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Antique Tibetan Beads

Vintage Tibetan Beaded Necklace with Turquoise
Vintage Tibetan Beaded Necklace with Turquoise

Vintage Tibetan Beaded Necklace with Turquoise

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage Tibetan beaded necklace with turquoise is a striking expression of Himalayan artistry

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Late 19th Century Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Turquoise

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

A striking strand of large antique Tibetan–Himalayan carnelian beads, each one individually hand

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Tibetan Beads

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Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

A striking strand of large antique Tibetan–Himalayan carnelian beads, each one individually hand

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

A striking strand of large antique Tibetan–Himalayan carnelian beads, each one individually hand

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate

Located in Milford, DE

A striking strand of large antique Tibetan–Himalayan carnelian beads, each one individually hand

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Located in Milford, DE

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads, Featuring Bronze Ritual Pendant

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass

Aquarius Totem Tibetan Dzi Bead Bracelet with Blue Kyanite Tiger’s Eye Sterling
Aquarius Totem Tibetan Dzi Bead Bracelet with Blue Kyanite Tiger’s Eye Sterling

Aquarius Totem Tibetan Dzi Bead Bracelet with Blue Kyanite Tiger’s Eye Sterling

Located in Milford, DE

hand-engraved symbolic patterns, Lưu li Dzi beads represent a unique convergence of Tibetan and Chinese

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Mid-19th Century Asian Retro Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

7 Eye Ancient Dzi Bead Collar Necklace W Carnelian Beads, Silver Clasp, 18.5"
7 Eye Ancient Dzi Bead Collar Necklace W Carnelian Beads, Silver Clasp, 18.5"

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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19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Antique Tibetan Gau Box Pendant Necklace
Antique Tibetan Gau Box Pendant Necklace

Antique Tibetan Gau Box Pendant Necklace

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Glass beads (on the pendant) Copper back cover (on the amulet box) Design: Traditional Tibetan Gau

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Tibetan Beads

Turquoise Glass Necklace with Antique Japanese & Tibetan Netsuke
Turquoise Glass Necklace with Antique Japanese & Tibetan Netsuke

Turquoise Glass Necklace with Antique Japanese & Tibetan Netsuke

Located in Milford, DE

of Asian folk carvings and organic beads sourced from early- to mid-20th-century Japanese and Tibetan

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal

Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace
Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace

Ancient Artifacts, Coin, Fossil, Turquoise and Carnelian Bohemian Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

, USA), Tibetan bead, Trilobite fossil, Tiger's eye quartz and plant fossil all linked together with

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15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Tibetan Beads

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Agate, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, 24...

Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900
Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900

Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderful example of a Tibetan Coral Bead mala / neckpiece with a stunning mix of orange & red

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Tibetan Beads

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Coral, Silver

Fabulous Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Beads Heirloom Necklace
Fabulous Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Beads Heirloom Necklace

Fabulous Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Beads Heirloom Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Large Tibetan Natural Copal Amber, Coral and Gold bead Estate Necklace…Beautiful in its

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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Amber, Coral, Gold Plate

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Bead Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Bead Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Bead Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Large Tibetan Natural Copal Amber, Coral and Gold bead Necklace…Beautiful in its simplicity

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Late 19th Century Artisan Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Amber, Coral, Gold Plate

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Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver
Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver

Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver

By Jane Magon Collections

Located in New York, NY

jasper, Tigers eye, silver set Tibetan bead, long brown Sundaris (type of African amber) bead, smooth

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17th Century Australian Artisan Antique Tibetan Beads

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Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Othe...

Store closing March 31. Tibetan Necklace Published in History of Beads w Dzi
Store closing March 31. Tibetan Necklace Published in History of Beads w Dzi

Store closing March 31. Tibetan Necklace Published in History of Beads w Dzi

Located in Santa Fe, NM

necklace was published in the first edition of The History of Beads (Lois Sherr Dubin, 1987), as Plate 210

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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Beads

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Beads

18th Century Tibetan Skull Bead Rosary
18th Century Tibetan Skull Bead Rosary

18th Century Tibetan Skull Bead Rosary

Unavailable

H 0.5 in Dm 5 in

18th Century Tibetan Skull Bead Rosary

Located in Hudson, NY

This 18th Century Tibetan rosary (mala) is made up of 19 carved beads of bone (including the head

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Late 18th Century Tibetan Antique Tibetan Beads

