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Jason Wu Beaded Handbag
Jason Wu Beaded Handbag

Jason Wu Beaded Handbag

By Jason Wu

Located in Ardmore, PA

Jason Wu Beaded Handbag Satin and Metal Resin Cabochon and Crystal **Can be carried as a clutch or with the chain strap

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2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Léo Miller beaded bag
Léo Miller beaded bag

Léo Miller beaded bag

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ANONYMOUS -Small pink bag embroidered with Leo Miller beads. Condition: Good condition Dimensions : Width: about 20 cm - Height: 17 cm - Handle: 35 cm - Depth: 5 cm SKU:S934

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1950s European Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Koret Coral Seed Beaded Handbag w Seed Bead Loop Fringed Bottom
1950s Koret Coral Seed Beaded Handbag w Seed Bead Loop Fringed Bottom

1950s Koret Coral Seed Beaded Handbag w Seed Bead Loop Fringed Bottom

By Koret

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and cobalt blue silk satin lining.

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Swarovski Crystal Beaded Calfskin Leather Clutch
Swarovski Crystal Beaded Calfskin Leather Clutch

Swarovski Crystal Beaded Calfskin Leather Clutch

By Daniel Swarovski

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning Daniel Swarovski crystal beaded clutch has tan buff calfskin leather with a light purple silk interior.

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Early 2000s Austrian Clutches

Chanel Black Beaded Evening Bag
Chanel Black Beaded Evening Bag

Chanel Black Beaded Evening Bag

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Circa 1997-1999, this boxy evening bag is crafted from black satin and features a black beaded motif on both sides, a black rope shoulder strap, and a Chanel embossed top closure.

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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags

Michael Powolny Attributed WW Beaded Bag
Michael Powolny Attributed WW Beaded Bag

Michael Powolny Attributed WW Beaded Bag

Located in Sharon, CT

A fine beaded bag with Putties, wreaths and floral sprays on a white field.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1960s Beaded Brown Silk Evening Bag
1960s Beaded Brown Silk Evening Bag

1960s Beaded Brown Silk Evening Bag

Located in Paris, FR

Brown silk satin evening small beaded bag featuring a gold tone hardware, a gold tone chain, a top opening, a yellow silk satin lining, a small inside pocket.

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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Daniel Swarovski Small Beaded Bag
Daniel Swarovski Small Beaded Bag

Daniel Swarovski Small Beaded Bag

By Swarovski, Daniel Swarovski

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Swarovski - (Made in France) Small pearl evening bag with its pouch. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 13 cm, Width: 15cm, Depth: 3.5 cm Condition: Very good conditio...

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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Walborg Deco-Inspired Beaded Evening Bag
Walborg Deco-Inspired Beaded Evening Bag

Walborg Deco-Inspired Beaded Evening Bag

By Walborg

Located in Alford, MA

Walborg Art Deco inspired evening bag composed of black and gold beads, both reflective bugle beads and mat seed beads, arranged in a geometric pattern of squares and rectangles.

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1960s Japanese Evening Bags and Minaudières

Larisa Barrera Metallic Beaded Evening bag
Larisa Barrera Metallic Beaded Evening bag

Larisa Barrera Metallic Beaded Evening bag

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Larisa Barrera Metallic Beaded Evening bag. The bag is completely covered in sequins and beads in metallic hues.

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2010s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Silver Beaded Bag by Daniel Swarovski
Silver Beaded Bag by Daniel Swarovski

Silver Beaded Bag by Daniel Swarovski

By Daniel Swarovski

Located in PARIS, FR

Each threat has many silver-toned metal beads with crystal translucent round pearls. The locking system is a bigger crystal pearl with a beaded threat to pass through, like a hook-ty...

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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Andrew Gn Beaded Embroidered Chain Bag
Andrew Gn Beaded Embroidered Chain Bag

Andrew Gn Beaded Embroidered Chain Bag

By Andrew Gn

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This exquisite Andrew Gn handbag features a pink snake leather base adorned with intricate floral embroidery, brought to life through beads, sequins, and metallic accents in gold and...

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2010s European Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag
Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag

Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage beaded evening , in multicolours with a scallop edge.

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1980s Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Black Vintage Beaded Mini Box Evening Bag
Chanel Black Vintage Beaded Mini Box Evening Bag

Chanel Black Vintage Beaded Mini Box Evening Bag

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Black mini box bag is beaded by hand with black bugle beads. Black CHANEL engraved clasp with a hinged opening.

