Agate Pendant Bead
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Black Agate Striking Carved Leaf Focal Bead
$5.99 Smoothly polished black agate leaf pendant is drilled side to side at the topFashion a bail from 20 gauge wire or string as isBead is a perfect jewelry accessory for your necklace |
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Natural Agate Tasseled Necklace (China)
$15.69 Necklace features a natural agate pendant with three tasselsHandmade jewelry mixes natural stones with glass beadsGemstone necklace makes an eye-catching addition to your day or evening wardrobe |
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Silver Black Freshwater Pearl/ Purple Agate Necklace (4-5 mm)
$44.99 Enhance any wardrobe with a beautiful pearl strand necklaceA pendant accent of purple agate on this necklace contrasts three, then two strands of black freshwater pearlsThe jewelry piece also features sterling silver beads |
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Brass Plum Agate Crescent Necklace (India)
$24.99 Six smooth natural agate stones accentuate a brass link chain in this stunning handcrafted necklace. The pendant is highlighted with faceted glass beads. |
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Brass Spice Agate Crescent Necklace (India)
$24.99 Six smooth natural agate stones accentuate a brass link chain in this stunning handcrafted necklace. The pendant is highlighted with faceted glass beads. |
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Thin Sliced Agate Pendants with Drilled Hole Set of 6 Assorted Colors
$16.95 Six, thin sliced agates that have been drilled . Use these to make jewelry, suncatchers, or just add a cord for an instant necklace. The color, size and shape will vary from the photo.... |
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White Agate Rectangle Donuts Pendant Beads 26mm x 35mm (2)
$2.75 Translucent White Agate 26X35mm Rectangle Shaped Donut Pendant Beads Quantity Of 2Genuine stone beads in translucent white agate. Holes drilled lengthwise from top to bottom of rectangle, as shown in photo. Natural stone, contains some brown inclusions.Measurements vary due to hand cutting. Approximately 34-36mm long x 25-27mm width, 4 - 5mm thick.Quantity: 2 beads.... |
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Black Agate Large Claw Tooth Pendant Bead 43-45mm (1)
$1.99 Black Onyx Stone Pendant Bead Is It A Tooth, Claw, Horn? You Decide 1 Large BeadThis beautiful black agate bead will make some original jewelry. Mostly black. For hanging, thread directly on necklace, or make a figure eight bail with 20 gauge wire. Hole is drilled along top so horn will hang curving left or right, your choice. Measurements in the following range: 43-45mm long, 14-15mm wid... |
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Jasper Sterling Silver Pendant Agate Stone Necklace 1071
$22.99 Pendant: Smooth polished jasper stone is set in sterling silver. Solid sterling silver pendant and bail. Necklace: Wood jasper and fossilized agate stone beads compliment the gorgeous pendant. Matte grey Japanese seed beads extend this elegant necklace. Beads are strung on 19-wire jewelry wire for strength. Purple glass seed beads alternate with the stone beads to give the necklace a nice drape. F... |
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Agate Sterling Silver Pendant Carnelian & Aventurine Stone Necklace 1024
$24.99 Pendant: Smooth shiny agate stone set in sterling silver by Indian artisans- stone is uniform in color. Photo shows light reflecting from the shiny surface. Bail is solid sterling silver with 925 stamp on the bail and sterling silver accents around the pendant. Necklace: Smooth polished agate and aventurine stone beads alternate with Japanese seedbeads to give the necklace a nice drape. Beads are ... |
The Ancient Greeks were aficionados of jewelry, wearing simple to complex jewelry often complemented with effigies of the Greek Gods Eros, Nike, Artemis, Isis and Aphrodite. Mycenae, the ancient Grecian city ruled by King Agamemnon, was the center for jewelry production in the 2nd millennium B.C. The Mycenaeans created jewelry of beads in the shape of animals and shells, gold, amethyst, emeralds, pearls, agate and other semi-precious stones in the evolution of their jewelry production from 1,400 BC- 300 BC.
The Greeks created the cameo, produced by using an agate stone striated with pink, cream or brown also called Indian Sardonyx. As jewelry design and techniques became more complex, they developed a laurel wreath to be worn as a crown of honor by scholars and heroes, sacred laurel leaves represented Apollo, the god of prophecy and intellect. Pendant earrings bedecked with Nike, Eros or dove figurines became popular fashion of the times. Pendants in the shape of Amphorae (the classic two-handled vase shape) ornamented with enamel or gemstones, hung by a rosette and capped with the crown of Isis. Spherical or wide chains of gold were worn as necklaces with hanging calyxes or fruit and clasps of animal heads or dolphins. The Greeks were fond of wearing gold wreaths as ornamental headdresses, elaborately decorated with flowers, acorns, foliage or images of Eros and Nike. Greek gold rings were set with gemstones or sealstones (containing an engraving used for seals).
After the fall of Greece by Alexander the GreatÂ’s viscious conquest, the Hellenistic age begins, dating 330-27BC. Jewelry of this time was influenced by the Far East and Egypt, initiating new fashions, tastes and styles not only in jewelry design but overall aesthetics of life. Gold became the dominating metal accompanied by gemstones such as amethyst, cornelian, garnet, rock crystal and chalcedony during Hellenic rule.
Etruscan jewelry, highly influenced by Greek culture, produced a large amount of intricate and ornate jewelry styles that further influenced the Romans. The Etruscans developed granulation (where the surface of gold was soldered with tiny grains of gold to create a delicate pattern) dated to the 7th century BC. By the end of the Etruscan Period, as they were absorbed by the Roman Empire in the 3rd century BC, the ornate designs were replaced by more austere qualities and filigree (fine wire work with silver or gold) was utilized. The Phoenicians contributed colorful beads, inlay and enameling. Rings of this period included a scarab or single set gemstones in an oval formation set in an engraved bezel.
As the Romans came to power the craftsmanship of jewelry included many natural resources found in the vast regions of the Mediterranean and European continents. Romans invented the brooch which was used primarily for holding robes together. Gold continued to figure prominently and hemispheres constructed into bracelets, earrings and necklaces came into fashion. Bronze, pearls, bone, emerald and glass beads were used, complementing the gold settings. Although early Roman jewelry style borrowed from established Greek and Etruscan design, new motifs such as the Heracles knot (two loops intertwined) with an apotropaic figurine for averting evil spirits or bad luck was introduced. In 330BC, hoop earrings became fashionable with finial elements of animal heads, figure of Eros, maenads and negroes. Cameo portraits on rings and pendants and coiled gold snake-shaped bracelets made an appearance at this time. Upper class women of Roman times wore extensive amounts of jewelry and men were expected to adorn themselves with a minimum of one ring, made of gold or carved stone including a seal stone for wax-sealing important documents.
