Bidspirit auction | Large Wire Wrapped Banded Agate

Large Wire Wrapped Banded Agate Teardrop Pendant - This handcrafted pendant features a large teardrop shaped slab of natural banded agate. The polished stone displays intricate fortification style banding patterns in varying shades of chocolate brown, tan, cream, and white. The slab is secured within a thick metal bezel frame with decorative wire wrapping that extends to form an integrated bail. The metal exhibits a yellow to brownish patina consistent with a base metal alloy showing surface oxidation and plating wear. Translucency testing indicates the stone is primarily opaque with occasional translucent layers. No maker marks, signatures, or metal purity hallmarks are present on the bail, bezel, or reverse. Total length including bail: 2.25 inches. Maximum width: 1.5 inches. Thickness: 0.25 inches. The agate gemstone is in good condition with a high polish and no observable chips, cracks, or surface scratches in photo 1 and photo 2. The metal bezel and wire wrapped bail show significant surface oxidation, mottling, and loss of original gold tone plating, resulting in a dark weathered patina visible in photo 3 and photo 4.