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Ancient Agate

Ancient Bactrian Agate and Carnelian Bead Necklace, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.
Ancient Bactrian Agate and Carnelian Bead Necklace, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.

Ancient Bactrian Agate and Carnelian Bead Necklace, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.

Located in New York, NY

Ancient amulet necklace composed of twenty one well matched graduated banded agate biconical beads measuring 32mm to 17mm and 22 carnelian beads approximately 5mm in diameter.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian

Castellani Ancient Banded Agate Peacock Intaglio Gold Ring
Castellani Ancient Banded Agate Peacock Intaglio Gold Ring

Castellani Ancient Banded Agate Peacock Intaglio Gold Ring

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

A lovely Ancient Roman gem. The orange and white banded agate intaglio is over 2000 years old.

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2010s American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Ancient Himalayan Agate Bead Necklace 2000+ Years Old Large Round Celadon
Ancient Himalayan Agate Bead Necklace 2000+ Years Old Large Round Celadon

Ancient Himalayan Agate Bead Necklace 2000+ Years Old Large Round Celadon

Located in Milford, DE

A rare and museum-grade necklace composed of exceptionally large ancient Himalayan agate beads, each hand-carved between 100 BCE – 200 CE in the Tibetan–Himalayan cultural sphere.

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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Dubini Constantine Ancient Bronze Coin Green Agate Tassel 18K Gold Earrings
Dubini Constantine Ancient Bronze Coin Green Agate Tassel 18K Gold Earrings

Dubini Constantine Ancient Bronze Coin Green Agate Tassel 18K Gold Earrings

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

These Dubini coin earrings from the 'Empires' collection feature authentic Roman Imperial bronze coins set in 18K yellow gold with green agate and gold beaded tassel. Coin Ø 15-18mm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Bronze

Dubini Ancient Roman Imperial Bronze Coin 18K Yellow Gold White Agate Ring
Dubini Ancient Roman Imperial Bronze Coin 18K Yellow Gold White Agate Ring

Dubini Ancient Roman Imperial Bronze Coin 18K Yellow Gold White Agate Ring

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features a one-of-a-kind authentic Roman Imperial bronze coin set in 18K yellow gold and white agate base ring. CARE Each ancien...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Ancient Roman Gold ring with Agate Cameo Fish , circa 2nd Century AD
Ancient Roman Gold ring with Agate Cameo Fish , circa 2nd Century AD

Ancient Roman Gold ring with Agate Cameo Fish , circa 2nd Century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

The 2nd century ring has a gold frame with two grooves and gold globules welded to the upper junction, where is set a Roman cameo in agate, depicting a fish. This is a subject that w...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold

Dubini Ancient Capitoline-Wolf Bronze Coin Green Agate Tassel 18K Gold Necklace
Dubini Ancient Capitoline-Wolf Bronze Coin Green Agate Tassel 18K Gold Necklace

Dubini Ancient Capitoline-Wolf Bronze Coin Green Agate Tassel 18K Gold Necklace

By DUBINI

Located in London, GB

The Empires Collection playfully delights in ancient stories and myths whilst tapping into the rich history of Italian craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Bronze

Ancient Roman Black Agate Intaglio Cocidius Mounted In Gold Ring 3ND Century AD
Ancient Roman Black Agate Intaglio Cocidius Mounted In Gold Ring 3ND Century AD

Ancient Roman Black Agate Intaglio Cocidius Mounted In Gold Ring 3ND Century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

A Roman black agate intaglio showing Cocidius in a gold ring made of elaborate filigreed wires on a band. The ring is possibly of recent manufacture. Gold and agate. Intaglio Roma...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold

Ancient Roman Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Ring Of A Sea Hare And Shell
Ancient Roman Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Ring Of A Sea Hare And Shell

Ancient Roman Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Ring Of A Sea Hare And Shell

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 3rd century Ring size: 7 Weight: 4 gr The Roman intaglio of the Third century is made of agate and inserted in a gold frame characterized by a decoration with side volutes t...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold

Tibetan Agate & Multi-Hue Tahiti Pearl Men’s Bracelet
Tibetan Agate & Multi-Hue Tahiti Pearl Men’s Bracelet

Tibetan Agate & Multi-Hue Tahiti Pearl Men’s Bracelet

By 15DEGREESLONDON

Located in Boostedt, SH

Description A striking study in contrast, this piece marries the ancient, weathered aesthetic of Tibetan Agate with the iridescent depth of the South Pacific.

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2010s Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Agate, South Sea Pearl

Ancient Roman Intaglio gold ring with a pair of Ants
Ancient Roman Intaglio gold ring with a pair of Ants

Ancient Roman Intaglio gold ring with a pair of Ants

Located in York, GB

An extraordinary quality and rare Ancient Roman carved oval banded Intaglio and original gold ring, depicting a pair of confronted ants. Circa 1st - 3rd century A.D. size M (18ct) ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Gold

Polished Agate Cathedral with a Tangerine Crystal Point
Polished Agate Cathedral with a Tangerine Crystal Point

Polished Agate Cathedral with a Tangerine Crystal Point

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

These slabs are classically associated with volcanic rock or ancient lava. Historically, agate is one of the most common materials used in the art of hand stone carving and has been ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal, Quartz

Ancient Roman Medusa Cameo and Gold Pendant c. 200 AD Ref: 881015
Ancient Roman Medusa Cameo and Gold Pendant c. 200 AD Ref: 881015

Ancient Roman Medusa Cameo and Gold Pendant c. 200 AD Ref: 881015

Located in Chicago, IL

Roman Empire, circa 200 AD This remarkable ancient pendant is crafted in high karat gold (approximately 20.6 Kt) and set with a large three-layer agate cameo displaying white, light ...