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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

JIMMY CHOO black & silver LOCKETT BEADED Shoulder Bag
JIMMY CHOO black & silver LOCKETT BEADED Shoulder Bag

JIMMY CHOO black & silver LOCKETT BEADED Shoulder Bag

By Jimmy Choo

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Jimmy Choo Lockett mini bag in black faceted beads and warm silver metal sphere beads, exquisitely crafted in a compact, sculpted silhouette that sparkles with dimensi...

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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Black Carnival 1940s Beaded Triangle Box Handbag
Black Carnival 1940s Beaded Triangle Box Handbag

Black Carnival 1940s Beaded Triangle Box Handbag

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black glass carnival bead triangular box purse. It has a twisted top handle, gold metal ball clasp closure, elaborate gold metal filigree frame and silk lining with 2 inn...

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1940s Top Handle Bags

Bottega Veneta Beaded Gold-Tone Chain Mail Handbag
Bottega Veneta Beaded Gold-Tone Chain Mail Handbag

Bottega Veneta Beaded Gold-Tone Chain Mail Handbag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Bottega Veneta Beaded Gold-Tone Chain Mail Handbag is a stunning accessory that exemplifies luxury and sophisticated craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Wiener Werkstatt Beaded Bag Maria Likarz (attributed(
Wiener Werkstatt Beaded Bag Maria Likarz (attributed(

Wiener Werkstatt Beaded Bag Maria Likarz (attributed(

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Sharon, CT

Extraordinary and rare bag from the Wiener Werstatte. Fine bright red beads, abstract design with kid leather lining.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare
Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare

Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptionally rare archival piece from Chanel, estimated to date back to 1988. This cylindrical clutch features intricate hand-applied beading, vibrant cabochons, and a bold centr...

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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Bonwit Teller Tangerine hand-beaded evening bag
Bonwit Teller Tangerine hand-beaded evening bag

Bonwit Teller Tangerine hand-beaded evening bag

By Bonwit Teller

Located in New York, NY

Bonwit Teller Tangerine hand-beaded evening bag is done with micro-sized glass seed beads styled in waves of swirls of semi-circles.

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1960s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Blue Carnival Glass Beaded 1940s Round Box Handbag
Blue Carnival Glass Beaded 1940s Round Box Handbag

Blue Carnival Glass Beaded 1940s Round Box Handbag

Located in Water Mill, NY

A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised pleats around it's circumference, a round base and lid which remains attached to t...

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1940s Top Handle Bags

Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag, Saks Fifth Ave.
Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag, Saks Fifth Ave.

Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag, Saks Fifth Ave.

Located in New York, NY

Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag of gold seed beads with tri color cabochon and gilt bullion embroidery.

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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag

BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...

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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Purple Entirely Glass Beaded Evening Bag
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Purple Entirely Glass Beaded Evening Bag

BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Purple Entirely Glass Beaded Evening Bag

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Badgley Mischka Vintage Entirely covered in purple/green iridescent glass beads Top handle NWT's but one handle needs to be re-stitched as pictured Otherwise perfect Measurements in ...

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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s High Quality Black Beads and Brass French Evening Bag
1940s High Quality Black Beads and Brass French Evening Bag

1940s High Quality Black Beads and Brass French Evening Bag

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This exquisite 1940s French evening bag is a stunning example of mid-century craftsmanship, featuring an intricate scalloped pattern of shimmering black glass seed beads and elongate...

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Mid-20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Black Beaded Evening Bag with Red Roses
1950s Black Beaded Evening Bag with Red Roses

1950s Black Beaded Evening Bag with Red Roses

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This piece is completely encrusted in tiny jet black seed beads that are vividly contrasted by embroidered red and green roses.

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1950s Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Wadsworth 1950s Vintage Gold-Tone Minaudière Compact with Jet Beads
Wadsworth 1950s Vintage Gold-Tone Minaudière Compact with Jet Beads

Wadsworth 1950s Vintage Gold-Tone Minaudière Compact with Jet Beads

By Wadsworth

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

L (including tassel) Details: Maker: Wadsworth Era: 1950s Materials: Gold-tone metal, jet bead detail, velvet pouch Compartments: Lipstick holder, comb, mirror, powder compartment C...

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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver.

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1940s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Black and Gold Caviar Beaded Floral Evening Purse
1950s Black and Gold Caviar Beaded Floral Evening Purse

1950s Black and Gold Caviar Beaded Floral Evening Purse

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black and gold caviar beaded evening purse Floral micro beaded design Gold jeweled clasp closure Black beaded strap Black silk lining Silk inner pocket Unknown designer

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1950s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Wiener Werkstatte Graphic Turquoise Blue Beaded Bag with Frame
Wiener Werkstatte Graphic Turquoise Blue Beaded Bag with Frame

Wiener Werkstatte Graphic Turquoise Blue Beaded Bag with Frame

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in New Hope, PA

From a Beverly Hills collector, this Wiener Werkstatte bag has a bold and graphic design executed in navy blue, gold, brick red and metallic beads, all set against a beaded turquoise...

