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Gucci Rare 2006 Runway Shimmery Opulence Gold Beaded Gown
Gucci Rare 2006 Runway Shimmery Opulence Gold Beaded Gown

Gucci Rare 2006 Runway Shimmery Opulence Gold Beaded Gown

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare Gucci vintage 2006 runway gown as seen on Zoe Saldana and Keira Knightly. Its style is shimmery opulence and sophistication. A wow gown! Halter bodice offers a sexy low dr...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

2015 Versace Documented Gold Beaded Silk Gown with High Slit
2015 Versace Documented Gold Beaded Silk Gown with High Slit

2015 Versace Documented Gold Beaded Silk Gown with High Slit

By Versace

Located in London, GB

The high-octane embellishment forms winding, snake-like shapes that wrap around the body and slither up over the four shoulder straps, also smothered in glittering gold studs and bea...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

1960's Gold Heavily Embellished Beaded Lace Bombshell Gown
1960's Gold Heavily Embellished Beaded Lace Bombshell Gown

1960's Gold Heavily Embellished Beaded Lace Bombshell Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Va va voom! This gilded gown transports you to the glamorous 1960’s. Clusters of metallic micro sequins and clear seed beads strung on gold thread adorn a network of gold lame net la...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1990S Ralph Lauren Gold Knit With Sequins And Beads Gown
1990S Ralph Lauren Gold Knit With Sequins And Beads Gown

1990S Ralph Lauren Gold Knit With Sequins And Beads Gown

By Ralph Lauren

Located in New York, NY

Look #30 ss Runway sample 1990S Ralph Lauren Gold Knit With Sequins And Beads Gown

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1990s Formal Gowns

OLEG CASSINI Black and Gold Beaded Gown Size 8
OLEG CASSINI Black and Gold Beaded Gown Size 8

OLEG CASSINI Black and Gold Beaded Gown Size 8

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Oleg Cassini gown is composed of a black silk with gold, black, and silver beading. Features a racer style neckline with center back zipper closure. In great vintage condition...

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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990S Metallic Gold Silk & Lurex Lace Fully Beaded Column Gown
1990S Metallic Gold Silk & Lurex Lace Fully Beaded Column Gown

1990S Metallic Gold Silk & Lurex Lace Fully Beaded Column Gown

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Metallic Gold Silk & Lurex Lace Fully Bead...

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1990s Formal Gowns

Vintage 1980's Bob Mackie Black Gold Fully Beaded Dress Gown
Vintage 1980's Bob Mackie Black Gold Fully Beaded Dress Gown

Vintage 1980's Bob Mackie Black Gold Fully Beaded Dress Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

US 8 - please check our measurements) Hand Beaded, 100% Silk, Black and Gold Beads with Sequins Over the Black Tulle.

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1980s American Evening Gowns

S/S 1993 Christian Lacroix Runway Black Gold Sculptural Jewelry Bead Gown
S/S 1993 Christian Lacroix Runway Black Gold Sculptural Jewelry Bead Gown

S/S 1993 Christian Lacroix Runway Black Gold Sculptural Jewelry Bead Gown

By Christian Lacroix

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The floor-length gown features a sleeveless silhouette with a scoop neckline, a wrap accent at the front, and trailing fabric strands finished with sculptural gold-tone beads. 

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1990s French Formal Gowns

2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown

2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in Kingston, NY

Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

MORPHEW ATELIER Black & Gold & Silver Metal Mesh Beaded Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown
MORPHEW ATELIER Black & Gold & Silver Metal Mesh Beaded Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown

MORPHEW ATELIER Black & Gold & Silver Metal Mesh Beaded Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW ATELIER Black & Gold & Silver Metal Mesh Beaded Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown Decade: Material: Metal Vintage condition: Measurements Bust : 33 in Waist : 25 in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

1990S Black & Gold Beaded Rayon Silk Lace High Collar Gown With Short Sleeves D
1990S Black & Gold Beaded Rayon Silk Lace High Collar Gown With Short Sleeves D

1990S Black & Gold Beaded Rayon Silk Lace High Collar Gown With Short Sleeves D

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black & Gold Beaded Rayon Silk Lace High C...

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1990s Formal Gowns

1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown
1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown

1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown

By A.J. Bari

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage 80s AJ BARI full length Strapless evening dress! Features a fitted black silk velvet bodice, w/ gold glitter thorughout, and gold beads and sequins down the front. G...

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1980s Evening Gowns

HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold and Black Beaded Gown with Opera Coat Size 6
HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold and Black Beaded Gown with Opera Coat Size 6

HAUTE COUTURE INT'L Gold and Black Beaded Gown with Opera Coat Size 6

By HAUTE COUTURE INT'L

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Haute Couture Int'l ensemble is composed of a beaded silk with floral motif in gold and black. The gown features a center back zipper and belt.