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Early 20th Century Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, Silver

Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace
Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace

Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

Ancient artifact Bohemian necklace featuring an ancient Byzantine bronze coin, ancient Carnelian, Agate and Chalcedony beads, stone arrowhead, Kings Manassa turquoise (from the close...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, 24...

Tibet Antique Amulet Pendant, Hand-Crafted Agate Dzi Beads, Qing Style
Tibet Antique Amulet Pendant, Hand-Crafted Agate Dzi Beads, Qing Style

Tibet Antique Amulet Pendant, Hand-Crafted Agate Dzi Beads, Qing Style

Located in South Burlington, VT

The most highly prized dzi beads are those of ancient age, made of natural agate a kind of chalcedony, a type of quartz like stone.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Agate

Ancient Roman Silenus Nicolo Intaglio Ringstone circa 1st-2nd century AD
Ancient Roman Silenus Nicolo Intaglio Ringstone circa 1st-2nd century AD

Ancient Roman Silenus Nicolo Intaglio Ringstone circa 1st-2nd century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: I-II century A.D. Top size: 9 mm Ring size: 8 1/4 Weight: 12.61 gr The ring is characterized by an ancient Roman nicolo, dating back to around the 1st-2nd century, set in a ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold

Antique Empire Pair Of 18 K Gold Bracelets/Necklace Ancient + Antique Intaglios
Antique Empire Pair Of 18 K Gold Bracelets/Necklace Ancient + Antique Intaglios

Antique Empire Pair Of 18 K Gold Bracelets/Necklace Ancient + Antique Intaglios

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The bracelets are set with 10 intaglios carved out of a variety of different agates. One intaglio is a glass cast. The earliest intaglio dates from 1st century BC, the latest from la...

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Antique Early 1800s Empire Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Large Multi-toned Agate Slab Sculpture by Interi, with Natural Baroque Pearls
Large Multi-toned Agate Slab Sculpture by Interi, with Natural Baroque Pearls

Large Multi-toned Agate Slab Sculpture by Interi, with Natural Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

These slabs are classically associated with volcanic rock or ancient lava. Historically, agate is one of the most common materials used in the art of hand stone carving and has been ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Rock Crystal

Victorian 1860 Etruscan Revival Earrings 18Kt Gold with Carved Agates Intaglios
Victorian 1860 Etruscan Revival Earrings 18Kt Gold with Carved Agates Intaglios

Victorian 1860 Etruscan Revival Earrings 18Kt Gold with Carved Agates Intaglios

Located in Miami, FL

Gemstones: A pair of round incuse intaglios, carved from natural two tones agate depicting two ancient Greek Corinthian warriors with crested helmets.

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Antique 1860s English Etruscan Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kurtulan 24K Gold Fused Red Agate Pegasus & Romabol Coin Drop Earrings, Istanbul
Kurtulan 24K Gold Fused Red Agate Pegasus & Romabol Coin Drop Earrings, Istanbul

Kurtulan 24K Gold Fused Red Agate Pegasus & Romabol Coin Drop Earrings, Istanbul

By Kurtulan

Located in Bozeman, MT

Ancient Greek Pegasus Carved Agate & Romabol Coin Drop Earrings By Kurtulan Jewellery.

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 24k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Silver

ANCIENT ROME 100 AD Amulet Seal Necklace in 22Kt Gold Mount In Tiger Eye
ANCIENT ROME 100 AD Amulet Seal Necklace in 22Kt Gold Mount In Tiger Eye

ANCIENT ROME 100 AD Amulet Seal Necklace in 22Kt Gold Mount In Tiger Eye

Located in Miami, FL

A very rare amulet-seal found from the ancient imperial Rome period This piece is carved and smooth polished from a natural agate, which is mount in a pointed elements with a wire ma...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Tiger's Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Nine And Four Eye Dzi Beads
Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Nine And Four Eye Dzi Beads

Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Nine And Four Eye Dzi Beads

Located in South Burlington, VT

The most highly prized dzi beads are those of ancient age, made of natural agate a kind of chalcedony, a type of quartz like stone.

Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Agate

Uniquely Modern Handmade Artisan Silver and Stones Wedding Cake Server Set
Uniquely Modern Handmade Artisan Silver and Stones Wedding Cake Server Set

Uniquely Modern Handmade Artisan Silver and Stones Wedding Cake Server Set

Located in Tustin, CA

Throughout ancient cultures, agate rock was used to protect against negative energy, which ranged in form from superstitions to tragedies and natural disasters.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate

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Ancient Agate For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the ancient agate you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect ancient agate may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic ancient agate over the years, but those made by Vicki Orr, Romae Jewelry and DUBINI are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any ancient agate from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Agate version from the 24 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our ancient agate for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ancient Agate?

The price for an ancient agate starts at $75 and tops out at $16,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,945.