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Ancient Indus Valley Carnelian Beads with Gold Caps, "Mulberry" 20k Gold Beads
Ancient Indus Valley Carnelian Beads with Gold Caps, "Mulberry" 20k Gold Beads

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

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Rare Burmite Amber Fossil Tribal Necklace from 19th Century
Rare Burmite Amber Fossil Tribal Necklace from 19th Century

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

Category

Late 19th Century Asian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Amber

Four Thousand Year Old Agate, Jasper, and Alabaster Beads from the Indus Valley
Four Thousand Year Old Agate, Jasper, and Alabaster Beads from the Indus Valley

Four Thousand Year Old Agate, Jasper, and Alabaster Beads from the Indus Valley

Located in Bloomington, IN

Valley bead industry but they did not make beads of this shape. This is not only rare and unusual, but it

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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Agate, Jasper

Georgian Blue glass beads necklace with pendant
Georgian Blue glass beads necklace with pendant

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

Rare Old Beaded Band, Gujarat 'W. India, 1920-1930
Rare Old Beaded Band, Gujarat 'W. India, 1920-1930

Rare Old Beaded Band, Gujarat 'W. India, 1920-1930

Located in By Appointment Only, CA

A rare beaded band from Gujarat state where there is a long tradition for such work. But long bands

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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Beads, Cotton

Art Deco natural , antique Angel skin Coral Necklace, Sylvia Gottwald
Art Deco natural , antique Angel skin Coral Necklace, Sylvia Gottwald

Art Deco natural , antique Angel skin Coral Necklace, Sylvia Gottwald

Located in Washington DC, DC

Art Deco natural color , antique Angel skin Coral Necklace consists of 108 beautiful rare beads

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Coral

Beautiful, Antique French Chandelier, Crystal, Beaded, Rare
Beautiful, Antique French Chandelier, Crystal, Beaded, Rare

Beautiful, Antique French Chandelier, Crystal, Beaded, Rare

Located in Lingfield, West Sussex

This is a beautiful french/Italian chandelier, dated around the 1950s. Hundreds of crystal beads

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19th Century French Rare Antique Beads

Very Rare 19c Orange Pear Murano Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Very Rare 19c Orange Pear Murano Beaded Crystal Chandelier

Very Rare 19c Orange Pear Murano Beaded Crystal Chandelier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Stunning 19c French chandelier with double beaded frame orange and hand blown yellow murano pear

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19th Century Rare Antique Beads

Extremely Rare Antique Mexican Fred Davis Forty Coin Necklace
Extremely Rare Antique Mexican Fred Davis Forty Coin Necklace

Extremely Rare Antique Mexican Fred Davis Forty Coin Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare late 19th / early 20th century Mexican forty coin necklace together with old collection note

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19th Century Mexican Rare Antique Beads

Rare Edwardian Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Pearl 18 Karat Long Sautoir Chain
Rare Edwardian Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Pearl 18 Karat Long Sautoir Chain

Rare Edwardian Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Pearl 18 Karat Long Sautoir Chain

Located in Napoli, IT

seven hand carved Egg shaped natural Nephrite Jade beautiful Spinach Green colour- each bead is set with

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

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

19th Century Italian Chandelier
19th Century Italian Chandelier

19th Century Italian Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

A very rare 19th century amber hand-beaded eight-arm chandelier from Portofino, Italy. Cleaned and

Category

1910s Italian Other Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Brass

Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880
Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880

Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

bordered by a geometric pattern and beaded edge. A rare and totally unique antique silver chain. Contact

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1880s European Victorian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fine Rare Old Native American Beaded Pipe Tobacco Bag
Fine Rare Old Native American Beaded Pipe Tobacco Bag

Fine Rare Old Native American Beaded Pipe Tobacco Bag

Located in London, GB

Fine rare old native American beaded pipe or tobacco bag Buckskin, finely beaded on the both sides

Category

Early 20th Century North American Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Leather

