Black Banded Agate Bead 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
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
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
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Agate
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
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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Agate, 18k Gold
Black Pearl Necklace Amethyst Blue Lace Agate Labradorite Turquoise Beads
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Black Pearl Necklace with a few contrasting Amethyst and Blue Lace Agate Beads and with small
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
Lapis and Gold Beaded Necklace, with Central Gold-Capped Black Agate
Located in London, GB
large hollow ancient gold cast beads. At the centre is an impressively smooth cut black banded agate
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
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
Crazy Yellow Lace Agate Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm).
The size of the smooth round beads is 20 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Agate Bead and Sterling Silver Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Comprising fourteen very large black and white banded agate beads, joined to a sterling silver twin
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
A.Jeschel Stunning Picasso Jasper necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
are spacers of sardonyx agate with bands of the same blacks, browns, and cream of the Picasso plates
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jasper, Sterling Silver
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
AJD Stunning Botswana Agate Nugget and Black Onyx Two strand necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning Botswana Agate Nugget and Black Onyx two strand necklace. The two strands are 17 and 21
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Onyx, Silver
Formentera Layered Necklace in Black Agate and Silver
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Formentera Layered Necklace in Black Agate and Silver
Inspired by the tranquil sister island of
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21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces
Materials
Silver
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
Georgian 19K Gold Undulating Snake Fob with Crown Intaglio
Located in Venice, CA
-sided triangular fob is made of banded agate carved with a five-point crown used as a wax seal. The
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Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold
Audrey Werner, Banded Sterling Silver and Agate Necklace, United States, 1998
By Audrey Werner
Located in New York, NY
find-from beads to rocks, wire, and seeds.
In 1992 she enrolled in classes at FIT with an eye toward
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1990s North American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Iron
H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 0.25 in
Important Gothic Revival Cross by Robert Phillips
By Robert Phillips
Located in London, GB
cut banded agate to the centre, the arms of the cross set with semi cylindrical-shaped banded agate
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Antique 1860s British Gothic Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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AJD Dramatic Natural Double Strand Red Bamboo Coral Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
These real very red natural Bamboo Coral in this 17 1/2 inch long necklace are enhanced with glowing gold plated gemcut rondel spacers. The larger Coral are approximately 24mm x 18m...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
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Coral, Gold Plate
1890s English Victorian Bull’s Eye Agate Diamond Ring
Located in St. Catharines, ON
This 14k yellow gold ring is set with an oval late Victorian bull's eye banded agate centered by a rose-cut diamond on a gold star motif, within a twisted ropework border.
Oval beze...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dome Rings
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Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
AJD Creamy Pearls & Garnet Briolette 14 Inch Choker Necklace January Birthstone
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
'Pearls are always appropriate.' Jackie Kennedy
White wrinkle Pearl (9 MM) and faceted Garnet briolettes (7 MM) choker necklace. This unique necklace has an expandable gold plat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
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Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
AJD 26 Inch Keshi Pearl and Lapis Lazuli Necklace June Birthstone
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
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Custom made gorgeous white Keshi Pearl and Lapis Lazuli (12MM) Necklace with goldtone flutters for accents. These unique iridescent pearls flash yellow ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal
Round Red Coral 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Fiery orange red coral is the essence of this beaded necklace. Orbs of the gem are strung on a thread of a coordinating shade in a graduated arrangement. At the ends of the necklace,...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces
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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Natural Freeform Aquamarine Nugget Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Large graduated Natural organic Aquamarine nuggets, accented with a large textured Sterling Silver swirl rondelle, inter-spaced with S/S spacers and held by a round S/S textured clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
AJD Elegant Natural Real Turquoise & Real Red Bamboo Coral Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful chunks of highly polished natural red Bamboo Coral sits happily with the lovely highly polished rondels of natural bluish Turquoise in this 19 1/2inch single strand necklac...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Vintage Hobe Red Enamel & Emerald Crystal Marquise Fruit Brooch & Earrings 1950s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous vintage Hobe Brooch & Earrings. Featuring a stunning combination of stones. Including emerald green marquise and lime green stones leading to the dramatic contrast of the ...
