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A.Jeschel 8 Strand romantic twisted vintage Jet beads.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Jet beads like grandma wished she had. 22 k gold over Sterling Silver clasp with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Beaded Twist Bracelet, Braided Snake Sterling Silver Chain with Beads, Silver
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This beaded bracelet in silver is a one of a kind! Made with a nice snake chain with scattered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dainty Necklace 6.5 Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Gold Twisted Links Chain Beaded
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Gold Twisted Links Chain Beaded Necklace
Category
2010s Italian Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.2 in L 16.54 in
Deco Style 7.5 Carat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
emeralds beads handcrafted one by one. Every 3 emeralds there's an handcrafted twisted link.
This delicate
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2010s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.2 in L 19.69 in
Twisted White Bead Necklace with Silver Plated and Black Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
Wonderful five strand twisted white bead necklace, featuring a silver plated and black enamel
Category
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Tri-Color Gold Beaded Twist Bracelet 18 Karat Gold 23 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat gold bracelet featuring rose, white & yellow gold in a twist beaded motif weighing 23
Category
2010s Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
6.5 Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Chain Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
physical heart.
Details: 6.5 Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Chain Beaded Necklace
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.2 in L 16.54 in
Dainty Beaded Necklace 6.5 Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Links Chain Beaded Necklace
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.2 in L 16.54 in
Twisted Triple Strand Coral and Mother of Pearl Bead Necklace circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Twisted real coral and mother of pearl triple strand bead necklace. Length 40.5cm / 15.94 inches by
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral
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W 0.39 in L 15.94 in
Dainty 45 Karat Emeralds Green Shade 18 Karat Gold Twisted Chain Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Chain Beaded Necklace Sautoir. Every 22 emeralds there's a delicate handcrafted twisted link.
Emerald
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 0.2 in L 39.38 in
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 45 Karat Emeralds Twisted Chain Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco Style 45karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Chain Beaded Necklace Sautoir. Every
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 0.2 in L 39.38 in
Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 45 Karat Emeralds Twisted Chain Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco Style 45karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Chain Beaded Necklace Sautoir. Every
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
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W 0.2 in L 39.38 in
Arts & Crafts Agate Bead Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
beads measuring 10mm to 14m, linked with hand-twisted silver wire. The spring clasp appears to be
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Silver
Multi Strand Beaded Navajo Turquoise Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Multi strand beaded turquoise necklace with traditional sterling silver twisted clasps with long
Category
2010s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mario Buccellati Coral and Gold Beads Necklace
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Banbury, GB
.
Composed of spherical rope twist motifs and graduated coral beads, measuring approximately
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold
Ruser Pair of Gold and Ruby Bead Rope Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
beaded rubies in a “twist” "barber shop" style by Ruser.
Stamped: Ruser
Approximate measurements: 7
Category
20th Century Unknown Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Tanzanite Beaded Necklace, Faceted Beads, Adjustable, Rope, Tassel
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
diameter to 6.3 millimeters and a lovely bluish color!
