Banded agate was used to make cameos for thousands of years. In the late 19th century, jewelers prized it for the beauty of its stripes and deep brownish-black hue. Here, seven nearly identical specimens are set simply, elegantly, in gold.
MATERIALS: 10k gold (tests), banded agate cabochons
AGE: c. 1880
CONDITION: Very good
SIZE: 7" length, 7/8" width