Material: Natural Agate
Shape: Oval
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: MBGEBLA011
Please note that bead size and quantity per strand may vary slightly due to the natural material and handmade measuring process.
A faceted finish can make Agate feel more refined while still keeping the natural gemstone character visible. This is a practical middle range for everyday bracelets, simple necklaces, and repeatable small-batch designs. 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. Dyed beads can help makers create repeated pieces or matching sets with less variation between strands.