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Material: Agate
Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Two And Nine Eye Dzi Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
A unique pair (2), valuable and powerful Protection Amulet Dzi from Tibet
An old Tibetan or Central Asian two and nine eye agates Dzi Beads dating to the e...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate
$400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Nine And Four Eye Dzi Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
A unique pair (2), valuable and powerful Protection Amulet Dzi from Tibet
An old Tibetan or Central Asian nine and four eye agates Dzi Beads dating to the ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate
Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870
Located in Queens, NY
Exquisite Victorian English Gold and Scottish Agate Perfume Bottle, Circa 1870
Presenting a truly exceptional Victorian gold perfume bottle, crafted in England around 1870, and showcasing the distinctive "Scottish pebble" design. This exquisite piece is a masterpiece of Victorian artistry, blending luxurious materials with impeccable craftsmanship.
The perfume bottle is elegantly tapered and cylindrical in form, adorned with a stunning array of alternating lozenge, diagonal, and wavy band panels, meticulously inlaid with a rich selection of hardstones, including jasper, agate, and bloodstone. The intricate patterning of these precious stones creates a captivating visual display, embodying the refined taste of the Victorian era.
A touch of opulence is added by the hinged lid, crowned with a striking bloodstone, and the delicate pearl push-button release, which adds a subtle, yet luxurious detail. This beautiful piece is further complemented by its original fitted box, a rare find that enhances its historical value and desirability.
This Victorian perfume bottle...
Category
19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold
Jewel walking stick, depicting a Vanitas, signed Turriet & Bardach, Austria 1880
By Turriet & Bardach
Located in Milan, IT
Jewel walking stick, made of silver, designed and made by Turriet & Bardach. The spherical knob represents a Vanitas – Memento Mori. On the 3 sides of the sphere, there are black and...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Metal, Silver
1940 Mexican Silver Bird Brooch
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this Mexican Silver Bird Brooch. Made in silver and Agate beautiful patina.
Category
1940s Mexican Other Vintage Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Jewel walking stick, depicting six monkeys. By Froment-Meurice, France 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Jeweled walking stick, made of silver, designed and executed by François-Désiré Froment-Meurice. The knob depicts six carved, crouching monkeys. The terminal has an oval-shaped cameo...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Onyx, Gold, Silver
Vintage Sajai Metal and Agate Scroll Box Coin Purse, Handmade in India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Sajai metal and agate talisman box coin purse, Handmade in India,
Handmade Sajai metal cross body purse with multi-colored agates and intric...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Agate, Metal
Art Nouveau walking stick, agate knob, signed C.G.Hallberg, Sweden 1901.
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau walking stick: T-shaped knob formed by a striated agate cylinder, of a bright amber colour, partly, in the central area, caged by crossed ribbons in an asymmetric pattern...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
19th Century Brass and Gold Watch-Key with Agate and Heliotrope
Located in Delft, NL
19th century brass and gold Watch-Key with each side a different stone in the shape of a heart
Agate works grounding, stabilizing and protective.
Heliotrope is a protective, groundi...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Silver and Agate Bracelet, Erik Granit, Helsinki, 1961
By Erik Granit
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian modern silver bracelet with elongated oval gray agate. Made by Erik Granit, Helsinki, Finland, 1961.
Measures: Width: 2.25, depth: 2.25.
H...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Rare Tabletop Amethyst Formation with Calcite Goethite & Quartz
Located in London, GB
A very rare and exquisite table-top amethyst formation. The long fromation preserves a prominent golden calcite crystal on a bed of deep purple amethyst and is particularly sculptura...
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
19th Century Scottish Agate and Silver Bracelet circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
A Superb Scottish Agate and silver bracelet
This beautiful Scottish agate bracelet Is made from alternate figured green and orange agate carved and shaped panels with a silver eng...
Category
19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Antique Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
44" Leather & Sterling Silver Bolo Tie w/ Marbled Agate Medallion
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful bolo tie. It's made of braided leather and sterling silver and has a beautiful piece of marbled agate as the setting of the medallion..The tips are crafted in sil...
Category
Late 20th Century American Tribal Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Chinese Mid-Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Cut and Polished Agate Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This necklace may be signed by an unknown maker, but did originate from China and date to approximately 1970 and done in the period Mid Century Modern style. The necklace is composed of 14 karat yellow gold which accents the semi--circular cut and polished agate stones in varying colors. The clasp is done with pierced Chinese...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold
Cameo 19th century profile of a woman in gold frame
Located in NANTES, FR
19th century cameo, profile of a woman, gold frame
This cameo was finely executed, with great precision, it is beautifully made. It has a gold setting with an eagle's head hallmark...
