Brown Striped Agate 12mm FROSTED Round Beads

The stone's name was derived from the River Achates since it was originally discovered there. It is one of the oldest known minerals and was valued by the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians who used it for amulets and ornaments. Very dark brown with various bandings of earthy colours of black, brown and cream. Sold as temporary strung 37cm (approx) strands