Victorian Silver Banded Agate Bracelet

Circa 1880. This lovely Victorian bracelet features a series of oval banded agates, each displaying distinctive layers of black, white, and warm brown, individually bezel-set in silver and joined by simple links. Banded agate became especially fashionable during the Victorian period as interest in Scottish jewelry and natural hardstones grew throughout Britain. The dramatic striping of the stones made each piece unique, while silver settings allowed the natural pattern and color of the agate to remain the focus.