How do I identify an antique bead?

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.

How can you tell if beads are real gold?

To tell if beads are real gold, you can try placing a magnet near them. If you observe an attraction, your beads are either gold-plated or crafted out of base metal, as solid gold alloys used to produce jewelry aren't usually magnetic. Hallmarks on a clasp may also help you identify real gold. Some makers will use the abbreviation “K” preceded by a number, such as “14K” or “18K,” to signify real gold. Others use a three-digit number representing the gold percentage in the alloy. For example, “585” indicates that a piece is 14-karat gold, while “750” indicates 18-karat gold. If you need further assistance identifying the material, a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help. Shop a wide range of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a beaded purse is an antique?

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.

Is antique gold real gold?

Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.

Is antique gold finish real gold?

Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.

How can I tell if jewelry is antique gold?

To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.

How can you tell if antique jewelry is real gold?

To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Antique Gold Beads

14k Red Coral Jewelry

Corallium Rubrum

Coral Bracelet Gold

Coral Jewellery

19th Century Coral Jewelry

Antique Amber Necklace

14k Coral Bead Necklace

1920 Gold Necklace

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15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Eloise 10k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Size 7 – Milgrain Antique Band

Eloise 10k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring Size 7 – Milgrain Vintage Band

$3,941

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Green Rose Gold Oval Locket Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pendant in 18 karat rose gold, eagle haed hallmark. This oval-shaped antique medallion is

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Green Rose Gold Oval Locket Pendant

$2,872

Bird Motif Book Form 4 Picture Locket Enamel Pearl Pendant Charm Gold Victorian

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A RARE PHOTO ALBUM BOOK FORM VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT OR CHARM IN GOLD WITH A BIRD

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel

Bird Motif Book Form 4 Picture Locket Enamel Pearl Pendant Charm Gold Victorian

$2,500

1925s Pearl Sapphire 18 Karat Rose White Gold Art Deco Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose and white gold, owl hallmark. The openwork setting of this Art Deco ring is

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1925s Pearl Sapphire 18 Karat Rose White Gold Art Deco Ring

$3,112

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Oval Locket with Natural Pearl Star Enamel, c.1880

Located in London, GB

This exquisite c.1880 Victorian oval locket, crafted in rich 15ct yellow gold, is a beautiful

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1880s European Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Oval Locket with Natural Pearl Star Enamel, c.1880

$933 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique Seed Pearl and 14 Carat Yellow and Rose Gold Crescent Brooch

Located in London, GB

thermally tested for 14 carat gold. Tobi Gem Setting has specialised in antique, designer, pre-loved, new

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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Seed Pearl and 14 Carat Yellow and Rose Gold Crescent Brooch

$1,187

19th Century Fine Pearl Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Cross Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Cross pendant and chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This delightful little

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

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

19th Century Fine Pearl Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Cross Pendant

$2,872

Gorgeous Vintage Trombone 14K/18K Yellow Gold Chain with Pearls and Enamel, 19 i

Located in San Francisco, CA

LOVE LOVE LOVE. I love unique chain, and this Gorgeous Vintage Trombone 14K/ 18K Yellow Gold Chain

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gorgeous Antique Trombone 14K/18K Yellow Gold Chain with Pearls and Enamel, 19 i

Gorgeous Vintage Trombone 14K/18K Yellow Gold Chain with Pearls and Enamel, 19 i

$2,499

Antique 19th Century Agate Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Rose Gold French

Located in Lisbon, PT

19th Century Agate Cameo Brooch with Natural Pearls in Yellow and Rose Gold, France. A finely

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Agate Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Rose Gold French

$5,445

French 1880 Etruscan Revival Pendant Earrings Suite 19Kt Gold with Natural Pearl

Located in Miami, FL

exceptional craftmanship of geometric Etruscan revival patterns in solid rich yellow gold of 19 karats. The

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1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1880 Etruscan Revival Pendant Earrings Suite 19Kt Gold with Natural Pearl

$3,832 Sale Price

20% Off

French, 20th Century, Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Crown Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Surprising antique ring, its mounting is formed of

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French, 20th Century, Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Crown Ring

$3,949

French, 19th Century, Diamonds Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Duo Daisies Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Splendid You and Me ring, it is formed of 2 daisy

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French, 19th Century, Diamonds Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Duo Daisies Ring

$4,668

1900s Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Openwork Lozenge Shape Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow and rose gold. This elegant antique ring is made of rose gold wire forming

