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Patti Cadby Birch Ancient Persian Bead Neckace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
1970's ancient bead necklace by Patti Cadby Birch. The 22k yellow gold fringe necklace with gold
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Artisan Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Garnet, 22k Gold
Ancient Bactrian Agate and Carnelian Bead Necklace, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.
Located in New York, NY
Ancient amulet necklace composed of twenty one well matched graduated banded agate biconical beads
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Agate, Carnelian
Ancient Green Glass and Yellow Gold Beads Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable necklace comprised of ancient green glass and yellow gold beads from an archaeological
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Yellow Gold
7 Eye Ancient Dzi Bead Collar Necklace W Carnelian Beads, Silver Clasp, 18.5"
Located in Milford, DE
Ancient Himalayan 7 Eye Dzi Bead Collar Necklace With Carnelian Beads and Sterling Silver Clasp. A
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19th Century Tibetan Artisan Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
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Dm 0.38 in L 18.5 in
Ancient Roman Bronze Ring, 22k Gold and Ombré Spinel Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze ring artifact and 22k yellow gold cross charm pendant on an ombré
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15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Glass and Bronze Key 22 Karat Gold Garnet Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient stamped Roman glass and authentic ancient Roman bronze key 22k yellow gold dangle
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15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Ancient Hellenistic Necklace with Banded Agate and Gold-Charm Beads
Located in London, GB
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This necklace composed of ancient elements, including 10 gold beads with hanging charms, 28 large
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15th Century and Earlier Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Agate, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Ancient Necklace with Figurative Pendant
Located in London, GB
An ancient Hellenistic period necklace from, 3rd-1st Century B.C., South Arabia, possinly Yemen
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique early 20th century opal bead and pearl necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
42 beautiful, gently graduated, multi-chromatic opal beads imbued with lightening flashes
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1890s European Late Victorian Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
AncientRevival Gold MotifRondelles Carnelian Beads Knotted BlackSilk Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring yellow-gold sinuous-pattern rondelles and carnelian rock-crystal round 8mm beads, this
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19th Century American Early Victorian Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold
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W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 7.49 in L 22.05 in
Large Classic Antique Butterscotch Baltic Amber and 14K Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Substantial 72.6 gram natural yellow amber and 14K yellow gold bead necklace composed of twenty
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19th Century Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Amber, 14k Gold, Gold
Red Agate, Carnelian and Gold Ancient Necklace
Located in London, GB
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Much of the jewellery in Ancient Greece, the Hellenistic Period specifically (c. 323 BCE–31 BCE), was
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15th Century and Earlier European Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
Ancient Hellenistic Turquoise Necklace with Black Banded Agate
Located in London, GB
civilizations, lapis lazuli mined in ancient Bactria was brought along trade routes to cities of the western
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15th Century and Earlier European Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Turquoise, Agate, 18k Gold
Pre-Columbian Sinu Gold and Bead Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
figural beads represent coatimundi, a much adored pet in many Pre-Columbian societies. In much the same
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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Gold
Large Ancient Roman Rock Crystal and Carnelian Necklace, 1st-2nd century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
Rare large scale ancient Roman rock crystal and carnelian bead necklace, approximately 2000 years
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Lapis and Gold Beaded Necklace, with Central Gold-Capped Black Agate
Located in London, GB
large hollow ancient gold cast beads. At the centre is an impressively smooth cut black banded agate
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Classic Large Antique Natural Butterscotch Baltic 64.4 gr Amber Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large, natural graduated oval bead antique amber necklace composed of thirty four hand
Category
19th Century Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Amber, 14k Gold
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W 0.19 in L 26 in
Antique Baltic Amber Necklace, 229gr, circa the 1900s
Located in Chesterland, OH
A genuine, ancient Baltic amber necklace weighing 229 grams, approx. 1900s. The diameter of the
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Early 20th Century Baltic Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Amber
Vintage Art Deco Celadon Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
jade beads are cold to the touch.
