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Victorian 18kt Gold Essex Crystal Brooch and Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
jockey on horseback, mounted in 18kt yellow gold with a rope-beaded border. This versatile piece dates to
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Moon of gold, no stamps.
Small Beads
I doubt 14 karat gold.
The needle is a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Moon of gold, no stamps.
Small Beads
I doubt 14 karat gold.
The needle is a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Needle Silver.
Moon of gold, no stamps.
Small Beads
I doubt 14 karat gold
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Antique Art Deco French Gold Bronze
Colorful Beadwork Peacock Lamp, Circa 1915
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Art Deco French Gold Bronze and Colorful Beadwork Peacock Lamp on Marble Base, Circa 1910
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Art Deco Gold Bronze
Colorful Beadwork Peacock Lamp, Circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Deco Gold Bronze and Colorful Beadwork Peacock Lamp, Circa 1910-1920.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Bronze
Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Pearl
Blue Enamel Brooch
Earrings Set
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
earrings are fitted with beaded yellow gold ear hooks, which are more modern additions, but work well with
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Magnificent Georgian 15kt Gold Amethyst Snowflake Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
orbs around the gems are called granulation. They are little beads of gold that jewelers adhered to the
Category
Early 19th Century George III Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Victorian 18k Gold 2.15ct Diamond Star Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Absolutely stunning Victorian Enamel Diamond Star mourning locket in 18K yellow gold, and
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14k Etruscan Enamel
Pearl Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in rosy 14k gold, the top of this
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Gold Etruscan Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 14k Gold Etruscan Agate Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Lovely 14k gold work throughout
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1860s American High Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Banded Agate Drop Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
contrasting with the buttery yellow gold. The agate beads are capped to each end with shining gold stars. The
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,517 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco 9k Chrysoprase and Rock Quartz Crystal Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
9k yellow gold, this chain is interspersed by ten chrysoprase and rock quartz crystal beads. The
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1920s Art Deco Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Chrysophrase, Rock Crystal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Pearl Hoop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Absolutely fantastic and unusual gold and pearl hoop earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 14K Gold Antique Pendant Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-topped yellow gold and prong and bead set with diamonds throughout
Old mine cut and weighing
Category
1910s Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 14k Onyx and Pearl Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold, this piece is comprised of 5 oblong faceted onyx links. The onyx stones display a
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Turquoise Nugget Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful turquoise necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this
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1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Lovely drop pearl earrings from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, each
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl
Turquoise Bow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 15k yellow gold with Turquoise and pearls.
Circa late 1800s
15 inches long
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Mid Victorian Day to Night Coral Drop Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
gracefully suspend a larger coral drop. Hand fabricated in 18 karat gold, these lovely ladies measure 2" long
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Micromosaic 18K Gold Brooch, French, c. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
1.75 inches across and 1.5 inches in length. The 18K yellow gold frame has wonderful bead and rope
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
18k Gold
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Siberian Amethyst Etruscan Revival Necklace Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
NECKLACE WITH THREE PEAR SHAPE SIBERIAN AMETHYST DROPS, A PEARL AND EXQUISITE BEADED CANNETILLE GOLD WORK
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
crafted in 18ct yellow gold and silver and features a single natural pearl at the centre with a beautiful
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Etruscan Revival 14K Gold Bypass Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
. It features a bypass design with decorative lines of beaded gold granulation that lead up to a
Category
1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Coral Drop Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
spaced smaller coral beads, like beads of water trickling down. The chain is a rich yellow gold which is
Category
19th Century Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Bud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
with 14k gold with original wires. Bud is 3/8" across. 1880's Italy. DOMESTIC SALES ONLY.
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1880s Italian Late Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Mid-Victorian Pearl Memorial Brooch Circa 1850s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
beautiful gold cannetille fine wire-work surrounded by natural pearls. The rear of the brooch is hand
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Double Side 14K Gold
Butterfly Wing Charm / Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian gold & real butterfly wing double-sided charm or pendant.
Both sides with
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Day to Night Coral Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Hummelstown, PA
These Victorian day-to-night earrings swing and sway with a detachable coral tops that gracefully suspend a larger coral drop. These lovely ladies measure 1.5" long. C1880
Weight: 6...
