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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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 22k Gold
Estate Jean Mahie "Beaute Antique" Bead Necklace Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Dallas, TX
11 glass beads that date back to ancient times. This necklace is featured in the book "The Sculptures
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow 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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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Beaded Necklaces
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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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Beaded Necklaces
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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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
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Dm 0.38 in L 18.5 in
Ancient Bronze Cross, 22 Karat Gold and Pink Rhodonite Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Ancient Byzantine bronze cross pendant contemporarily set with 22k yellow gold on a pink tone
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, B...
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L 22.5 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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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
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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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Ancient Roman Bronze Coin and Ocean Jasper Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze coin (Maximianus AE Antoninianus, Heraclea Mint, 286 to 305 AD) and
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver, 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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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Ancient Style Pearl and Multicolor Jade Beaded Necklace with Diamond Spacer
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This necklace features a beautiful combination of pearls and multicolor jade beads, carefully
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Silver
Ancient Egyptian Beads Necklace in 20K Yellow Gold with 5.95 Carat Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Ancient Gold Necklace Set in 20 karat Yellow Gold with 5.95-carat Rose-Cut Diamonds and Ancient
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Castellani Coral Bead 18kt Gold Necklace
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Bright Orange Coral beads measure 6.77mm at the center and graduate to 3.29mm at the clasp (91
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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Natural Marbled Jade Graduated Beaded Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Graduated Jade meet at either end of a barrel closure to create the imperial beaded necklace
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
1950s Natural Marbled Jade Graduated Beaded Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Graduated Jade meet at either end of a barrel closure to create the imperial beaded necklace
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Lapis Lazuli and Gold Bead Necklace 31"
Located in Southbury, CT
-polished Lapis Lazuli beads, punctuated with a dozen fluted 14K yellow gold beads. A 14k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k 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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Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
AJD Distinctive Smoky Quartz and Golden Czech Bead Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Custom made necklace of Beautifully Polished Oval Smoky Quartz Balanced with Gold tone Czech Beads
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal
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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Antique 19th Century American Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
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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Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, 14k Gold, Gold
Green Russian Amazonite Bead Knotted Necklace w Sterling Silver Clasp, Vintage
Located in Milford, DE
heart of Russia, each bead radiates a lush green color, reminiscent of ancient seas.
Sterling Silver
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20th Century Russian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
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L 18.75 in
Egyptian Revival Royal Purple Amethyst Bead Necklace, 14k Gold Bamboo Clasp
Located in New York, NY
stones.
For an example of an Ancient Egyptian Poppy Bead necklace, please see Metropolitan Museum of Art
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20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
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W 0.8 in L 17.5 in
Emerald Medal Beaded Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Virgin Mary Bronze White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
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
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Chrysoprase Bead and Peridot 22 Karat Gold Necklace
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
necklaces or wear on its own. Chrysoprase beads graduate from 7mm to 9mm.
Measures 16" long.
Finished
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Peridot, 22k 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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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Agate, 18k Gold
Moonstone Black Spinel Smoky Topaz Intricate Beaded Necklace, Estyn Hulbert
By Estyn Hulbert
Located in Dallas, TX
architectural ornamentation, typography, textiles, and symbols from ancient cultures. “Following the thread of
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2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Black Spinel, Moonstone, Spinel, Topaz, Mixed Metal, Sil...
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W 0.9 in L 17 in
Emerald Baguette Medal Carmen Beaded Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Carmen Bronze White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
Exclusive piece with Spanish Carmen pendant
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Egyptian Beads Webbed Necklace and Earrings
By Muzeion
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
authentic Egyptian beads (Ca. 712-343 BC). Modern new string and clasp.
This piece comes from our "Amuletos
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver
SCAVIA Turquoise Spheres Tanzanite Beads Pearls Necklace
By Scavia
Located in Rome, IT
gold, designed to evoke the splendor of ancient seas and the allure of precious gemstones. The necklace
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Colombian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Lapis Lazuli Gold Two-Strand Beaded Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A Mid 20th Century lapis lazuli two-strand beaded bracelet set with a gold ball clasp. The lapis
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Mid-20th Century European Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Egyptian Faience Beads with Six Critrine Briolettes
By Muzeion
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Antique Egyptain Faience Beads Ca. 712-343 BC (only the green ones) with 6 contemporary Citrine
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant and a
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Bronze
Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Virgin Mary White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant and a
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Bronze
Carico Lake Turquoise Bead Necklace by Bruce Eckhardt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bruce Eckhardt large hand cut and polished Carico Lake Turquoise beads. Each large turquoise is
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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin
Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
Emerald Virgin Mary Bronze White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Virgin Mary Bronze White Bead Necklace J Dauphin
Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Diamond Virgin Mary Bead Necklace J Dauphin
Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary pendant
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, S...