Tibetan Antique Ritual Oracle Diadem Skull Crown
Tibetan Antique Ritual Oracle Diadem Skull Crown

Tibetan Antique Ritual Oracle Diadem Skull Crown

Unavailable

H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 8.27 in

Tibetan Antique Ritual Oracle Diadem Skull Crown

Located in London, GB

Tibetan Antique Ritual Oracle Kapala Diadem Carved Skull Crown. Rare and unusual Tibetan Antique

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1890s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Beads

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Brass

Bowenite Carved Budai Beaded Necklace
Bowenite Carved Budai Beaded Necklace

Bowenite Carved Budai Beaded Necklace

Unavailable

H 17.34 in W 1.5 in D 0.88 in

Bowenite Carved Budai Beaded Necklace

Located in Cookeville, TN

This is an exquisite hand knotted bowenite carved Budai beaded necklace. This necklace features a

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Stone, Metal

2nd Part 19th Century Tibetan Beaded Garment with Semi-Precious Stones
2nd Part 19th Century Tibetan Beaded Garment with Semi-Precious Stones

2nd Part 19th Century Tibetan Beaded Garment with Semi-Precious Stones

Located in Esbeek, NL

2nd part 19th century Tibetan beaded garment with turquoise, amber, cowrie shell on metal pedestal

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Precious Stone, Beads

2nd part 19 th century Tibetan beaded cap  with semi-precious stones
2nd part 19 th century Tibetan beaded cap  with semi-precious stones

2nd part 19 th century Tibetan beaded cap with semi-precious stones

Located in Esbeek, NL

2nd part 19th century Tibetan beaded cap with metal,turquois,amber,coral on metal pedestal-stand in

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Beads

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Metal

Wonderful 19th Century Tibetan Beaded Head Piece
Wonderful 19th Century Tibetan Beaded Head Piece

Wonderful 19th Century Tibetan Beaded Head Piece

Located in Esbeek, NL

2nd part 19th c. Materials beads, turquoise, amber, metal, coral On metal foot Good condition

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19th Century Chinese Tibetan Antique Tibetan Beads

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Coral, Metal

Pair of Wonderful 19th Century Tibetan Beaded Head Pieces
Pair of Wonderful 19th Century Tibetan Beaded Head Pieces

Pair of Wonderful 19th Century Tibetan Beaded Head Pieces

Located in Esbeek, NL

2nd part 19th c. Colourful beaded head pieces Materials beads, turquoise, amber, metal, coral

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19th Century Chinese Tibetan Antique Tibetan Beads

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Turquoise, Amber, Coral, Metal

Antique Tibetan Leather Pilgrim Pouch with Coral Bead
Antique Tibetan Leather Pilgrim Pouch with Coral Bead

Antique Tibetan Leather Pilgrim Pouch with Coral Bead

Located in Somis, CA

silver flowers, the front of the pouch features a highly valuable antique Tibetan coral bead surrounded

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19th Century Bhutanese Antique Tibetan Beads

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Coral, Silver

Chinese Tibetan Buddhist Natural Solid Bead Amber Necklace 19th Century
Chinese Tibetan Buddhist Natural Solid Bead Amber Necklace 19th Century

Chinese Tibetan Buddhist Natural Solid Bead Amber Necklace 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Chinese Tibetan Buddhist Natural Solid Bead Amber Necklace 19th Century Good condition overall

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19th Century Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Silk

Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Pendant Necklace Six Eye Dzi Bead
Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Pendant Necklace Six Eye Dzi Bead

Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Pendant Necklace Six Eye Dzi Bead

Located in South Burlington, VT

protective amulets and are sometimes ground into a powder to be used in traditional Tibetan medicine. Beads

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Agate

Tibetan Damaru Drum on Stand, c. 1850
Tibetan Damaru Drum on Stand, c. 1850

Tibetan Damaru Drum on Stand, c. 1850

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H 12 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Tibetan Damaru Drum on Stand, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Vibrantly colored and intricately decorated, this small two-headed drum is a 19th-century Tibetan

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Steel

Tibet Antique "Dzi Eye" Beads 18-Karat Gold Amulet Earrings, Unique
Tibet Antique "Dzi Eye" Beads 18-Karat Gold Amulet Earrings, Unique

Tibet Antique "Dzi Eye" Beads 18-Karat Gold Amulet Earrings, Unique

Located in South Burlington, VT

Tibetan or Central Asian pair of agate Dzi Bead earrings dating to the Qing dynasty. These beads have been

