Material: Natural Agate
Shape: Square
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: MBGECAR023
Please note that bead size and quantity per strand may vary slightly due to the natural material and handmade measuring process.
Use this shape when the design needs contrast against round beads, pearls, or smooth metal spacers. This is a practical middle range for everyday bracelets, simple necklaces, and repeatable small-batch designs. The faceted finish adds small flashes of light without changing the basic character of Agate.
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.