Ancient Chinese philosophers compared the properties of jade with
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold Natural Coral Drops by Hancocks 1920
By Hancocks
Located in Berlin, DE
decorative use. Coral jewellery has been found in ancient Egyptian and prehistoric European burials, and
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1920s European Art Deco Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Pre-Columbian Gold Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
with refined white beads. The ancient origins of this exquisite piece still resonate today, serving as
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15th Century and Earlier South American Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Gold
Lapis Lazuli and Gold Necklace with Large Lapis Pendant
Located in London, GB
Bactrian necklace consists of impressively sized lapis lazuli tubular beads, interspersed with ancient gold
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
18K Gold Egyptian Revival Faience Scarab Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
with a unique hieroglyphic. Made from clay, the scarab beads get their coloring when copper within the
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1920s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Greek 4th C. BC Coin Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bezel on a 18" Necklace made of Ancient Middle Eastern Glass and Bronze Accent Spacers with a gold
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
22k Gold, Bronze
Antique Archaeological Revival 15K Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
rare 15-carat yellow gold.
Jewellery inspired by the ancient Etruscan people became popular in the mid
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1880s British Revival Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19c Chinese Russet Jade Carved Concentric Bi Disc Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Richmond, CA
beads, adding a touch of contrast in color and texture, and enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal
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19th Century Chinese Artisan Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Jade
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D 0.28 in Dm 1.38 in L 18.04 in
Antique Amethyst paste riviere necklace, sterling silver, 19th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
original hook fastener, a fastener type which has been used since the ancient times and this works well, a
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19th Century British Early Victorian Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Sterling Silver
1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
example of Egyptian Revival jewelry composed of 14 genuine ca.1786 -1567 BC ancient Hyksos Egyptian
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
18k Gold
Small Ancient Indus Valley Bead Ring Etched Carnelian Cone Antique Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb and rare ancient Indus Valley etched carnelian bead ring. The conical shaped carnelian
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18th Century Indian Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Authentic Ancient Roman Bronze Key and Gold Pendant on Coral Bead Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient Roman bronze key (3rd-4th century AD) and 22k yellow gold pendant on a coral and 18k yellow
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15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze
Ancient Scaraboid & Roman Jewelry Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Sumerian agate scaraboid (circa 2000 BC) set into a custom 21 Kt gold pendant with dangling embellishment being that of a Roman gold earring with glass (circa 1st to 3rd century BC...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Agate, 22k Gold
Ancient Silver Celtic Tetradrachm Coin
Located in London, GB
beaded mane. Its rider has been reduced to the simplest forms, a curling strand evoking the long crescent
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15th Century and Earlier Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Silver
Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD.
This hollow ring is bezel-set with a
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15th Century and Earlier Ancient Antique Beads
Ancient Roman Earrings, 2nd Century AD
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman earrings, 2nd century AD. A pair of yellow gold earrings, each with an inverted drop
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Classical Roman Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Yellow Gold
Ancient Babylonian Seal & Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ancient Babylonian crystal seal (circa 1500 BC) pendant for necklace. This ancient Babylonian
Category
15th Century and Earlier Asian Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Gold
African Bone Bead Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Carefully carved from bone, these beads boast a natural luster and individuality, each one bearing
Category
Early 19th Century African Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Bone
Ancient Greek Drachm Coin 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
squared 22k gold bezel and 22k gold bail, with gold beaded accents. The obverse, or front, side of this
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
22k Gold
Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient artifact Bohemian necklace featuring an ancient Byzantine bronze coin, ancient Carnelian
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Agate, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Ye...
Ancient Roman Pegasus Coin 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
, suspended within a squared bezel with gold bead accents at each corner, and 22k gold bail. The obverse, or
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
22k Gold, Silver
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H 1.38 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
BC), set within a round, undulating bead edged 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
22k Gold
lamp table abacus suanpan chinese calculator 13 rods 2 heaven 5 earth beads
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
CHINESE, HARDWOOD, ABACUS OR SUANPAN WITH 13 RODS, TWO HEAVEN BEADS & FIVE EARTH BEADS UPCYCLED
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Hardwood, Beads
H 16.54 in W 7.49 in D 4.93 in
Ancient 9th or 10th Century 22K Yellow Gold Javanese Sri Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An ancient gold ring, with Sri inscription, in 22 karat yellow gold.
This unique, unusual ring is
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15th Century and Earlier Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman Green Chalcedony Plasma Intaglio Ring of Goddess Victoria Nike
Located in London, GB
A scarce ancient Roman intaglio dating from the 1st to 2nd century AD, depicting Victoria, the
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Chalcedony, 22k Gold
Large Ancient Byzantine Ostrogothic Gold Earrings, Circa 6th Century A.D
Located in New York, NY
Rare, massive scale gold hoop shaped earrings with large polyhedral beads, each bead having four
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Gold
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W 1.66 in L 2.09 in
Ancient Late Roman Gold Garnet Ring Triple Layer Bezel, 3rd Century
Located in London, GB
measures 10mm from north to south.
