Antique Vintage Beads
19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Beads
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Beads
1920s American Antique Vintage Beads
Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Beads
Crystal
1920s Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Jade, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century European Antique Vintage Beads
Jade, Silver
1920s American Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
1920s Italian Antique Vintage Beads
Early 20th Century British Antique Vintage Beads
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Vintage Beads
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Vintage Beads
Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Artisan Antique Vintage Beads
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Coral, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Vintage Beads
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Antique Vintage Beads
Coral, Gold
Early 1900s Italian Modern Antique Vintage Beads
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Vintage Beads
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s European Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Jade, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Beads
Jade, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Artisan Antique Vintage Beads
Coral, Vermeil
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Coral, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Vintage Beads
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
19th Century Unknown Antique Vintage Beads
Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Vintage Beads
1910s European Edwardian Antique Vintage Beads
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Amber
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Vintage Beads
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Baltic Antique Vintage Beads
Amber
Early 20th Century Baltic Antique Vintage Beads
Amber
19th Century Antique Vintage Beads
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Vintage Beads
Coral, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Vintage Beads
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Vintage Beads
Pearl, Silver
1920s Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Beads
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Vintage Beads
Crystal
Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Vintage Beads
Cotton, Shell, Wood, Beads
1910s British Antique Vintage Beads
Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Vintage Beads
Hide, Beads
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Vintage Beads
Gold, Gold Plate
1890s American Native American Antique Vintage Beads
Beads
Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Beads
Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Vintage Beads
Fabric
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Beads
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Vintage Beads
1890s American Native American Antique Vintage Beads
Beads
1880s American Native American Antique Vintage Beads
Beads
19th Century American Native American Antique Vintage Beads
Beads
20th Century American Art Deco Antique Vintage Beads
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.