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tibetan Beads

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Agate

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber and Coral Bead Necklace
Antique Tibetan Natural Amber and Coral Bead Necklace

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber and Coral Bead Necklace

By Coach House

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Large Tibetan Natural Copal Amber and Coral beads Necklace...Beautiful in its simplicity

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Amber, Coral, Sterling Silver

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Bead Necklace
Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Bead Necklace

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Bead Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Large Tibetan Natural Copal Amber, Coral and Gold bead Necklace…Beautiful in its simplicity

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Late 19th Century Antique Tibetan Beads

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Amber, Coral, Brass

Antique Tibetan Butterscotch Amber Necklace 191 Grams
Antique Tibetan Butterscotch Amber Necklace 191 Grams

Antique Tibetan Butterscotch Amber Necklace 191 Grams

Located in Media, PA

Antique Butterscotch Tibetan Amber Necklace 191 Grams ANTIQUE TIBETAN BUTTERSCOTCH AMBER

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1890s Tibetan Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Amber

Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

based on the Buddhist mala, a string of Tibetan prayer beads. Legend has it that when the Emperor

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Amber

Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century
Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century

Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

mala, a string of Tibetan prayer beads. Legend has it that when the Emperor Shunzhi invited the fifth

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Amber

Necklace Strung with Antique Tibetan Amber Beads
Necklace Strung with Antique Tibetan Amber Beads

Necklace Strung with Antique Tibetan Amber Beads

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Necklace strung with antique Tibetan amber beads. The necklace was put together about 20 years ago

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Beads

Antique Tibetan Silver Opium Pipe with Coral Beads
Antique Tibetan Silver Opium Pipe with Coral Beads

Antique Tibetan Silver Opium Pipe with Coral Beads

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Beautiful, rare and elegant, this antique Tibetan silver opium pipe is hand chased with classic a

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Tibetan Beads

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Coral, Silver

Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Earrings "Dzi Eye" Beads
Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Earrings "Dzi Eye" Beads

Tibet Antique Gold Amulet Earrings "Dzi Eye" Beads

Located in South Burlington, VT

Tibetan or Central Asian pair of agate Dzi Bead earrings dating to the Qing dynasty. These beads have been

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Agate

Tibet Antique Protection Dzi Bead 18-Karat Gold Necklace
Tibet Antique Protection Dzi Bead 18-Karat Gold Necklace

Tibet Antique Protection Dzi Bead 18-Karat Gold Necklace

Located in South Burlington, VT

protective amulets and are sometimes ground into a powder to be used in traditional Tibetan medicine. Beads

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Agate

Tibet Precious Antique 18K Gold Amulet Necklace "Six Eye Dzi Bead"
Tibet Precious Antique 18K Gold Amulet Necklace "Six Eye Dzi Bead"

Tibet Precious Antique 18K Gold Amulet Necklace "Six Eye Dzi Bead"

Located in South Burlington, VT

also called Tibetan beads, are hard to find which makes them highly valued as precious spiritual

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Agate

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Silver Mounted Horned Sheep Skull Kapala
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Silver Mounted Horned Sheep Skull Kapala

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Silver Mounted Horned Sheep Skull Kapala

Located in Forney, TX

An exceptional antique Tibetan Buddhist monastery ritual / ceremonial goat skull and horn kapala

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19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Silver

Precious Tibet Antique Dzi Gold Amulet Necklace
Precious Tibet Antique Dzi Gold Amulet Necklace

Precious Tibet Antique Dzi Gold Amulet Necklace

Located in South Burlington, VT

powder to be used in traditional Tibetan medicine. Beads subject to this process have small "dig marks

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Agate

LB offers Victorian English Gold filled Amethyst pendant necklace Glass Brass
LB offers Victorian English Gold filled Amethyst pendant necklace Glass Brass

LB offers Victorian English Gold filled Amethyst pendant necklace Glass Brass

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

. The addition of Tibetan brass beads, agates, Venetian pink glass beads, and Amethyst beads makes a

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Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass

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Siberian Jade & Akoya Pearl Necklace, Gold-Plated Jade Clasp
Siberian Jade & Akoya Pearl Necklace, Gold-Plated Jade Clasp

Siberian Jade & Akoya Pearl Necklace, Gold-Plated Jade Clasp

Located in Chesterland, OH

We’re delighted to present this elegant necklace handcrafted from genuine Siberian jade—a stone revered in Russian culture not just for its beauty, but as a symbol of protection and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Natural Turquoise Matrix Bead Necklace
Natural Turquoise Matrix Bead Necklace

Natural Turquoise Matrix Bead Necklace

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A turquoise bead necklace with a 18k yellow gold clasp. The necklaces comprises 28 graduating Persian turquoise beads with a beautiful and harmonious colour. Each individual turquois...

