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Pre Columbian Beads

Pre-Columbian Sinu Gold and Bead Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
figural beads represent coatimundi, a much adored pet in many Pre-Columbian societies. In much the same
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Colombian Beaded Necklaces

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Gold

Pre-Columbian Gold Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This gold and bead necklace, was crafted by a pre-Columbian artisan from the Gran Coclé area of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier South American Beaded Necklaces

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Gold

Pre-Columbian Gold Necklace
Pre-Columbian Gold Necklace
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Pre-Columbian Style Sinu Tumbaga Toucan Tooth Gemstone Necklace Bracelet Earring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This incredible Pre-Columbian Style jewelry suite comes from the estate of a Miami Socialite. She
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal

Southwestern Vintage 40 Strand Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
silver Pre Columbian style button. Measurements: 20.5 wearable inches Weight: 159.3 grams Condition
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral

1970s Matte Robin's Egg Blue Turquoise Oval Bead Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
the rulers of Ancient Egypt, the Aztecs (and possibly other Pre-Columbian Mesoamericans), Persia
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Vintage 1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise

Prehistoric Tairona Carnelian Frog Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Pre-Columbian, Northern Colombia, Tairona culture, circa 800 to 1500 CE. A wonderful necklace of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold

Pre-Columbian Funerary Gold Mask with Royal Turquoise Beads in its Eyes
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A high karat heavy sheet gold human face mask with large almond-shaped eyes and recessed pierced pupils. Multiple small perforations along the upper and lower edges for attachment. L...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ecuadorean Pre-Columbian Antiquities

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Gold

Matte Gold and Carnelian Pate de Verre Necklace, Varga
Located in New York, NY
pendants with a Pre Columbian feel are spaced with pate de verre beads replicating carnelian. T bar closure
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1990s American Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Pre-Columbian Gold Quimbaya Necklace with Six Frogs
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Gold Quimbaya necklace with beads in the shape of six frogs of delicate and slender shape with a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antiquities

Pre-Columbian Chimu Gold Mask With Scar
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
lobes having a simple beaded lobe border and pointed ear tips. Perforated along the upper edge and ear
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antiquities

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Gold

Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Figure
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lovely Chupicuaro lady wears an elaborate coiffure, large ear plugs, and a beaded jade
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pre Colombian Tairona Carnelian Bead Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1000 - 1500 CE Pre Colombian. Columbia, Tairona. Beads. A lovely bracelet of a wearable
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Colombian Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens

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Carnelian

1960's Gilt Collar, Pre Columbian Designs
Located in New York, NY
1960's Gilt Collar with Pre Columbian mask motifs. Hard collar is hinged at front to central plaque
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture, also known as
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15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pre Colombian Choker Necklace with Mother of Pearl and Beads
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 500 CE. A choker necklace comprised of seven
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens

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Coral

Pre-Columbian Five-String Necklace of Imperial Turquoise and Chavin Gold Feline
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
5 String Necklace of Peruvian Precolumbian Imperial Turquoise/Malachite Miniature Beads (2000 years
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Malachite, Gold, 24k Gold

Ken Beldin Figural Pendant, Midcentury, Made in Mexico, Copper
By Ken Beldin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
bears what may be a pre-Columbian bead at the top. Ken Beldin (1900-?) was born in Mississippi and
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

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Copper

Aztec Sculpture of a Spider Monkey with Pre-1970 UNESCO-Compliant Provenance
Located in Culver City, CA
1960's. Above in the Images section is An authentication of it by the noted Pre-Columbian Scholar Hasso
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Teotihuacan Ceramic Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
. This figure is adorned with an elaborate headdress, a thick beaded necklace and ear spools which were
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Ceramics

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Ceramic

La Tolita-Tumaco Standing Female Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
considered one of the most developed of the pre-Columbian period as metalwork and ceramics were the most
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier South American Pre-Columbian Figurative...

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Ceramic

La Tolita-Tumaco Standing Female Figure
La Tolita-Tumaco Standing Female Figure
H 7.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Teotihuacan Redware Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
adorned with an elaborate headdress, a thick beaded necklace and ear spools which were worn to show wealth
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

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Ceramic

Teotihuacan Redware Figure
Teotihuacan Redware Figure
H 4.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
Classic Maya Stone Goddess Figure - Jan., 1971 Provenance
Located in Culver City, CA
present Owner. Also available is an original Authentication from the noted Pre-Columbian scholar Hasso Von
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Figurative Sculpt...

