Natural Agate
April 13th, 2010
Hottest Agate Beads Create Unique Jewelry Pieces
Agate beads have become more and more popular with almost every woman. Adding agate beads into your jewelry pieces will make you more attractive and elegant.
What is agate? Agate is a translucent variety of microcrystalline quartz. It is used as a semi-precious stone when it is of desirable quality and color. Agate generally forms by the deposition of silica from ground water in the cavities of igneous rocks. Agate occurs in a wide range of colors which include: brown, white, red, gray, pink, black and yellow. Agates have been used as gemstones for thousands of years. They were some of the earliest stones fashioned by people. Today they are cut into cabochons, beads, small sculptures and functional objects such as paperweights and bookends. Agate beads are commonly made into necklaces, bracelets, earrings.
Hottest Types of Agate Beads
Moss Agate Beads: moss agate beads have firm like impressions and also called dendritic agate beads. They are available in different colors like green, red, black and more and look like the vegetable growth. The fern like pattern in moss agate beads is because of the manganese and iron oxides.
Turritella Agate Beads: They are formed from silicified fossilElimia tenera(erroneously considered Turritella) shells.
Natural Eye Agate Beads: they are considered as talisman or amulet. The agate with natural eye is thought to have some connection with the God. This agate beads attract good fortune, promotes good will, overcome fear and flaws, remove loneliness and bad luck. The natural ones also have the healing powers and very good for allergies and bone marrow.
Greek Agate Beads: Greek agate is a name given to pale white to tan colored agate found in Sicily back to 400 B.C. Today any agate of this color from Sicily, once an ancient Greek colony, is called Greek agate.
Apart from them, there are some other types. Many people believe that the agate beads can balance the yin and yang energies and give a wearer protection, calming nature and healing power. So they are commonly used in jewelry making. People believe they will have sweet dreams if they keep the agate beads under their pillow at night. Wearing black agate beads ring make the wearer very seductive. No matter what kind of agate jewelry piece you wear, it will bring you good luck and elegance.
Agate beads can be purchased from your local craft stores and online beads wholesale stores. But if you would like to get a wide range of selection and low prices, I would like to say you can purchase them from online stores, such as PandaHall.com.
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925 Sterling Silver Natural Blue Lace Agate Gemstones Handmade Jewelry
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10mm Natural Colorful Indian Agate Coin Beads 15.5″ $4.99 |
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Natural Agate Druzy Slice Pendant Bead T10796 $3.29 |
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Agate Nodule Natural Rough 1,71 LBS / TURKEY “4 LBS AND AFTER FREE SHIPPING” $14.45 |
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Natural Agate Druzy Slice Pendant Bead T10798 $3.25 |
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Natural Erythema Plants Agate Pendant 20g $19.99 |
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4.29 CT.VVS 1 NATURAL OVAL RICH RED ORANGE AFRICA CARNELIAN AGATE NR FREE COMBIN $3.00 |
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15.5inch 6mm Natural Agate Faceted Round Beads $2.50 |
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Natural Agate Druzy Slice Pendant Bead T10800 $3.25 |
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Bohemian Natural Gemstone Necklace Featuring Lace Agate $4.99 |
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3.02 CT.VVS 1 NATURAL OVAL SMOKY WHITE AFRICA CARNELIAN AGATE NR FREE COMBINE $0.99 |
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Natural Agate Druzy Slice Pendant Bead T10802 $2.99 |
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VVS 1 NATURAL EMERALD RICH BLUE GREEN AFRICA AGATE 1.72 CT.NR FREE COMBINE GEM $0.99 |
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Natural Blue Plants Agate Pendant 21g $19.99 |
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Natural Agate Titanium Druzy Cabochon CAB A128947(Free Ship) $4.99 |
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FABULOUS GENUINE NATURAL 10MM GREEN AGATE BEAD BRACELET $28.00 |
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21X15X14MM 5PCS NATURAL MULTI COLOR MOSS AGATE GEMSTONE FACETED NUGGET BEADS $0.99 |
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Natural Agate Titanium Druzy Cabochon CAB A128949(Free Ship) $4.99 |