Category
19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold
English antique Georgian silver mounted moss agate brooch circa 1800
Located in Central England, GB
This lovely Georgian antique brooch is made from unmarked silver (tested) which is not unusual for jewellery from this early period.
The beautifully polished stone tablet is a piec...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Niels Erik From Modernist Silver Pendant Necklace with Agate
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 1960s or early 1970s pendant necklace by Danish silversmith N. E. From. The ovale pendant has a polished insert of red/rose agate. Its comes with its original 50 cm box neckla...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
$215 Sale Price
20% Off
Niels Erik From Modernist Silver Pendant Necklace & Earrings, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 1960s or early 1970s pendant necklace with matching earrings/ear-clips by Danish silversmith N. E. From. The set exhibits a delicate texture/polish to its abstract shapes. The pendant comes with its original 40 cm integrated Bismarck necklace...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
$359 Sale Price / set
20% Off
14K Yellow Gold and Agate Ladies' Ring and Brooch Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
14K yellow gold and agate jewelry set comprising: 1.) A ladies' cocktail ring (Interior diameter 5/8") with spherical agate center stone (5/8" diameter) flanked by three gold balls o...
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20th Century American Modern Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold
19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Agate spinner watch key and wax seal stamp
A 19th Century pocket watch key with Agate. The center is hinged to enable the inlaid cut Aga...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Brass
A Victorian Scottish silver and agate specimen brooch circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This beautiful piece of Scottish late 19th century jewellery has been made in a Celtic style from unmarked silver which has been tested.
It is in the form of a shaped circular shiel...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Silver
Necklace in Black Agata and Red Jasper on Gold
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Uncommon Italian necklace with black agata and red jasper, set with a gold clasp. Length 54 cm.
Clip cm. 3.50 x 2, with 7 mm. thick gold. A VERY GOOD price now for closing activiti...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate
$1,017 / set
18th Century Persian Agate Pendant with Sapphires
Located in Newmanstown, PA
This exceptional large agate Persian/Islamic piece is surrounded by 48 pieces of sapphire. The calligraphy and the design is very skillful and beautiful. The size is 45mm x 51mm x 9....
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18th Century Persian Islamic Antique Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate
Audrey Werner, Sterling Silver and Agate Chalice Ring, United States, 2002
Located in New York, NY
Seamlessly mixing influences from around the world, Werner works with oft-overlooked materials, including her signature black iron, to create bold pieces of striking beauty. "I am am...
Category
Early 2000s American Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Audrey Werner, Banded Sterling Silver and Agate Earrings, United States, 1998
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 everything she could find—from beads to rocks, wire, and seeds.
In 1992 she enrolled in classes at FIT with an eye toward expanding her knowledge of metal, and, from this point onward, was hooked. Later that same year, she landed an apprenticeship with the jeweler Gregg Wolf. Werner soon became his assistant, a position she would hold for the next two years while establishing her own practice.
Another influence on Werner’s work came from a seemingly unexpected place. In 1996 she was sharing a studio with jeweler Philip Crangi...
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1990s North American Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Iron
Beautiful agate African trade beads
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Probably Togo, Africa, probably early 20th century
Trade or slave beads formed an essential element in trade networks between Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific and America, from the...
Category
Early 20th Century Togolese Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate
Audrey Werner, Banded Sterling Silver and Agate Necklace, United States, 1998
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 everything she could find-from beads to rocks, wire, and seeds.
In 1992 she enrolled in classes at FIT with an eye toward expanding her knowledge of metal, and, from this point onward, was hooked. Later that same year, she landed an apprenticeship with the jeweler Gregg Wolf. Werner soon became his assistant, a position she would hold for the next two years while establishing her own practice.
Another influence on Werner’s work came from a seemingly unexpected place. In 1996 she was sharing a studio with jeweler Philip Crangi...
Category
1990s North American Agate Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver, Iron
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Located in South Burlington, VT
A unique, valuable and powerful Protection Amulet from Tibet
A fine authentic old Tibetan or Central Asian seven eye agate Dzi Bead dating to the early to mid 20th century. This bead has been expertly fashioned using 18K gold into a custom setting. The bead measures 2 inches in width and the necklace totals 20" in length (10" each half of the black cord strand) . All our Dzi bead jewelry is artisan inspired & handcrafted from authentic Dzi beads and 18K gold.
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Located in South Burlington, VT
A unique, valuable and powerful Protection Amulet from Tibet
A fine authentic old Tibetan or Central Asian six eye agate Dzi Bead dating to the Qing dynasty. This bead has been expertly fashioned using 18K gold into a custom setting. The bead measures 1.6 inches in length and the necklace is 20" in length. All our Dzi bead jewelry is artisan inspired & handcrafted from authentic old Dzi beads and 18K gold.