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1880s Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, Rose Gold
Victorian 14k Pearl, Turquoise, and Diamond Bangle
Located in Narberth, PA
in 14k vibrant yellow gold, the front surface of the bracelet features two scrolling motifs, which
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Dutch Genuine Red Coral Children Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique necklace made of 3 strands with red coral beads. The beads of approximately Ø 4 mm are
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Oman, Silver
Gold Necklace with Amulet Box, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
, seed pod-like silver beads; gold-wrapped beads; eight silver Maria Theresa thaler coins; and a large
Category
19th Century Omani Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold, Silver
BIRKS Late Victorian 14k Oxblood Coral Ring
By Birks
Located in Narberth, PA
! Crafted in 14k yellow gold, the ring features a beautiful coral stone that is bezel set at the center of a
Category
19th Century Late Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Necklace 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Antique, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
necklace is a masterpiece of the technique with the extraordinary center bead with the beautiful gold work
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet and 14K Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century gold pendant set with a bead and drop-shaped faceted garnet stones. The 14
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Boucheron Victorian Plique-à-Jour Enamel 18K Gold Antique Rosace Pendant Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
accent details throughout - minimal loss
Topped with silver radial motif appliqué with gold radial halo
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Book Locket Pendant with Onyx Hand
Located in Rotterdam, NL
framed with beaded borders
A gold loop is attached at the spine, allowing the piece to be worn as a
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
Georgian Stuart Crystal Earrings with Large Natural Saltwater Baroque Pearls
Located in Northampton, MA
Large Natural Saltwater Baroque Pearls, High Karat Gold.
Crafted between 1780–1820, these are
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Coral Dangling Earring
Located in New York, NY
earring is composed almost like hanging urns, but with fine gold cord suspending coral beads. The earring
Category
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Medusa Snake Coral Necklace Antique Etruscan Victorian 14 Karat Gold Neoclassic
Located in New York, NY
Gold with extraordinary Etruscan Revival beaded cannetille surmounts on the coral drops and a barrel
Category
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Massive Victorian Coral Claw Stick Pin, 19th Century
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive 19th Century Victorian Coral Claw Stickpin set in 14k gold. Beautifully detailed claw
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1860s American High Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
EGL Certified 1.30 Carat Seven Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Seven Bright sparkly old European cut diamond ring. In a hand pierced and beaded 18k white gold
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Colombian Emerald Cabochon Diamond Silver 18K Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Transparent medium green in color and set in a gold bezel with silver surround
Bead set with rose cut diamonds
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian 6.00 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Surmount and pendant are pierced platinum-topped gold displaying sweeping foliate motifs
Bead and bezel set
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1910s Edwardian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K Gold Signature Jade and Seed Pearl Statement Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
pattern detailed with beads of gold. The central piece was once a brooch and has been seamlessly
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Miniature Pinscher Chihuahua Terrier Dog Pendant Essex Crystal 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
. The domed crystal is set in a beautiful 18 Karat Gold bezel with exquisite Victorian beaded decoration
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Jade, Coral and Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
and pearl line tassels and on a coral and pearl bead chain comprised of thirty round coral beads and
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19th Century Chinese Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
EGL 3.05 Carat Diamond Victorian Enamel Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
.14cts. Sturdy beads of gold are placed in strategic areas to ensure the stones stay in place. The mix of
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
RIKER BROS Victorian 14k and Platinum Diamond and Topaz Cufflinks
By Riker Brothers
Located in Narberth, PA
14k yellow gold and platinum, each cufflink face features a stone, which is held within a bead setting
Category
19th Century Late Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Blue Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Pearl
White Enamel Brooch, by Harry Emanuel
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
surrounded by gold granulated beads, and enamel filled wirework, elegant scrolling motifs are either side of
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$4,322 Sale Price
20% Off
Sarah Coventry Silver Tone Faux Pearl Swirl Flower Brooch, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage Sarah Coventry brooch showcases a dynamic swirling flower design centered with a luminous faux pearl cabochon. The radiating petals combine smooth, high-polish silver-to...
Category
Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Enamel, Gold
Victorian Coral Pendant Drop Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
. Italian coral beads with original gold filled settings and 3 graduated coral pendant drops. Italy. 1880's
Category
1880s Italian Late Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, Gold Plate
14k Georgian Mini Painting Memento Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
for capturing detailed brushwork and subtle expressions. The portrait is set in a 14k gold frame
Category
1850s European Georgian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Pendant with Very fine portrait enamel of Cherubs, 18K, French, c. 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Exquisite substantial pendant necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold. The piece features a detailed
Category
1860s Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique 4.10ct Garnet 1.36ct Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamented with yellow gold scroll and bead ornamentation.
The impressive pendant suspends from an 18' 18k
Category
1830s Unknown Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Greek Coin in 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
BC), set within a round, undulating bead edged 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail. The obverse, or
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15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Gold Beads
Materials
22k Gold
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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
- 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 15, 2024To 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.
- 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.
- Is antique gold real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To 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.
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