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Natural Agate Titanium Druzy Cabochon CAB A128951(Free Ship) $4.99 |
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VERY BEAUTIFUL GENUINE NATURAL RED AGATE STONE TOGGLE BRACELET 7.75″ $35.00 |
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10mm Beautiful nature Moss Agate Gemstone bracelet $5.83 |
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10mm Beautiful nature Agate Gemstone bracelet $4.85 |
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Natural Agate Titanium Druzy Cabochon CAB A128953(Free Ship) $4.99 |
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4.56 CT.VVS 1 NATURAL OVAL RICH ORANGE AFRICA CARNELIAN AGATE NR FREE COMBINE $2.25 |
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NATURAL YELLOW AGATE ONYX SOLID .925 STERLING SILVER EARRINGS 2 1/8″ STAMPED 925 $0.99 |
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8mm natural Black Agate Gemstone Round Loose Beads 15.5” Long AAA+++ $1.46 |
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3.8 CT.VVS 1 NATURAL OVAL RICH FLAME RED AFRICA CARNELIAN AGATE NR FREE COMBINE $2.00 |
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g45100 70x49x17 Natural Agate Freeform Pendant Bead $3.99 |
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Natural Agate Titanium Druzy Cabochon CAB A128955(Free Ship) $4.99 |
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Natural Agate Titanium Druzy Cabochon CAB A128957(Free Ship) $4.99 |
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Natural Agate Titanium Druzy Cabochon CAB A128959(Free Ship) $4.99 |
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8mm Round AA Natural Green Spot Tree Agate Beads 15.5in $4.58 |
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22x30mm Natural Black Druzy Agate Flat Oval Beads 14.5″ $6.99 |
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20″ Charming Natural Agate Heart Jasper Necklace 1pc $7.48 |
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4mm 16inchs Natural Blue Agate Round Beads $3.79 |
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Silver Natural Agate Titanium Druzy Earrings Q224195 $5.80 |
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38.55CT. DESIGNER NATURAL CRAZY LACE AGATE HEART SHAPE CAB AFRICA GEMSHOP $9.99 |
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Natural Agate Titanium Druzy Cabochon CAB A128967(Free Ship) $3.99 |
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49.80ct Natural Agate Gemstone The Brave God Beast Pendant #MN001 $0.15 |
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Natural Agate Titanium Druzy Cabochon CAB A128969(Free Ship) $3.99 |
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6x Elegant Natural Agate Gemstone Charms Beads 111392 $66.48 |
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Natural Agate Titanium Druzy Cabochon CAB A128971(Free Ship) $3.99 |
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Natural Agate Titanium Druzy Cabochon CAB A128973(Free Ship) $3.99 |
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48.85ct Natural Agate Gemstone The Brave God Beast Pendant #MN002 $1.01 |
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50.55ct Natural Agate Gemstone The Brave God Beast Pendant #MN003 $0.16 |
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Q54525 61x43x6 Natural Agate Freeform Pendant Bead $3.99 |
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49.65ct Natural Agate Gemstone The Brave God Beast Pendant #MN004 $0.38 |
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15.5inch 6mm Natural Agate Faceted Round Beads $2.50 |
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NATURAL BLUE LACE AGATE GEMSTONE RING SZ 8 SOLID COPPER $0.99 |
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8MM Natural Faceted India RARE Agate Round Loose Beads 15”AAA $0.99 |
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55.40ct Natural Agate Gemstone The Brave God Beast Pendant #MN005 $0.38 |
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1x Elegant Natural Agate Gemstone Charms Beads 111393 $17.98 |
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SFR109A NATURAL MYSTICAL OCEAN AGATE SILVER RING SIZE #9.75 #T $0.99 |
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Natural Black Agate Bead Gemstone Pendant 18KGP K705 $2.99 |
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8mm Natural Colorful Indian Agate Coin Beads 15″ $3.99 |
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45.90ct Natural Agate Gemstone The Brave God Beast Pendant #MN007 $0.38 |
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40mm Natural Carnelian (Agate) Donut Pendant (1) $3.99 |
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46.60Cts. NATURAL HOT PINK ONYX AGATE HEART SHAPE CAB AFRICAN DESIGNER! GEMSTONE $2.25 |
