Antique Agate Beads
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Carnelian
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Agate Beads
Agate
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Amethyst, Marcasite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Agate Beads
Agate
Early 1900s Austrian Victorian Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Early 1800s European Georgian Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Agate Beads
Agate, 22k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Amethyst, Gold-filled, Brass
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Agate Beads
Agate
19th Century British Victorian Antique Agate Beads
Agate
1870s British Antique Agate Beads
Agate, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Bronze
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Agate Beads
Agate, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal
17th Century Unknown Medieval Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Brass
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Agate Beads
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Agate Beads
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Agate Beads
Agate, Coral, Onyx, Silver
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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.
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