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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

Victorian Carved Natural Coral Dangling Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
gold these beautiful earrings feature smoothly-polished and hand-carved salmon-colored coral links
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Antique turquoise earrings, Austria-Hungary, ca. 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old earrings made of 0.700-0.720 silver (gold-plated) with turquoise. Origin: Austria-Hungary
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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Turquoise, Gold Plate, Silver

Victorian Large Mourning Belt Locket 18 KT Natural Split Pearl
Located in Napoli, IT
rose gold, reverse has its glass window 18 Kt gold bordered and original silk fabric Locket body is 42
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1890s European Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K White and Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
them graceful movement. The drops are suspended from beaded yellow gold ear hooks. The earrings are in
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1910s Edwardian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cameo Brooch Pendant Necklace 18K Gold - Victorian c.1860
Located in London, GB
made from solid 18ct gold is accented with layers of applied gold ribbons/bows, beads and twist-rope
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19th Century Antique Gold Beads

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Locket 14 Karat Gold Etruscan Revival Pendant Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 14 Karat Gold Victorian - Belle Epoque Picture Locket pendant in an Etruscan
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Gold Star Set Pearl Blue Enamel Etruscan Revival Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
granulated beads of gold around the edge of the earrings. The front of the earrings have a bloomed gold
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Dutch 14 Karat and Red Coral Filigree Pendant
Located in Arnhem, NL
wirework and it is finished with five tassels at the bottom with red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) beads. The
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Drop Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
15ct yellow gold with a silver setting for the stones. It is set with a mixture of old cut diamonds and
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1910s Edwardian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Pair of English Regency Bronze Reflector Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
design arm and round beaded base (PRICED AS PAIR)
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19th Century British Regency Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Bronze

Large Ancient Byzantine Ostrogothic Gold Earrings, Circa 6th Century A.D
Located in New York, NY
Rare, massive scale gold hoop shaped earrings with large polyhedral beads, each bead having four
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Archeological Revival Coral Orient Pearl Necklace France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
style. Fine fox tail chains alternate with coral beads and round gold disks reminiscent of targets. The
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1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

NEW GIA Cert Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace 42 inches long.
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite necklace features stunning natural saltwater pearls complemented by 14k yellow gold
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Late 17th Century Early Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Qing Carved White Serpentine Pendant
Located in Northampton, MA
gold. But the rest of the metal hardware is original, including the crimping beads and hook closure
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Early 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Bronze

Qing Carved White Serpentine Pendant
Qing Carved White Serpentine Pendant
$2,200 Sale Price
67% Off
Victorian 14k Sterling Silver Diamonds Natural Pearls Enamel Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond and pearl brooch from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 14k gold and
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1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and beaded gold surround With a reverse carved intaglio depiction of a French Bulldog, hand-painted
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1860s Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 19th Century Corallium Rubrum Fringe Snake-Link chain Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
A snake-link chain suspends a fringe of corallium rubrum beads, length 40.5cm
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1890s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Pendant Brooch with Tassels, Circa 1870
Located in Rotterdam, NL
-century craftsmanship and design. Created in 14 karat yellow and rose gold, the piece showcases the
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Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Seed Pearl Infinity Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
bloomed 18K gold. Suspended from a tapering bail, the hinged oval locket is surmounted with a vertical
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

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

Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Ruby Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
back claw settings and are adorned with granulated beads of gold. The shoulders of the ring have an
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pietra Dura Flower Lily of Valley Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
colors. The image is set in a gorgeous Etruscan Revival setting in 14 Karat Gold. The beautiful beaded
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19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Goddess Maiden Woman Rose Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality Art Nouveau, 14 Karat Gold, Enamel and Baroque Pearl Pendant-Brooch
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads

Materials

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

French Aucoc 19th Century Antique Cameo Natural Pearls Locket Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch / pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Octagonal shaped with an openwork
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

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

Antique Belle Epoque/Edwardian Pair Double Diamond Cufflinks in Platinum Gold
Located in OVIEDO, AS
channel edge, and as with the beads in gold, used to finish a design detail. *We offer FREE insured
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Victorian Onyx and Half Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Onyx and Half Pearl Brooch set in 14k gold from the late 19th Century. High
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond 2.33ctw 15k Gold Enamel Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
yellow gold diamond and enamel bracelet. Bead set in the center is one diamond with the following
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel

Lava Cameo Pearl Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian Flower Garland
Located in New York, NY
pendant is Silver with a gold wash. The pendant weighs 38 grams.
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique turquoise and pearl locket memorial ring, circa 1837.
Located in London, GB
, ‘BA Thomson/ Obt 10 Mar/ 1837’. Tested yellow gold, circa 1837.
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1830s English Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

