for Coach House

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautifully designed large banded rectangular agate beads necklace inter spaced with sterling

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Vintage 1970s Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Beautiful Large Black Banded Agate Bead Statement Necklace
Beautiful Large Black Banded Agate Bead Statement Necklace

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Beautiful Large Carnelian Banded Agate Bead Statement Necklace
Beautiful Large Carnelian Banded Agate Bead Statement Necklace

Beautiful Large Carnelian Banded Agate Bead Statement Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Stunning Large Carnelian Banded Agate Bead Necklace comprising twenty-four 19.55mm beads; held by a

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Large Banded Agate Beads and Sterling Silver Heart Necklace
Large Banded Agate Beads and Sterling Silver Heart Necklace

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

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Vintage 1980s Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Add Extra Photo from OKL Long Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Add Extra Photo from OKL Long Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Add Extra Photo from OKL Long Banded Agate Bead Necklace

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Necklace with graduated banded agate rectangular beads in grays, browns and cream with ribbed gold

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Brass

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

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Antique 1870s British Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Victorian Banded Agate and Diamond Starburst Locket Pendant
Victorian Banded Agate and Diamond Starburst Locket Pendant

Victorian Banded Agate and Diamond Starburst Locket Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

made of rich banded agate which is smoothly polished for a glossy finish. At the center is a large

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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Banded Agate "Eye" Beads, MWLC
Banded Agate "Eye" Beads, MWLC

Banded Agate "Eye" Beads, MWLC

By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin

Located in New York, NY

Banded agate eye beads with banded agate "eye" form clasp by MWLC. Made by hand in their Parisian

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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gilt Metal

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Long High Tech Banded Agate Sterling Silver Link Necklace Estate Find
Long High Tech Banded Agate Sterling Silver Link Necklace Estate Find

Long High Tech Banded Agate Sterling Silver Link Necklace Estate Find

By Anna K for Coach House

Located in Montreal, QC

Fabulous Long and Bold sterling silver and banded agate chain necklace; comprising multi-shaped

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Vintage 1980s Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Victorian 18kt Gold Banded Agate Pendant
Victorian 18kt Gold Banded Agate Pendant

Victorian 18kt Gold Banded Agate Pendant

Located in Braintree, GB

A Victorian pendant crafted in 18kt yellow gold. The piece is set with a large oval banded agate

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Antique 1880s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

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

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold

Banded Agate & Gold Nugget Beaded 16" Necklace – Egyptian Revival, 18K 22K Gold
Banded Agate & Gold Nugget Beaded 16" Necklace – Egyptian Revival, 18K 22K Gold

Banded Agate & Gold Nugget Beaded 16" Necklace – Egyptian Revival, 18K 22K Gold

By Bracken Jewelers

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This one-of-a-kind Sun Disc Necklace pairs the earthy beauty of banded agate with radiant high

Category

2010s American Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Natural Gray Banded Agate and Quartz Crystal Gold-plated Edge Necklace Pendant
Natural Gray Banded Agate and Quartz Crystal Gold-plated Edge Necklace Pendant

Natural Gray Banded Agate and Quartz Crystal Gold-plated Edge Necklace Pendant

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Make a bold statement with this one-of-a-kind Natural Gray Banded Agate and Quartz Crystal Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

Mano Figa Banded Blue Agate Charm Pendant
Mano Figa Banded Blue Agate Charm Pendant

Mano Figa Banded Blue Agate Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A beautiful mano figa charm made of banded blue colored agate. Agate has a grounding, stabilizing

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Mid-20th Century Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Base Metal

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Banded Agate Locket
Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Banded Agate Locket

Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Banded Agate Locket

Located in Stamford, CT

the European nations. The large banded agate is haunting and the contrast between it with the

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Naturalistic Banded Agate Geo Sterling Silver Pendant
Naturalistic Banded Agate Geo Sterling Silver Pendant

Naturalistic Banded Agate Geo Sterling Silver Pendant

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Large brown banded agate pendant mounted in a sterling silver bezel with a large sterling bale

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Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique 15ct Gold Banded Agate Victorian Pendant
Antique 15ct Gold Banded Agate Victorian Pendant

Antique 15ct Gold Banded Agate Victorian Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Banded Agate Pendant Victorian Fabulous 15ct Gold Set Banded Agate Pendant. Engraved

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 15k Gold

English Victorian Enamel Banded Agate Gold Locket
English Victorian Enamel Banded Agate Gold Locket

English Victorian Enamel Banded Agate Gold Locket

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

was required to create this stunning oversized Victorian treasure. A large cabochon banded agate is

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Antique 1870s Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Large Antique Banded Agate Diamond Gold Cross Pendant
Large Antique Banded Agate Diamond Gold Cross Pendant

Large Antique Banded Agate Diamond Gold Cross Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

with fifteen perfectly matched cabochon cut banded agates. The center stone is encircled by old rose

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold

Victorian 14k Banded Agate and Pearl Mourning Locket
Victorian 14k Banded Agate and Pearl Mourning Locket

