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Antique Japanese Ink Painting of Hotei by Kita Busei, Edo Period, c. 1820-1850
Antique Japanese Ink Painting of Hotei by Kita Busei, Edo Period, c. 1820-1850

Antique Japanese Ink Painting of Hotei by Kita Busei, Edo Period, c. 1820-1850

Located in TORQUAY, AU

, striding forward with his iconic cloth sack (or Budai, his namesake) slung over a staff and prayer beads in

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Teak

1930's Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Modern Style
1930's Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Modern Style

1930's Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

host a chorus of abstract floral motifs, repeating with the cadence of prayer beads, while cypress

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847
Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847

Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

, likely a rosary, which serves as a focal point for prayer and meditation. The beads provide a stark

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Possibly Saint Hubert or Saint Eustace, Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century
Possibly Saint Hubert or Saint Eustace, Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century

Possibly Saint Hubert or Saint Eustace, Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

25,120,284) and an early 16th century half prayer bead from the Netherlands with the saint also mounted. The

Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Venetian School, Ottoman Honey Merchant

Venetian School, Ottoman Honey Merchant

Located in London, GB

saucer.  He wears prayer beads on his wrist.  The blue and white tent has been erected close to a town

Category

Early 17th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s
Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s

Sitting Buddha Percelain Night Lamp, French Chinoiserie 1900´s

By Cristalleries De Sevres, Limoges, ROBJ

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

meant to absorb and transform sorrow, making him a talisman of contentment. The prayer beads suggest

Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pray, Oil Painting
Pray, Oil Painting

Pray, Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist CommentsA Tibetan woman holding a prayer wheel and beads radiates quiet devotion

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japan Gem Antique Gilt Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei
Japan Gem Antique Gilt Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei

Japan Gem Antique Gilt Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei

Located in South Burlington, VT

his chest by a beaded prayer necklace. The separately cast mandorla is positioned at the rear of head

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Seated Monk with Prayer Beads
Seated Monk with Prayer Beads

Seated Monk with Prayer Beads

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully carved and weathered seated monk holding prayer beads. This Burmese piece was donated

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Religious Items

Materials

Teak

Tibetan Rose Bead Mala
Tibetan Rose Bead Mala

Tibetan Rose Bead Mala

Unavailable|$2,200

Tibetan Rose Bead Mala

By Celeste Onorati

Located in Readington Township, NJ

string and tassel. Length 22” Mala’s or Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads are similar to other prayer beads

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Carved Tagua Rudraksha, Sawo Wood and Baroque Pearl Bracelet
Carved Tagua Rudraksha, Sawo Wood and Baroque Pearl Bracelet

Carved Tagua Rudraksha, Sawo Wood and Baroque Pearl Bracelet

By Alexandra Mor

Located in New York, NY

, are valued similar to semi-precious stones. Mala prayer beads are a traditional tool used to count the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 22k Gold

Antique 108 Blood Coral Long Necklace with Thick Beads, 1900s
Antique 108 Blood Coral Long Necklace with Thick Beads, 1900s

Antique 108 Blood Coral Long Necklace with Thick Beads, 1900s

Located in Antwerp, BE

amulets depending on one's local tradition. Because prayer beads are often painted in pigment, various

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

H.Ajoomal Necklace in Agar Wood Clasp & Beads with Diamonds & Champagne Pearls
H.Ajoomal Necklace in Agar Wood Clasp & Beads with Diamonds & Champagne Pearls

H.Ajoomal Necklace in Agar Wood Clasp & Beads with Diamonds & Champagne Pearls

By H.AJOOMAL FINE JEWELLERY

Located in Mumbai, IN

pattern with wooden prayer beads on string of bamboo mother of pearls and baguette diamonds. H. Ajoomal

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Seated Stone Ganesha
Seated Stone Ganesha

Seated Stone Ganesha

Located in New York, NY

traditional implements such as prayer beads and an axe, it is well carved, with perfectly rendered details

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Nepalese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Blanc de Chine Budai or Pu-Tai
Chinese Blanc de Chine Budai or Pu-Tai

Chinese Blanc de Chine Budai or Pu-Tai

Located in Sheffield, MA

Chinese Blanc de Chine Dehua porcelain Budai or Pu-tai with an open-mouthed smile, holding prayer

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Gold Mounted Rudraksha Seed Pencil, Unmarked, circa 1880
19th Century Gold Mounted Rudraksha Seed Pencil, Unmarked, circa 1880

19th Century Gold Mounted Rudraksha Seed Pencil, Unmarked, circa 1880

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism and

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Gold

Hardwood Budai/Hotei
Hardwood Budai/Hotei

Hardwood Budai/Hotei

Unavailable|$3,772

Hardwood Budai/Hotei

Located in Manchester, GB

, prayer beads, oogi (fan) and a yuan bao(ancient Chinese money, now a symbol of wealth) by his side. With

