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Stella McCartney Bead and Bullion Encrusted Blazer
Stella McCartney Bead and Bullion Encrusted Blazer

Stella McCartney Bead and Bullion Encrusted Blazer

By Stella McCartney

Located in New York, NY

beaded jet and gilt bullion thread. Size 42, Italy. Fully lined.

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2010s British Blazers

Maison Denez for Yves Saint Laurent African Collection Long Earclips
Maison Denez for Yves Saint Laurent African Collection Long Earclips

Maison Denez for Yves Saint Laurent African Collection Long Earclips

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

1967. Of antique gilt bronze with jute tassel accents wrapped with gold bullion threads. Clip back

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Vintage 1960s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Framed Antique Chinese Silk Robe with Dragon Roundel Design
Framed Antique Chinese Silk Robe with Dragon Roundel Design

Framed Antique Chinese Silk Robe with Dragon Roundel Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

, all done in a splendid embroidery with gold bullion threads. A well-preserved piece of textile art

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Franco-American Textile with the Image of an Eagle Holding the American and Flag
Franco-American Textile with the Image of an Eagle Holding the American and Flag

Franco-American Textile with the Image of an Eagle Holding the American and Flag

Located in York County, PA

French flags beneath four war planes; embroidered silk floss and metallic bullion thread on a silk ground

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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

BERK of Burlington London Black Embroidery Velvet Slip On Loafers Size 9
BERK of Burlington London Black Embroidery Velvet Slip On Loafers Size 9

BERK of Burlington London Black Embroidery Velvet Slip On Loafers Size 9

By Berk

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, leather-soled velvet loafers, aristocratically hand embroidered with gold bullion thread. The loafers

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Late 20th Century British Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metallic Thread

BERK of Burlington London Black Embroidery Velvet Loafers Slip On Size 9
BERK of Burlington London Black Embroidery Velvet Loafers Slip On Size 9

BERK of Burlington London Black Embroidery Velvet Loafers Slip On Size 9

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, leather-soled velvet loafers, aristocratically hand embroidered with gold bullion thread and monogrammed

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21st Century and Contemporary British Slippers

British Crown Embroidery Velvet Burgundy Loafers Slip On Size 6.5
British Crown Embroidery Velvet Burgundy Loafers Slip On Size 6.5

British Crown Embroidery Velvet Burgundy Loafers Slip On Size 6.5

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

gold bullion thread royal crown. The handcrafted loafers comes in a burgundy velvet with a black satin

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21st Century and Contemporary British Slippers

Antique Georgian Silkwork Embroidery, Moses In The Bullrushes, Verre Eglomise
Antique Georgian Silkwork Embroidery, Moses In The Bullrushes, Verre Eglomise

Antique Georgian Silkwork Embroidery, Moses In The Bullrushes, Verre Eglomise

Located in Bristol, GB

and materials, including silk, wool and what appears to be silver bullion thread. The faces are hand

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Antique 18th Century George III Tapestries

Materials

Silver

Elaborate Sailor Souvenir of Washington Crossing the Delaware, circa 1885-1912
Elaborate Sailor Souvenir of Washington Crossing the Delaware, circa 1885-1912

Elaborate Sailor Souvenir of Washington Crossing the Delaware, circa 1885-1912

Located in York County, PA

and gold metallic bullion thread, and combining various types of embroidery work and stitchery, as

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Antique French Huge Museal Metallic Gold Bullion Baroque Tassel
Antique French Huge Museal Metallic Gold Bullion Baroque Tassel

Antique French Huge Museal Metallic Gold Bullion Baroque Tassel

Located in Vero Beach, FL

thick twisted metallic gold bullion rope. This was used as a curtain tieback. Tassels are seen as far

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

1920's Gold Lame and Needlepoint Cloche
1920's Gold Lame and Needlepoint Cloche

1920's Gold Lame and Needlepoint Cloche

Located in New York, NY

motifs on a ground of gold lame bullion metal threads with brown velvet trim. Lined in silk taffeta. 1920

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1920s French Hats

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1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture embellished silk skirt
1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture embellished silk skirt

1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture embellished silk skirt

By Givenchy

Located in Newport Beach, CA

-finsihed, metal bullion threads are embroidered using chain-stitching, into laurel leaf motifs which are

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1970s French Flare Skirts

1920 Gold Bullion Metallic Thread Evening Wig Flapper Paris Model Paul Poiret
1920 Gold Bullion Metallic Thread Evening Wig Flapper Paris Model Paul Poiret