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20th Century Hong Kong Evening Gowns

Vintage 1930's Blush Silk and Gold Lamé Beaded Evening Gown 1930 dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1930's Blush Silk and Gold Lamé Beaded Evening Gown 1930 dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1930's Blush Silk and Gold Lamé Beaded Evening Gown 1930 dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly enchanting 1930's blush silk and gold lamé dress, with a glistening pattern of leaves, finished with glass beaded embellishments along the neckline, is a rare piece to beh...

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1930s Evening Dresses

1970s Adolfo Gold Lace Beaded Evening Tunic
1970s Adolfo Gold Lace Beaded Evening Tunic

1970s Adolfo Gold Lace Beaded Evening Tunic

By Adolfo

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Exquisite Adolfo gold lace beaded evening tunic from the 1970s. Beautifully detailed with gold sequin applique throughout and faux pearl, emerald marquis bead and gold thread trim al...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Donald Brooks Gold Beaded Dress 1960s
Vintage Donald Brooks Gold Beaded Dress 1960s

Vintage Donald Brooks Gold Beaded Dress 1960s

By Donald Brooks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Donald Brooks short sleeve cocktail dress featuring gold chevron pattern beading atop a nude chiffon lining and back zipper closure. Circa 1960's. Excellent Vintage Conditio...

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Art  Deco Gold Lace and Beaded Flapper Dress
Art  Deco Gold Lace and Beaded Flapper Dress

Art Deco Gold Lace and Beaded Flapper Dress

Located in New York, NY

Flapper dress of floral pattern gold lame lace, beaded and embroidered with fuschia and black gold glass beads in a modified art deco swirl design. France 1920. Excellent condition,...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Gold Beaded Lace NWOT Strapless Bridal Cocktail Dress
1990s Gold Beaded Lace NWOT Strapless Bridal Cocktail Dress

1990s Gold Beaded Lace NWOT Strapless Bridal Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

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1990s Evening Gowns

2015 Balmain Cream and Gold Beaded Black Jersey Maxi-Dress
2015 Balmain Cream and Gold Beaded Black Jersey Maxi-Dress

2015 Balmain Cream and Gold Beaded Black Jersey Maxi-Dress

By Balmain

Located in London, GB

Elaborate beadwork forms a collar and wide waistband, detailed with large black and ivory coloured cylindrical beads finished with shimmering stripes of gold-tone metal.

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2010s French Evening Dresses

Naeem Khan Beaded Gold Fitted Cocktail Dress US4
Naeem Khan Beaded Gold Fitted Cocktail Dress US4

Naeem Khan Beaded Gold Fitted Cocktail Dress US4

By Naeem Khan

Located in Brossard, QC

Naeem Khan cocktail dress with allover mixed beading. Bateau neckline. Three-quarter sleeves. Fitted silhouette. Hidden back zip. Nylon; lining, silk. Made in USA of imported material.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Beaded Crystal Dress 42
NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Beaded Crystal Dress 42

NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Beaded Crystal Dress 42

By Missoni

Located in Switzerland, CH

UNIQUE & LUXURIOUS METALLIC GOLD LUREX DRESS WITH STUNNING CRYSTALS & BEADING A CLASSIC MISSONI SIGNATURE PIECE THAT WILL LAST YOU FOR YEARS DETAILS: Beautiful gold lurex M...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Beaded Crystal Dress 40
NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Beaded Crystal Dress 40

NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Beaded Crystal Dress 40

By Missoni

Located in Switzerland, CH

UNIQUE & LUXURIOUS METALLIC GOLD LUREX DRESS WITH STUNNING CRYSTALS & BEADING A CLASSIC MISSONI SIGNATURE PIECE THAT WILL LAST YOU FOR YEARS DETAILS: Beautiful gold lurex M...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black crêpe rayon evening dress with gold glass beads embroideries
Black crêpe rayon evening dress with gold glass beads embroideries

Black crêpe rayon evening dress with gold glass beads embroideries

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black crêpe rayon evening dress with gold glass beads embroideries . Snap and double button placket on the middle back. Silk lining. 4 box-pleated in the bottom ( middle front, middl...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses

Isabell Gerhart Black Silk Chrystal Rhinestone Gold Beaded Evening Dress 1970s
Isabell Gerhart Black Silk Chrystal Rhinestone Gold Beaded Evening Dress 1970s

Isabell Gerhart Black Silk Chrystal Rhinestone Gold Beaded Evening Dress 1970s

By Isabell Gerhart

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Isabell Gerhart of Houston, Texas, black silk chiffon crepe evening dress set with prong set crystal rhinestones, gold beads and silver glitter. From the 1970s, the dress has a band ...