We will provide you with a custom black gift box and certificate of authenticity. ( please view photo)
Photographed in natural day light.
This Classic barrel shaped bead was biconically drilled for suspension. Our naturally white banded and tapered agate bead dates to the Qing dynasty or earlier as evidenced by the significant surface patina from appropriate centuries old age (photos). Our Dzi bead has a pattern of 6 white "heavenly eyes", considered one of the most sought after types of these beads. The middle part of this bead is thicker than the tapered ends which gives them a graceful curve. An unobstructed hole runs through the centre of this lovely example.
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Ancient dzi beads are handmade, hand abraded and hand polished using tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust. Notice the considerable and original surface patina on this example- evidence of considerable wear and good age.
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Precious Dzi beads were traded across the Asian continent.
Dimensions: Our bead is 2 inches in length and .87 inches diameter. Our custom cord necklace features 18-karat gold settings and is 20" in length.
Quality: Fine condition
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Story Of Dzi Beads
Dzi beads are a type of stone bead of eastern origin worn as part of a necklace and sometimes as a bracelet. In several Asian cultures including Tibet, the bead is considered to provide positive spiritual protection and other health benefits. These beads are also generally prized as protective amulets and are sometimes ground into a powder to be used in traditional Tibetan medicine. Beads subject to this process have small "dig marks" where a portion of the bead has been scraped or ground away to be included in the medicine. Some dzi exhibit grinding and polishing of one or both ends, again the result of reduction for use in traditional Tibetan medicine or, in some cases, due to the bead's possible use as a burnishing tool in the application of gold leaf to thanka paintings or gilt bronze statuary.
The most highly prized dzi beads are those of ancient age, made of natural agate a kind of chalcedony, a type of quartz like stone. These will show wear and use marks. While traditional, ancient-style beads are greatly preferred and most sought after, new modern-made dzi are gaining popularity as a more affordable alternative.
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Located in South Burlington, VT
A unique, valuable and protective pair of antique earrings from Tibet
A fine authentic old Tibetan or Central Asian pair of agate Dzi Bead earrings dating to the Qing dynasty. These beads have been expertly fashioned using 18-karat gold into contemporary custom settings. The beads measure 1.25 inches in length. All our Dzi bead jewelry is artisan inspired & handcrafted from authentic old Dzi beads and 18-karat gold.
We will provide you with a custom black gift box and “Certificate of Authenticity”. ( please view photo)
Photographed in natural day light.
These Classic barrel shaped beads were biconically drilled for suspension. Our naturally white banded and tapered agate beads date to the Qing dynasty or earlier as evidenced by the significant surface patina from appropriate centuries old age (photos). Our Dzi beads have a pattern of "heavenly eyes". These beads are gracefully tapered. An unobstructed hole runs through the centre of these lovely examples.
Hand carved:
Ancient dzi beads are handmade, hand abraded and hand polished using Primitive tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust. Notice the considerable and original surface patina on this example- evidence of considerable wear and good age.
Dzi beads were considered magical in ancient and present times. They were sacred implements and emblems of Tibetan and other Asian cultures and are believed to hold magical properties bringing prosperity and protection to the owner. They are also thought to hold medicinal propertie as some examples may show surface abrasions - also good signs of authenticity- where small amounts of the stone was extracted and later ground into powder for local medicines.
Precious Dzi beads were traded across the Asian continent.
Dimensions: Our beads are 1.25 inches in length and .62 inches diameter.
Quality: Fine condition
Provenance:
Private Far eastern collection
Story of Dzi Beads
Dzi beads are a type of stone bead of eastern origin worn as part of a necklace and sometimes as a bracelet. In several Asian cultures including Tibet, the bead is considered to provide positive spiritual protection and other health benefits. These beads are also generally prized as protective amulets and are sometimes ground into a powder to be used in traditional Tibetan medicine. Beads subject to this process have small "dig marks" where a portion of the bead has been scraped or ground away to be included in the medicine. Some dzi exhibit grinding and polishing of one or both ends, again the result of reduction for use in traditional Tibetan medicine or, in some cases, due to the bead's possible use as a burnishing tool in the application of gold leaf to thanka paintings or gilt bronze statuary.
The most highly prized dzi beads are those of ancient age, made of natural agate a kind of chalcedony, a type of quartz like stone. These will show wear and use marks. While traditional, ancient-style beads are greatly preferred and most sought after, new modern-made dzi are gaining popularity as a more affordable alternative.
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