18K Snake Necklace with Enamelwork and Amethyst Paste Eyes, circa 1830
Located in Baltimore, MD
This intricately woven gold ouroboros necklace with enameled serpent biting its tail is Georgian
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1830s British Georgian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Belle Époque Angel Goddess Maiden Lyre Mistletoe Flower Brooch Pin Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
. The brooch is 10 Karat Rose Gold. The wonderful angel maiden is beautifully rendered with the lyre
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19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Jet Locket With Natural Seed Pearls, 14k and Enamel Detailing
Located in New York, NY
A Antique Victorian Locket made up of 17 carved jet links connected by yellow gold rings. The
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1860s American Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Coral Tablet Earrings
Located in New York, NY
gold ear wires. 1870's USA, Italian coral. Length 1 1/8", Coral tablet .75". SHIPPING ONLY TO
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1870s Italian Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Green Enamel Natural Pearl Forget Me Not Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
message Truly glorious in workmanship, accurately hand crafted to the slightest detail of solid 18KT gold
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
safety holder to hold in place. .75" amythest bead set with 6 enamel and 18k gold plaques. White enamel
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Pair French Bronze Crystal Gold Gilded Bronze Sconces 2 Arm
Located in New York, NY
1900s pair of two arm sconces made of beaded crystal gold gilded bronze from France. These sconces
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Early 1900s French Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
decorated with applied gold wire and triangular-shaped beaded designs. Approximate ring size 6.25 – 6.5
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Gold Beads

French 19th Century Fine Pearls Diamonds Shaking Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold and silver, owl and swan hallmarks. Called shaking brooch, this
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

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

Victorian Natural Pearl Sweet Heart Bracelet 15 Ct Platinum Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
of 15 Ct solid gold – marked – hanging from a Platinum chain inter spaced by natural pearls The sweet
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Late 18th Century European Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum

Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Pearl 18 KT Rare Long Suitor Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
arrange in more versatile ways It consists of a solid 18 KT gold chain – marked with assay Alternating are
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

30.35 Carat Natural Watermelon Tourmaline Flower Carving / Carved
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bicolor Tourmaline Carved Weight: 30.35 Carats Dimension: 25x23x6.9 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Color: Green & Pink Shape: Flower Carved Quality: AAA . Bicolor tourmaline is connected to ...
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16th Century Afghan Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Spider web brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Spider chic? Spiderman’s web? An amusing handmade 14kt. golden spiderweb with accompanying spider in opal, baroque pearl and solitary diamond. This was a very popular motif in the l...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Spider web brooch
Spider web brooch
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of English Regency Bronze Candlestick Reflectors
Located in Queens, NY
design arm and round beaded base (Priced as pair).  
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19th Century Regency Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Bronze

Aquamarine Cluster Ring in Silver and Gold. Portuguese, late 18th century.
Located in London, GB
brilliance, with the reverse of the bezel and the shank executed in gold. A beaded gold border encircles both
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18th Century Antique Gold Beads

Art Nouveau Viper Lamp by Unknown French Artist
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Little is known about the origins of this amazing lamp, apart from it being from France, circa 1900. Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, f...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Edwardian Pearl Basket Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Charming Edwardian stickpin in 14k gold, of a pave seed pearl basket with multi colored (grey, pink
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Ruhlmann Boudoir du Collectionneur" Gilt Bronze Chandelier
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Berlin, DE
“Boudoir du Collectionneur” chandelier in gilt bronze with cascading pendants and beads, exhibited
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Painted Miniature Brooch
Located in New York, NY
silver and the backing is gold filled metal. 1870's USA. 1" across.
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1870s American Late Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Art Nouveau Pearl Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
necklace. The necklace features six strands of lustrous pearls with a unique gold-plated Art Nouveau clasp
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate

Antique Art&Crafts FiligreeGoldFill ScrollingTwisted DanglingHearts Shell Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
scrolling, twisted and undulating gold-filled wire, which cleverly also functions as a pin for c-clasp
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Chalcedony, Coral, Turquoise, Gold-filled

Pre-Columbian Gold Quimbaya Necklace with Six Frogs
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Gold Quimbaya necklace with beads in the shape of six frogs of delicate and slender shape with a
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15th Century and Earlier Pre-Columbian Antique Gold Beads

Couture Depose France Set PouredGlass Earrings LampworkGlass 2Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
bases as characteristic Rousselet clips. Echoing those gold-and-silver tones, the necklace features
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1920s French Artisan Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Amber, Citrine, Topaz, Moonstone, Pearl, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold

Etruscan Coral Cab Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian necklace of gilt silver with etruscan applied wire work with cabochons of button coral. Every other link is decorated with wirework as is the clasp. Very high quali...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

French Empire Style Ceiling Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of matching French Empire style ceiling lamps with a gold gilt frame and iridescent beads
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Brass

French Empire Style Ceiling Lamps
French Empire Style Ceiling Lamps
$3,112 Sale Price / set
20% Off
3 Antique Haviland Co Limoges Royal Vienna Gold Encrusted Plates 9.5"
By Haviland Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
styling, gold encrusted swag floral / beaded borders of pastel green, pink, and purple, framing central
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Italian Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century bronze sconces with beaded crystal foliage. Measurements: Height: 28" Width
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19th Century Italian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pr Vintage Hand Crafted French Napoleon III-Style Gilded Bronze Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine diminutive pair of vintage late 1920’s French gilded bronze wall sconces in the Napoleon III-style having frosted glass rose petal shades. The round back plates with laurel le...
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1920s French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Bronze

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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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.