Tanzanite Beads
Blue and Silver Rope
Gold Twisted
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Twist' Turquoise and Pearl Bracelet, Circa 1965
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
flexible, twisted rows of turquoise beads and cultured pearls wrapped either side of a central 18 karat
Category
Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pair of Cultured Pearl, Coral, Turquoise Twist Bracelets
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels Twist bracelets, each set with cultured pearls and with coral and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 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
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian
Aquamarine, Peridot, Phrenite and Tsavorite Beaded Necklace with Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and unique beaded necklace features an interesting collection of pastel gemstones in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tsavorite, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 24" Multi Strand Coral Bead Torsade Necklace w/ 14k Gold Carved Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold box clasp. The Corals are round beads with variation of pink angel skin color. The top of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Natural Polished Emerald Beads Necklace Wired in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
and polished natural emerald beads can be twisted to make the necklace shorter as desired. The emerald
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Twisted Link Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
1960s vintage 18k gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, featuring twisted beaded links. The bracelet
Category
Vintage 1960s French Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Gold
Fine Turquoise Bead Torsade Bracelet Centering an 18K High Relief Clasp, c. 1965
Located in Aspen, CO
torsade bracelet can be twisted so that its length will be somewhere between 6.5 inches up to 8- 1/8th
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Long Necklace with Kyanite, Aquamarine, South Sea Pearls & 18K Solid Gold Beads
By Amanda Clark for Altfield
Located in Central, HK
From our Amalfi collection, the fabulous necklace is handcrafted with vibrant blue kyanite beads
Category
2010s Asian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, South Sea Pearl, Kyanite, Gold, 18k Gold
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D 0.5 in L 37.5 in
Vintage Givenchy Beaded Torsade Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Dubai, DU
Givenchy torsade necklace boasts five beaded strands in gold-tone metal, twisted together to perfection
Category
1990s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Classic Mid-20th Century Torsade Choker with Lapis, Turquoise and Gold Beads
Located in Palm Beach, FL
reverse. The gold beads have been tested to assure that they are 14k gold. Length when worn is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
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W 0.68 in L 18 in
37" Long GIA Round Blue Lapis Bead Strand Necklace & 18k Gold Wire Ball Spacers
Located in Montclair, NJ
GIA certified & elegantly accented with 18k yellow gold twisted wire work bead stations throughout
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Twisted Gold, Lapis and Cultured Pearl Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18 karat gold bracelet composed of a rope-twist wire mesh, lined with spirals of Lapis
Category
20th Century Italian Artist Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Dual Twisted Freshwater Cultured Baroque Peach Pearl Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This dual twisted freshwater cultured baroque peach pearl necklace is a beautiful and elegant piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Dual Twisted Freshwater Cultured Baroque White Pearl Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This dual twisted freshwater cultured baroque white pearl necklace is a beautiful and elegant piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Dual Twisted Freshwater Cultured Baroque Pink Pearl Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This dual twisted freshwater cultured baroque pink pearl necklace is a stunning and unique piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Art Deco Bakelite Bead and Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bakelite Bead and Bracelet Set from the 1930's. The necklace has graduated beads with a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Ford & Forlano Sculptural Squiggle Bead Necklace, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
' necklace is composed of hand-formed polymer clay beads with gold leafed spacers on a 2-ply silk cord. The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Pavé Diamond Beaded Collar Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Baroque Freshwater Pearl beads accented with pavé white and brown Diamond in oxidized sterling
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, ...
Louis Rousselet ArtDeco Glass FloralLampwork Beaded Silver Toggle Necklace
By Louis Rousselet
Located in Chicago, IL
With a distinct silver twisted toggle clasp and multiple kinds of nubby rondelles dating to the
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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D 0.5 in Dm 7 in L 21 in
Garnet and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bead, 7-Strand Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
or twisted for a more sophisticated look.
Round Garnet beads are cranberry in color and smooth (not
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. White Howlite Bead & Sterling Silver Princess Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. necklace.
With large howlite beads secured by a twisted sterling silver
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Dm 0.56 in L 17.13 in
Long Estate Baroque Pearl Silver Pave Diamond Bead Clasp Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Long Very well made Estate large Baroque Pearls with Silver Pave Diamond Bead necklace . Lobster
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Diamond Bar Sterling Silver Diamond Bead Bracelet with Fine Akoya Pearls
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A slender genuine diamond bar gives a modern twist to this new artisan sterling silver bracelet
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Faceted Morganite Bead Necklace with 18 Karat Rose Gold Clasp, by Gloria Bass
Located in Westmount, CA
wispy cotton candy and summer days. The delicate pink beads lead into an 18k rose gold hammered twist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Graff Tiger's Eye Bead and Diamond Bracelet with 18KY Lion’s Head Clasp
By Graff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
laid flat. It can fit up to an 8" (20.3cm) wrist depending on how tightly the bead strands are twisted
Category
Vintage 1980s Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-strand Peridot Bracelet with Hammered Sterling Clasp
Located in Atlanta, GA
work with these tiny (average 3 by 5 mm) faceted variable shaped translucent peridot gemstone beads
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Peridot, Sterling Silver
AJD 49 Inch Mauve/Wine Pearl necklace June Birthstone
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
, one, two and three strand looks. The necklace is secured with a Bali twisted silver toggle clasp
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Cathy Waterman Multi Color Sapphire Platinum Necklace Estate Jewelry
By Cathy Waterman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
elements.
