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Agate Gemstone Beads

Agate gemstones beads form from microscopic silica crystals. These conditions create the signature banded patterns that vary in color, opacity and translucence. This formation process makes Agate gemstones unique and distinct. Agates rank high in hardness which makes them popular in jewelry designs.

Facts: Agate gemstones have been popular throughout history. Dating far back to ancient civilizations who admired the fascinating patterns. Dakota Stones carries a large variety of Agate beads in different colors, patterns and cuts, sourced globally.

Metaphysical / Holistic: Agates are believed to promote inner stability, composure, and maturity. Their warm, protective properties encourage security and self-confidence, making these beads ideal for designers who appreciate both the visual and spiritual qualities of their materials.

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Botswana Agate 8mm Round 15-16 Inch

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones Crazy Lace Agate pendant from the Dakota Stones collection.
This is a Dakota Stones Crazy Lace Agate pendant from the Dakota Stones collection.

Crazy Lace Agate 40mm Donut Pendant

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Crazy Lace Agate is named for its swirling and circular patterns. Crazy Lace Agate is often dyed to produce colors that do not naturally occur in t...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Crazy Lace Agate 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Crazy Lace Agate is named for its swirling and circular patterns. Crazy Lace Agate is often dyed to produce colors that do not naturally occur in t...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Lin Wht White DZI Agate Gemstone strand of round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Lin Wht White DZI Agate Gemstone strand of round beads.

DZI Agate 6mm Round White Line Pattern - 15-16 Inch

$13.00 - $13.00
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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Ancient Cellar Red Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Ancient Cellar Red Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Ancient Cellar Red Agate 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Ancient Cellar Red Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique color and pattern we call Ancient Cellar.

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This is a Dakota Stones 4x6mm Botswana Agate Large Hole Gemstone strand with natural faceted rondelle beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 4x6mm Botswana Agate Large Hole Gemstone strand with natural faceted rondelle beads.
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Botswana Agate Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Purple Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Purple Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 8 inch strand.

Purple Crazy Lace Agate 8mm Round - 8-Inch

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Purple Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with purple to bring out the beautiful patterns in the st...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Purple Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Purple Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 8 inch strand.

Purple Crazy Lace Agate 6mm Round - 8-Inch

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Purple Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with purple to bring out the beautiful patterns in the st...

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Purple Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Purple Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 8 inch strand.

Purple Crazy Lace Agate 4mm Round 8-Inch

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Purple Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with purple to bring out the beautiful patterns in the st...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Blue Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Blue Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 8 inch strand.

Blue Crazy Lace Agate 10mm Round - 8-Inch

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Blue Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with blue to bring out the beautiful patterns in the stone....

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Crazy Lace Agate 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Crazy Lace Agate is named for its swirling and circular patterns. Crazy Lace Agate is often dyed to produce colors that do not naturally occur in t...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Purple Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Purple Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 8 inch strand.

Purple Crazy Lace Agate 10mm Round - 8-Inch - CLEARANCE

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Purple Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with purple to bring out the beautiful patterns in the st...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Botswana Agate 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Crazy Lace Agate 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Crazy Lace Agate is named for its swirling and circular patterns. Crazy Lace Agate is often dyed to produce colors that do not naturally occur in t...

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This is a Dakota Stones 30x40mm Purple Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with oval beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 30x40mm Purple Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with oval beads in 8 inch strand.

Purple Crazy Lace Agate 30x40mm Oval 8-Inch - CLEARANCE

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Purple Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with purple to bring out the beautiful patterns in the st...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Blue Crazy Lace Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Blue Crazy Lace Gemstone strand with rondelle beads in 8 inch strand.

Blue Crazy Lace 6mm Rondelle 8-Inch

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Blue Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with blue to bring out the beautiful patterns in the stone....

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This is a Dakota Stones 12mm Blue Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with square beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 12mm Blue Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with square beads in 8 inch strand.

Blue Crazy Lace Agate 12mm Square 8-Inch

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Blue Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with blue to bring out the beautiful patterns in the stone....