Victorian Yellow Gold Bead Necklace
Victorian Yellow Gold Bead Necklace

Victorian Yellow Gold Bead Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

A rare and stunning gold bead necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold

Category

1880s Victorian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

15k Gold

Rare 72 Grams Of Fine Butterscotch Amber Necklace
Rare 72 Grams Of Fine Butterscotch Amber Necklace

Rare 72 Grams Of Fine Butterscotch Amber Necklace

Located in Media, PA

This beautiful necklace is a one-of-a-kind piece made from 72 grams of rare and fine butterscotch

Category

Early 20th Century Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Amber

A rare Galaltith, glass and gilt metal necklace, Louis Rousselet, France, 1920s.
A rare Galaltith, glass and gilt metal necklace, Louis Rousselet, France, 1920s.

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

Category

1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rare Antique Beaded Round Footstool
Rare Antique Beaded Round Footstool

Rare Antique Beaded Round Footstool

Located in Malibu, CA

Precious little piece. Original as found beaded footstool with lovely aged patina. Some of the

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19th Century American Early Victorian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Hardwood, Beads

Rare Late 17th Century Bead Work Mirror
Rare Late 17th Century Bead Work Mirror

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

Category

Late 17th Century German Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Glass, Beads

Rare full beaded cocktail dress with beads fringes Circa 1925's
Rare full beaded cocktail dress with beads fringes Circa 1925's

Rare full beaded cocktail dress with beads fringes Circa 1925's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Full beaded cocktail dress with beads fringes on a lurex chiffon base. Museum piece. SIZE M

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1920s European Rare Antique Beads

Rare Periwinkle Purple Lavender Opaline Drops Beaded, Chandelier, circa 1920
Rare Periwinkle Purple Lavender Opaline Drops Beaded, Chandelier, circa 1920

Rare Periwinkle Purple Lavender Opaline Drops Beaded, Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Firenze, Toscana

crystal prisms. Swags of macaroni beads and florets. Adorning very rare Lavender opaline drops. Hard to

Category

1920s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Murano Glass, Giltwood

Rare Sized Victorian Wired Glass Beaded Flower Arch
Rare Sized Victorian Wired Glass Beaded Flower Arch

Rare Sized Victorian Wired Glass Beaded Flower Arch

Located in Haarlem, NL

This French flower arch is quite rare in its size, it is 167cm (65.75 inch) high. The 23 large

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Iron

1920's French Beaded Flapper Dress & Rare Matching Headpiece
1920's French Beaded Flapper Dress & Rare Matching Headpiece

1920's French Beaded Flapper Dress & Rare Matching Headpiece

Located in New Hope, PA

. The dress has deep slits on each side and the hem has a deep beaded fringe. The rare matching

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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Beads

RARE 19THC BEADED INDIAN PILLOW IN CALF SKIN LEATHER
RARE 19THC BEADED INDIAN PILLOW IN CALF SKIN LEATHER

RARE 19THC BEADED INDIAN PILLOW IN CALF SKIN LEATHER

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THE 19THC INDIAN BEADED CALF SKIN LEATHER PILLOW HAS THE ORIGINAL BEAD WORK AND ALL ORIGINAL

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19th Century American Rare Antique Beads

A Rare Amber ad Clear Glass Beaded Hanging Lantern
A Rare Amber ad Clear Glass Beaded Hanging Lantern

A Rare Amber ad Clear Glass Beaded Hanging Lantern

By Maison Baguès

Located in London, GB

and clear glass beads, with three exaggerated roundels and finely chased hanging chain. Attributed to

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Glass

RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN POLISHED CUT STEEL BEADED MISER'S PURSE
RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN POLISHED CUT STEEL BEADED MISER'S PURSE

RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN POLISHED CUT STEEL BEADED MISER'S PURSE

Located in Sparks, NV

From the Suzanne Mounts Collection: In excellent condition, this "miser's purse" has no holes or snags. A beautiful example of a proper young lady's accessory used from the mid to...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Rare Antique Beads

Large Victorian Beaded Bag Rare Oriental Carpet Design. 1880's.
Large Victorian Beaded Bag Rare Oriental Carpet Design. 1880's.