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Stone

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Horse Face Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
, Egyptian, pre-Columbian, Indian and Chinese civilizations. Such inspiration he got staying in the
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Ken Beldin Figural Kinetic Midcentury Mexican Copper and Mixed Metal Necklace
By Ken Beldin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
pre Columbian. Ken Beldin (1900-?) Was born in Mississippi and was educated at U. of C. Berkeley
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

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Copper

Retro Horovitz Alexandrie Turquoise Ring Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iran (Persia) and Afghanistan. Pre-Columbian Native Americans mined the stone throughout nowadays. In
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

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Turquoise, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ken Beldin Large Scarab Design Pendant, Mid-Century Mexican Mixed Metal
By Ken Beldin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
archeological Pre-Columbian stones, and it was from these he derived his motifs. His "modern Ethnic" jewelry was
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

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Metal

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Miriam Haskell Coral Cameo Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's coral glass cameo necklace set in signature Russian gilt filigree. Woven triple chain with 5 neoclassical cameo pendants set in filigree leaf frames. Length 2" x Wi...
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Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Mesh Scarf Necklace Large Size
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sacarf Necklace from T&Co by Elsa Peretti The form is malleable and ergonomic in the way it drapes over the body's contours. Scarf necklace in 18k gold. Size large, 42" long. Origina...
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2010s Italian Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl Necklace with Two Australian Solid Black Opal and Diamond Claps
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a premium White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 2 Australian Solid Black Opal as the Claps. The Pearl necklace consists of 66 round South Sea Pearls, this necklace can be worn ...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, South Sea Pearl

Vintage 5-Strand Angel Skin Coral Choker Necklace Multi Strand Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage angel skin coral necklace finished with a 14 karat yellow gold clasp (circa 1950s to 1960s). 5 strands of angel skin coral beads are uniform in size measuri...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Steven B. Fox Natural Coral Diamond Gold Love Knot Cufflinks
Located in Greenwich, CT
The tertiary color coral is made from the warm colors or red and orange and represents the sun, evoking feelings of both strength and comfort. And, these hand carved natural coral k...
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2010s American Contemporary Cufflinks

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

28.95 Carat Carved Emerald, Tanzanite and Pearl Choker
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful, art-deco inspired choker - with 28.95 carat carved Emerald, 5.92 carat Tanzanite, 3.76 carat White Diamonds set in 9K Yellow Gold. The length of the choker is currently ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Emerald, Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
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Antique 1880s Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Turquoise and Gold Serpent Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turquoise and gold serpent chain necklace, a yellow gold muff chain set with nine turquoise beads within a yellow gold square, leading to an ornate serpent head set with ...
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Garnet, Turquoise, Gold

Vintage Eisenberg & Sons Carnelian Carved Plaque & Pearl Collar 1940s
By Eisenberg
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and breath-taking vintage Eisenberg carved plaque necklace from the 1940s. Featuring a splendid five lustrous strands of graduated glass pearls. The crowning glory of this pie...
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Vintage 1940s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Graduated Ethiopian Opal Necklace, 436.00 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Thirty-three monumental Ethiopian opal beads totaling approximately 436.00 carats comprise this mesmerizing necklace. The graduated gems are not only impressive in size, but each exh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Emerald, Onyx

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Torchon Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Hematite Double Panthere Cuff Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold and hematite cuff bracelet from the Panthere de Cartier collection. The bracelet is composed of 2 hematite Panther heads facing each other, joined together by the ...
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20th Century French Modern Cuff Bracelets

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Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early Santo Domingo Pueblo Greasy Caribbean Blue Green Heishi Turquoise Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Native American 1920s Caribbean Blue and Green Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace of 21 inches in length. The magnificent hand cut Turquoise Heishi Beads are graduate...
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20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Turquoise, Silver

Cartier Emerald and Diamond Clou Stick-Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier emerald and diamond stick-pin, the pin in the form of a horse shoe nail, the head and the point set with calibre-cut emeralds and old-brilliant-cut diamonds, set in platin...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pre Columbian Spondylus/Quartz Necklace set in 14k
Located in Los Angeles, CA
asymmetric necklace using Spondillus Pre Columbian beads from Western Mexico, perhaps from Colima(late Pre
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Mexican Beaded Necklaces

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Rock Crystal

20k Gold Beads, Carnelian, and Ancient Red Jasper Tairona Chief Pendant
Located in Bloomington, IN
gold beads combined with the magnificent pendant conveys a sense of the richness of the pre-Columbian
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Pendant Necklaces

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Carnelian, Jasper, Gold

Mid Century Los Castillo Sterling and Mosaic Shell Necklace
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crafted mosaic over a sea shell in a modernist version of a Pre Columbian shell pendant. The shell is 3
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Mexican Drop Necklaces

Pre-Columbian Chancay Weaver’s Basket Set, Peru 1100-1400 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
and holding whorls, several spindles have clay beads that are incised and/or painted in a very
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antiquities

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Reed, Wood

Pre Columbian Superb Gold Bead Spondylus Shell Necklace Chimu Tribal Jewelry
Located in London, GB
This wonderful Pre Columbian necklace features goldwork and Spondylus beads with carved figural
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

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Gold

Amarres Disco by William Spratling Mexico Sterling Silver Flatware Set 36 Pcs
By William Spratling
Located in Big Bend, WI
inspired designs blend a unique modern aesthetic with Pre-Columbian designs, creating works of art. These
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Amarres Disco by William Spratling Mexico Sterling Silver Flatware Set 26 Pieces
By William Spratling
Located in Big Bend, WI
unique modern aesthetic with Pre-Columbian designs, creating works of art. These handcrafted utensils
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Pre Columbian Gold and Jade Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
The Holy Trinity of Pre Columbian Beauty! A rare and unique one of a kind necklace comprised of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Tribal Art

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Jade, Gold

Pre Columbian Gold and Jade Necklace
Pre Columbian Gold and Jade Necklace
H 22 in W 1.5 in D 0.6 in
Spectacular Mesoamerican Gold and Jade Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Mayan, Late Classic Period, circa 550 to 900 CE
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 22k Gold

Pre Columbian Gold and Jade Nicoya Peninsula Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
The Holy Trinity of Pre Columbian Beauty! A rare and unique one of a kind necklace comprised of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Animal Sculpt...