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Openwork Lozenge Shape Ring

$1,675

19th Century Duo Mabé Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose gold. Slender, this antique Toi et Moi ring is adorned with two Mabé pearls

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century Duo Mabé Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring

$5,386

Antique Yellow Gold Pearl and Crystal Halo Hair Locket Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Antique Yellow Gold Pearl and Crystal Halo Hair Locket Ring delightful pearl halo ring with

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1880s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Pearl and Crystal Halo Hair Locket Ring

$892

Etruscan gold with lapis ball Roma Brooch, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Etruscan revival brooch in 14K gold with lapis ball drops. Revivalist jewelers from the mid to late

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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Etruscan gold with lapis ball Roma Brooch, 19th Century

$1,595

Victorian Earrings Emerald 16 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Blue Enamel 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

Blue, White and Gold Enamel in 14 Karat Gold with a stunning open work motif. These antique earrings

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Victorian Earrings Emerald 16 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Blue Enamel 14 Karat Gold

$3,500

Lucinda 10K Rose Gold Diamond Band .25 CTW Natural Diamonds Size 6.75

Located in Greeneville, TN

Crafted in warm and romantic 10K rose gold, this elegant band features .25 CTW of natural diamonds

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15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Lucinda 10K Rose Gold Diamond Band .25 CTW Natural Diamonds Size 6.75

$4,284

Benoite Ruby Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold with Natural Rubies Diamonds

Located in Greeneville, TN

The Benoite Ring is a striking and luxurious piece crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a dazzling

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15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Benoite Ruby Diamond Ring, 14K Yellow Gold with Natural Rubies Diamonds

$3,853

Sabine 10K White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Band .18 CTW Natural Diamonds

Located in Greeneville, TN

Sleek and contemporary, this 10K white gold band features .18 CTW bezel-set natural diamonds

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15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Sabine 10K White Gold Bezel Set Diamond Band .18 CTW Natural Diamonds

$3,170

Antique Pair of Stickpins 18 Karat Gold Green Guilloché Enamel Natural Pearls

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This graceful pair of stickpins was created in 1845 ca out of 18 karat gold. Each pin features a

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1840s French Early Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Pair of Stickpins 18 Karat Gold Green Guilloché Enamel Natural Pearls

$4,548

French 19th Century Fine Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold You and Me Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique You and Me ring featuring an asymmetrical

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 19th Century Fine Pearls 18 Karat Rose Gold You and Me Ring

$1,915

Enamel Orchid Flower Pendant Necklace Or Brooch Gold Victorian Art Nouveau

Located in New York, NY

FULLY THREE DIMENSIONAL FLOWER DESIGN IN 10 - 14 KARAT GOLD. THE FLOWER IS HAND PAINTED WITH WONDERFUL

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold

Enamel Orchid Flower Pendant Necklace Or Brooch Gold Victorian Art Nouveau

$3,850

French, 19th Century Pearl Diamonds Yellow Gold Platinum Charles Templier Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark, and platinum. Hallmarked by the master

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, ...

French, 19th Century Pearl Diamonds Yellow Gold Platinum Charles Templier Brooch

$6,104

Vintage Pearl Art Deco Floral Pendant/Pin/Brooch in 14 Karat Gold

Located in Milford, DE

Art deco pearls adorn this 14K gold triangular brooch/pendant decorated with floral motifs. Can be

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Pearl Art Deco Floral Pendant/Pin/Brooch in 14 Karat Gold

$1,800

Napoleon 3 Diamonds Fine Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, and silver. Sublime antique brooch from Napoleon III period, its

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Napoleon 3 Diamonds Fine Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Brooch

$19,150

Art Nouveau Pearl Grape Cluster Vine Enamel Pendant Necklace Antique Gold

Located in New York, NY

inch (25mm) tall. The chain is 14 Karat Gold. The pendant tests for 10-12 Karat Gold. The chain may

Category

19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Grape Cluster Vine Enamel Pendant Necklace Antique Gold

$3,500

Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Pearl Flower Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Pearl Crescent

Located in New York, NY

1880 - 1915. The brooch is 14 Karat Gold. The wonderful maiden is beautifully rendered with a

Category

19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Pearl Flower Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Pearl Crescent

$2,000

French, 20th Century, Diamond Pearl Garnet 18 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

For pierced ears. Dangle earrings in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Elegant and slender

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French, 20th Century, Diamond Pearl Garnet 18 Karat Rose Gold Dangle Earrings

$4,668

Victorian Equestrian Amethyst Pearl Gold Brooch by Carter, Gough Co.