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20th Century Brooches
18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch Black and Yellow Enamel Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is such an adorable Little Lady Bug! 18K gold Yellow & Black Enamel hallmarked made in Italy. pin back in working order. I see no enamel loss. measuring approximately 20 mm .78 ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lobster
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold heavy yellow gold lobster clasp
This marvelous vintage Lapis Lazuli necklace features 1 row of luscious Beads...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Clasp Beaded Necklace Natural Turquoises Colorful Sapphires White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this magnificent necklace in 18-carat white gold, highlighting the natural beauty of turquoise and colored sapphires. This exceptional jewel, available at 1st Dibs, is a tru...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
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Marina J. Victorian Inspired Draped Pearl and Silver Rhodium PlatedNecklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Victorian inspired Necklace by Marina J. This lovely piece features a Rhodium plated Silver decorative Filigree Bead which sits as the Centerpiece. Strands of Graduated Pear...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
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Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Natural Turquoise Matrix Bead Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A turquoise bead necklace with a 18k yellow gold clasp. The necklaces comprises 28 graduating Persian turquoise beads with a beautiful and harmonious colour. Each individual turquois...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces
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Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Genuine Swirl Carved Frosted Rock Crystal Beaded Necklace with Beautiful Mother of Pearl Toggle Clasp
The length of the necklace is 17 inches (43 cm). The size of the swirl-carved b...
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Coral Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Collar Choker
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Antique hand crafted Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Collar decorated with natural raw turquoise, natural coral beads and lapis lazuli. About 156 grams, 16" long 2" wide.
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Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver
AJD Lovely Natural White White White Magnesite & Red Coral Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Lovely statement necklace of white real "lightly natural spider vein" Magnesite (approximately 18mm) enhanced with beautiful highly polished bright red natural round Coral (approxima...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
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Coral, Gold Plate
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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
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Agate
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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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Silver
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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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Silver
Ancient Black Agate Beads with Patinated Gold Spacers and Clasp
Located in Bloomington, IN
Small ancient agate beads alternating with gold spacer beads with a black agate bow bead at the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Gold
Ancient Black Agate Barrel Beads with Pendants and Vermeil Spacers
Located in Bloomington, IN
Thirty agate barrel beads and twenty-seven agate pendant beads alternating with vermeil (gilt
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Vermeil
Ancient Agate Beads with Spherical 'Etched' Agates, Lapis Lazuli, and 20k Gold
Located in Bloomington, IN
lapis lazuli beads. The center agate bead in the necklace is a “bow” bead with banding of black, brown
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
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Four Thousand Year Old Tabular and Barrel Agate Beads with Round Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
A massive necklace of nine large flat agate beads and ten tapered agate barrel beads alternating
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Gold
Ancient Agate Barrel Beads with Red Jasper and Granulated 22k Gold Spacers
Located in Bloomington, IN
oblate black beads with a white band. The barrel-shaped and round beads alternate in the necklace and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Jasper, 22k Gold
Four Thousand Year Old Agate, Jasper, and Alabaster Beads from the Indus Valley
Located in Bloomington, IN
make a necklace with just the colors of red, black and white. The beads are from Baluchistan, Pakistan
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Jasper
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Ancient Agate Barrel Beads with Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian, and 20k Gold Clasp
Located in Bloomington, IN
Nineteen ancient agate barrel beads alternating with groups of two lapis lazuli beads facing a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Mesopotamian Multi-colored Ancient Beads with 22k Gold Cylinders and Clasp
Located in Bloomington, IN
agates on the right side of the necklace. The first one to the right of the center bead is 1.4 cm in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Large Victorian Banded Agate, Gold and Enamel Cross
Located in London, GB
The 7 carefully chosen beads with centrally formed white bands, all with Gold collars between each
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Antique 1850s British Necklace Enhancers
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Agate, 18k Gold
Black Banded Agate Black Onyx 925 Sterling Vermeil Clasp Gemstone Necklace
By Lucy de la Vega
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This necklace combines banded agate with 4 sizes of black onyx 12, 14. 20 & 22mm. The play with the
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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Onyx, Agate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Victorian Perfect Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
A great, bold beautifully matched strand of banded agate black and white beads from the Victorian
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Antique 1860s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, 15k Gold
Contemporary 64 Inch Banded Agate Sterling Silver Link Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
large banded agate beads are smoothly polished and display a wonderful rich black color and white
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
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Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 9k Gold Squirrel Figural Seal Fob, Banded Agate and Coral
Located in NEWARK, GB
a high polished piece of black banded agate with a white line running through and this is not carved
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Agate, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Pendant Necklace Six Eye Dzi Bead
