Material: Natural Agate
Shape: Square
Color: Black
Size: See available options
Selling Unit: 1 strand
Beads per Strand: See available options
Color Treatment: Dyed
Finish: Faceted
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Mohs Hardness: 7
Item No: MBGEBLA005
Please note that bead size and quantity per strand may vary slightly due to the natural material and handmade measuring process.
The geometric shape gives these Agate beads a more structured look than standard rounds. The sizing is versatile enough for a single-material strand or for mixing with pearls, metal spacers, and other gemstones. The cut surface is useful when the design needs a little sparkle but still should read as natural gemstone.
Agate is valued in beadwork for its layered bands, cloudy areas, and natural pattern shifts, so it rarely looks flat even in a simple strand. Use dyed material when a design calls for a more deliberate color effect than the natural stone would usually provide.