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20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières

UNWORN Gucci Limited Edition Flora Print Beaded Embroidered Horsebit Bag Clutch
UNWORN Gucci Limited Edition Flora Print Beaded Embroidered Horsebit Bag Clutch

UNWORN Gucci Limited Edition Flora Print Beaded Embroidered Horsebit Bag Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA BEADED SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG LIMITED EDITON - ONLY VERY FEW PIECES WERE PRODUCED OF THIS GORGEOUS BAG AND SOLD IN FLAGSHIP STORES TO A SELECTED ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Chanel Black Satin Hand-Beaded Box Evening Bag with Ruthenium Hardware
Chanel Black Satin Hand-Beaded Box Evening Bag with Ruthenium Hardware

Chanel Black Satin Hand-Beaded Box Evening Bag with Ruthenium Hardware

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This Chanel Evening Bag in hand-beaded black satin shifts the house’s classic codes into a more couture-driven direction, where surface artistry becomes the focal point.

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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930's Hattie Carnegie Black Oversized Bugle Beaded Clutch
1930's Hattie Carnegie Black Oversized Bugle Beaded Clutch

1930's Hattie Carnegie Black Oversized Bugle Beaded Clutch

By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie

Located in New Hope, PA

This is a stunning beaded clutch from the 20th century American designer Hattie Carnegie.

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1930s American Clutches

Lilac Beaded Evening Bag with Caviar Beadwork circa 1950
Lilac Beaded Evening Bag with Caviar Beadwork circa 1950

Lilac Beaded Evening Bag with Caviar Beadwork circa 1950

Located in New Hope, PA

This is then rebeaded with loops of caviar beads in shades of lilac to pale pink in a floral or grape cluster motif.

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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare Brooks Multicolored Micro-Seed Double-Purse Beaded Purse
Rare Brooks Multicolored Micro-Seed Double-Purse Beaded Purse

Rare Brooks Multicolored Micro-Seed Double-Purse Beaded Purse

Located in New York, NY

Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France, patterned with multi-colors of florals.

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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s
Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s

Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A fabulous and rare Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Evening Bag. A landscape cylinder inspired design is topped with a double handle and gloriously flaunts gold micro beading in a foliate ...

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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

UNWORN GUCCI Y2K Turquoise GG Monogram Crystals, Beaded Pearls & Lizard Skin Bag
UNWORN GUCCI Y2K Turquoise GG Monogram Crystals, Beaded Pearls & Lizard Skin Bag

UNWORN GUCCI Y2K Turquoise GG Monogram Crystals, Beaded Pearls & Lizard Skin Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded turquoise bag with lizard trimmings Pink gold hardware with the Gucci siganture GG and tiny crystals Adjustable str...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Walborg Black Hand Beaded Envelope Evening Clutch Purse, Belgium – 1950s
Walborg Black Hand Beaded Envelope Evening Clutch Purse, Belgium – 1950s

Walborg Black Hand Beaded Envelope Evening Clutch Purse, Belgium – 1950s

By Walborg

Located in Tucson, AZ

Black envelope-style evening clutch with scrolling seed and bugle beads front and back; snapping front closure. Interior fully lined in matching acetate.

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1950s Belgian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Blue & Green Blossom Silk Handbag With Cloisonné Beaded Handle circa 1960s
Blue & Green Blossom Silk Handbag With Cloisonné Beaded Handle circa 1960s

Blue & Green Blossom Silk Handbag With Cloisonné Beaded Handle circa 1960s

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The delicate Cloisonné beaded handle adds an extra touch of elegance, making it perfect for both daytime events and evening outings.

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Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Entirely Glass Beaded Evening Bag Purse
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Entirely Glass Beaded Evening Bag Purse

NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Entirely Glass Beaded Evening Bag Purse

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Badgley Mischka Vintage Entirely covered in yellow gold glass beads Top handle NWT's Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: height excluding the strap 6, width 10 final sale

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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

1990s Giorgio Armani Agate Beaded Mosaic Evening Bag Vintage Italian Couture
1990s Giorgio Armani Agate Beaded Mosaic Evening Bag Vintage Italian Couture

1990s Giorgio Armani Agate Beaded Mosaic Evening Bag Vintage Italian Couture

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Boca Raton, FL

With its architectural solid handle, intricate hand-beaded mosaic surface, and natural materiality, it blurs the line between accessory and objet d’art.