By Carter Gough Co.

Located in Miami Beach, FL

horn. The back has a "c" clasp closure. It is 14k yellow gold. This Brooch was hand made during the

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Equestrian Amethyst Pearl Gold Brooch by Carter, Gough Co.

$1,500

Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Halo Yellow Gold Domed Back Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Halo Yellow Gold Domed Back Ring sweet spilt shoulders, centre

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1820s English Georgian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Halo Yellow Gold Domed Back Ring

$796

Thalassa 10K White Gold Diamond Band, 0.20 CTW, Dainty Stacking Ring Size 7

Located in Greeneville, TN

💎 10K White Gold Diamond Band 0.20 CTW, Size 7 Sleek, sophisticated, and timeless—this 10K white

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15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Thalassa 10K White Gold Diamond Band, 0.20 CTW, Dainty Stacking Ring Size 7

$2,491

20th Century Belle Epoque Fine Pearl 18 K Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat yellow, rose and green gold. This charming antique necklace is made of a fine

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century Belle Epoque Fine Pearl 18 K Yellow, Rose and Green Gold Necklace

$2,393

19th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A charming antique flower ring set with a pearly white oriental

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Daisy Ring

$5,386

Elena 14k yellow gold anniversary band with .25 ct of natural round diamonds

Located in Greeneville, TN

Celebrate enduring love with the Elena Anniversary Ring, crafted in 14k yellow gold and adorned

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Elena 14k yellow gold anniversary band with .25 ct of natural round diamonds

$3,496

Peridot Double Band Ring, 14K Yellow Gold with 0.25ct Natural Round Diamonds

Located in Greeneville, TN

perfectly stacked bands in one stunning piece. Crafted in glowing 14K yellow gold, this ring is adorned with

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15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold

Peridot Double Band Ring, 14K Yellow Gold with 0.25ct Natural Round Diamonds

$2,903

19th Century Diamond Knot Certified Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. Splendid antique necklace it is formed of a chain jaseron mesh

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Diamond Knot Certified Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

$15,081

Art Nouveau Pink Enamel Flower Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold Pendant Or Brooch

Located in New York, NY

NECKLACE IS 14 KARAT GOLD AND IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ENAMEL FLOWER JEWELS WE HAVE SEEN. THE PENDANT

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19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Pink Enamel Flower Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Gold Pendant Or Brooch

$3,500

Darby Size 7.25 14k White Gold Modern Wrap Ring with .80 ctw Natural Diamonds

Located in Greeneville, TN

gold, this sophisticated wrap ring features a striking double-band silhouette joined by sleek vertical

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15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Darby Size 7.25 14k White Gold Modern Wrap Ring with .80 ctw Natural Diamonds

$13,841

Victorian Hourglass Form 14 Karat Gold Filigreed Brooch with Inlaid Turquoise

Located in New York, NY

This elegant victorian brooch was realized in the United States, circa 1920. it features two ovoids that together create an hourglass shape that meet in the center at a diamond form....

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1880s American High Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Victorian Hourglass Form 14 Karat Gold Filigreed Brooch with Inlaid Turquoise

$875

1900s Belle Epoque Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Authentic antique ring, asymmetrical setting with 2

Category

Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

1900s Belle Epoque Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring

$7,420

French 19th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Removable Dangle Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in 18 karat rose and yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. These

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...

French 19th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Stud Removable Dangle Earrings

$2,992

French 20th Century Natural Button Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. Thin antique brooch, it is

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

French 20th Century Natural Button Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

$3,949

1920s Art Deco Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, own and grotesque hallmarks. Sublime Art Deco ring, it

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

1920s Art Deco Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Ring

$18,073

French 19th Century Certified Natural Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold Drop Earrings

Located in Poitiers, FR

For pierced ears. Earrings in 18 karat rose gold and silver. Sublime antique drop earrings, they

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...

