Long Purple Banded Agate Beaded Necklace 8.5mm Polished Gemstone Strand

Beautiful 36-inch continuous beaded necklace featuring polished purple and lavender agate stones measuring approximately 8.5 mm each. The strand has no clasp and easily slips over the head. Composed of polished natural banded agate beads with a soft lavender and purple dye enhancement to highlight the natural banding. Under UV light, the beads show the characteristic uneven fluorescence of dyed natural agate, confirming they are genuine stone rather than plastic or glass. (UV light photos are the three last photos in the grouping). Lovely color variation and high gloss finish make this an elegant piece for layering, everyday wear, or gemstone collectors. Excellent preowned condition. This is also known as dragon vein agate. Circa: Late 1970s–1980s