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20th Century Antique Tibetan Beads

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Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold

Exceptional Large Natural Vermillion Color Faceted Antique Baltic Amber Necklace
Exceptional Large Natural Vermillion Color Faceted Antique Baltic Amber Necklace

Exceptional Large Natural Vermillion Color Faceted Antique Baltic Amber Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Superb, rare natural translucent faceted Baltic amber necklace of impressive size, gem quality and color reminiscent of fine rich cognac. This necklace has been tested for natural am...

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19th Century Antique Tibetan Beads

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Amber

Certified Natural Burmese Apple Green Jadeite Jade Bead 18K Gold Clasp Necklace
Certified Natural Burmese Apple Green Jadeite Jade Bead 18K Gold Clasp Necklace

Certified Natural Burmese Apple Green Jadeite Jade Bead 18K Gold Clasp Necklace

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Timeless elegance meets legendary gemstone in this magnificent certified Natural Burmese Apple Green Jadeite Necklace. Each of the 80 perfectly matched beads has been carefully selec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Large Antique Natural Butterscotch Baltic 64.4 gr Amber Necklace
Classic Large Antique Natural Butterscotch Baltic 64.4 gr Amber Necklace

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 knotted beads 25mm to 6mm, of desirable yellow-orange color with attractive natural ...

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19th Century Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Amber, 14k Gold

Large Classic Antique Butterscotch Baltic Amber and 14K Gold Bead Necklace
Large Classic Antique Butterscotch Baltic Amber and 14K Gold Bead Necklace

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 seven attracive oval amber beads with 14K yellow gold spacer beads. Excellent color wi...

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19th Century Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Amber, 14k Gold, Gold

Natural Baltic Amber Necklace in the Form of Tablets
Natural Baltic Amber Necklace in the Form of Tablets

Natural Baltic Amber Necklace in the Form of Tablets

Located in Braintree, GB

Natural Baltic amber necklace in the form of half polished tablets, with sterling silver clasp. Hallmarked 925. Circa 1950's Dimensions - Length : 52 cm Width : 1.9 cm Weight : 80 g...

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1950s Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Large Natural Baltic White Amber Necklace
Large Natural Baltic White Amber Necklace

Large Natural Baltic White Amber Necklace

Located in Braintree, GB

Large natural Baltic white amber necklace. Circa 1950's Dimensions - Length : 65.5 cm Width : 4.3 cm Weight : 239 grams Amber - Treatment : Natural Large Amber Stone Size : 4.8 x ...

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1950s Antique Tibetan Beads

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Amber

Baccarat, Purple Crystal and .925 Silver "Scherazade" Necklace, France 2000s
Baccarat, Purple Crystal and .925 Silver "Scherazade" Necklace, France 2000s

Baccarat, Purple Crystal and .925 Silver "Scherazade" Necklace, France 2000s

By Baccarat

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb Baccarat "Scheherazade" crystal necklace, France 2000s. Three colours available in the shop: one purple shown here, one green, and one transparent. All signed by the Baccara...

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Early 2000s French Art Deco Antique Tibetan Beads

Materials

Silver

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Antique Tibetan Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique Tibetan beads for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, beads and stone, all antique Tibetan beads available were constructed with great care. Antique Tibetan beads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made antique Tibetan beads over the years, but those made by Coach House are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Tibetan Beads?

Prices for antique Tibetan beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique Tibetan beads begin at $495 and can go as high as $38,300, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.
Questions About Antique Tibetan Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Identifying 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a beaded purse is an antique, first look at the frame. Antiques will usually have die-stamped frames, so you should be able to see the pattern on both sides of the metal. The frame is typically cast with newer bags, resulting in the pattern only being on one side. Next, examine the clasps. If your bag is antique, you should be able to detect a gap or seam where the maker soldered on the clasp, while a newer reproduction will frequently have a one-piece clasp and frame with no seams. Finally, look at the interior lining. Antique purses often have a ribbon sewn onto the seam where the lining meets the frame, but this detail will usually not be present on a reproduction. If you have doubts about your bag's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beaded bags.