The carved sapphire beads of white, yellow, purple and pink color are strung on a twisted
Category
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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W 0.25 in L 40.5 in
Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 21.5 inches (54.5 cm). The size of the fluted twist beads is 12 x 18
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Triple Strand Victorian Salmon Coral Bracelet with 14K Gold Clasp, Circa 1900
Located in Venice, CA
smallest around 3mm. The strands can be worn twisted to show off the variations in the beads for a
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Pearl & Gold Necklace with Cross hatch Design Clasp
Located in New York, NY
twisted rope design in a cross hatch form and is set with 11 smaller pearls. One could wear this with the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Jade & Coral Necklace, Circa 1930s
Located in Southbury, CT
twisted silver and beveled coral beads. A replacement silver clasp was added.
The necklace is 20" in
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Jade, Silver
Woven Angel Skin Coral Gold Necklace and Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely woven light pink angel skin coral beads with ribbed 14k yellow gold bead accents and a
Category
Mid-20th Century German Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Couture 1930s ChanelRousseletStyle GlassGold FauxCarnelianPearl Torsade Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
-beads and those arranged in a torsade of twisted stripes, while it is also representative of Rousselet's
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
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W 0.6 in D 0.4 in Dm 2.76 in L 23.04 in
Antique Carved Lapis Lazuli Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Lazuli beads. The necklace consists of oval twist carved Lapis beads with natural inclusions of gold
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
AJD Gorgeous glowing green 20-inch Amazonite necklace Great Gift!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
wardrobe. It is secured with a twisted rope double loop silver plate toggle clasp. MN2359.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amazonite, Mixed Metal
AJD 19 Inch Triple-Strand of Sparkling Faceted Smoky Quartz and Silver Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
can be gently twisted for a completely different, choker, look. This necklace is 19 inches in length
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Silver, Mixed Metal
3 Strands of Antique Tumbled Branch Coral
Located in New York, NY
cut to a similar shape, form and color. Great alone or twisted together. Each strand 22" each.
1950's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gilt Metal
Chalcedony, chrysoprase, lapis lazuli, sapphire and 14kt gold necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
of ancient Egypt, rich blue lapis lazuli. The lapis beads are flanked by 14kt gold smooth rondelles
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1970s Sterling KingMan Native American Bracelet
Located in Pasadena, CA
each pocket, There is a sterling twist in between the stones. Wonderful patina to the bracelet only
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Vintage 1970s American Native American Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Tourmaline Necklace
By Amanda Clark for Altfield
Located in Central, HK
with 18k gold beads. The 33"L of necklace allows you to wear it long or twist it twice for a torsade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lithos 18KY Gold, Ruby Randel and Natural Color Brown Diamond Necklace
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Lithos 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Bead and Natural Color Brown Diamond Necklace. The handmade chain has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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Browse a vast assortment of twist a beads for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 892 vintage examples as well as 438 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of twist a beads to choose from, but contemporary and Victorian twist a beads are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Aria Jewelry Design, Chanel and Cartier produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 253 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many bead, round cut and cabochon twist a beads for sale. When shopping our range of twist a beads, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Twist A Beads?
Prices for twist a beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $30 and can go as high as $180,000, while twist a beads, on average, fetch $2,503.
Questions About Twist A Beads
- What is a twist pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Twist pin is a corkscrew shaped pin that can be used for a variety of household purposes such as to keep slipcovers and arm covers in place, secure mattresses and attaching sheets and blankets to the mattress. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique twist pins.
- What is a barley twist lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A barley twist lamp is a table lamp or floor lamp that has a spiraling base. Usually, the bases are solid mahogany wood, but other types of wood and even metal are sometimes used. Find a variety of lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a classic barley twist?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A classic barley twist refers to a specific attribute of a piece of furniture. The “twist” refers to a furnishing’s twisted form — in a table’s legs or in its trim, for example — that resembles a twisted stalk of barley sugar. The twist was frequently made of beech or walnut.