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SZ 7.75 NATURAL MOSS AGATE GEMSTONE RING 925 SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER $0.99 |
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Delicate! Natural India Agate Jewelry Pendant Bead $2.99 |
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28.80cts GORGEOUS PINK NATURAL ONYX AGATE GEMSTONE DESIGNER HUGE CAB GEMSHOP $0.99 |
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NATURAL BLUE LACE AGATE RING SZ 9 925 STERLING SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER $0.99 |
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6mm Faceted RARE MULTICOLOR Natural Agate Round Beads 15″ $3.99 |
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Laguna Agate Crystal Rock, Fortifacation, Natural colors, BEAUTIFULLY FORMED $29.00 |
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Natural Blue Lace Agate Gem Pendant 1 3/4″ 925 Silver Plated Over Solid Copper $0.99 |
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SFR112A NATURAL MYSTICAL OCEAN AGATE SILVER RING SIZE #9.5 #R 1/2 $0.99 |
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29-56mm natural grey agate freeform pendant bead S787 $0.99 |
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25.00CTS VERY NICE 100% NATURAL DENDRITE AGATE GEMSTONE $0.99 |
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1 7/8″ NATURAL BLACK AGATE GEMSTONE PENDANT $0.99 |
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8MM Natural Faceted India RARE Agate Round Loose Beads 15”AAA $0.99 |
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18.90cts AMAZING!! NATURAL ONYX AGATE GEMSTONE FANCY CABOCHON AFRICA GEMSHOP $0.99 |
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37.20CTS BEAUTIFUL 100% NATURAL MEXICO CRAZY LACE AGATE CABOCHON GEMSTONE $0.99 |
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6 1/2″ NATURAL TIGER’S EYE AGATE GEMSTONE BRACELET $0.99 |
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SFR110A NATURAL MYSTICAL MOSS AGATE SILVER RING SIZE #9 #R 1/2 $0.99 |
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72.75CTS MUSEUM SIZE NATURAL PURPLE ONYX AGATE GEMSTONE PEAR CAB AFRICA GEMSHOP $0.99 |
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Unique! Natural India Agate Heart Jewelry Pendant Bead $2.99 |
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CARVED DOLPHIN NATURAL MOSS AGATE GEMSTONE RING SIZE 8.25 $0.99 |
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29.40cts 25mm. ULTRA RARE NATURAL ONYX AGATE GEMSTONE ROUND CAB AFRICA GEMSHOP $0.99 |
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Superb New!!! 6x12mm Natural Purple Striated Agate Gems Tube Loose Beads 15.5″ $1.82 |
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NATURAL BLACK AGATE GEMSTONE PENDANT 2 3/8″ $0.99 |
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2″ NATURAL MOSS AGATE GEM PENDANT 925 STERLING SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER $0.99 |
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925 Sterling Silver Natural White Agate Faceted Sphere Stud Earrings $8.64 |
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Feng Shui Natural Gemstone Healing Lucky Stone Beads Necklace Jewelry with a box $10.99 |
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Feng Shui Natural Gemstone Healing Lucky Stone Beads Necklace Jewelry with a box $10.99 |
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Feng Shui Natural Gemstone Healing Lucky Stone Beads Necklace Jewelry with a box $10.99 |
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8MM NATURAL AGATE GEMSTONE ROUND BEADS 15 1/3″ $0.99 |
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10mm natural Black Agate Gemstone Round Loose Beads 15.5” Long AAA+++ $2.25 |
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NATURAL MOSS AGATE PENDANT 1 1/8″ 100% SOLID .925 STERLING SILVER STAMPED 925 $2.99 |
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10.25 CTS NATURAL BLACK AGATE GEMSTONE BAND RING $3.99 |
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Natural Agate Druzy Slice Pendant Bead H142520 $3.24 |
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SFR107A NATURAL MYSTICAL MOSS AGATE SILVER RING SIZE #10.25 #U $0.99 |
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Needles Pseudomorphic Rare Agate Natural Rough 0,95 LBS / FROM TURKEY $10.15 |
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Natural Agate Druzy Slice Pendant Bead H142522 $4.14 |
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Natural Agate Druzy Slice Pendant Bead H142524 $2.99 |
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NATURAL CRAZY LACE AGATE GEM 1 1/2″ PENDANT 925 SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER $0.99 |