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Lin Wht White DZI Agate Gemstone strand of round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Lin Wht White DZI Agate Gemstone strand of round beads.

DZI Agate 8mm Round White Line Pattern 15-16 Inch

$14.00 - $14.00
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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Cir Cl Cool DZI Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Cir Cl Cool DZI Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

DZI Agate 8mm Round Circle Pattern Round 15-16 Inch

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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Blue Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Blue Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with faceted rondelle beads in 8 inch strand.

Blue Crazy Lace Agate 8mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch

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Blue Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with blue to bring out the beautiful patterns in the stone....

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This is a Dakota Stones 15x20mm Terra Agate Gemstone strand with barrel beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 15x20mm Terra Agate Gemstone strand with barrel beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Terra Agate 15x20mm Barrel 15-16 Inch

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With the possible exception of the horizon meeting the bright blue sky on a perfect summer day, or a sandy beach blending into a tropical bay, ther...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Lin Blk Black DZI Agate Gemstone strand of round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Lin Blk Black DZI Agate Gemstone strand of round beads.

DZI Agate 8mm Round Black Line Pattern 15-16 Inch

$14.00 - $14.00
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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...

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$14.00 - $14.00
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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Botswana Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Botswana Agate 4mm Round - 15-16 Inch

$16.00 - $16.00
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Botswana Agate displays highly defined parallel banding, usually in white on hues of brown, gray, pink, tan, apricot and purplish red. Botswana Aga...

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Purple Crazy Lace Agate Puff Gemstone strand with coin beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Purple Crazy Lace Agate Puff Gemstone strand with coin beads in 8 inch strand.

Purple Crazy Lace Agate 8mm Puff Coin 8-Inch

$9.00 - $9.00
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Purple Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with purple to bring out the beautiful patterns in the st...

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This is a Dakota Stones Blue Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with oval beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones Blue Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with oval beads in 8 inch strand.

Blue Crazy Lace Agate 10x14 Oval 8-Inch

$12.00 - $12.00
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Blue Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with blue to bring out the beautiful patterns in the stone....

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This is a Dakota Stones Blue Crazy Lace tumble from the Dakota Stones collection.
This is a Dakota Stones Blue Crazy Lace tumble from the Dakota Stones collection.

Blue Crazy Lace 8x10 Tumble Nugget 8-Inch

$10.00 - $10.00
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Blue Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with blue to bring out the beautiful patterns in the stone....

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Lin Blk Black DZI Agate Gemstone strand of round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Lin Blk Black DZI Agate Gemstone strand of round beads.

DZI Agate 6mm Round Black Line Pattern - 15-16 Inch

$13.00 - $13.00
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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...

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This is a Dakota Stones Purple Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with oval beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones Purple Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with oval beads in 8 inch strand.

Purple Crazy Lace Agate 15x30 Oval 8-Inch - CLEARANCE

$16.00 - $16.00
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$16.00

Purple Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with purple to bring out the beautiful patterns in the st...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10x20mm Blue Crazy Lace Agate Double Gemstone strand of round beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10x20mm Blue Crazy Lace Agate Double Gemstone strand of round beads in 8 inch strand.

Blue Crazy Lace Agate 10x20mm Double Drill 8-Inch

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Blue Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with blue to bring out the beautiful patterns in the stone....

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Cir DZI Agate Circle Pattern Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Cir DZI Agate Circle Pattern Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

DZI Agate Circle Pattern 10mm Round 15-16 Inch

$16.00 - $16.00
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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Mb Blue Chalcedony Marbled Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Mb Blue Chalcedony Marbled Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Chalcedony (Marbled) 6mm Round 15-16 Inch

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Blue Chalcedony is a naturally occurring soft blue translucent stone. It is a member of the Quartz family, a form of silica with a cryptocrystallin...

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This is a Dakota Stones 12mm Blue Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with coin beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 12mm Blue Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone strand with coin beads in 8 inch strand.

Blue Crazy Lace Agate 12mm Coin 8-Inch

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Blue Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with blue to bring out the beautiful patterns in the stone....