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Jade, Gold

Pre Columbian Jade Axe Celt God and Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
The Holy Trinity of Pre Columbian Beauty! A rare and unique one of a kind necklace comprised of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Animal Sculpt...

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Jade, Gold

Pre Columbian Jamacoaque Pottery Seated Figure 200BC-200AD
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Mexican Pre Columbian Jamacoaque seated pottery figure wearing a beaded necklet and wrist
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central American Folk Art Sculptures an...

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Pottery

Pre Columbian Jamacoaque Pottery Seated Figure 200BC-200AD
Pre Columbian Jamacoaque Pottery Seated Figure 200BC-200AD
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H 5.32 in W 3.15 in D 4.73 in
Pre Columbian Rare Impressive Large Aztec Urn Top Mexico
Located in London, GB
urn or incensario top with female deity with beaded headdress holding hands in front probably the top
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

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Ceramic

Signed Gerardo Lopez Taxco Sterling Cake and Knife Server with Hoof Handles
By Gerardo Lopez 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inspired by pre-Columbian art found in Mayan and Aztec decorations that adorn ancient temples.
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Ken Beldin Abstract Biomorphic Design Mid-Century Mexican Copper Pin
By Ken Beldin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
pendant consists of a ceramic bead between the copper pin and the copper pendant both with lovely green
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bracelet Pair 18k Gold Gems Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
historical Khorasan province of Iran (Persia) and Afghanistan. Pre-Columbian Native Americans mined the stone
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Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets

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Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antonio Pineda Pre Columbian Beads Necklace
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Mid Century necklace by the great Mexican modernist Antonio Pineda
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Mexican Beaded Necklaces

Pre Columbian Mexico Jade Stone Necklace 300 BCE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frida Kahlo! It was strung using Pre Columbia Pre Classic Guerrero Beads. These beads are probably from
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Mexican Beaded Necklaces

Mayan Imperial Jade and Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tools. The Mayan and other Pre Columbian cultures in Meso America believed that Jade was the most
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Mexican Beaded Necklaces

Pre Columbian Maya Jadeite Necklace with Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Pre Columbian Ancient Mexico Maya Jadeite Necklace, circa 600–AD 1200 A fine Jadeite beaded
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

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Jade

Pre Columbian Maya Jadeite Necklace, circa 600–1200 AD
Located in London, GB
A Pre Columbian ancient Mexico Maya Jadeite necklace, circa 600–1200 AD A fine Jadeite beaded
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

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Jade

Mary McFadden Couture White beaded Halter Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
archaeologist" at heart, McFadden celebrates ancient Near Eastern, African, Classical Greek, Javanese, Pre
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Chimu Blackware Stirrup Vessel, Warrior and Frogs, 12th Century
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Chimu stirrup vessel, the angular shoulder with applied beaded ground and reserve of mythical
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antiquities

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Pottery

Mary Mc Fadden Runway Necklace
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
integrate the art of ancient Near Eastern, African, Greek, Javanese, Pre-Columbian, Dynastic Chinese
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American Multi-Strand Necklaces

William Spratling 980 Silver River of Life Cuff Bracelet
By William Spratling
Located in San Francisco, CA
.  These earliest designs were based on pre-Columbian motifs as well as simple themes utilizing rope
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Vintage 1930s Mexican Cuff Bracelets

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Sterling Silver

Rare Spratling Sterling Silver Flatware Heavy Silver Disk Set
Located in New York, NY
and objects, based on pre-Columbian art, sold well to tourists. By 1940, he had 300 craftsmen
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Vintage 1950s Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Antonio Pineda .970 Silver Ring
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in New York, NY
orientations—Pre-Columbian art; silverwork, religious images, and other artwork from the Mexican Colonial
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Band Rings

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Jade, Sterling Silver

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Pre Columbian Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of pre columbian beads for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and 24k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 4 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of pre columbian beads bearing modern hallmarks are very popular. David Webb each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of agate versions from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many bead and round cut pre columbian beads for sale. Most of our pre columbian beads for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Pre Columbian Beads?

Prices for pre columbian beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $550 and can go as high as $70,000, while pre columbian beads, on average, fetch $5,460.
Questions About Pre Columbian Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pre-Columbian art is characterized by its interest in the natural world. The term includes all types of artifacts created by Indigenous people of Central and South America from ancient times until Christopher Columbus landed in the West in 1492. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pre-Columbian art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Artisans from many cultures created pre-Columbian art. The term refers to the artifacts produced before 1492 by any indigenous people from the Caribbean or North, South or Central America. Find a range of pre-Columbian art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.