1970s Matte Robin's Egg Blue Turquoise Oval Bead Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
the rulers of Ancient Egypt, the Aztecs (and possibly other Pre-Columbian Mesoamericans), Persia
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Vintage 1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Castellani Etruscan Style 18kt Gold Lapis Bulla Bold Bead Necklace
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
granulation was hand applied, each wire and bead one at a time. The process of gold granulation was created in
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21st Century and Contemporary British Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
White Diamond Black Pearl Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Medal Pendant
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Pearl Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Medal Pendant J Dauphin
Exclusive piece with
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...
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
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Intertwined Beaded Pink Coral Spheres Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold Closure
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Very elegant intertwined multi-strands beaded coral necklace
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18kt Gold Rondelles & Lapis Lazuli 8mm Round Beaded 28" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage 18kt Gold Rondelles & Lapis Lazuli 8mm Round Beaded 28" Necklace
Some dings in the gold
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1990s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Blue Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold
Medal Virgin Mary Necklace Bead Silver Pendant Pearl Turquoise J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Virgin Mary Necklace Bead Silver Pendant Pearl Turquoise J Dauphin
Exclusive piece with a
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Silver
White Diamond Black Pearl Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Medal Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Pearl Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Medal Pendant J Dauphin
Exclusive piece with
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...
White Diamond Black Pearl Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Medal Pendant J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Black Pearl Bead Necklace Virgin Mary Medal Pendant J Dauphin
Exclusive piece with
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...
Nepal Bracelet with Black Macramé and Polished Snowflake Obsidian Beads, Size XS
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Nepal Bracelet with Black Macramé and Polished Snowflake Obsidian Beads, Size XS
Monochrome
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21st Century and Contemporary British Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nepal Bracelet with Black Macramé and Polished Snowflake Obsidian Beads, Size S
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Nepal Bracelet with Black Macramé and Polished Snowflake Obsidian Beads, Size S
Monochrome
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21st Century and Contemporary British Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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L 6.7 in
Nepal Bracelet with Black Macramé and Polished Snowflake Obsidian Beads, Size L
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Nepal Bracelet with Black Macramé and Polished Snowflake Obsidian Beads, Size L
Monochrome
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21st Century and Contemporary British Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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L 7.68 in
Nepal Bracelet with Black Macramé and Polished Snowflake Obsidian Beads, Size M
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Nepal Bracelet with Black Macramé and Polished Snowflake Obsidian Beads, Size M
Monochrome
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21st Century and Contemporary British Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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L 7.09 in
Emerald Virgin Mary Bronze Grey Silver Sweet Water Pearl Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Virgin Mary Bronze Grey Silver Sweet water Pearl Bead Necklace J Dauphin
Exclusive piece
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Silver
White Diamond Virgin Mary Medal silver Red Coral Bead Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Virgin Mary Medal silver Red Coral Bead Choker Necklace J Dauphin
Exclusive piece
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Treesure 18 Kt White Gold and Grey Pure Silk Bracelet with Diamond Cutted Beads
Located in Nove, Veneto
raw material capable of reviving the great tradition of the ancient Venetian masters. This silk has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.19 in D 0.19 in L 7.68 in
Treesure 18 Kt White Gold and Black Pure Silk Necklace with Diamond Cutted Beads
Located in Nove, Veneto
raw material capable of reviving the great tradition of the ancient Venetian masters. This silk has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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L 18.9 in
Treesure 18 Kt White Gold and Black Pure Silk Bracelet with Diamond Cutted Beads
Located in Nove, Veneto
raw material capable of reviving the great tradition of the ancient Venetian masters. This silk has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.2 in D 0.08 in L 6.89 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, 14k Gold
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W 0.19 in L 26 in
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Ancient Beads For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of ancient beads for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 22k Gold. Find a collection of 19 vintage versions or 9 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. 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 ancient beads to choose from, but Contemporary and Artisan ancient beads are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Vicki Orr, Bulgari and Elizabeth Locke are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 Agate versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of bead, mixed cut and round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of ancient beads for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Ancient Beads?
Prices for ancient beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $300 and can go as high as $22,000, while ancient beads, on average, fetch $1,898.
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