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Antique Wood DZI Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Antique Wood DZI Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

DZI Agate 10mm Round Antique Wood - 13-14 Inch - CLEARANCE

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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...

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This is a Dakota Stones 14mm Terra Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 14mm Terra Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Terra Agate 14mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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With the possible exception of the horizon meeting the bright blue sky on a perfect summer day, or a sandy beach blending into a tropical bay, ther...

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This is a Dakota Stones 14x40mm Blp Blue Purple Terra Agate Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 14x40mm Blp Blue Purple Terra Agate Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Purple Terra Agate 14x40mm Rice 15-16 Inch

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With the possible exception of the horizon meeting the bright blue sky on a perfect summer day, or a sandy beach blending into a tropical bay, ther...

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This is a Dakota Stones 13x30mm DZI Agate Cylinder Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 13x30mm DZI Agate Cylinder Gemstone strand of round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

DZI Agate 13x30mm Cylinder 15-16 Inch

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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...

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This is a Dakota Stones 25mm Terra Agate Heated Puff Gemstone strand with dyed coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 25mm Terra Agate Heated Puff Gemstone strand with dyed coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Terra Agate 25mm Puff Coin - 12-14 Inch

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With the possible exception of the horizon meeting the bright blue sky on a perfect summer day, or a sandy beach blending into a tropical bay, ther...

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This is a Dakota Stones Purple Crazy Lace Agate Double Gemstone strand of round beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones Purple Crazy Lace Agate Double Gemstone strand of round beads in 8 inch strand.

Purple Crazy Lace Agate 10x20 Double Drill 8-Inch - CLEARANCE

$23.00 - $23.00
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$23.00

Purple Crazy Lace Agate is actually Mexican Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with purple to bring out the beautiful patterns in the st...

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$23.00 - $23.00
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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Lin Blk Black DZI Agate Gemstone strand of round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Lin Blk Black DZI Agate Gemstone strand of round beads.

DZI Agate 10mm Round Black Line Pattern - 15-16 Inch

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$15.00

These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...

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$15.00 - $15.00
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$15.00
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$15.00
This is a Dakota Stones 10x30mm Terra Agate Gemstone strand with barrel beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 10x30mm Terra Agate Gemstone strand with barrel beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Terra Agate 10x30mm Barrel 15-16 Inch

$25.00 - $25.00
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$25.00

With the possible exception of the horizon meeting the bright blue sky on a perfect summer day, or a sandy beach blending into a tropical bay, ther...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Lin Wht White DZI Agate Gemstone strand of round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Lin Wht White DZI Agate Gemstone strand of round beads.

DZI Agate 10mm Round White Line Pattern - 15-16 Inch

$16.00 - $16.00
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These Dakota Stones "DZI" style agate beads are made to resemble beads first found in India between 1000 and 2000 BCE. These reproductions are desi...

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This is a Dakota Stones Pink Crazy Lace Gemstone strand with oval beads in 8 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones Pink Crazy Lace Gemstone strand with oval beads in 8 inch strand.

Pink Crazy Lace 30x40 Oval 8-Inch - CLEARANCE

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Pink Crazy Lace Agate is actually Crazy Lace Agate that has been color enhanced with pink to bring out the beautiful swirling and circular concentr...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm White Porcelain Agate Gemstone strand with round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm White Porcelain Agate Gemstone strand with round beads.

White Porcelain Agate 10mm Round - 15-16 inch

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Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it a pattern that resembles porcelain.

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This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Blue Lace Agate Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 4mm Blue Lace Agate Diamond Cut Gemstone strand with faceted coin beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Blue Lace Agate 4mm Faceted Coin 15-16 Inch

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Blue Lace Agate is a naturally occurring soft blue agate, laced with bands or swirls of brighter blue, periwinkle, white and occasionally gray or b...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Moss Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm Moss Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Moss Agate 6mm Round 15-16 Inch

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Moss Agate is a variety of Chalcedony, clear to milky white to dark green, with inclusions that appear in patterns similar to moss or lichen. The i...

