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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
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
Materials
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
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique early 20th century opal bead and pearl necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
42 beautiful, gently graduated, multi-chromatic opal beads imbued with lightening flashes
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1890s European Late Victorian Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Materials
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
Materials
Coral, 9k Gold
Antique HandPressedGlass European GoldFiligreeCapped Beaded Heavy Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique rare hand-pressed-glass necklace features semi-translucent grape-green large beads
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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
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W 0.75 in Dm 9.5 in L 29 in
Georgian Blue glass beads necklace with pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A rare Georgian handmade blue glass beads necklace with pendant. Pendant in silver mount, complete
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Rose Gold, Silver
Pre-Columbian Sinu Gold and Bead Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking and rare Pre-Columbian gold necklace was crafted by the Sinu people of Colombia. The
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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Gold
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
Materials
Amber
19th Century Hudson Bay Silver Trade Bead Cross Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American silver trade cross with Russian glass trade beads. Came from a small Michigan
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19th Century American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Silver
1920s Art Deco Pink and Black Glass Bead Rhinestone Vintage Flapper Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This rare and outstanding example of an Art Deco era flapper necklace was most likely created in
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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Beads
Antique Victorian Festoon Hand Cut French Jet Bead Cameo Necklace Silver Clasp
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian festoon faceted french jet bead necklace with a sterling silver clasp, featuring
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Late 19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Silver
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French Jet and Clear Beaded Necklace with Oval Pendant and Tassel circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
beautiful detailed french jet and clear beaded necklace, circa 1920s. A rare find.
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1920s Art Deco 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
Materials
Coral, Silver
Antique Georgian Floral Beaded Cuff Bracelet with a Brass Clasp and Silk Lining
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Georgian beaded cuff bracelet with a lovely floral design edged in blue, and a decorative
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Early 19th Century Rare Antique Beads
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W 1.5 in L 6.7 in
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
Rare Lawrence Vrba Red Rhinestone Faux Baroque Pearl Necklace & Earrings Parure
By Lawrence Vrba
Located in Flushing, NY
Rare Lawrence Vrba Red Rhinestone Faux Baroque Pearl Necklace & Earrings Parure
Marked:
Lawrence
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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Beads
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W 1.97 in L 20.08 in
Prehistoric Tairona Carnelian Frog Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
wearable form constructed with dozens of hand-carved carnelian beads. Dozens of additional greenstone beads
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15th Century and Earlier American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Antique Carved Lapis Lazuli Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Unfortunately, the photo does not convey all the beauty and elegance of this necklace.
The rare
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Navajo Turquoise Loop Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
features bright blue beads with natural cut look and orange spiny oyster accents. Would complement a
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Early 20th Century American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Turquoise
18k Gold Natural Angel Skin Pink Coral Pearl Necklace
Located in Versailles, FR
sides. An uniformity in tone and in color can be found in these natural coral beads which is very rare
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Early 20th Century French Retro Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Edwardian Suffragette Chalcedony Moonstone Amethyst Gold Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
".
Moonstone beads 4mm, Chalcedony from 5mm to 7mm.
Moonstone drop 15mm x 8mm.
Weight 9.6gr.
One small
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1910s British Edwardian Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Gold
Gold, amethyst and seed pearl Austro Hungarian bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
made for the haute bourgeoisie and aristocracy. It’s fairly rare to find this type of finely detailed
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Renaissance Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Victorian Opal Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold 17 Inch Antique Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN THIS RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OPAL, ROCK CRYSTAL AND GOLD BEAD NECKLACE. THE
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Ancient Roman Rock Crystal and Carnelian Necklace, 1st-2nd century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
Rare large scale ancient Roman rock crystal and carnelian bead necklace, approximately 2000 years
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Gold Plated and Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet with Faux Turquoise Stones
Located in London, GB
Czech.
This wonderful Art Deco bangle is circa 1930s. A rare find.
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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Carved Agate 18 Karat Gold Fresh Water Pearls Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare antiques carved agate 18k Gold gr 23,50 fresh water pearls adjustable necklace.
All Giulia
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1810s Italian Artisan Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Agate, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Exceptional Large Natural Vermillion Color Faceted Antique Baltic Amber Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Superb, rare natural translucent faceted Baltic amber necklace of impressive size, gem quality and
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19th Century Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Amber
1890s Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
American
SIZE: 24"L, naja 3"L x 2 3/4"W
The Navajo word for the squash blossom bead literally means “bead
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1890s American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Amethyst paste riviere necklace, sterling silver, 19th Century
Located in NEWARK, GB
early 19th Century and considered rare until large deposits were found later in the 19th century, this
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19th Century British Early Victorian Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Archaeological Revival 15K Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
rare 15-carat yellow gold.
