Antique Carnelian Beads
19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
19th Century Chinese Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian
19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Rock Crystal
15th Century and Earlier Colombian Pre-Columbian Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Pewter, Brass
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Carnelian Beads
Silver
18th Century Indian Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Retro Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...
1920s French Art Deco Antique Carnelian Beads
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
17th Century Spanish Antique Carnelian Beads
19th Century Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Jade
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Carnelian Beads
Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Enamel
1860s European Egyptian Revival Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Tiger s Eye, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Multi-gemstone, 24...
15th Century and Earlier Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Rock Crystal
Early 1800s Empire Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Indian Artisan Antique Carnelian Beads
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Jasper, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Turquoise, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Onyx, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Egyptian Revival Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Brass
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, 22k Gold
17th Century Australian Artisan Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Amber, Carnelian, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tiger s Eye, Othe...
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Jasper, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Quartz, Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Crystal, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Jasper, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Carnelian Beads
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Carnelian Beads
Jade, Gold-filled
1990s Asian Antique Carnelian Beads
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Antique Carnelian Beads
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Antique Carnelian Beads
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
1930s Art Deco Antique Carnelian Beads
18k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Antique Carnelian Beads
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
1920s German Art Deco Antique Carnelian Beads
Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Carnelian Beads
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Carnelian Beads
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Antique Carnelian Beads
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Italian Contemporary Antique Carnelian Beads
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Antique Carnelian Beads
Pearl, 18k Gold
1850s Hong Kong Antique Carnelian Beads
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Antique Carnelian Beads
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Antique Carnelian Beads
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Antique Carnelian Beads
Diamond, Morganite, Peridot, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 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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