1920 Gold Bullion Metallic Thread Evening Wig Flapper Paris Model Paul Poiret

Located in London, GB

the most elegant wig cloche to be found. Woven of metallic gold bullion flossed "hair" with the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Asian Solid Couched Multi-Color Embroidered Ensemble
Asian Solid Couched Multi-Color Embroidered Ensemble

Asian Solid Couched Multi-Color Embroidered Ensemble

Located in Los Angeles, CA

raised (trapunto) to give a slight 3D effect. Most of the thread is silver bullion and the bottom of the

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1950s Unknown Chinese Dresses

1930's Pola Stout Metallic Hand Woven Jacket
1930's Pola Stout Metallic Hand Woven Jacket

1930's Pola Stout Metallic Hand Woven Jacket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

bullion (gold and silver metallic) thread are hand woven throughout in a Egyptian revival style geometric

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1930s Jackets

Framed George IV Royal Herald At Arms Tunic
Framed George IV Royal Herald At Arms Tunic

Framed George IV Royal Herald At Arms Tunic

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H 42.13 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in

Framed George IV Royal Herald At Arms Tunic

Located in Kent, Dover

silks and gold bullion threads. Displaying the Arms of the House of Hanover, which ruled Britain from

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Antique 1830s English George IV Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

Handmade Men's Black Velvet Loafers with Gold Embroidery
Handmade Men's Black Velvet Loafers with Gold Embroidery

Handmade Men's Black Velvet Loafers with Gold Embroidery

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

bullion thread. Comfort, pedigree and luxury in a slip on. Monogrammed slipon shoes for Men. Men's black

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Late 20th Century English Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Velvet

Vintage copper satin cocktail dress, c1960s Kitty Copeland
Vintage copper satin cocktail dress, c1960s Kitty Copeland

Vintage copper satin cocktail dress, c1960s Kitty Copeland

By Kitty Copeland

Located in NEWARK, GB

thickness of straps and a gorgeous rich gold bullion thread and lace detailing to both the bust and the hem

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Mid-20th Century British Cocktail Dresses

Elaborate Sailor Souvenir Embroidery, ca 1896-1907
Elaborate Sailor Souvenir Embroidery, ca 1896-1907

Elaborate Sailor Souvenir Embroidery, ca 1896-1907

Located in York County, PA

and gold metallic bullion thread, and combining various types of embroidery work and stitchery

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Antique 1890s Asian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Elaborate Sailor's Souvenir Embroidery from the Orient With a Large Eagle
Elaborate Sailor's Souvenir Embroidery from the Orient With a Large Eagle

Elaborate Sailor's Souvenir Embroidery from the Orient With a Large Eagle

Located in York County, PA

, elaborately embellished with both silver and gold metallic bullion thread, and combining various types of

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

"Washington Crossing the Delaware" Embroidery with a Trapunto Needlework
"Washington Crossing the Delaware" Embroidery with a Trapunto Needlework

"Washington Crossing the Delaware" Embroidery with a Trapunto Needlework

Located in York County, PA

included silk floss, elaborately embellished with silver or gold metallic bullion thread. They were

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

An very unusual coloured glass and gilt metal 'grape' necklace, France, 1920s.
An very unusual coloured glass and gilt metal 'grape' necklace, France, 1920s.

An very unusual coloured glass and gilt metal 'grape' necklace, France, 1920s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

necklace that is 'bound' in faded gilt bullion thread, with a distinctive gilt metal button and loop as

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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Handmade Men's Black Velvet Loafers with Gold Embroidery
Handmade Men's Black Velvet Loafers with Gold Embroidery

Handmade Men's Black Velvet Loafers with Gold Embroidery

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

bullion thread. Comfort, pedigree and luxury in a slip on. Monogrammed slipon shoes for Men. Men's black

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Late 20th Century English Shoes

Alexander McQueen Metal Thread Bullion Embroidery Velvet Jacket
Alexander McQueen Metal Thread Bullion Embroidery Velvet Jacket

Alexander McQueen Metal Thread Bullion Embroidery Velvet Jacket

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen black velvet jacket featuring three-dimensional hand bullion embroidery of gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Stunning Antique Hall Chair 'The Military Pipers Chair' Victorian, circa 1890
Stunning Antique Hall Chair 'The Military Pipers Chair' Victorian, circa 1890

Stunning Antique Hall Chair 'The Military Pipers Chair' Victorian, circa 1890

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

military pipers tunic with all bullion threaded regalia, buttons and white cotton parade gloves. Resting on

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Antique 1890s European Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

'The Irish Guards’ Pair of Victorian Wing Back Armchairs, circa 1890
'The Irish Guards’ Pair of Victorian Wing Back Armchairs, circa 1890