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Many Agates from Oregon coast. Many sizes. Natural. $9.99 |
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Natural Agate Druzy Slice Pendant Bead Q231239 $3.64 |
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6mm natural Black Agate Gemstone Round Loose Beads 15.5” Long AAA+++ $1.04 |
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EH537C Agate Natural Gemstone Tibetan Earrings Wholesale $2.99 |
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10MM NATURAL TREE AGATE GEMSTONE ROUND BEADS 15 2/3″ $0.99 |
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1 1/2″ NATURAL MOSS AGATE GEMSTONE EARRINGS 925 SILVER PLATED OVER SOLID COPPER $0.99 |
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Agate Jewelry $79.99 “>>>Faceted Agate 2 Strand Necklace:> Includes natural agate stones, sterling silver accetns, and sterling silver lobster clasp with extender. Necklace is 17″ long with 3″ extender chain.>> >>>Faceted Agate 3 Strand Bracelet:> Includes natural agate stones, sterling silver accents, and sterling silver toggle clasp. Measures 7″ in length.>> >>>Faceted Agate Earrings:> Includes natural agate stones, sterling silver accents, and sterling silver ear hook.>> > >>>>” |
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Arti Two-Toned Agate Necklace $198 This Arti two-toned agate necklace is beautifully made. The vintage chain is made of copper and wraps over the natural agate stone. The large agate pendant has a super smooth surface with a distinctive size and color. |
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CET Domain 2C070012 Natural Red Agate Bracelet $34.19 With those unique natural red agate stones’ this bracelet will bring longevity’ happiness and wealth into your life. Made of smooths agate stone’ it makes the best use of natural red color. An elastic string is spread through the holes of the red stones. Many women are fans of the red jade bracelet because of its special shape and natural color. In China’ agate stone and jade bracelets have been cherished by many as an ancient symbol of many virtues. Its hardness suggests firmness and loyalty’ and its luster projects purity and beauty. Available in Red. This item takes between 721 days to ship/arrive because it ships out of Hong Kong or China. |
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Green Agate Tassel Necklace $163 Graduate to the next level with the green agate tassel necklace. Smooth, turned wooden beads serve as a sturdy backdrop to a large, colorful slice of green agate. The stones are unique and each will differ slightly, but all have gorgeous color and an organic, natural shape. Two bright yellow silk tassels adorn the sides. |
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Black Agate Shield Cuff $88 This black agate shield cuff has depth, darkness and shine. The slice of black agate has shades of smoke and chocolate, and features a natural, gorgeous bevel around the edges. It sits atop a wide, sterling silver plated cuff that has an open back for comfortable wear. |
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Agate wristband bracelet, ‘Natural Mystique’ (Thailand) $52.99 Crafted by hand, this bracelet features the mystique of agate. Polished beads of the richly grained stone are knotted on leather cords. Panapha adds embossed beads of hill tribe silver to the clasp. .950 silver |
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Agate wristband bracelet Natural Mystique (Thailand) $52.99 Crafted by hand, this bracelet features the mystique of agate. Polished beads of the richly grained stone are knotted on leather cords. Panapha adds embossed beads of hill tribe silver to the clasp. .950 silver |
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8 Gauge Fuchsia Agate Natural Stone Teardrop Saddle Plug $4.99 8 Gauge Fuchsia Agate Natural Stone Teardrop Saddle Plug Teardrop shape saddle plug flesh tunnel in fuchsia agate. Natural stone plug body jewelry. Teardrop Agate plugs in 8 gauge. Item sold individually. Specifications: 8 Gauge (3.2mm), Natural Stone Teardrop Plug, Item Sold Individually |
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Gold Trimmed Agate Earrings $49.5 Stunningly gorgeous agate earrings trimmed in gold beautifully compliment a colorful and glamorous outfit or a more casual bohemian chic look. Due to the natural quality of the agate, each earring is unique and can slightly vary in length and color. The width of each earring is approximately 1″ wide and 1.5″ – 3″ in length. As seen in Life & Style Magazine, July 2011! |
