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Rare Beaded Coral Bag
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bag hand beaded of genuine coral beads from the early 20th Century. Extraordinary care has
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Rare Antique Beads

Antique Rare Beaded Coral Bag
Rare Beaded Coral Bag
H 6 in W 7 in D 2 in
Rare Antique 3 Strand Coral Beads
Located in New York, NY
Rare 3 strand Antique Genuine Coral Beads with silver filigreed clasp. Hard to find natural
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Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Rare Antique Beads

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Coral, Silver

Georgian High Carat Handwrought Ornate Wirework Bead Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exceptionally stunning and very rare bead necklace from the Georgian (ca1750) era! This vibrant
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1750s Georgian Rare Antique Beads

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Burmite Amber Fossil Tribal Necklace from 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare reddish brown Burmite amber fossil tribal necklace late 19th century. Made of 34 irregular
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Late 19th Century Asian Rare Antique Beads

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Amber

Victorian Natural OX Blood Red Coral Rare Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian necklace. 1880 ca. Italian origin from Sardinia. Each bead is 4 mm. in diameter – all even and
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1880s Italian Victorian Rare Antique Beads

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Coral, 9k Gold

AJD 19 Inch Rare Hessonite Garnet Necklace with Goldy Accents
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Bead size: 6mm Gemstone: Rare Hessonite Garnet (Rusty Red) Accents: Gold-Plated Bali Accents Clasp
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1640s American Artisan Rare Antique Beads

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Garnet, Hessonite, Gold Plate

Art Deco Honey Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
original Art Deco amber bead necklace. A rare find.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

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Amber

Antique 1914-1918 Turkish Prisoner of War Beaded Snake Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Remarkable and rare, this beaded snake necklace was handcrafted by Turkish prisoners of war between
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1910s Turkish Artisan Rare Antique Beads

Art-Deco c1920's Mediterranean Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace, 10mm-5mm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace I s dating back to Art-Deco period Composed of
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1920s Italian Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

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Coral, Silver

A rare Galaltith, glass and gilt metal necklace, Louis Rousselet, France, 1920s.
By Louis Rousselet
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A simple and iconic single row necklace, from the celebrated artisan Louis Rousselet. A rare find
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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

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Gilt Metal

Rare Louis Rousselet Rose Pate de Verre and Pearl Bracelet
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
A rare example of a wide bead bracelet by french costume jeweler Louis Rousselet composed of shades
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

Antique Beaded Ceremonial Dance Sarong (Lawo Butu) East Flores, Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Beaded Ceremonial Dance Sarong (Lawo Butu) East Flores, Indonesia A rare beaded tube
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Rare Antique Beads

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Cotton, Beads

Victorian Black Silk 1880 Venetian Hand Woven Soprarizzo Velvet Dolman Jacket W
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Black Silk 1880 Venetian Hand Woven Soprarizzo Velvet Dolman Jacket With Rare Beaded
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Early 1900s Rare Antique Beads

Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
From its rare beads to its scalloped hem to its wearable size, this Jazz Age gem is a “unicorn
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1920s Unknown Rare Antique Beads

Rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier, the chandelier are quite rare, it is
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1920s American Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal, Brass

Rare Antique Russian Silver Bead with Agate
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Rare Antique Russian Silver Bowl with Agate Beautiful Agate Bowl supported by a base made of
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Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Beads

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique Lakota Sioux Doctor’s Bag, 19th C Buffalo Hide with Trade Beadwork
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
identity, and connection to the land. This rare beaded doctor’s bag is a museum-quality artifact—a
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Late 19th Century American Native American Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Hide, Beads

Rare 18th Century German Glass Bead Decorated Centre Table by Michael van Selow
By Johann Michael Van Selow
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Rare Rococo centre table from the famous workshop of Johann Michael van Selow. The rounded
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Mid-18th Century German Rococo Rare Antique Beads

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Wood, Glass

Italian Micro-Beaded Pink Prisms Crystal Chandelier Rare c1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Plate on bottom with crystal ball and pink prism flower finial. Macaroni bead swags and micro beading
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1920s Italian Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

Rare Chantal Thomass Iridescent Glass Beaded Necklace and Earrings Set
By Chantal Thomass
Located in New York, NY
Rare Chantal Thomass Glass Iridescent Necklace Set Very Rare High Quality the necklace is in great
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19th Century Unknown Rare Antique Beads