Large Victorian Beaded Bag Rare Oriental Carpet Design. 1880's.

Located in University City, MO

Rare and striking fringed Victorian beaded bag depicting an oriental rug. The detail here is just

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1880s British Rare Antique Beads

A rare Galalith bead single row necklace , Louis Rousselet, France, 1930s
A rare Galalith bead single row necklace , Louis Rousselet, France, 1930s

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

Category

1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Gilt Metal

Lavender Purple Opaline Drops Beads French One of a Kind Chandelier Rare
Lavender Purple Opaline Drops Beads French One of a Kind Chandelier Rare

Lavender Purple Opaline Drops Beads French One of a Kind Chandelier Rare

Located in Firenze, Toscana

country and ready to hang. (UL US for the USA). Adorning florets and swags of opaline macaroni beads

Category

1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Murano Glass

French Pink Opaline Murano Drops and Beads Beaded Chandelier
French Pink Opaline Murano Drops and Beads Beaded Chandelier

French Pink Opaline Murano Drops and Beads Beaded Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing six lights, sitting in crystal cut bobèches. Rewired and ready to hang. Double beaded

Category

1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

RARE & EARLY PAIR OF 19TH APACHE INDIAN DOLLS IN GREAT CONDITION
RARE & EARLY PAIR OF 19TH APACHE INDIAN DOLLS IN GREAT CONDITION

RARE & EARLY PAIR OF 19TH APACHE INDIAN DOLLS IN GREAT CONDITION

Located in Los Angeles, CA

HANDMADE CLOTHING AND BEADWORK.HER SHIRT IS VELVET W/HANDMADE TIN BUTTONS AND MUSLIN BEADED BOOTS.HE HAS

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19th Century American Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Cotton, Wool, Beads

Rare Gorgeous Antique French Footstool Bench with Intricate Beadwork Upholstery
Rare Gorgeous Antique French Footstool Bench with Intricate Beadwork Upholstery

Rare Gorgeous Antique French Footstool Bench with Intricate Beadwork Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

One of a kind gorgeous low narrow footstool or bench having a carved mahogany wood base with remnants of gold leafing and to die for original fabric with intricate hand done beadwork.

Category

1910s French Louis XVI Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Wood, Beads

French Pink Opaline Beaded Basket Crystal Chandelier
French Pink Opaline Beaded Basket Crystal Chandelier

French Pink Opaline Beaded Basket Crystal Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing five lights, four outside in beaded bobeches and one in center. Hand beaded and tied. Rare

Category

1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

1920 French Huge Beaded Crystal Prisms Chandelier
1920 French Huge Beaded Crystal Prisms Chandelier

1920 French Huge Beaded Crystal Prisms Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

throughout with swags of macaroni beads. Also adorning rare big prisms with stars in center. Florets and

Category

1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

French Purple Opaline Beads and Crystal Prisms Sconces
French Purple Opaline Beads and Crystal Prisms Sconces

French Purple Opaline Beads and Crystal Prisms Sconces

Located in Firenze, Toscana

rare purple opaline beads and swags. Florets and crystal prisms throughout. I took a picture with a

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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Native American Tlingit Beaded Pouch or Wall Pocket
Native American Tlingit Beaded Pouch or Wall Pocket

Native American Tlingit Beaded Pouch or Wall Pocket

Located in London, GB

Native American Rare Tlingit Beaded pouch or wall pocket Northwest Coast America Cloth and

Category

Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Wool, Cotton

French Maison Baguès Style Silver Floral Beaded Sconces
French Maison Baguès Style Silver Floral Beaded Sconces

French Maison Baguès Style Silver Floral Beaded Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

patina. Beaded arms. Rare to see in silver. Not missing a thing! Re-wired and ready to hang. Free

