Material: Natural Agate
Shape: Rondelle
Size: See available options
Selling Unit: 1 strand
Beads per Strand: See available options
Color Treatment: Natural Color
Finish: Faceted
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Mohs Hardness: 7
Item No: MBGEBCA005
Please note that bead size and quantity per strand may vary slightly due to the natural material and handmade measuring process.
Rondelle beads are practical for adding rhythm to a design, especially when paired with rounds, pearls, or metal accents. This smaller size works well when the design needs gemstone detail without adding much visual weight. 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. Since this strand is offered in Natural Color, small tone shifts, inclusions, or cloudy areas should be expected and can make the finished jewelry feel more individual.