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Brown Agate Tassel Necklace $163 Leap ahead of the pack with the brown agate tassel necklace. A large, gorgeous slice of cocoa-colored agate takes center stage, showcasing scene-stealing hints of smoke, chocolate and ivory. The pendant hangs from a length of turned wooden beads and gets a bright pop of color from two bright red silk tassels, swinging from 14K gold fill chains. It’s a supremely natural, yet polished style. |
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CET Domain 2C070047 Natural Turquoise Agate Bracelet $34.22 This is a very attractive turquoise agate stone bracelet that will bring lots of good luck to your life. It is made of smooth agate stones’ characterized by their fine quality of grain and brightness of color. In china’ agate stones are cherished by many as an ancient symbol of many virtues and are believed to bring good luck’ relieve stresses and strengthen your courage. An elastic string is spread through the holes of the stones and joined together. This bracelet is unisex’ men and women are fans of this unique bracelet. With its special shape and its Tridacna beautiful and pure colors it will add nice decoration and wear off evil away from your body. This item takes between 721 days to ship/arrive because it ships out of Hong Kong or China. |
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CET Domain 2C070059 Natural Pink Agate Bracelet $34.63 This is a very attractive pink agate stone bracelet that will bring lots of good luck to your life. It is made of smooth agate stones’ characterized by their fine quality of grain and brightness of color. In china’ agate stones are cherished by many as an ancient symbol of many virtues and are believed to bring good luck’ relieve stresses and strengthen your courage. An elastic string is spread through the holes of the stones and joined together. This bracelet is unisex’ men and women are fans of this unique bracelet. With its special shape and its Tridacna beautiful and pure colors it will add nice decoration and wear off evil away from your body. This item takes between 721 days to ship/arrive because it ships out of Hong Kong or China. |
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00 Gauge Black Line Agate Natural Stone Saddle Plug $11.99 00 Gauge Black Line Agate Natural Stone Saddle Plug Sold individually, please purchase a quantity of 2 for a pair. Get back to nature with this 10mm black line agate plug. Double flare saddle plug fashioned from natural stone. Natural stone jewelry will vary slightly in color. Specifications: 00 Gauge (10mm), Double Flare, Natural Stone, Sold Individually |
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7/16 Black Line Agate Natural Stone Saddle Plug $11.99 7/16″ Black Line Agate Natural Stone Saddle Plug Sold individually, please purchase a quantity of 2 for a pair. Get back to nature with this 11mm black line agate plug. Double flare saddle plug fashioned from natural stone. Natural stone jewelry will vary slightly in color. Specifications: 7/16″ (11mm), Double Flare, Natural Stone, Sold Individually |
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3/4 Black Line Agate Natural Stone Saddle Plug $12.99 3/4″ Black Line Agate Natural Stone Saddle Plug Sold individually, please purchase a quantity of 2 for a pair. Get back to nature with this 19mm black line agate plug. Double flare saddle plug fashioned from natural stone. Natural stone jewelry will vary slightly in color. Specifications: 3/4″ (19mm), Double Flare, Natural Stone, Sold Individually |
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2 Gauge Black Line Agate Natural Stone Saddle Plug $11.99 2 Gauge Black Line Agate Natural Stone Saddle Plug Sold individually, please purchase a quantity of 2 for a pair. Get back to nature with this 6mm black line agate plug. Double flare saddle plug fashioned from natural stone. Natural stone jewelry will vary slightly in color. Specifications: 2 Gauge (6mm), Double Flare, Natural Stone, Sold Individually |
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13mm Black Line Agate Natural Stone Saddle Plug $12.99 13mm Black Line Agate Natural Stone Saddle Plug Sold individually, please purchase a quantity of 2 for a pair. Get back to nature with this 13mm black line agate plug. Double flare saddle plug fashioned from natural stone. Natural stone jewelry will vary slightly in color. Specifications: 13mm, Double Flare, Natural Stone, Sold Individually |
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22mm Black Line Agate Natural Stone Saddle Plug $12.99 22mm Black Line Agate Natural Stone Saddle Plug Sold individually, please purchase a quantity of 2 for a pair. Get back to nature with this 22mm black line agate plug. Double flare saddle plug fashioned from natural stone. Natural stone jewelry will vary slightly in color. Specifications: 7/8″ (22mm), Double Flare, Natural Stone, Sold Individually |