Victorian 14k Banded Agate and Pearl Mourning Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful banded agate locket/pendant from the Victorian (ca1850s) era! Crafted in 14k gold, the

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 14k 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

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Victorian 18k Banded Agate, Pearl + Enamel Mourning Locket
Victorian 18k Banded Agate, Pearl + Enamel Mourning Locket

Victorian 18k Banded Agate, Pearl + Enamel Mourning Locket

Located in Narberth, PA

star rest in the center of a bezel-set piece of banded agate, surrounded by a gold twisted rope-like

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Late 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Pendant and Brooch Banded Agate Cross c. 1870
Victorian Pendant and Brooch Banded Agate Cross c. 1870

Victorian Pendant and Brooch Banded Agate Cross c. 1870

Located in Stamford, CT

This is a bold cross made from one piece of banded agate.The natural lines of the agate accentuate

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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 10k Gold

Victorian 14k Banded Agate and Pearl Mourning Locket Pendant
Victorian 14k Banded Agate and Pearl Mourning Locket Pendant

Victorian 14k Banded Agate and Pearl Mourning Locket Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful banded agate locket/pendant from the Victorian (ca1850s) era! Crafted in 14k gold, the

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Antique 1850s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Banded Agate Hinged Pendant
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Banded Agate Hinged Pendant

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Banded Agate Hinged Pendant

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Banded Agate Hinged Pendant is bezel set and offers just the right amount

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Banded Agate and Natural Pearl Locket Back Pendant
Victorian Banded Agate and Natural Pearl Locket Back Pendant

Victorian Banded Agate and Natural Pearl Locket Back Pendant

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

The fine quality of the natural pearl and banded agate locket made me stopped me in my tracks when

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Antique 1860s English Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k 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

A vintage 18 karat (18K) and banded agate charm pendant designed as a sitting cat. The body is

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Vintage 1910s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant, Circa 1880

Antique Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant, Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive banded agate and 15 karat yellow gold cross pendant; part of our

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Banded Agate & Rose Cut Diamond Locket Pendant
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Banded Agate & Rose Cut Diamond Locket Pendant

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Banded Agate & Rose Cut Diamond Locket Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Banded Agate Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1870 * THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY Introducing

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage Handmade 22k Yellow Gold Banded Agate w/ Diamond Accents Large Pendant
Vintage Handmade 22k Yellow Gold Banded Agate w/ Diamond Accents Large Pendant

Vintage Handmade 22k Yellow Gold Banded Agate w/ Diamond Accents Large Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Genuine Banded Agate - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Brown, White & Amber Colors  - 30.12 x

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Large Antique Victorian 15K Rose Gold Banded Agate Natural Pearl Cross
Fine Large Antique Victorian 15K Rose Gold Banded Agate Natural Pearl Cross

Fine Large Antique Victorian 15K Rose Gold Banded Agate Natural Pearl Cross

Located in New York, NY

Elegant cabochon banded agate, natural pearl 15K Rose Gold large antique English cross 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 19th Century English 15 Carat Gold and Banded Agate Cross Pendant
Antique 19th Century English 15 Carat Gold and Banded Agate Cross Pendant

Antique 19th Century English 15 Carat Gold and Banded Agate Cross Pendant

Located in New Orleans, LA

A lovely English cross pendant crafted of 15 carat gold with Celtic style decoration, this 19th century piece is strong and distinctive. 3" long 2 3/4" wide Circa 1880's.

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Antique 19th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Audrey Werner, Banded Sterling Silver and Agate Necklace, United States, 1998
Audrey Werner, Banded Sterling Silver and Agate Necklace, United States, 1998

Audrey Werner, Banded Sterling Silver and Agate Necklace, United States, 1998

By Audrey Werner

Located in New York, NY

Audrey Werner has always been interested in the different ways people around the world, and throughout history, have adorned themselves. As a child, she would make jewelry from every...

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1990s North American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver, Iron

Vintage Banded Agate Necklace
Vintage Banded Agate Necklace

Vintage Banded Agate Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This vintage necklace features banded agates that graduate in size. This necklace measures 20” long

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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Red, White, & Orange Banded Agate 25mm Necklace Enhancer
Red, White, & Orange Banded Agate 25mm Necklace Enhancer

Red, White, & Orange Banded Agate 25mm Necklace Enhancer

By Clara Williams

Located in Chicago, IL

25mm round banded agate necklace enhancer featuring our signature 14K plated yellow gold magnetic

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate

Multi Strand Banded Agate 925 Sterling Silver Necklace
Multi Strand Banded Agate 925 Sterling Silver Necklace

Multi Strand Banded Agate 925 Sterling Silver Necklace

By Lucy de la Vega

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This necklace four strand multi-strand banded agate necklace is individually knotted with a tan

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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

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Banded Agate Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact banded agate necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 15k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 72 vintage editions and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a banded agate necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing banded agate necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Decadent Jewels, Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and Anna K for Coach House each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A banded agate necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Agate, from our inventory of 71, is particularly popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our banded agate necklace for sale are for women, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Banded Agate Necklace?

On average, a banded agate necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,693, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $38,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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