Category

1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

French Pink Opaline Murano Drops & Bobeches Beaded Chandelier
French Pink Opaline Murano Drops & Bobeches Beaded Chandelier

French Pink Opaline Murano Drops & Bobeches Beaded Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing six lights, sitting in pink opaline bobèches. Rewired and ready to hang. Double beaded

Category

1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

French Beaded Pink Opaline Porcelain Roses Chandelier, circa 1920
French Beaded Pink Opaline Porcelain Roses Chandelier, circa 1920

French Beaded Pink Opaline Porcelain Roses Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Firenze, Toscana

bobèche dripping with crystal prisms and rare pink opaline encaged beads. Micro beaded throughout. Swags

Category

1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Porcelain, Murano Glass

French Baroque Periwinkle Lavender Purple Opaline Drop Beads Sconces
French Baroque Periwinkle Lavender Purple Opaline Drop Beads Sconces

French Baroque Periwinkle Lavender Purple Opaline Drop Beads Sconces

Located in Firenze, Toscana

posts with crystal bobeches. Florettes galore with swags and swags of rare periwinkle bead swags. Gilt

Category

1920s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Murano Glass, Giltwood

French Petit Baroque Periwinkle Lavender Purple Opaline Beads Sconces
French Petit Baroque Periwinkle Lavender Purple Opaline Beads Sconces

French Petit Baroque Periwinkle Lavender Purple Opaline Beads Sconces

Located in Firenze, Toscana

, sitting in crystal bobeches. Florettes with swags and swags of rare periwinkle bead swags. Adorning

Category

1920s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Murano Glass

French Robins Egg Blue Opaline Beaded Chandelier, circa 1920
French Robins Egg Blue Opaline Beaded Chandelier, circa 1920

French Robins Egg Blue Opaline Beaded Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Firenze, Toscana

to hang. Murano glass top with swags of macaroni beads. Also adorning rare two sizes of blue Murano

Category

1920s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

French Robins Egg Blue Opaline Beaded Chandelier, circa 1890
French Robins Egg Blue Opaline Beaded Chandelier, circa 1890

French Robins Egg Blue Opaline Beaded Chandelier, circa 1890

Located in Firenze, Toscana

to hang. Chippy giltwood top, centre and posts under the bobeches. Swags of macaroni beads. Also

Category

1890s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

1920s Crystal Bead and Bronze Flushmount Light with Two Lights
1920s Crystal Bead and Bronze Flushmount Light with Two Lights

1920s Crystal Bead and Bronze Flushmount Light with Two Lights

Located in New York, NY

Rare 1920s beaded crystal basket light fixture with a decorative bronze frame. Uses two lights

Category

1920s American Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Micro Beaded Pink & Clear Loaded Crystal Sconces, circa 1920
French Micro Beaded Pink & Clear Loaded Crystal Sconces, circa 1920

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

Category

1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

French Lavender Purple Drops with Beaded Swags Chandelier, circa 1920
French Lavender Purple Drops with Beaded Swags Chandelier, circa 1920

French Lavender Purple Drops with Beaded Swags Chandelier, circa 1920

Located in Firenze, Toscana

throughout. Swags and swags of macaroni beads. Adorning rare Murano vintage lavender drops. Crystal bobeches

Category

1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

Rare 17th Century Lift Top Joined Bench
Rare 17th Century Lift Top Joined Bench

Rare 17th Century Lift Top Joined Bench

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 18th Century oak long joined bench with rare lift top, the thin beaded edge top over hinged

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18th Century and Earlier English Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Oak

Rare Lavender and White Opaline French Chandelier
Rare Lavender and White Opaline French Chandelier

Rare Lavender and White Opaline French Chandelier

Located in Firenze, Toscana

bottom. Swags of extremely rare lavender opaline macaroni beads. Adorning small and huge white opaline

Category

1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Murano Glass, Giltwood

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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.
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.