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Antique African Bead Necklace

Art Deco Necklace Emerald Sapphire Bead with Diamond Opal Platinum Clasp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Art Deco necklace featuring emerald and sapphire beads. This lovely vintage
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique African Bead Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Platinum

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
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Artisan Antique African Bead Necklace

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Garnet, 22k Gold

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
This a unique opportunity to buy an extremely rare and strikingly unusual antique necklace, a fine
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique African Bead Necklace

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18k Gold

African Bone Bead Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Carefully carved from bone, these beads boast a natural luster and individuality, each one bearing
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Early 19th Century African Antique African Bead Necklace

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Bone

Antique African Bone Bead Necklace
African Bone Bead Necklace
H 22 in W 5 in D 1 in
African Bug Bead Necklace, Old Hand-Cast Metal Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fulani, Nigeria Hand-cast brass beads on a hand-woven cord 19th century Measures: 17 in. / 43 cm
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19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Bead Necklace

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Bronze

LB offers Magnificent French Buckle Bakelite Glass Sterling pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
, and sterling silver Mexican beads make up one side of this necklace. The other side consists of
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique African Bead Necklace

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Sterling Silver, Steel

Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Locket necklace designed by Cartier. Gorgeous antique locket-necklace, created during the early
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Bead Necklace

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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Africa in the late 1860’s engendered the popularity of extravagant diamond jewelry. The technical
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique African Bead Necklace

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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...

Matching Pair of Yoruba Twin Figures Ibeji Nigeria African Tribal Art beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, created in the early 20th century. Dressed with matching glass bead necklace and bracelets, remains of
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Bead Necklace

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Wood

Oman, Necklace, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Stunning and rare Omani tribal necklace in gold and silver featuring eight Burgau thalers dated
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19th Century Omani Antique African Bead Necklace

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Gold, Silver

Antique Oman, Necklace, 19th Century
Oman, Necklace, 19th Century
H 20.48 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Bronze and White Marble Busts of a North African Man and Woman
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
finest quality: the bead necklace to the lady and the hair of the man being especially finely portrayed
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique African Bead Necklace

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Holder
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with hanging beads, embossed silver metal with geometrical relief and repousse. This beautiful antique
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique African Bead Necklace

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Silver

Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Bronze Busts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dressed in traditional middle eastern attire wearing beaded necklaces and earrings, circa 1860
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19th Century Antique African Bead Necklace

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Bronze Busts
Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Bronze Busts
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H 14 in W 7 in D 5 in

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Antique Burmese Sapphire And Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1880.c earrings centered with natural blue burmese sapphire excellent royal blue color flanked with rose cut diamonds in solitare style gold earrings head diameter 5mm estima...
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1870s Antique African Bead Necklace

Art Deco GIA 1.11 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond, Onyx, and Emerald Platinum Dinner
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco GIA 1.11 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond, Onyx, and Emerald Platinum Dinner Ring. Featuring one old mine cut diamond of 1.11 carats, accompanied with GIA #6465368357 stating ...
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1920s Art Deco Antique African Bead Necklace

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Onyx, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Large Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Orchid Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This very large antique matte and polished green 18K gold brooch is superbly modeled as a stylized orchid embellished with numerous old rose cut diamonds and one cushion ...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique African Bead Necklace

20 Karat Gold Scarab Beetle Bracelet Antique Egyptian Revival Hieroglyphics
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and wonderful antique Egyptian Revival Bracelet with eight graduated Scarab Beetles set in 20 Karat Yellow Gold with Hieroglyphics on the reverse of the Scarabs. ...
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20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique African Bead Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 1970s 18 Karat Gold Ankh Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
70s Ankh Pendant by Cartier. The 1 3/4" x 1" ( with bale) 18k yellow gold pendant in the shape of an Ankh. A Groovy vintage pendant by Cartier. Looks great on a leather or silk cord...
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1970s Italian Modernist Antique African Bead Necklace

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18k Gold, Gold

Emerald, lapis lazuli and vermeil necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chic and striking rich blue lapis and emerald melon deeply carved beads. The stones have beautiful and intense even coloration. The beads are separated by wavy textured discs which...
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2010s American Egyptian Revival Antique African Bead Necklace

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Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil

Cartier Diamond Cabochon Ruby Emerald Platinum Necklace Suite
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional suite by Cartier that dates back to the 1960s, comprising a necklace, bracelet, and matching ear clips, all of a similar design. Each piece is crafted with cabochon ru...
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1960s French Antique African Bead Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Egyptian Ankh Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming pendant necklace crafted from 18ct yellow gold into the shape of the ankh cross. The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol which represents the many aspects of l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique African Bead Necklace

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Yellow Gold

French 1930 Art Deco Egyptian Revival Necklace 18Kt Gold with Cloisonne Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
French art deco Egyptian revival necklace. Fabulous and colorful piece, created in France during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This beautiful and rare pectoral pendant has ...
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1910s French Art Deco Antique African Bead Necklace

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Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Gold, ...

Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Mother of Pearl Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Mother of Pearl. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels 33 inches long Comes with its original invoice from Van Cleef & Arpels
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique African Bead Necklace

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18k Gold

AJD Brazilian Emerald Cut Emerald in Yellow Gold Ring May Birthstone
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Great Mother's Day gift! The May birthstone! Exquisite Brazilian Emerald Cut Emerald Set East-West in 14K Yellow Gold Ring. This is the best of the Brazilian Emeralds, the color alm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Antique African Bead Necklace

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Egyptian Revival 800 Silver Enamel Figurative Pendant with Malachite
Located in Venice, CA
This is an interesting Egyptian Revival Figurative Pendant. Standing atop a building covered with hieroglyphs, an Egyptian male stands erect holding a staff in one hand and an Ankh i...
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20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique African Bead Necklace

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Malachite, Silver, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Carved Emerald and Diamond Jabot Pin, Circa 1925
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Art Deco carved emerald and diamond jabot pin, circa 1925. This exquisite jabot pin embodies the glamour and modish motifs of the Roaring 20s perfectly. The top is set wi...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique African Bead Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1925s Art Deco 2 Carat Emeralds 2.20 Carat Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. Sublime art deco ring, its entire platinum setting is closed set on its top with a Colombian emerald- cut emerald and an antique- cut diamond. This duo of gems is s...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique African Bead Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

108.94ct Pear Shape Emerald & Diamond Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Important grand 108.94ct emerald and diamond necklace. High jewelry necklace, typically created by the major jewelry houses or seen at auction. 13 pear shaped emeralds, 49.14 carats,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antique African Bead Necklace

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A demi-parure, "parure" meaning "adorn" in French, is a partial set of matching jewelry designed to be worn en suite. This incredible handcrafted pink topaz necklace and earring set ...
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1750s Unknown Georgian Antique African Bead Necklace

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Topaz, 18k Gold

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Sylvia Gottwald, Long Haliotis /Abalone and Glass beads Statement Necklace
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Long Haliotis /Abalone and Glass beads Statement Necklace. The exceptional high quality Abalone
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique African Bead Necklace

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Labradorite

Ancient Lapis Lazuli Beads, White Milky Quartz Crystal Barrel Bead, Fine Silver
Located in Bloomington, IN
in order to accommodate the graduation in size of the lapis beads towards the back of the necklace
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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique African Bead Necklace

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Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Silver

Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
jasper, Tigers eye, silver set Tibetan bead, long brown Sundaris (type of African amber) bead, smooth
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17th Century Australian Artisan Antique African Bead Necklace

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Quartz, Other, Tiger's Eye, Cultured Pearl, Jade, Carnelian, Amber, Agat...

Ancient Large Tairona Red Jasper Effigy Pendant, Carnelian, 20k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
beads and are also incorporated into the design of the clasp. The necklace is 20 inches (51.3 cm) in
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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique African Bead Necklace

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Carnelian, Jasper, Gold

African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Love Letter Necklace South Africa
Located in London, GB
African tribal antique Zulu bead work necklace Necklace South Africa A fine old Zulu bead work
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Early 20th Century South African Antique African Bead Necklace

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Glass

19th century African Red Glass Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
19th century red glass beads, knotted necklace from East Africa.
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19th Century Kenyan Antique African Bead Necklace

19th Century Red Glass Bead African Necklace
Located in London, GB
19th century red bead African necklace with antique silver centerpiece and clasp.
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19th Century Kenyan Antique African Bead Necklace

'Rega' fetish
Located in Brussels, BE
African carved wood and monkey scull fetish. The figure is clad in a loincloth with bag, necklace
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19th Century Congolese Antique African Bead Necklace

'Rega' fetish
'Rega' fetish
H 19.69 in Dm 7.09 in
Antique Gilt Bronze Candlesticks France 1800 Attributed to Jean Simon Deverberie
By Jean-Simon Deverberie
Located in EL Waalre, NL
young African girl with glass eyes wearing a beaded necklace and a tassel-hung loincloth, her
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18th Century French Empire Antique African Bead Necklace

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Bronze

Vintage Zulu Beaded Collar Necklace, South Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Africa, early 20th century. South African Zulu beaded collar. Measures: H 80 x Ø 2.2 cm.
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Early 20th Century South African Antique African Bead Necklace

