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Antique ancient agate in crystal beads lot for jewelry making and collectors
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Reference: JNT-AGT-OCT-16
About this piece
While most bead lots serve as simple supplies for projects, this one presents pieces with historical character. These strands are original, multi-color agate from Yemen and are offered as antique ancient agate that carry genuine age and patina; in crystal beads lot is included in the listing language to help makers and collectors find these pieces. They work equally well on the bench or in a cabinet of curiosities, and they arrive as a coherent lot suitable for careful restoration, study, or creative incorporation into wearable art.
• material: original agate stone, multi-color, naturally patterned and tumbled by time.
• origin & age: Yemen provenance with a date range described as pre-1400, noted for collectors and historical jewelry makers.
• suitable for: jewelry making, restoration projects, display in collections, and as research specimens for decorative arts.
• condition: antique/ancient beads with expected surface wear, patina, and character consistent with age; each bead is original and historically used.
• brand note: offered by EASt OASIS, reflecting the seller name provided with this lot.
Please note that the lot is sold as a collection of original beads; sizes, exact counts, and strand lengths are not specified in the original listing, so buyers should expect variation in bead dimensions and color. Because these are historic, original beads, they may show chips, surface weathering, and repairs typical of artifacts that have been handled and worn over centuries.
• shipping: all orders shipped to the United States are prepaid with tariffs included so buyers do not pay additional customs or tariff fees upon delivery.
• processing & dispatch: shipping and handling follow the seller’s stated practice; please refer to the shop’s shipping timelines at checkout for estimated dispatch and delivery windows.
• international buyers: customs, duties, and import rules vary by country—this listing only specifies prepaid tariffs for shipments to the United States as noted above.
Collectors seeking provenance or makers wanting historically authentic material will appreciate the visual range and age-worn surfaces of these beads. The lot can be a source of inspiration for new designs that pair ancient materials with contemporary settings, or it can be added to archival displays where original agate beads help illustrate trade and adornment across regions. Because the beads are original and historically significant, any cleaning, conservation, or drilling should be done conservatively and, if necessary, by a professional conservator or jeweler experienced with antique stone beads.
Thank you for considering these pieces from EASt OASIS. If you enjoy items like this, please browse the shop for other antique and vintage beads and related materials; the seller maintains additional lots and unique finds that complement this collection for both jewelry making and collectors.
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