'The Irish Guards’ Pair of Victorian Wing Back Armchairs, circa 1890

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

buckle to waist with webbed belt detail. Authentic Irish guard gold bullion thread rank badge with pips

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

1990s Bill Blass Metallic Embroidered Suede Coat
1990s Bill Blass Metallic Embroidered Suede Coat

1990s Bill Blass Metallic Embroidered Suede Coat

By Bill Blass

Located in Dallas, TX

sleeves end with a turned under finish. The coat is heavily embroidered in a bullion and silk thread with

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21st Century and Contemporary American Coats and Outerwear

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Chantal Thomass Jeweled Bracelet Pearl and Red Cabochons
Chantal Thomass Jeweled Bracelet Pearl and Red Cabochons

Chantal Thomass Jeweled Bracelet Pearl and Red Cabochons

By Chantal Thomass

Located in Atlanta, GA

This lovely French Designer Chantal Thomass Paris jeweled link bracelet features gilded-metal carved and domed elements, all paved and ornate with half-pearl-like and ruby-red caboch...

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950

A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...

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1950s French Evening Gowns

Rare Chinese Yun Jian Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar, circa 1880
Rare Chinese Yun Jian Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar, circa 1880

Rare Chinese Yun Jian Embroidered Silk Cloud Collar, circa 1880

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional and rare antique Chinese Yun Jian embroidered silk cloud collar dating from circa 1880. The collar is beautifully hand embroidered on colored silk with birds, butterfl...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Thierry Mugler Silk Corset Dramatic Sculptural Bustier Top
Thierry Mugler Silk Corset Dramatic Sculptural Bustier Top

Thierry Mugler Silk Corset Dramatic Sculptural Bustier Top

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Collectors piece. Dramatic pure Silk bustier, assuming Spring 1985 Collection. A masterpiece of sartorial artistry by the legend Mister Mugler...

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1980s French Corsets

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top

By Issey Miyake

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...

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1990s Japanese Blouses

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1997 Black Tuxedo Suit with Twisted Billowing Sleeves
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1997 Black Tuxedo Suit with Twisted Billowing Sleeves

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1997 Black Tuxedo Suit with Twisted Billowing Sleeves

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s Black Tuxedo Suit with Dramatic Twisted Billowing Red Fabric Lined Sleeves This is a rar...

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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch.

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Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s
Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s

Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

An adorable black silk slip dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen's. It has spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline and a low cut back. It is semi fitted through a the ...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Off-Shoulder Top Blouse Designer size - French 38 ( US 6 ) 100% Silk, Amazing Hot Bougainvillea Color, Off-Shoulder Style, Ruffled, Keyhole at ...

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Late 20th Century French Blouses

Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black

Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

$4,880

H 6 in W 11 in D 14 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

Located in Brea, CA

19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with intricate designs and images of ancient Chinese people and structures.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival  FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival  FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress

Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Exhibited Framed Fine Chinese Embroidery Silk Panel Qing Dynasty
Exhibited Framed Fine Chinese Embroidery Silk Panel Qing Dynasty

Exhibited Framed Fine Chinese Embroidery Silk Panel Qing Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine embroidered silk panel in giltwood frame originally from the Annette Martin Collection and exhibited at the Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco February 8th - Mar...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 1985 Faux Fur Coat
Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 1985 Faux Fur Coat

Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 1985 Faux Fur Coat

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Norwich, GB

Jean Paul Gaultier 'Gibo' coat, in blue faux fur. From the Fall/Winter 1985 collection, as seen on the runway. Very oversized design, with large pockets to front and quilted lining ...

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1980s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2004 Runway Removable Fox Collar Jacket It 42 US 6
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2004 Runway Removable Fox Collar Jacket It 42 US 6

Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2004 Runway Removable Fox Collar Jacket It 42 US 6

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Removable Fox Collar Jacket FW 2004 Runway Collection Italian size 42 - US 6 90% Wool ( thick wool ), 10% Cashmere. Real Fox. Dark Purple Color, Dyed Fox ...

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Early 2000s Italian Jackets

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...

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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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Bullion Thread For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bullion thread available at 1stDibs. A bullion thread — often made from fabric, metal and metallic thread — can elevate any home. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage bullion thread you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bullion thread — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each bullion thread bearing modern, Baroque or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bullion thread over the years, but those crafted by Geraldine Larkin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bullion Thread?

The average selling price for a bullion thread at 1stDibs is $3,063, while they’re typically $170 on the low end and $21,048 for the highest priced.