French 19th Century Certified Natural Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold Drop Earrings

$38,301

French 19th Century Certified Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Daisy Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Sublime antique ring from time, its mounting

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 19th Century Certified Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Daisy Ring

$18,073

Swedish Jeweler, Vintage Art Deco Ring in 18-Carat Gold with Cultured Pearl

Located in bronshoj, DK

Swedish jeweler. Vintage art deco ring in 18-carat gold adorned with cultured pearl and marcasite

Category

1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Swedish Jeweler, Vintage Art Deco Ring in 18-Carat Gold with Cultured Pearl

$400

"Georgius Washington" Engraving by Giuseppe Longhi, 1817

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

custom gold beaded wooden frame. Dimensions: 13 5/8" H x 10" W x 1" D. Accompanied by our company's

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1810s Italian Federal Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Paper

"Georgius Washington" Engraving by Giuseppe Longhi, 1817

$1,750

George Washington Engraving by H. B. Hall, after William Birch

By William Birch

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

custom gold beaded wooden frame. Dimensions: 12 5/16" H x 9 13/16" W x 1" D. Accompanied by our company's

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Paper

George Washington Engraving by H. B. Hall, after William Birch

$1,250

1899 Poole Brothers Antique Railroad Map of the Illinois Central Railroad

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

mat and a custom-built black and brushed gold beaded frame.

Category

1890s American Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Paper

1899 Poole Brothers Antique Railroad Map of the Illinois Central Railroad

$7,950

French 1900s Lab Report Natural Gold Pearl Diamonds Platinum Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Platinum ring, dog head hallmark. Charming antique ring from the beginning of the 20th century, it is adorned on the top with a certified natural pearl, with a bright golden center. ...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

French 1900s Lab Report Natural Gold Pearl Diamonds Platinum Ring

$12,088

1876 "Gettysburg, The Repulse of Longstreet s Assault." Engraving

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

, and a custom-built black wooden frame with gold beaded detail. Framed Dimensions: 26 3/4" H x 47 1

Category

1870s American Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Paper

1876 "Gettysburg, The Repulse of Longstreet s Assault." Engraving

$8,500

19th Century Italian Church Offertory Bag in Black with Gold Ecclesiastical Trim

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

19th century Italian, hand-made black chiesa borsa (church offering purse) with gold needle-work

Category

19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Fabric, Trimming, Thread

19th Century Italian Church Offertory Bag in Black with Gold Ecclesiastical Trim

$595

Antique Victorian Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

banded agate bead to the upper border of a 14k yellow gold pin. The agate bead is surmounted by two 22k

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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

$2,738

Victorian 14k Jet Pearl Locket Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

", which is formed by bead-set seed pearls and gold detailing. The back side of the locket features a

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14k Jet Pearl Locket Pendant Necklace

$3,470

Victorian 15ct Gold Onyx Hoop Earrings, Circa 1900

Located in Brighton, GB

in 15ct gold, each formed from a circular wire frame strung with graduated onyx beads interspersed

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 15ct Gold Onyx Hoop Earrings, Circa 1900

$1,283

Antique 6.76 Carat Opal and Yellow Chain Necklace, Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

impressive opals in the form of circular beads, evenly distributed throughout. The stunning yellow gold

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 6.76 Carat Opal and Yellow Chain Necklace, Circa 1900

$3,088

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Antique Gold Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique gold beads available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 150 vintage editions and 55 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of antique gold beads to choose from, but Victorian and Art Deco antique gold beads are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Giulia Colussi, Karen Sugarman Designs and Marina J. are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Pearl versions, from our inventory of 58, are particularly popular. A selection of bead, round cut and antique cushion cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of antique gold beads, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Gold Beads?

Prices for antique gold beads start at $195 and top out at $77,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,875.

Questions About Antique Gold Beads

How do I identify an antique bead?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if beads are real gold?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell if beads are real gold, you can try placing a magnet near them. If you observe an attraction, your beads are either gold-plated or crafted out of base metal, as solid gold alloys used to produce jewelry aren't usually magnetic. Hallmarks on a clasp may also help you identify real gold. Some makers will use the abbreviation “K” preceded by a number, such as “14K” or “18K,” to signify real gold. Others use a three-digit number representing the gold percentage in the alloy. For example, “585” indicates that a piece is 14-karat gold, while “750” indicates 18-karat gold. If you need further assistance identifying the material, a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help. Shop a wide range of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a beaded purse is an antique?
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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.
Is antique gold real gold?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Antique gold is as real as contemporary gold. Pure gold is 24-karats, though few pieces of jewelry are actually made completely of 24-karat gold because it's extremely soft. 14-karat and 18-karat gold jewelry is usually mixed with alloy to make the piece a bit more durable.
Is antique gold finish real gold?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Whether or not an antique gold finish is real gold or not depends on the item in question. Often, things said to have an "antique gold finish" simply have a gold-toned finish. However, in some cases, the finish may be real gold plating. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of gold decorative objects and jewelry.
How can I tell if jewelry is antique gold?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
How can you tell if antique jewelry is real gold?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.