Antique Rare 27.9mm Tabular Hexagonal Banded Agate Chung Agate Bead

Made for collectors and makers seeking standout components, this antique rare bead elevates curated collections and high-end statement jewelry. Expertly faceted from a tabular hexagonal bicone of warm sage chalcedony with vivid white banding and gentle edge-wear, this rare tabular agate displays chevron and parallel fortification banding and natural carbon inclusions.

• Material: natural banded agate with warm sage chalcedony matrix and olive-green zones.
• Shape & finish: tabular hexagonal bicone, chunky multi-faceted with smooth, hand polished facets and soft, aged facet lines.
• Size: length 27.9 mm; width/thickness 18.1 mm — substantial presence for statement pieces or display.
• Condition & character: excellent antique condition with gentle historic handling wear, a tiny natural inclusion cluster of carbon spots near the central ridge, and translucent honey-amber tipping contrasted by a vivid white ceramic-like band.
• Visual features: strong chevron and parallel fortification banding, bold zoning from dark chocolate brown to translucent honey-amber, and crisp geometric edges.

This listing includes the single bead as photographed; care is minimal—avoid harsh chemicals and prolonged soaking to preserve the hand-polished surfaces. All orders shipped to the United States are prepaid with tariffs included, so buyers do not pay additional customs or tariff fees upon delivery.

• Shipping & customs: all shipments to the United States are prepaid with tariffs included; delivery should arrive without extra customs fees.
• Processing note: the piece is listed as an antique collectible; available stock is single and unique, so please confirm details and ask for additional photos before purchasing if needed.

This bead is a premium banded agate collectible suited for high end statement jewelry, museum-style curation, or as a centerpiece in a focused collection of rare banded agate specimens. The vivid white banding that separates the dark and honey-amber zones wraps the stone’s crisp edges and reads like a ceramic ribbon in direct light, while the gentle edge-wear and hand polished facets speak to genuine age and use rather than modern finishing. The olive-green and warm sage tones combine with the chevron banding to produce a distinctive visual depth, and the small, natural carbon inclusions add geological authenticity that many collectors prize.

For jewelry makers, the bead’s tabular hexagonal proportions and chunky multi faceted geometry make it a striking focal bead for suspension in necklaces, pendants, or bespoke heirloom pieces; its size and weight create a confident silhouette when set or wire-wrapped. For curators and collectors, the combination of premium banded agate, vivid white banding, and rare tabular agate structure make this an especially collectible example of banded agate craftsmanship and geological formation.

Please reach out with any questions about measurements, photos under different lighting, or specific packaging requests prior to purchase. Because this is a single, rare item, returns and exchanges depend on its condition and the specifics of the sale—contact the seller to discuss any concerns and to request additional images or close-ups of the inclusion cluster or facet details.

Thank you for visiting—please browse the rest of the shop for other high end collectible beads and hand-polished stones; additional pieces with chevron banding bead characteristics, vivid white banding, and hand polished facets are often available for collectors seeking complementary components.