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Unfurled #9
Unfurled #9

Unfurled #9

By Daru Jung Hyang Kim

Located in Westport, CT

and loose chains of usually small white circles that resemble necklaces or prayer beads. Dotted chains

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper

Unfurled #8
Unfurled #8

Unfurled #8

By Daru Jung Hyang Kim

Located in Westport, CT

chains of usually small white circles that resemble necklaces or prayer beads. Dotted chains often extend

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper

Yellow 2
Yellow 2

Yellow 2

By Daru Jung Hyang Kim

Located in Westport, CT

chains of usually small white circles that resemble necklaces or prayer beads. Dotted chains often extend

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unfurled 2
Unfurled 2

Unfurled 2

By Daru Jung Hyang Kim

Located in Westport, CT

chains of usually small white circles that resemble necklaces or prayer beads. Dotted chains often extend

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unfurled Brown
Unfurled Brown

Unfurled Brown

By Daru Jung Hyang Kim

Located in Westport, CT

necklaces or prayer beads. Dotted chains often extend across the work. The substance of Kim’s work is its

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper

Unfurled Peach
Unfurled Peach

Unfurled Peach

By Daru Jung Hyang Kim

Located in Westport, CT

necklaces or prayer beads. Dotted chains often extend across the work. The substance of Kim’s work is its

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

rounded, bald head split by a carefree smile and eyes half-closed in merriment. A set of prayer beads are

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Figure of Our Lady of Lourdes in Ceramic
Figure of Our Lady of Lourdes in Ceramic

Figure of Our Lady of Lourdes in Ceramic

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

shades of white and light blue, with gold details on the edges. Her hands are joined in prayer, holding a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Eleven Veils

Eleven Veils

By Laura Sharp Wilson

Located in New York, NY

, textile-like patterned elements with realist references such as architectural structures, strands of beads

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Blocked Path

Blocked Path

By Laura Sharp Wilson

Located in New York, NY

patterned elements with realist references such as architectural structures, strands of beads, prayer flags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Push Pull

Push Pull

By Laura Sharp Wilson

Located in New York, NY

patterned elements with realist references such as architectural structures, strands of beads, prayer flags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Palampore

Palampore

By Laura Sharp Wilson

Located in New York, NY

patterned elements with realist references such as architectural structures, strands of beads, prayer flags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Veil Cascade

Veil Cascade

By Laura Sharp Wilson

Located in New York, NY

patterned elements with realist references such as architectural structures, strands of beads, prayer flags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Spy

Laura Sharp WilsonSpy, 2016

Unavailable|$1,800

Spy

By Laura Sharp Wilson

Located in New York, NY

patterned elements with realist references such as architectural structures, strands of beads, prayer flags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Summon the Ghosts

Summon the Ghosts

By Laura Sharp Wilson

Located in New York, NY

patterned elements with realist references such as architectural structures, strands of beads, prayer flags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Barrier

Barrier

By Laura Sharp Wilson

Located in New York, NY

patterned elements with realist references such as architectural structures, strands of beads, prayer flags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Desire Lines

Desire Lines

By Laura Sharp Wilson

Located in New York, NY

patterned elements with realist references such as architectural structures, strands of beads, prayer flags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Sew

Laura Sharp WilsonSew, 2016

Unavailable|$6,000

Sew

By Laura Sharp Wilson

Located in New York, NY

patterned elements with realist references such as architectural structures, strands of beads, prayer flags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Burrow

Burrow

By Laura Sharp Wilson

Located in New York, NY

patterned elements with realist references such as architectural structures, strands of beads, prayer flags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Fence and Fake Fire

Fence and Fake Fire

By Laura Sharp Wilson

Located in New York, NY

patterned elements with realist references such as architectural structures, strands of beads, prayer flags

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Rare 76.1 Grams Of Fine Butterscotch Amber Necklace Or Prayer Beads
Rare 76.1 Grams Of Fine Butterscotch Amber Necklace Or Prayer Beads

Rare 76.1 Grams Of Fine Butterscotch Amber Necklace Or Prayer Beads

Located in Media, PA

, meticulously strung together to create a striking necklace or set of prayer beads. The warm, earthy tones of

Category

Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber

David Yurman Authentic Estate Tiger Eye Prayer Bead Bracelet 8" Silver
David Yurman Authentic Estate Tiger Eye Prayer Bead Bracelet 8" Silver

David Yurman Authentic Estate Tiger Eye Prayer Bead Bracelet 8" Silver

By David Yurman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

! FREE SHIPPING!! DETAILS Tiger Eye Prayer Beads Length: 8 Inches long Ball: 8 mm Metal: Sterling Silver

