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Rare Beaded Coral Bag
Rare Beaded Coral Bag

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

Georgian High Carat Handwrought Ornate Wirework Bead Necklace
Georgian High Carat Handwrought Ornate Wirework Bead Necklace

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

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

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Late 19th Century Asian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Amber

Victorian Natural OX Blood Red Coral Rare Necklace
Victorian Natural OX Blood Red Coral Rare Necklace

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

Art Deco Honey Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace
Art Deco Honey Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace

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

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Located in Milford, DE

spacers, and rare old Tibetan dzi-style beads—each carrying unique symbols, age-wear, and organic texture

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass

Rare Louis Rousselet Rose Pate de Verre and Pearl  Bracelet
Rare Louis Rousselet Rose Pate de Verre and Pearl  Bracelet

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 large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier
Rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier

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

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rare 19th-Century Crow Beaded Tepee Bag in Buffalo Hide, c.1860–1875
Rare 19th-Century Crow Beaded Tepee Bag in Buffalo Hide, c.1860–1875

Rare 19th-Century Crow Beaded Tepee Bag in Buffalo Hide, c.1860–1875

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This exceptional 19th-century Crow (Plains Indian) beaded tepee bag, dating circa 1860-1875, is a

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Late 19th Century American Native American Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Hide, Beads

Rare Antique Russian Silver Bead with Agate
Rare Antique Russian Silver Bead with Agate

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

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Rare Circa 1870 Sioux Buckskin Moccasins with Quillwork & Glass Bead Decoration
Rare Circa 1870 Sioux Buckskin Moccasins with Quillwork & Glass Bead Decoration

Rare Circa 1870 Sioux Buckskin Moccasins with Quillwork & Glass Bead Decoration

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

This rare and authentic pair of antique Sioux moccasins dates to the 1870s, during the late Classic

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19th Century American Native American Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Animal Skin, Hide, Glass, Beads

Rare 18th Century German Glass Bead Decorated Centre Table by Michael van Selow
Rare 18th Century German Glass Bead Decorated Centre Table by Michael van Selow

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

Materials

Wood, Glass

Italian Micro-Beaded Pink Prisms Crystal Chandelier Rare c1920
Italian Micro-Beaded Pink Prisms Crystal Chandelier Rare c1920

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

Materials

Crystal

Maison Bagues Style Beaded Murano Pink Opaline Drops Sconces Rare c 1920
Maison Bagues Style Beaded Murano Pink Opaline Drops Sconces Rare c 1920

Maison Bagues Style Beaded Murano Pink Opaline Drops Sconces Rare c 1920

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing an impressive 3 lights each, sitting in rare crystal cups. These will be rewired with

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1920s French French Provincial Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

Rare Micro Beaded White and Pink Opaline Drops Chandelier, circa 1920
Rare Micro Beaded White and Pink Opaline Drops Chandelier, circa 1920

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

Materials

Crystal

Rare Antique Grand Tour Lava Necklace of Pineapple-Cut Beads, circa 1820
Rare Antique Grand Tour Lava Necklace of Pineapple-Cut Beads, circa 1820

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

c 1900 French Beaded Rare Lavender Murano Drops Mirrors Sconces One of Kind
c 1900 French Beaded Rare Lavender Murano Drops Mirrors Sconces One of Kind

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

Materials

Crystal

Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch
Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch

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

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Wiener Werkstaette Arts And Crafts, Beaded Bag, by Maria Likarz-Strauss, c 1919
Wiener Werkstaette Arts And Crafts, Beaded Bag, by Maria Likarz-Strauss, c 1919

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

Materials

Animal Skin, Goatskin, Silk, Beads

French 1920's Beaded Voile Afternoon Dress
French 1920's Beaded Voile Afternoon Dress

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

Very rare Melanesian armbands made of woven palm fibers and tiny shells
Very rare Melanesian armbands made of woven palm fibers and tiny shells

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

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Pearl 18 KT Rare Long Suitor Chain
Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Pearl 18 KT Rare Long Suitor Chain

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

Materials

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

Victorian Wicker Ornate Two Tier Beaded Magazine Rack
Victorian Wicker Ornate Two Tier Beaded Magazine Rack

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

Materials

Wicker

Victorian Mermaid and Snake Pendant Necklace Pearl Antique 14 Karat Gold Rare
Victorian Mermaid and Snake Pendant Necklace Pearl Antique 14 Karat Gold Rare

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

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Maison  Baguès Beaded with Crystal Prisms & Stars Chandelier c1900's
French Maison  Baguès Beaded with Crystal Prisms & Stars Chandelier c1900's

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

Materials

Crystal

French Petit Pink & White Opaline Drops Beaded Swags Chandelier, circa 1920
French Petit Pink & White Opaline Drops Beaded Swags Chandelier, circa 1920

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

Materials

Opaline Glass

Italian Empire Blue Glass Beads Crystal Prisms Tole Chandelier, c 1900
Italian Empire Blue Glass Beads Crystal Prisms Tole Chandelier, c 1900

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
Big Maison Bagues Style French Amethyst Murano Drops Beads Sconces c 1920

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

Materials

Crystal

LB offers Rare Venetian Glass Enamel Medallion Brass Copper Silver Necklace
LB offers Rare Venetian Glass Enamel Medallion Brass Copper Silver Necklace

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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

Art Deco Red Coral 14 Karat Gold Negligee Mesh Necklace Antique
Art Deco Red Coral 14 Karat Gold Negligee Mesh Necklace Antique

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

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 19 th c German Rosary Silver Filigree with Enamel Cross
Early 19 th c German Rosary Silver Filigree with Enamel Cross

Early 19 th c German Rosary Silver Filigree with Enamel Cross

Located in Boca Raton, FL

, silver and silverplate medals. Black multifaceted hand cut beads. Rare collectible.

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1820s German Baroque Revival Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Cup, 19th century -  provenance Didier Claes
Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Cup, 19th century -  provenance Didier Claes

Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Cup, 19th century - provenance Didier Claes

By Kuba

Located in Bilzen, BE

Democratic Republic of Congo, Late 19th Century Wood, glass bead (inlay) Provenance: Didier Claes

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Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Wood

French Gold Gilt Amethyst Crystal Prisms Rock Crystal Sconces, circa 1920
French Gold Gilt Amethyst Crystal Prisms Rock Crystal Sconces, circa 1920

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

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Brass Table Lamp Art Deco Dutch 1920's
Modernist Brass Table Lamp Art Deco Dutch 1920's

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

Materials

Brass

French Red Murano Ball Drops Chandelier, circa 1920
French Red Murano Ball Drops Chandelier, circa 1920

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

Materials

Crystal

French Periwinkle Purple Lavender Opaline Drops, Chandelier, circa 1920
French Periwinkle Purple Lavender Opaline Drops, Chandelier, circa 1920

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

Materials

Murano Glass, Giltwood

Antique 8 BallCutMoonstones French BelleEpoque GiltFiligree Earrings & Necklace
Antique 8 BallCutMoonstones French BelleEpoque GiltFiligree Earrings & Necklace

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

Materials

Crystal, Moonstone, Brass, Gold, Gilt Metal

18th Century English Oak Side Table
18th Century English Oak Side Table

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

Natural Undyed Coral Choker Necklace
Natural Undyed Coral Choker Necklace

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

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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.