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin, Pailette & Beaded Mini Flapper Dress
Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin, Pailette & Beaded Mini Flapper Dress

Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin, Pailette & Beaded Mini Flapper Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Roberto Cavalli gold flapper-style mini cocktail dress featuring gold sequins and paillettes, heavy beading at the yoke and dropp...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1970s Valentino Black Crepe Gold Lattice Beaded Embroidered Vintage 70s Dress
1970s Valentino Black Crepe Gold Lattice Beaded Embroidered Vintage 70s Dress

1970s Valentino Black Crepe Gold Lattice Beaded Embroidered Vintage 70s Dress

By Valentino Night, Valentino

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful late 1970s VALENTINO black embroidered gold lattice lace beaded crepe evening gown ! From the fancier Valentino Night line.

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1970s Italian Evening Gowns

Authentic Gold, Silver Cotton Beaded and Sequined Black Shift Dress, 1920s
Authentic Gold, Silver Cotton Beaded and Sequined Black Shift Dress, 1920s

Authentic Gold, Silver Cotton Beaded and Sequined Black Shift Dress, 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920's beaded and sequined shift dress on cotton. The 20s dresses on cotton tend to last a very long time. Classic tubular silhouette and tapered hem. Geometric deco embellished mo...

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Early 20th Century Evening Dresses

White and gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE
White and gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE

White and gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE

By BLACK TIE

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White and gold beaded cocktail dress . Shell composition: silk. Lining composition: rayon. Shoulder pad. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 8 (US) M

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1980s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Malcolm Starr Rizkallah Sequined Gold Beaded Red Maxi Dress 1970s
Malcolm Starr Rizkallah Sequined Gold Beaded Red Maxi Dress 1970s

Malcolm Starr Rizkallah Sequined Gold Beaded Red Maxi Dress 1970s

By Rizkallah, Malcolm Starr

Located in Boca Raton, FL

American designer Malcolm Starr made a name for himself in the late 1960s and 1970s, creating elegant dresses that were a heady blend of demure femininity and commanding fashion. Egy...

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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Ann Lawrence Vintage Metallic Gold and Black Beaded Fringe Evening Dress
1980s Ann Lawrence Vintage Metallic Gold and Black Beaded Fringe Evening Dress

1980s Ann Lawrence Vintage Metallic Gold and Black Beaded Fringe Evening Dress

By Ann Lawrence

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning construction! Vintage metallic gold and black evening dress by Ann Lawrence with a full structured skirt and beaded fringe trim. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure....

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Naeem Khan Vintage Black Metallic Gold Beaded and Sequin Evening Dress, 1990s
Naeem Khan Vintage Black Metallic Gold Beaded and Sequin Evening Dress, 1990s

Naeem Khan Vintage Black Metallic Gold Beaded and Sequin Evening Dress, 1990s

By Naeem Khan, Riazee

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1990s Naeem Khan sequin and beaded evening dress with a cut out detail in gold and black. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is 4 and the dress fits ...

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1990s American Evening Gowns

NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Beaded Crystal Corset Midi Dress 42
NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Beaded Crystal Corset Midi Dress 42

NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Beaded Crystal Corset Midi Dress 42

By Missoni

Located in Switzerland, CH

A stunning evening gown by MISSONI - a rare find! Perfect a glamorous evening Midi length Golden shades with metallic lurex threads for a shimmering look Bustier corset top for a per...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Stunning Bob Mackie Gold & Black Deco Inspired Beaded Dress with Exposed Back
Stunning Bob Mackie Gold & Black Deco Inspired Beaded Dress with Exposed Back

Stunning Bob Mackie Gold & Black Deco Inspired Beaded Dress with Exposed Back

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a stunning vintage Bob Mackie gold and black beaded dress with a high neck, open exposed back, a center back zipper, and mini length. The d...

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI
Gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI

Gold beaded cocktail dress BLACK TIE by OLEG CASSINI

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Gold beaded cocktail dress with bead fringes . Main fabric composition: 100% silk. Lining: 100% rayon. Padded bra. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye. Size on tag 6 ...

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1980s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Amazing 1970s Gold + Silver Silk Brocade Beaded Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Amazing 1970s Gold + Silver Silk Brocade Beaded Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress

Amazing 1970s Gold + Silver Silk Brocade Beaded Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage 1970s gold and silver silk brocade beaded Moroccan kaftan / maxi dress! Features an iridescent gold and silver with bronze beads around the collar and each sleeve cuf...

