Beads & cabochons
Calibrated cabochons
Polished cabochons in standard calibrated sizes, ready to set.
Beads & cabochons
Agate & carnelian beads
Drilled beads in carnelian, agate and other stones, sold in strands.
- Sold
- Per strand or per kg
- Common sources
- India, Brazil
- Grades
- AA, A
Prices depend on grade, size and quantity, so we quote each order. Mixed orders welcome.
About this stone
Round and shaped beads, drilled and polished. Agate and carnelian beads have been cut in Khambhat (Cambay), Gujarat, for centuries, and remain a classic for jewellery makers.
Forms & sizes
- Round beads, about 4–14 mm
- Faceted and shaped beads
- Strands of about 38–40 cm
Sizes are approximate. Other sizes, shapes and custom cutting on request.
Grades
- AA
- Even colour, consistent size and drilling
- A
- Some colour variation
Packing
Strands bundled by size and bagged; cartons by weight.
Often ordered together
Related stones
Slabs & slices
Agate slices & coasters
Banded agate slices, coasters and bookends in natural colours or labelled dyed colours.
Tell us what you need
Send your list of stones, sizes and quantities. We reply with what is available, photos of the actual lots and a proforma quotation.