Jewellery inspired by the ancient Etruscan people became popular in the mid
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1880s British Revival Rare Antique Beads
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Glass Costume Jewelry Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique French Glass Costume Jewelry Necklace Set Large
Has Been in Private collection for
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19th Century Rare Antique Beads
Art Deco French Melon Cut Emerald Glass Sautoir 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exquisite and wonderfully rare French, Art Deco green glass sautoir dating to the 1920s
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1920s Art Deco Rare Antique Beads
GIA Emerald Necklace Platinum 18K Antique Diamond Old Mine Huge 105.65 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents.... LUXURY. GIA Certified RARE PLATINUM 105.65 CARATS EMERALD
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19th Century Victorian Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
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W 0.38 in L 19.1 in
Silver Dollar Coin and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
the squash blossom bead literally means “bead that spreads out”. This tri-petal form first appeared
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1920s American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Natural Pearl Diamonds Platinum Bracelet Belle Époque, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
flexible.
A superb addition to any jewelry collection.
Striking and rare item. Its value will be sure to
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1910s Belle Époque Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
This a unique opportunity to buy an extremely rare and strikingly unusual antique necklace, a fine
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Rare Antique Beads
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Orange Chalcedony & Pearl Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
conceals one end of the clasp. This necklace is a rare find due to its age and the combination of gemstones
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1880s Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
Collier En or 18 Carats, Perles Fines, Maillons Double Face Epoque Napoleon LII
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
demi perles fines en fait un collier très original.
C’est un authentique et rare modèle de la fin du
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
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W 0.14 in L 17.33 in
Natural Saltwater Button Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
royal tradition from the world over, wear these rare and precious organic gems to reflect and enhance
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
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
Size: none; comparable to size medium
Rare Late 17th Century Bead Work Mirror
Located in London, GB
A rare late 17th century oval mirror, decorated with horizontal cut-glass beads, simulating
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Late 17th Century German Rare Antique Beads
Rare French Pink Peach Beaded Tole Murano Drops Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
the rest of the World. Extremely rare sconces housing 2 lights each. Beaded with florets and macaroni
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Crystal
RARE Victorian Etruscan 18/14K Choker Beads Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Gorgeous Victorian Etruscan 18/14K bright yellow butter gold beaded necklace. The beads
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Beads
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold
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
H 28.94 in W 21.26 in D 31.11 in
Italian Micro-Beaded Pink Prisms Crystal Chandelier Rare c1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
. 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
Materials
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
Arapaho Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Arapaho beaded men’s moccasins of brain tanned deer skin with parfleche soles. Trunk piece, unused
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Early 20th Century American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Hide, Beads
Small Beaded Washoe Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Fully beaded single rod Washoe basket with vibrant colors of blue, yellow and orange inside and out
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1910s American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Beads
Native American Plateau Beaded Figurative Belt
By Plateau Indians
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Plateau beaded figurative belt. Extra wide with double buckles. Horse dancer
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Late 19th Century American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Beads
Native American Shoshone Beaded Belt Strip
By Shoshone Native American Indian
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Fully beaded Shohsone belt on harness leather. Dark blue edging with lighter blue center having
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Late 19th Century American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Beads
Native American Plateau Beaded Belt Strip
By Plateau Indians
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Very nice fully beaded Plateau belt on saddle leather. Note: all back stitches go through. Colors
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Early 20th Century American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Beads
c 1900 French Beaded Extremely Rare Cranberry Pink Murano Drops Loaded Sconces
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
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
Materials
Crystal
H 17 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Chippewa Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Genuine Native American Chippewa floral beaded bandolier bag with full size pocket. Intermediate
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1890s American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Beads
19th Century Assiniboine Beaded Bandolier
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Genuine native Assiniboine fully beaded bandolier bag with full pocket. Floral and leaf design with
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1890s American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Beads
Sioux Native Dragonfly Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux ceremonial moccasins with dragonflies. Fully beaded, including soles.
Period: circa 1880
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1880s American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Beads
Authentic Plateau Beaded Flat Bag
By Plateau Indians
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Fully beaded Plateau flat bag with floral design having T at center. Faceted beads, floral on white
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Early 20th Century American Native American Rare Antique Beads
Materials
Beads
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
Materials
15k Gold
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Identifying 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.
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