- What does barley twist mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term “barley twist” refers to thin spiraling forms. Most often when barley twist is used, it relates to furniture. During the 19th century, many chairs, tables and casegoods featured barley twist legs. You can find a range of barley twist furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is an Ojime bead?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021An ojime bead is a handcrafted decorative bead that is used in carrying cases. These beads are carved into specific shapes or feature images. They originated in Japan, and ojime in Japanese means “cord fastener.” The beads are usually 1 inch or less in diameter.
- What is a beaded cuff?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A beaded cuff is a usually rigid bracelet made out of beads. These cuffs are mostly hand-made using beads that are either stitched, woven, or artistically glued on different materials to make the bracelet. A range of cuffs from different periods featuring unique designs and ornamentation is available on 1stDibs.
- How are barley twist legs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Barley twist legs were originally cut by hand until the invention of the lathe, which assisted with creating the twisted design. Barley twist legs are named after sticks of barley sugar and feature a spiral look. Browse a selection of furniture featuring barley twist legs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether the Louis Vuitton Twist is a classic is largely a matter of personal opinion. The bag debuted in 2015 and features a structured body covered by a flap secured by a specially designed log clasp. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Louis Vuitton Twist bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Barley twist furniture dates back to the Jacobean and Stuart eras in England and the Louis XIII and Louis XIV eras in France. During this time, many furniture makers produced chairs, tables and case goods with twisty legs. The name barley twist comes from barley sugar candy enjoyed at the time. Shop a range of barley twist furniture on 1stDibs.
- Can a beaded dress be taken in?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, a beaded dress can be taken in. However, the process is generally more time-consuming because individual beads need to be removed during the alteration process. As a result, you can typically expect to pay a professional seamstress or tailor more for altering beaded dresses. On 1stDibs, find a variety of beaded dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What is a Samoan bead necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A Samoan bead necklace is a type of jewelry produced by the Indigenous people of Samoa, an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. Also called ula, the necklace features natural materials like leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, shells and whale's teeth. Visitors arriving in Samoa are often presented with ula necklaces as a sign of welcome. Explore a variety of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
- What era are beaded purses from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Beaded purses are from a number of eras. However, they first came into popularity during the late Victorian era at the end of the 19th century. Flappers of the 1920s also frequently carried beaded handbags. Shop a collection of antique and vintage beaded bags on 1stDibs.
- What is a beaded shoe called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Beaded shoes are called Peranakan. Peranakan beaded slippers, also known as Kasut Manik, which literally means "beaded shoes," are a form of shoe that originated in Malaya in the early 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop designer shoes from top fashion brands today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The beads on a rosary count one's prayers and indicate which prayer to say. Rosary beads allow one to clear one's mind and fully meditate on the prayer.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Africa, beads represent a number of things. Beaded waist jewelry worn by women in West Africa symbolize sensuality, fertility, femininity, wealth and spiritual health. Some African tribes associate different bead colors with levels of social standing or power. Shop a selection of bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What do coral beads mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What coral beads mean is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In West Africa, people tend to associate coral beads with royalty and power. Coral beads first arrived in Benin, Africa, during the 16th century when the Portuguese traded them for local handicrafts. You'll find a selection of coral bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Are dzi beads natural?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, dzi beads come from natural materials. Often, artisans produce them out of agate and other types of stone. However, some modern replicas may feature resin construction. You'll find a range of dzi beads from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 do amber bead necklaces do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Amber bead necklaces are believed to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that contains succinic acid. Many believe that when amber is heated against the body, it releases the acid onto the skin where it is absorbed, providing a boost to the body’s immune system. Find an assortment of amber bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
- When were beaded bags popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Beaded bags became very popular in the late 1800s, first in France where the fashion of the day was established. As women’s clothing became more form-fitting, they lost pockets which necessitated carrying a handbag. Small beaded bags were the perfect accessory and they allowed a woman to show off her beading skills. Find a collection of vintage and modern beaded bags on 1stDibs.
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