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Beads

Ancient Carthage Punic Gold Electrum Stater Coin 320 BC 18Kt Gold Diamonds Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
facing to the left, wearing a triple long drop earring and beaded necklace, her hair is tied up, with a
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Contemporary Antique African Bead Necklace

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White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bronze Necklace of 18th and 19th Igbo Bug Beads from Nigeria Africa Jewelry
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by CALLIE MORGAN OAKES Bronze Necklace of 18th and 19th Igbo Bug Beads from Nigeria Africa
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18th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Bead Necklace

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Brass

Two Zulu Beaded Collars
Located in London, GB
Two Zulu tribal collars or necklaces, made up of concentric circles of small glass beads. One in
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Early 20th Century South African Antique African Bead Necklace

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Beads

Two Zulu Beaded Collars
Two Zulu Beaded Collars
H 9.06 in Dm 9.06 in
Colorful Beaded Chest Ornament from DR Congo, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
. Distinctive, cylindrically shaped glass beads were imported to Africa in the early 20th century, where they
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Early 20th Century Congolese Antique African Bead Necklace

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Beads

19th-20th Century Tribal Bead Objet D'art
Located in Chicago, IL
19th-20th century tribal bead objet d'Art 20th century African bone bead strand 19th century
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19th Century Thai Antique African Bead Necklace

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Steel

19th-20th Century Tribal Bead Objet D'art
19th-20th Century Tribal Bead Objet D'art
H 7.5 in W 32.75 in D 11.75 in
Indian Necklace with Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant necklace made of African trade beads adorned with Indian silver charms.
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19th Century Antique African Bead Necklace

Brass necklace with Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
Necklace made out of African trade beads and brightly colored jade laughing Buddha.
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19th Century Antique African Bead Necklace

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Jade, Brass

Pair of Oriental Style Lamps in Spelter, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
their wrists, arms and ankles and a beads necklace around their neck. In contraposto position they each
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Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Antique African Bead Necklace

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Spelter

Alexander the Great 336 BC Rare Gold Stater in 18 Kt Yellow Gold Mounting Frame
Located in Miami, FL
with long hair, wearing earrings, a beaded necklace and a Macedonian crested helmet decorated with a
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15th Century and Earlier American Classical Greek Antique African Bead Necklace

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18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nubian Prince Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.28 Ctw In Diamonds And Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
many Africans in Italy at the time. So that's where the tradition came from. Since those times Venetian
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique African Bead Necklace

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique African Silver and Brass Bead Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
A fabulous story out of Africa, this lovely antique necklace is composed of various beads from the
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19th Century Artisan Antique African Bead Necklace

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Other, Silver, Brass

Yoruba African Diviner's Necklace with Glass Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Yoruba African diviner's necklace, Nigeria, swen to a felt covered board and
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Bead Necklace

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Beads

Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji "twin" Tribal Figures with Beaded Necklaces
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue Pair of African Yoruba Ibeji "twin" tribal figures with beaded necklaces A
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Bead Necklace

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Wood

Alexander the Great 336 BC Rare Gold Stater Coin Mount in 18kt Yellow Gold Frame
Located in Miami, FL
with long hair, wearing earrings, a beaded necklace and a Macedonian crested helmet decorated with a
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique African Bead Necklace

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Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoruba Tribal Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Large Eyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
and polish from native use, Glass bead necklace around neck and arms at sides. Areas of erosion and
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Bead Necklace

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Wood

Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
dazzling checkerboard pattern with blue accents. With its attached necklace of bright blue beads, this
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Late 19th Century South African Tribal Antique African Bead Necklace

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Beads

Multiple Strands of Bone Beads
Located in New York, NY
A set of five ivory colored bone bead necklaces strung on rafia and knotted together. Also
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19th Century African Tribal Antique African Bead Necklace

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Bone, Raffia

African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji
Located in London, GB
female Yoruba ibeji figures with beaded necklaces facial scarification and crown type headdresses
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Antique African Bead Necklace

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Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji
African Tribal Art Fine Pair of Yoruba Ibeji
H 11.03 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
North African Amber Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural color variances in these butterscotch oblong beads. Each bead is slightly different in size
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19th Century Antique African Bead Necklace

Rare 19th Century American Tobacconist Advertising Figure of Large Proportions
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
, wearing a large gilt beaded necklace and pendant, holding a roll of tobacco under his right arm; the
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19th Century Antique African Bead Necklace

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Antique African Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique african bead necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of silver, sterling silver and gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 5 antique edition and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect antique african bead necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique african bead necklace from Giulia Colussi, Jada Jo and Jill Garber — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An antique african bead necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring turquoise, from our inventory of 3, is particularly popular. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our antique african bead necklace for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique African Bead Necklace?

Prices for an antique african bead necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $55 and can go as high as $3,324, while this accessory, on average, fetches $850.