Banded Agate Bead Necklace. Western Asiatic 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C. . Single strand of brown/white/gray banded agate spherical in back with triple strand of black/gray/white agate rectangular beads in front. Two silver Byzantine (ca 1200 A.D.) filigree beads used to gather front to rear. 18" long. Restrung with modern clasp. Impressive. [Value Range $400-$500].