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This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Ancient Cellar Black Agate Gemstone strand with round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 10mm Ancient Cellar Black Agate Gemstone strand with round beads.

Ancient Cellar Black Agate 10mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Ancient Cellar Black Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it the unique color and pattern we call Ancient Cellar.

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This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Sage Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.
This is a Dakota Stones 8mm Sage Agate Gemstone strand with round beads in 15-16 inch strand.

Sage Agate 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch

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Distinctive for its purple-and-gray tones, Sage Agate forms in volcanish ash, and features dark manganese dendrites throughout. The stone can also ...

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This is a Dakota Stones 6mm White Porcelain Agate Gemstone strand with round beads.
This is a Dakota Stones 6mm White Porcelain Agate Gemstone strand with round beads.

White Porcelain Agate 6mm Round - 15-16 inch

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Porcelain Agate is a natural agate that is dyed and heated to give it a pattern that resembles porcelain.

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About this stone

Color
CreamGrayBrownTanRedYellowMulti
Origin
BotswanaMexicoMadagascarIndiaBrazilMoroccoRussiaUSA
Mohs hardness
6.5–7
Treatment categories
NaturalDyedEtched
Industry-standard treatment
Most banded agates sold natural; DZI universally dyed and etched; druzy frequently dyed; bright candy-color agates indicate dye
Mineral chemistry
Microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony) deposited in rhythmic crystalline bands in volcanic gas pockets
Crystal system
Trigonal
Stone family
Chalcedony
Common cuts
RoundRondelleFaceted RondelleSmoothNugget
Common sizes
4mm6mm8mm10mm12mm
Care notes
Durable (Mohs 6.5–7). Suitable for any jewelry application. Mild soap and soft cloth; avoid ultrasonics on dyed material.
Related stones
Jasper, Chalcedony, Onyx

Frequently asked questions

  • What's the difference between agate and jasper?
    Both are microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony). The diagnostic difference is translucence and banding: agate is typically translucent to semi-translucent with rhythmic crystalline bands, formed in cavities where silica-rich solutions deposited layer by layer. Jasper is opaque, colored by mineral inclusions (iron, manganese, organic matter), and typically lacks the rhythmic banding. The Mohs hardness (6.5–7), care profile, and underlying chemistry are essentially the same; the visual register is the buying decision.
  • Is moss agate real agate?
    Mineralogically, moss agate is dendritic chalcedony — it shares agate's chemistry but lacks the diagnostic banding. The trade has classified moss agate within the agate family for decades because the look, the polish, and the durability are essentially the same as banded agate. The trade name is what designers search; the technical name (dendritic chalcedony) appears on the variety page so designers know both terms.
  • Are dzi beads real or ancient?
    Authentic ancient dzi from the Tibetan plateau are essentially museum artifacts — they don't circulate in the commercial bead trade. Every dzi sold by every bead supplier today (Dakota included) is contemporary manufacture: agate or related chalcedony etched and dyed with the symbolic patterns from the original Tibetan tradition. These are beautiful beads with a meaningful aesthetic lineage; they are not 2,000-year-old artifacts. Sites describing modern dzi as "authentic" without clarifying provenance are conflating bead style with antiquity.
  • Is agate dyed?
    Most banded agates (Botswana, crazy lace, Lake Superior, Montana, Moroccan seam, terra) are sold natural — the bands are intrinsic. The exceptions in our catalog are dzi (universally dyed and etched) and druzy (frequently dyed). More broadly in the bead market, bright candy-color agates — electric blue, neon purple, magenta, fluorescent green — are dye signals; natural agate's palette is muted. Treatment should be disclosed per strand.
  • How can I tell if an agate is dyed?
    Three signals: color saturation (natural agate is muted earth/pastel tones — anything electric or neon is dyed), color uniformity (natural banding is irregular; dye that's too even is a tell), and dye creep at the drill hole (dye sometimes pools or migrates into the drill channel). The most reliable signal is buying from a supplier that discloses treatment per strand.