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Taupe Beige Logo Nameplate Satin Silk Beaded Red Carpet Gala Clutch
Chanel Taupe Beige Logo Nameplate Satin Silk Beaded Red Carpet Gala Clutch

Chanel Taupe Beige Logo Nameplate Satin Silk Beaded Red Carpet Gala Clutch

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Taupe light beige satin clutch with beaded detail and engraved “Chanel” name plate 2004 {VINTAGE 20 Years} Antique Silver hardware Interior center pocket Split snap closure Microfib...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles
Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles

Rare GUCCI Iconic Golden GG Monogram Beaded Bag Purse with Bamboo Handles

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A limited edition bag by Gucci From the early 2000s years A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closu...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Gilded Etched Gold Tone Hardware Frame Micro Beaded "Roses" Handbag
Gilded Etched Gold Tone Hardware Frame Micro Beaded "Roses" Handbag

Gilded Etched Gold Tone Hardware Frame Micro Beaded "Roses" Handbag

Located in New York, NY

Gilded gold hardware chain stands at 7 inches. Some beads missing on corners.Hand-beaded, hand-etched in France.

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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1960s Italian Black + Gold Beaded Vintage 60s Evening Bag Handbag Purse
1960s Italian Black + Gold Beaded Vintage 60s Evening Bag Handbag Purse

1960s Italian Black + Gold Beaded Vintage 60s Evening Bag Handbag Purse

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning 1960s black and gold beaded Italian evening bag! Intricate gold chain can be worn on the shoulder, or crossbody.

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1960s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Joseph Magnin Co. Silver-Tone Beaded Cylindrical Mini Evening Bag circa 1960s
Joseph Magnin Co. Silver-Tone Beaded Cylindrical Mini Evening Bag circa 1960s

Joseph Magnin Co. Silver-Tone Beaded Cylindrical Mini Evening Bag circa 1960s

By Joseph Magnin Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This stunning Joseph Magnin Co. Silver-Tone Beaded Cylindrical Mini Evening Bag from the circa 1960s epitomizes the glamour and elegance of mid-century fashion.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag
Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag

Rare GUCCI by Tom Ford Black Monogram Beaded Crystal Lizard Bamboo Horsebit Bag

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Andrew Gn Black Snakeskin Pocket Bag Beaded Appliqués & Semi-Precious Stones
Andrew Gn Black Snakeskin Pocket Bag Beaded Appliqués & Semi-Precious Stones

Andrew Gn Black Snakeskin Pocket Bag Beaded Appliqués & Semi-Precious Stones

By Andrew Gn

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The bag includes a gold chain strap that is intertwined with a beaded section, featuring a mix of red, green, and blue gemstones, giving it an artistic and luxurious touch.

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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage 1940's Purse Embroidered Floral Beaded Wristlet Evening Bag Pearl Pastel
Vintage 1940's Purse Embroidered Floral Beaded Wristlet Evening Bag Pearl Pastel

Vintage 1940's Purse Embroidered Floral Beaded Wristlet Evening Bag Pearl Pastel

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in black faille silk and embellished with trailing floral embroidery in shades of green, pink, blue, lilac, yellow and apricot with pearlescent beads and gold toned metal be...

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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare 2000’s Gucci by Tom Ford interlocking GG beaded micro-bag, pochette
Rare 2000’s Gucci by Tom Ford interlocking GG beaded micro-bag, pochette

Rare 2000’s Gucci by Tom Ford interlocking GG beaded micro-bag, pochette

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in NICE, FR

New in nice.vintage.darling: Rare 2000’s Gucci by Tom Ford interlocking GG beaded micro-bag, pochette. Material: Exterior - black silk fully hand beaded with GG-logo motif, black liz...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Beaded Evening Bags For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of beaded evening bags for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of beaded evening bags includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Gray and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of beaded evening bags over the years, but those made by Chanel, Gucci and Valentino are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 52 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Beaded Evening Bags?

Prices for beaded evening bags can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $70 and can go as high as $27,900, while these items, on average, fetch $495.

Finding the Right Evening Bags And Minaudières for You

Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.

Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.

Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.

Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.

Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.

Questions About Beaded Evening Bags
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Beaded bags became very popular in the late 1800s, first in France where the fashion of the day was established. As women’s clothing became more form-fitting, they lost pockets which necessitated carrying a handbag. Small beaded bags were the perfect accessory and they allowed a woman to show off her beading skills. Find a collection of vintage and modern beaded bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An evening bag can also be called a reticule or an indispensable. It was a small handbag, popular in the late 17th century and early 18th century. On 1stDibs, you can find vintage and contemporary handbags from some of the top sellers around the world.