Antique Jewelry Beads
Early 20th Century American Baroque Revival Antique Jewelry Beads
Crystal, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
Jade, Silver
Early 1900s Indian Antique Jewelry Beads
Emerald
19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Jewelry Beads
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Beads
Agate, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, 14k Gold
19th Century Italian Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, 14k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, Base Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Onyx, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
19th Century Antique Jewelry Beads
Amber, 14k Gold, Gold
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
Jade, 9k Gold
1920s European Antique Jewelry Beads
Jade, Platinum
1920s Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, Yellow Gold
19th Century Chinese Antique Jewelry Beads
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Early 1900s Italian Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Jewelry Beads
Agate, Carnelian
1920s American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
15k Gold
1870s British Antique Jewelry Beads
Agate
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
Crystal, Base Metal
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewelry Beads
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Modern Antique Jewelry Beads
Early 20th Century European Antique Jewelry Beads
Jade, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Jewelry Beads
Peridot, Kyanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Sterling Silver
1920s Italian Antique Jewelry Beads
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
19th Century Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Beads
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Antique Jewelry Beads
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Jewelry Beads
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Jewelry Beads
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Jewelry Beads
Gold
Early 1900s Italian Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Jewelry Beads
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Antique Jewelry Beads
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Artisan Antique Jewelry Beads
Garnet, 22k Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry Beads
Rose Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Jewelry Beads
Citrine, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Beads
1920s French Art Deco Antique Jewelry Beads
Brass
1920s French Antique Jewelry Beads
1920s French Art Deco Antique Jewelry 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.
- What is antique paste jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.