Located in South Burlington, VT
suspension. Our naturally white banded and tapered agate bead dates to the Qing dynasty or earlier as
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
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Agate
Magical Tibet Antique Nine Eye Dzi Bead and Necklace for Protection & Prosperity
Located in South Burlington, VT
banded and tapered dark agate bead dates to the Qing dynasty or earlier as evidenced by the significant
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Religious Items
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Agate
H 1.87 in Dm 0.62 in
Tibet Antique "Dzi Eye" Beads 18-Karat Gold Amulet Earrings, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
biconically drilled for suspension. Our naturally white banded and tapered agate beads date to the Qing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
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Agate
Antique 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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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
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Agate
Antique Banded Agate Beaded Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The black agate beads are gorgeous and glossy. The white band which rubs through each band is
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
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Agate
Antique Banded Agate Beaded Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The black agate beads are gorgeous and glossy. The white band which runs through each band is
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
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Agate
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 white! The bright white
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Agate
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
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Banded Agate Zinnia Necklace, MWLC
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
Large banded agate beads are hand knotted with a matching hand poured glass zinnia clasp by Mark
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Agate, Gilt Metal
Tibet Antique Protection Dzi Bead 18-Karat Gold Necklace
Located in South Burlington, VT
suspension. Our naturally white banded and tapered agate bead dates to the Qing dynasty or earlier as
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
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Tibet Antique Protection Dzi Bead 18-Karat Gold Necklace
Located in South Burlington, VT
necklace totals 20" in length (10" each half of the black cord strand) . All our Dzi bead jewelry is
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Agate, Gold
Tibet Precious Antique 18K Gold Amulet Necklace "Six Eye Dzi Bead"
Located in South Burlington, VT
banded and tapered caramel-brown agate bead dates to the Ming dynasty or earlier as evidenced by the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Collectible Jewelry
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Agate
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Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Earrings "Dzi Eye" Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
biconically drilled for suspension. Our naturally white banded and tapered agate beads date to the Qing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
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Agate
Precious Tibet Antique Dzi Gold Amulet Necklace
Located in South Burlington, VT
drilled for suspension. Our naturally white banded and tapered agate bead dates to the Qing dynasty or
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Agate
Victorian Banded Agate Bead Cross
Located in London, GB
Comprising 11 Agate Beads, with perfectly balanced horizontal and vertical black and white bands
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Agate, 18k Gold
Decadent Jewels Natural Banded Agate Black and White Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
The consistency in the colours of this large bead necklace help make it such a statement piece
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Bullseye Agate Beaded Necklace, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A lovely Antique Victorian necklace made up of spellbinding Bullseye Agate beads which have been
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Silver
Decadent Jewels Rare High Quality Natural Banded Agate Sterling Silver Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
Stunning 18mm matt natural banded agate hand knotted on black thread with a large 55mm Sterling
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2010s Australian Modernist Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Sterling Silver
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Decadent Jewels Turquoise Lemon Jade Onyx Agate Coral Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
accented with Onyx, Black banded agate and twisted 14k Gold filled beads 8,10 and 16mm and toggle Clasp
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
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Agate, Jade, Onyx, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Sea Bamboo Coral Agate Turquoise Ivory Jasper Serpentine Onyx Gold Necklace
By Decadent Jewels
Located in Sydney, AU
turquoise magnesite nugget 30mm, 30x25mm oval Serpentine bead, Orange and Red Sea Bamboo beads, Cream Banded
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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
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Victorian Mourning Necklace & Earrings of French Jet & Banded Agate, 1890s
Located in Burbank, CA
either side there are strands of polished black cats-eye banded agate beads w/ fluid gray "eyes
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Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces
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Black Banded Agate Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the black banded agate bead necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, silver and sterling silver, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 25 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a black banded agate bead necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing black banded agate bead necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Anna K for Coach House, Aria Jewelry Design and Elaine Silverstein each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A black banded agate bead necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but agate rings, from our inventory of 25, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a black banded agate bead necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Black Banded Agate Bead Necklace?
The price for a black banded agate bead necklace starts at $295 and tops out at $55,115 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,200.
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.
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 necklaces designed by David Webb — 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 Cartier, Tiffany & Co. 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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