Ancient Roman Agate Necklace of Semi-Precious Carved Stones
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Rare Beautiful Ancient Roman Agate Necklace, circa 1st-3rd century AD | Size : Approx. 24.5" long | 18k Gold beads between each stone | Professionally restrung as original with modern clasp. Includes a COA. Agate /ˈæɡət/ is a cryptocrystalline variety of silica, chiefly chalcedony, characterized by its fineness of grain and brightness of color. Agate is one of the common materials used in the art of hardstone carving, and has been recovered at a number of ancient sites, indicating its widespread use in the ancient world; for example, archaeological recovery at the Knossos site on Crete illustrates its role in Bronze Age Minoan culture.
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Ancient Roman Agate Necklace of Semi-Precious Carved Stones
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