Antique Gold Rosary
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gold Rosary
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Gold Rosary
Gold, Silver
17th Century Russian Antique Gold Rosary
Gold, Gold Leaf
18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Gold Rosary
Bronze
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Rosary
Bronze
Early 19th Century Peruvian Folk Art Antique Gold Rosary
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French School Antique Gold Rosary
Oil
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Gold Rosary
Porcelain
1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Rosary
Pottery
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Rosary
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Rosary
Iron
Mid-19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Gold Rosary
Bronze
2010s American Antique Gold Rosary
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Antique Gold Rosary
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Antique Gold Rosary
Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gold Rosary
Wood, Giltwood
1950s American Retro Antique Gold Rosary
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Antique Gold Rosary
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Gold Rosary
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1950s American Antique Gold Rosary
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Antique Gold Rosary
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1890s French Antique Gold Rosary
Zinc
20th Century Italian Antique Gold Rosary
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Belgian Art Deco Antique Gold Rosary
Crystal
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Gold Rosary
Wood, Mirror
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1880s European Late Victorian Antique Gold Rosary
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century French Antique Gold Rosary
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Gold Rosary
Early 1800s Italian George III Antique Gold Rosary
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Rosary
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1880s Spanish Antique Gold Rosary
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gold Rosary
Natural Pearl, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Rosary
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Gold Rosary
Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Other
18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Gold Rosary
Other
Early 20th Century French Romantic Antique Gold Rosary
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Gold Rosary
Gold
19th Century Art Deco Antique Gold Rosary
Yellow Gold
18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Gold Rosary
Gold
1780s Central American Baroque Antique Gold Rosary
Gold Leaf
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Gold Rosary
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Gold Rosary
Leather, Paper
19th Century Bolivian Spanish Colonial Antique Gold Rosary
Canvas
Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Gold Rosary
Porcelain
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Gold Rosary
Porcelain, Glaze
1690s American Colonial Antique Gold Rosary
Canvas, Paint
17th Century Spanish Antique Gold Rosary
Gilt Metal
19th Century Antique Gold Rosary
Paper
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Gold Rosary
Onyx, Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Rosary
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Gold Rosary
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Antique Gold Rosary
18k Gold, Enamel
18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Gold Rosary
Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Gold Rosary
Metal
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Gold Rosary
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Gold Rosary
15k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Gold Rosary
18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Gold Rosary
22k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Gold Rosary
Pearl, Emerald, Enamel, 18k Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Gold Rosary
15k Gold
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Colonial Antique Gold Rosary
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Rosary
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Gold Rosary
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Gold Rosary
Silver
19th Century Italian Antique Gold Rosary
Mirror
19th Century Bolivian Antique Gold Rosary
Mid-17th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Gold Rosary
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
19th Century Antique Gold Rosary
Bronze
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 18, 2024To know if a rosary is antique, check its beads. The beads on modern rosaries are largely made of wood, glass or inexpensive plastic, and they’re likely linked by a chain or a cord. Old rosary beads were frequently strung on silk or another type of thread.
Hundreds of years ago, some rosaries, such as those produced during the 16th century for example, were made by goldsmiths. The era of mass production for these prayer beads began to take shape during the 15th century, and this development allowed for rosaries to be made of materials such as lead, glass, bone and wood. Online resources suggest that if the rosary’s crucifix and center medal are not made of the same material, it’s likely that a component of your rosary has been replaced over the years.
In order to properly determine the age of your rosary, experts recommend working with an antiques dealer or other type of professional in the collectibles realm.
Over time, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media. Find rosaries today on 1stDibs. - Is antique gold real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.
- 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.