A rare Galalith bead single row necklace , Louis Rousselet, France, 1930s
By Louis Rousselet
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A rare graduated single row necklace by Louis Rousselet designed with high Art Deco Parisian style
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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

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Gilt Metal

Rare Micro Beaded White and Pink Opaline Drops Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
socket for the USA. Micro beaded in white opaline, loaded with crystal prisms and Murano white and pink
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

c 1900 French Beaded Extremely Rare Cranberry Pink Murano Drops Loaded Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing a rare 3 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping with murano drops. These will
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Early 1900s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

Rare Antique Grand Tour Lava Necklace of Pineapple-Cut Beads, circa 1820
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely soft gray rare lava beads mined from the ruins of Pompeii in Italy. Pineapples were a symbol
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1820s British Early Victorian Rare Antique Beads

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15k Gold

c 1900 French Beaded Extremely Rare Sea foam Green Murano Drops Mirrors Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
beaded. Swags of crystals throughout. Each adorning extremely rare sea foam green Murano drops and
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Early 1900s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

c 1900 French Beaded Rare Lavender Murano Drops Mirrors Sconces One of Kind
Located in Firenze, Toscana
(these are true lavender, they look darker in photos) One of a kind sconces! Completely beaded. Swags
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

French Beaded Emerald Green Prisms Petit Beaded Small Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Rare emerald green crystal prisms. Beaded throughout
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century enamel on gold brooch embellished with pearls, circa 1790. The enamel miniature on the front shows a boy flying a kite against a sunny Mediterranean landscape. The b...
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18th Century Georgian Rare Antique Beads

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Wiener Werkstaette Arts And Crafts, Beaded Bag, by Maria Likarz-Strauss, c 1919
By Maria Likarz, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional, rare pouch bag with abstract bead embroidery in bright orange, beige, dark brown and
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

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Animal Skin, Goatskin, Silk, Beads

Very rare Melanesian armbands made of woven palm fibers and tiny shells
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Melanesia, Southwestern Pacific Ocean, 19th century Some very rare Melanesian armbands made of
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19th Century Solomon Islands Rare Antique Beads

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Shell, Natural Fiber

French 1920's Beaded Voile Afternoon Dress
Located in New York, NY
Rare soft ivory cotton voile beaded afternoon dress. Bodice has pin tucking and art deco chalk
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Rare Antique Beads

Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Pearl 18 KT Rare Long Suitor Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
seven hand carved Egg shaped natural Nephrite Jade beautiful Spinach Green colour- each bead is set with
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Mermaid and Snake Pendant Necklace Pearl Antique 14 Karat Gold Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Victorian Mermaid and Snake Pendant Necklace depicting a snake or serpent
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Beads

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Wicker Ornate Two Tier Beaded Magazine Rack
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare two tier beaded High Victorian Magazine rack with curlicues, pinwheel sides and woven ball
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Rare Antique Beads

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Wicker

Biedermeier Beaded Bag with Oriental Scene – Handcrafted 19th Century Needlework
Located in Hamburg, DE
This rare Biedermeier beaded bag from the 19th century is a fine example of early European beadwork
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1820s German Biedermeier Rare Antique Beads

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Fabric, Glass

French Micro Beaded Pink & Clear Loaded Crystal Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Extremely rare pair. Completely beaded with crystal spears in peachy pink and clear. All crystals still
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

19th Century Asian Agarwood Hand Carving Buddha Pendant 108 Beads Necklace
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Necklace, featuring a meticulously hand-carved Buddha pendant and a string of 108 beads. Crafted from rare
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19th Century Rare Antique Beads

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Wood

1900 French Baroque Periwinkle Lilac Purple Murano Drops Micro Beaded Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
beads. Vintage extremely rare Lilac Lavender (in photos it looks more blue, but it is true lilac) Murano
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Early 1900s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

French Maison Baguès Beaded with Crystal Prisms & Stars Chandelier c1900's
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
socket for all other countries. A rare example of Maison Baguès. Beaded throughout. Adorning two sizes
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Early 1900s French Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

French Petit Pink & White Opaline Drops Beaded Swags Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for all other countries and ready to hang. Double beaded with rare pink opaline beads. Swags of white
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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Beads

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Opaline Glass

Italian Empire Blue Glass Beads Crystal Prisms Tole Chandelier, c 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for all other countries and ready to hang. Metal body with swags of rare blue glass macaroni beads and
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Early 1900s Italian Empire Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

Big Maison Bagues Style French Amethyst Murano Drops Beads Sconces c 1920
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
and swags of macaroni beads throughout. Rare small Murano glass amethyst drops. Re-wired and ready to
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

1 of 2 Italian Micro-Beaded Yellow Amber Flush Mount Crystal Prisms Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Micro beaded throughout. Rare yellow amber with small red flecks in the micro beading. Crystal prisms in
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1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace
Located in London, GB
Yunnan. A superb chain necklace with added Taoist charms with turquoise and fine rare red coral beads
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rare Antique Beads

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Coral, Silver

LB offers Rare Venetian Glass Enamel Medallion Brass Copper Silver Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
very rare Venetian beads and an antique medallion that join to create a Neo Renaissance vibe.
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Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Beads

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Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

Rare Aqua Blue Mouth Blown Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Macaroni Swags Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Beautiful rare bobeches. Swags of macaroni beads
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1920s Italian Rare Antique Beads

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Murano Glass

French 3 Tier Aqua Blue Rare Prisms Crystal Murano Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
, bobéches in crystal. Swags of small macaroni beads, florets and rare blue Prisms throughout. Murano glass
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads

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Murano Glass

Framed Mafo embroidered Leopard skin, 'guop n'gui koko'. Bamileke People, Bafous
Located in Leuven , BE
: 126) notes that beaded leopard skins, or guop n'gui koko (Bafoussam), are rare, unlike other beaded
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Beads

Art Deco Red Coral 14 Karat Gold Negligee Mesh Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
NATURAL RED CORAL BEADS AND THE TWO PENDANT ENDS HAVE TWO GRADUATED RED CORAL BEADS. A VERY RARE NECKLACE
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Gold Gilt Amethyst Crystal Prisms Rock Crystal Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
posts. Florets and hand tied rock crystal beaded swags. Adorning rare amethyst crystal prisms. Free
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1920s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

Modernist Brass Table Lamp Art Deco Dutch 1920's
By Gispen, Daalderop KDM Royal Holland
Located in London, GB
brass beads is extraordinary rare example of Dutch design in the 1920's. It is of the machine age. in
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

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Brass

French Red Murano Ball Drops Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for all other countries, ready to hang. Wood bulb posts. Swags of macaroni beads and rare red Murano
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

French Periwinkle Purple Lavender Opaline Drops, Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
bottom. Florets throughout. Swags of periwinkle beads. Adorning rare vintage Murano periwinkle opaline
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1920s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

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Murano Glass, Giltwood

Antique 8 BallCutMoonstones French BelleEpoque GiltFiligree Earrings & Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique French Belle-Epoque-period set incudes eight rare ball-cut moonstones beaded on a
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1910s French Belle Époque Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal, Moonstone, Brass, Gold, Gilt Metal

18th Century English Oak Side Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century English side table with a rectangular top and molded edge featuring rare double
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18th Century European Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Oak Side Table
18th Century English Oak Side Table
H 28.5 in W 31.5 in D 19 in
Natural Undyed Coral Choker Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
This coral choker necklace is a rare find! The undyed coral beads are perfectly matched in color
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1890s American Victorian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Coral, Base Metal

George III Sauceboat Made in London in 1783 by John Denzilow
By John Denziloe
Located in London, GB
good gauge and weight. Beaded Sauceboats are rare, especially with beaded handles. This is a design
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1780s English George III Rare Antique Beads

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Sterling Silver

Ancient Indus Valley Carnelian Beads with Gold Caps, "Mulberry" 20k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Seven long tapered carnelian beads with gold capped ends alternating with large gold granulated
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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Rare Antique Beads

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Carnelian, Gold

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Rare Antique Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare antique beads available for sale. The range of distinct rare antique beads — often made from beads, trimming and glass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of rare antique beads available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of rare antique beads to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Louis XVI and Rococo rare antique beads are of considerable interest. Many rare antique beads are appealing in their simplicity, but Johann Michael Van Selow and Maison Baguès produced popular rare antique beads that are worth a look.

How Much are Rare Antique Beads?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $24,798 highest priced.
Questions About Rare Antique 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.