Antique Chinese Beaded
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold-filled
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Jade
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1930s Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Agate, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Coral
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Revival Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Other Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Antiquities
Jade
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese More Jewelry
Coral, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Centerpieces
Silver
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Vintage 1910s Chinese Qing Side Tables
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Rock Crystal
2010s Choker Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Drop Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Wood, Coconut
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Tables
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Silver
1930s Chinese Decorative Objects
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Silver
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Stone, Limestone
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Side Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases
Bronze
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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.
- PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum