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Christian Dior Pearly Beads Brooch
Christian Dior Pearly Beads Brooch

Christian Dior Pearly Beads Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Christian Dior - Brooch in gilded metal, rhinestones, and pearly beads. Additional information

Category

1990s European Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

Onyx Gold Bead Brooch 18k Retro Jewelry Signed OSL
Onyx Gold Bead Brooch 18k Retro Jewelry Signed OSL

Onyx Gold Bead Brooch 18k Retro Jewelry Signed OSL

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A whimsical black onyx and gold bead brooch, circa 1950s. The brooch is designed as a cluster of

Category

1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rousselet Emerald and Turquoise Pate de Verre Beaded Brooch
Rousselet Emerald and Turquoise Pate de Verre Beaded Brooch

Rousselet Emerald and Turquoise Pate de Verre Beaded Brooch

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

Charming Rousselet Emerald and Turquoise Pate de Verre Beaded Floral Brooch from the 1940's

Category

1940s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Brass

Crown Trifari 1950s Crystals Butterfly Dress Clip Vivid Double Oval Beads Brooch
Crown Trifari 1950s Crystals Butterfly Dress Clip Vivid Double Oval Beads Brooch

Crown Trifari 1950s Crystals Butterfly Dress Clip Vivid Double Oval Beads Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Unisex Vivid Double Butterfly Oval Beads Crystals Dress Clip Brooch

Category

1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

Trifari Swarovski Crystal Olivine Brooch
Trifari Swarovski Crystal Olivine Brooch

Trifari Swarovski Crystal Olivine Brooch

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Striking Trifari Swarovski Crystal Olivine Bead Brooch from the 1960's. Dozens of faceted olive

Category

1960s American Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

Oscar Heyman Brothers Ruby Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Oscar Heyman Brothers Ruby Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch

Oscar Heyman Brothers Ruby Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York, NY

An 18k yellow gold leaf motif brooch by Oscar Heyman Bros. Set with ruby beads. Brooch measures 2

Category

20th Century North American Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Black and White Pate de Verre Brooch
Miriam Haskell Black and White Pate de Verre Brooch

Miriam Haskell Black and White Pate de Verre Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Attractive Miriam Haskell black and white pate de verre Maltese cross style bead brooch. The

Category

1950s American Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian Beaded Cat Brooch
Italian Beaded Cat Brooch

Italian Beaded Cat Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Italian Beaded Cat Brooch from the 1950's in the Coppola Toppo style. Deep brown and amber glass

Category

1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

Italian 18K Gold Red Coral Bead Safety Pin Brooch
Italian 18K Gold Red Coral Bead Safety Pin Brooch

Italian 18K Gold Red Coral Bead Safety Pin Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

A beautifully handcrafted Italian 18K yellow gold safety pin brooch set with five natural

Category

1970s Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Brooch Half-Beads, Blue Enamel, 18-Carats Gold
Brooch Half-Beads, Blue Enamel, 18-Carats Gold

Brooch Half-Beads, Blue Enamel, 18-Carats Gold

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover our Art Deco Brooch, an exceptional piece that fuses history with contemporary refinement

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Coppola e Toppo Beaded Bow Brooch
Coppola e Toppo Beaded Bow Brooch

Coppola e Toppo Beaded Bow Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Coppola e Toppo large bow brooch. Composed of signature faceted smoky topaz crystals and wired

Category

1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

ArtDeco Couture SchiaparelliSchlumbergerPeriod Glass Beads Crystal Brooch
ArtDeco Couture SchiaparelliSchlumbergerPeriod Glass Beads Crystal Brooch

ArtDeco Couture SchiaparelliSchlumbergerPeriod Glass Beads Crystal Brooch

By Artisan NYC

Located in Chicago, IL

late 1930s, Jean Schlumberger, this handcrafted highly-textural glass and crystal rhodium-plated brooch

Category

1940s American Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Rhodium

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Carved Emerald, Ruby, Emerald & Ruby Bead, And Diamond Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Carved Emerald, Ruby, Emerald & Ruby Bead, And Diamond Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Carved Emerald, Ruby, Emerald & Ruby Bead, And Diamond Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A jewel that reads like a tapestry of color and light, this exceptional 1964 brooch captures the

Category

1960s Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Robert Orange Seed Bead and Filigree Brooch
Robert Orange Seed Bead and Filigree Brooch

Robert Orange Seed Bead and Filigree Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Orange Seed Bead Wreath Brooch probably made by Robert, NY in the 1950's. Orange lined yellow

Category

1940s American Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Jadeite Onyx 18K Gold Beaded Large Brooch Pendant Necklace
Vintage Jadeite Onyx 18K Gold Beaded Large Brooch Pendant Necklace

Vintage Jadeite Onyx 18K Gold Beaded Large Brooch Pendant Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

black onyx and jadeite beads measuring 10mm, the strand secures seamlessly with an insert hidden bead

Category

1980s Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage artisan seed bead resin starfish designer brooch
Vintage artisan seed bead resin starfish designer brooch

Vintage artisan seed bead resin starfish designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed by artist / unknown • resin with seed beads • vintage designer brooch

Category

1980s Vintage Beaded Brooch

Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower Brooch with Beaded Hoop
Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower Brooch with Beaded Hoop

Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower Brooch with Beaded Hoop

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower Brooch with Beaded Hoop in pastes and pale emerald beads with faux

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage gold tone glass pearls beads designer dangle brooch
Vintage gold tone glass pearls beads designer dangle brooch

Vintage gold tone glass pearls beads designer dangle brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

20th Century Vintage Beaded Brooch

Giovane Italy 18 Karat Gold Mouse Brooch, 9.75 Carat Beaded Rubies and Diamonds
Giovane Italy 18 Karat Gold Mouse Brooch, 9.75 Carat Beaded Rubies and Diamonds

Giovane Italy 18 Karat Gold Mouse Brooch, 9.75 Carat Beaded Rubies and Diamonds

By Giovane

Located in New York, NY

most esteemed workshops. This adorable mouse brooch is the perfect example of their whimsical

Category

1990s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold tone dangle jade beads tree designer brooch
Vintage gold tone dangle jade beads tree designer brooch

Vintage gold tone dangle jade beads tree designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

20th Century Vintage Beaded Brooch

Sterling silver necklace of vintage brooches, sterling beads and Murano glass .
Sterling silver necklace of vintage brooches, sterling beads and Murano glass .

Sterling silver necklace of vintage brooches, sterling beads and Murano glass .

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Sterling silver vintage brooches and sterling vintage beads comprise a unique,one of a kind

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds and Beaded Gem Stones
Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds and Beaded Gem Stones

Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds and Beaded Gem Stones

By Sabbadini

Located in New York, NY

excellence and creative design. This unique 18 karat yellow gold flower brooch is a perfect example of their

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise &18k yellow Gold & Diamond Dog Eye Beaded Collar Brooch
Turquoise &18k yellow Gold & Diamond Dog Eye Beaded Collar Brooch

Turquoise &18k yellow Gold & Diamond Dog Eye Beaded Collar Brooch

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

small gold beads, adding to its delightful character. In excellent condition, this brooch measures 38.0

Category

20th Century Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

1960s Mid-Century Costume Jewelry Beads and Brass Italian Brooch
1960s Mid-Century Costume Jewelry Beads and Brass Italian Brooch

1960s Mid-Century Costume Jewelry Beads and Brass Italian Brooch

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This exquisite Italian costume jewelry brooch from the 1960s is a captivating example of mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Brass

One of a kind, handmade, vintage crystal brooch and vintage crystal beads neckla
One of a kind, handmade, vintage crystal brooch and vintage crystal beads neckla

One of a kind, handmade, vintage crystal brooch and vintage crystal beads neckla

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

One of a kind,handmade,statement necklace with 50’s crystal brooch on a string of vintage Czech

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Base Metal

Coppola e Toppo Amber and Green Crystal Bead 1960s Flower Brooch
Coppola e Toppo Amber and Green Crystal Bead 1960s Flower Brooch

Coppola e Toppo Amber and Green Crystal Bead 1960s Flower Brooch

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

The 1960s two tone light olive green and pale amber crystal bead flower brooch by Coppola e Toppo

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Beaded Brooch

Vintage Pair of Long Pink Satin Bead Tassel Brooches 1960s
Vintage Pair of Long Pink Satin Bead Tassel Brooches 1960s

Vintage Pair of Long Pink Satin Bead Tassel Brooches 1960s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A fabulous pair of Vintage Pink Satin Tassel Brooches. Very very long and boasting a pair for the

Category

1960s Vintage Beaded Brooch

Vintage Victorian Revival Yellow Gold Australian Opal Bead Bar Pin Brooch
Vintage Victorian Revival Yellow Gold Australian Opal Bead Bar Pin Brooch

Vintage Victorian Revival Yellow Gold Australian Opal Bead Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Opals - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Very Nice Play of Colors - Range from 3.5x2.5mm to 5.7x4.3mm (approx.) Material: 14K Solid ...

Category

20th Century Victorian Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Sarah Coventry Floral Wreath Brooch, Faux Pearls and Blue Beads, Silver
Sarah Coventry Floral Wreath Brooch, Faux Pearls and Blue Beads, Silver

Sarah Coventry Floral Wreath Brooch, Faux Pearls and Blue Beads, Silver

By Sarah Coventry

Located in Milford, DE

A stylish pin brooch by Sarah Coventry. Features faux pearls and turquoise-blue beads in a silver

Category

20th Century Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Green Flower Large Beads Blossom Peony Rose Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Green Flower Large Beads Blossom Peony Rose Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Green Flower Large Beads Blossom Peony Rose Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Unisex 3D Vivid Large Green Beads Blossom Flourish Layer Peony

Category

1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

Banded Agate Brooch
Banded Agate Brooch

Banded Agate Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Banded Agateand Brooch Metal Type: Silver Approximate Measurements: 2.5" Long

Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Agate, Silver

18 Karat Gold Turtle Brooch with 6.33 Carat Beaded Emeralds & 2.92 Ct. Diamonds
18 Karat Gold Turtle Brooch with 6.33 Carat Beaded Emeralds & 2.92 Ct. Diamonds

18 Karat Gold Turtle Brooch with 6.33 Carat Beaded Emeralds & 2.92 Ct. Diamonds

By Giovanne

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and Adorable is the best way to describe this lovely 18 karat yellow gold Turtle brooch

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gemstone floral brooch
Gemstone floral brooch

Gemstone floral brooch

$1,950Sale Price|40% Off

Gemstone floral brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful floral brooch with finely carved rose quartz with brilliant cut diamond pistils. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold

Modernist Gold Brooch
Modernist Gold Brooch

Modernist Gold Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Modernist 14k gold European brooch of textured yellow gold, white gold and cultured pearls. Can be

Category

1970s German Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Retro Vintage European 18k Gold Platinum 1.3ct Diamond Bead Open Work Pin Brooch
Retro Vintage European 18k Gold Platinum 1.3ct Diamond Bead Open Work Pin Brooch

Retro Vintage European 18k Gold Platinum 1.3ct Diamond Bead Open Work Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

. This magnificent brooch is decorated with lovey open work along with graduating bead work along its top

Category

1940s Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Brushed 18K Gold Brooch. Vintage Sapphire Diamond Rabbit Brooch Brush Finish
Brushed 18K Gold Brooch. Vintage Sapphire Diamond Rabbit Brooch Brush Finish

Brushed 18K Gold Brooch. Vintage Sapphire Diamond Rabbit Brooch Brush Finish

Located in New York, NY

- 1980s This exquisite vintage Bunny brooch is a true collector’s piece, crafted in luxurious 18k yellow

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Pearl Pendant Brooch
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Pearl Pendant Brooch

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Pearl Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique Victorian pendant brooch is crafted in yellow gold and features an intricate openwork

Category

20th Century Victorian Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Combination Pearl Necklace and 1960s Diamond Brooch Clip
Combination Pearl Necklace and 1960s Diamond Brooch Clip

Combination Pearl Necklace and 1960s Diamond Brooch Clip

By Baume

Located in Poitiers, FR

pearls in white, rose white, bronze and chocolate, separated by tiny onyx beads. The clasp is decorated

Category

20th Century French Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum,...

Vintage Clear Rhinestone Triangle Brooch, Unsigned
Vintage Clear Rhinestone Triangle Brooch, Unsigned

Vintage Clear Rhinestone Triangle Brooch, Unsigned

Located in Milford, DE

Make a dazzling, angular statement with this vintage clear rhinestone triangle brooch. This bold

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Crystal

Gold, diamond and turquoise brooch
Gold, diamond and turquoise brooch

Gold, diamond and turquoise brooch

$3,880Sale Price|20% Off

Gold, diamond and turquoise brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lovely and substantial 18kt gold brooch. The brooch itself is modeled in a five “petal” form with

Category

1950s Unknown Post-War Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Vintage Gold Brooch. Sapphire Diamond Rabbit Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Brush Finish
Vintage Gold Brooch. Sapphire Diamond Rabbit Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Brush Finish

Vintage Gold Brooch. Sapphire Diamond Rabbit Brooch 18K Yellow Gold Brush Finish

Located in New York, NY

- 1980s This exquisite vintage Bunny brooch is a true collector’s piece, crafted in luxurious 18k yellow

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Brooch in 18K Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Brooch in 18K Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Brooch in 18K Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Trellised in Flame A bloom of coral caged in gold. This Van Cleef & Arpels brooch, created in 1968

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Sunburst Brooch Pin
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Sunburst Brooch Pin

14K Yellow Gold Pearl Sunburst Brooch Pin

Located in Westport, CT

An original 14K yellow gold pearl starburst brooch pin. Designed in a starburst or sunray motif

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Biwa Pearl Birdie Stickpin Brooch
Biwa Pearl Birdie Stickpin Brooch

Biwa Pearl Birdie Stickpin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Biwa Pearl Birdie on branch stickpin brooch, made from irregular biwa pearls with ruby

Category

1950s American Vintage Beaded Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

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Vintage Beaded Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage beaded brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect vintage beaded brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage beaded brooch from Miriam Haskell, Stanley Hagler and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any vintage beaded brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 68 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage beaded brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Vintage Beaded Brooch?

The price for a vintage beaded brooch starts at $75 and tops out at $35,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $750.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Vintage Beaded Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.