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1970s Evening Dresses

2000s Naeem Khan Gold Sequin, Embroidered and Beaded Cocktail Dress
2000s Naeem Khan Gold Sequin, Embroidered and Beaded Cocktail Dress

2000s Naeem Khan Gold Sequin, Embroidered and Beaded Cocktail Dress

By Naeem Khan

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Glamorous 2000s Naeem Khan cocktail dress. Gold with all over gold and silver sequins, hand beading and tambour stitching. Short sleeve with a v neck line. Skirt features an inverted...

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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress
Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress

Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress

By Zuhair Murad

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE An incredibly rare dress from Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2006 This really is a work of art, a tasseled flapper style mini dress. The dress is sheer mesh and i...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Class 2000s Nude Gold Size 2 / 4 Deco Beaded Fringe Mesh Dress
Roberto Cavalli Class 2000s Nude Gold Size 2 / 4 Deco Beaded Fringe Mesh Dress

Roberto Cavalli Class 2000s Nude Gold Size 2 / 4 Deco Beaded Fringe Mesh Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in San Diego, CA

From ROBERTO CAVALLI’S elevated line, this Roberto Cavalli Class gown has it all ! Nude mesh, with gold beads and sequins throughout.

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Wilson Abbott Wilson Folmar 1950 Coral Gold Bead & Sequin Gold Lame Sheath dress
Wilson Abbott Wilson Folmar 1950 Coral Gold Bead & Sequin Gold Lame Sheath dress

Wilson Abbott Wilson Folmar 1950 Coral Gold Bead & Sequin Gold Lame Sheath dress

By Edward Abbott

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950s Coral & gold beads with gold sequins, gold lame sheath cocktail dress by Wilson Abbott Wilson Folmar. This is an amazing dress that has survived time in very good wearable cond...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress A.J BARI
White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress A.J BARI

White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress A.J BARI

By A.J. Bari

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress. Rayon lining. Shoulder pad. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 6 on tag but fit M/L

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1980s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass Fall 1984 Beaded Fringe Bronze & Gold Cocktail Dress
Bill Blass Fall 1984 Beaded Fringe Bronze & Gold Cocktail Dress

Bill Blass Fall 1984 Beaded Fringe Bronze & Gold Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Dress is in excellent vintage condition. There are a few loose threads, but these can be trimmed and do not interfere with the overall look of the dress. There is one butt...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

FRED HAYMAN 90's Vintage 24K Colored Gold Glass Beaded Dress
FRED HAYMAN 90's Vintage 24K Colored Gold Glass Beaded Dress

FRED HAYMAN 90's Vintage 24K Colored Gold Glass Beaded Dress

By Fred Hayman Beverly Hills

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Great for bride, bridal, wedding festivities Fred Hayman Vintage 1990's 24K gold colored embellishments (not actual gold) Black/gold threaded background Low back Back zip Does not ha...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON green iridescent gold bullet bead sheath dress UK8 S
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON green iridescent gold bullet bead sheath dress UK8 S

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON green iridescent gold bullet bead sheath dress UK8 S

By Matthew Williamson

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON green iridescent gold bullet bead sheath dress UK8 S Reference: CC/A00460 Brand: Matthew Williamson Model: 907252464 Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Green, Gold Pa...

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2010s Polish Cocktail Dresses

Bob Mackie Boutique Vintage Fleur de Lis Beaded black and Gold Dress Size 6/8
Bob Mackie Boutique Vintage Fleur de Lis Beaded black and Gold Dress Size 6/8

Bob Mackie Boutique Vintage Fleur de Lis Beaded black and Gold Dress Size 6/8

By Bob Mackie

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Such a beautiful vintage Bob Mackie Boutique dress. The fully bugle beaded silk bodice has a gold fleur de lis pattern on the front and solid black beads on the back. The attached s...

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1990s Chinese Evening Dresses

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Beaded Gold Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary beaded gold gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gold, Beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a beaded gold gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Bob Mackie, Halston and Naeem Khan are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Beaded Gold Gown?

The price for a beaded gold gown starts at $95 and tops out at $38,000, and on average, selling for $1,225.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Beaded Gold Gown
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    To tell if beads are real gold, you can try placing a magnet near them. If you observe an attraction, your beads are either gold-plated or crafted out of base metal, as solid gold alloys used to produce jewelry aren't usually magnetic. Hallmarks on a clasp may also help you identify real gold. Some makers will use the abbreviation “K” preceded by a number, such as “14K” or “18K,” to signify real gold. Others use a three-digit number representing the gold percentage in the alloy. For example, “585” indicates that a piece is 14-karat gold, while “750” indicates 18-karat gold. If you need further assistance identifying the material, a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help. Shop a wide range of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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