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How can I tell if dzi beads are real?
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To tell if dzi beads are real, inspect the surface of the bead. The pattern on real dzi beads is not surface level and should not look like it was painted on, nor can it be scratched off. Shop a selection of expertly vetted dzi beads on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Nine And Four Eye Dzi Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
Central Asian nine and four eye agates Dzi Beads dating to the early 20th century. These beads would make
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Agate
$400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Tibet Vintage Pair Amulet Pendants Two And Nine Eye Dzi Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
Central Asian two and nine eye agates Dzi Beads dating to the early 20th century. These beads would make
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Agate
$400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Dzi Pendant, Freshwater Blue Green Pearl Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 45 cm / 17 3/4 in
Beads vary, average size 1cm
Dzi pendant: 4.4 cm / 1.75 in wide
Category
20th Century Asian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Dzi Pendant Centerpiece, Obsidian Beads Knotted Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 48 cm / 18.5 in
Beads approx 1cm each, polished obsidian glass
Dzi pendant: 6.5 cm
Category
20th Century Asian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Estate A. Jeschel Asian Jade, Pearl, Tiger's Eye Statement Necklace
By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind
Located in New York, NY
Dzi beads and ending in a silver mounted tiger's eye clasp of a seated Bodhisattva. Lovely natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Pearl, Tiger's Eye