Category

1990s American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Silver

David Yurman Green Onyx Prayer Bead Bracelet 8" Sterling Silver Estate
David Yurman Green Onyx Prayer Bead Bracelet 8" Sterling Silver Estate

David Yurman Green Onyx Prayer Bead Bracelet 8" Sterling Silver Estate

By David Yurman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic David Yurman Green Onyx Prayer Bead Bracelet 8" Sterling Silver Estate DY711 Retail

Category

1990s American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Authentic Estate Green Onyx Prayer Bead Bracelet 8.5" Silver
David Yurman Authentic Estate Green Onyx Prayer Bead Bracelet 8.5" Silver

David Yurman Authentic Estate Green Onyx Prayer Bead Bracelet 8.5" Silver

By David Yurman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic David Yurman Estate Green Onyx Spiritual Bead Bracelet 8.5” Sterling Silver DY438 Retail

Category

1990s American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Painting of shark and prayer beads: 'Let Us Prey'

Painting of shark and prayer beads: 'Let Us Prey'

By Stephen Hall

Located in New York, NY

Stephen Hall, born in Scotland, is an artist who takes a traditional approach to a modern subject. Now living in New York, his work is indicative of a surging talent which has been r...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Buddhist Prayer inspired Bracelet with Tahiti Pearls and Silver Beads
Buddhist Prayer inspired Bracelet with Tahiti Pearls and Silver Beads

Buddhist Prayer inspired Bracelet with Tahiti Pearls and Silver Beads

By 15DEGREESLONDON

Located in Boostedt, SH

This unique bracelet, inspired by traditional Buddhist prayer beads, is designed to wrap twice

Category

2010s Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Silver

Gorgeous Antique Butterscotch Amber Necklace 155.8 Grams
Gorgeous Antique Butterscotch Amber Necklace 155.8 Grams

Gorgeous Antique Butterscotch Amber Necklace 155.8 Grams

Located in Media, PA

This is a vintage amber prayer bead necklace. It features large, polished amber beads with a rich

Category

Antique Early 1900s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Handmade Wood and Diamond Pavé Beaded Necklace for Men
Handmade Wood and Diamond Pavé Beaded Necklace for Men

Handmade Wood and Diamond Pavé Beaded Necklace for Men

By 15DEGREESLONDON

Located in Boostedt, SH

prayer beads, giving it versatility to be worn either as a necklace or wrapped multiple times around the

Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Long Prayer Necklace, Rosewood Beads, Turquoise, Pearls, Diamond Tassels
Long Prayer Necklace, Rosewood Beads, Turquoise, Pearls, Diamond Tassels

Long Prayer Necklace, Rosewood Beads, Turquoise, Pearls, Diamond Tassels

By 15DEGREESLONDON

Located in Boostedt, SH

A long wooden bead necklace, inspired by Buddhist prayer necklaces. This necklace has a unisex

Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Kunzite, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Jade Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace
Kunzite, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Jade Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

Kunzite, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Jade Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Jade, Kunzite, Quartz

Vintage Moonstone FOB, Morganite, Super 7 Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace
Vintage Moonstone FOB, Morganite, Super 7 Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

Vintage Moonstone FOB, Morganite, Super 7 Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Morganite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Jade, Aqua, Moonstone, Citrine  Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace 18 K YG
Jade, Aqua, Moonstone, Citrine  Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace 18 K YG

Jade, Aqua, Moonstone, Citrine Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace 18 K YG

By Kiersten Elizabeth

Located in Southport, CT

The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Jade, Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Necklace with large Tahiti pearls and Rosewood beads for Men
Long Necklace with large Tahiti pearls and Rosewood beads for Men

Long Necklace with large Tahiti pearls and Rosewood beads for Men

By 15DEGREESLONDON

Located in Boostedt, SH

This necklace is made from very light Abelia wooden beads with a 12mm diameter and 6 beautiful

Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Wood and Gesso Sculpture of a Holy Man
Wood and Gesso Sculpture of a Holy Man

Wood and Gesso Sculpture of a Holy Man

Located in Bridgeport, CT

, holding a staff in his left hand, and prayer beads in his right. There are some losses to the gesso and

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Vintage Central European Madonna with Wooden Frame
Vintage Central European Madonna with Wooden Frame

Vintage Central European Madonna with Wooden Frame

Located in High Point, NC

, holding the baby Jesus, both wearing flowing, flower patterned white robes, draped in prayer beads and

Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Paintings

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Paper

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Prayer Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of prayer beads for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 1 vintage examples as well as 27 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of prayer beads to choose from, but Artisan prayer beads are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Kiersten Elizabeth, GEMME and Lotus Arts De Vivre are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 9, are particularly popular. A selection of bead and round cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our prayer beads for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Prayer Beads?

Prices for prayer beads start at $298 and top out at $16,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,535.