UK size H 1/2, US size 4
The ancient Romans considered jewellery to
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold
Ancient Parthian Kings Coin 123-88 BCE Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace with a 123 BC ancient coin from the Parthian Kingdom.
Gorgeous coin necklace, mounted
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Modernist Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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H 1.26 in W 1.18 in L 21 in
Ancient Rome 100 AD Asian Amulet Seal Necklace in 22Kt Gold With Tiger Eye
Located in Miami, FL
tiger eyes beads, with a customized toggle lock system. The ancient piece can be easily removed without
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15th Century and Earlier Syrian Classical Roman Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Agate, Gold
Louis XIV Regence Glazing Bead Mirror, Looking Glass, Engraved Glass, Italy
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Louis XIV / Regency style glazing bead mirror
Beveled glass.
The glass is finely and
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19th Century Italian Regency Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in
Black Coral Gold Necklace And Japanese Shakudo Pendant
Located in Chesterland, OH
decorative alloy metals similar to Shakudo were in use in ancient Rome, Greece, and Egypt.
Shakudo is a
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19th Century Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Bronze, Shakudo, Silver, Mixed Metal
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Hand-Painted Porcelain Mythical Bar Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
jewelers often turned to mythological themes, Victorian jewelers enthusiastically embraced ancient gold
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1860s Victorian Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Brooch Ollivant and Botsford with Box
Located in Kendal, GB
were crafted in the late 1800s after ancient Etruscan jewellery was unearthed in tombs outside of Rome
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1860s European Victorian Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.46 in W 1.46 in D 0.67 in
Antique Seed Pearl Infinity Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
ancient and universal symbology to represent the gift of love, whether between spouses, lovers, parents
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Late 19th Century Victorian Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tetradrachm of Mithridates II Silver Coin Pendant and Emerald Necklace 22 Karat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ancient silver Tetradrachm of Mithridates II coin pendant necklace paired with stunning emerald
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Hellenistic Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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L 0.72 in
Etruscan gold with lapis ball Roma Brooch, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th Century looked to ancient models and techniques to replicate in the modern Victorian era
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
French 1880 Etruscan Revival Pendant Earrings Suite 19Kt Gold with Natural Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Egyptian and ancient cultures developed.
Note: Many nineteenth-century jewelers, the most famous being the
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1870s French Etruscan Revival Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.06 in L 2.56 in
30.35 Carat Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Flower Carving / Carved
Located in Peshawar, PK
, transmuting them into more beneficial energy and beliefs.
In ancient times, gemstones were believed to have
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16th Century Afghan Art Deco Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
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H 0.99 in W 0.91 in D 0.28 in L 0.99 in
Stunning Mid-1800s Handcrafted Embroidery of Jesus' Descent from the Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
monastery was built in the years 1310-1318 and in 1936 the ancient building was saved by the city council
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19th Century European Renaissance Revival Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Metal
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H 32.9 in W 26 in D 1.57 in
19th Century Rare Chinese Imperial Gold Yellow Peals Bracelet
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This 19th Century Chinese Imperial Gold Yellow Peals Bracelet is very rare and special, in ancient
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19th Century Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Shell
Hellenistic Gold and Agate 'Eye' Necklace
Located in London, GB
A wonderful ancient necklace, with original chain and agate 'eye' bead.
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Agate, Gold
XIX century.
A jeweled bow with tassels, in low gold.
Neapolitan area.
Located in Firenze, IT
ancient Bourbon style workmanship exploits decorative effects of shiny gold and satin gold, engraving and
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Ancient Antique Beads
Materials
Gold
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H 1.86 in W 1.19 in
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Ancient Antique Beads For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of ancient antique beads available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 22k Gold and Silver. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 15th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 18th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of ancient antique beads includes designs that are universally popular, but Contemporary and Artisan styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Vicki Orr and Vicki Orr Designs produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Carnelian versions, from our inventory of 57, are particularly popular. A selection of bead and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our ancient antique beads for sale are for women, but there are 95 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Ancient Antique Beads?
On average, ancient antique beads at 1stDibs sell for $7,500, while they’re typically $1,278 on the low end and $30,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Ancient Antique Beads
- 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.
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