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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
Category

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...
Category

1920s French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Bronze

A Pr. Of Antique French Gilt Bronze Belle Epoch Three Light Electrified Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
floral bobesch adorned with crystal prisms, beeswax sleeves and black, gold lined silk shades. The center
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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Excellent Late 19th/Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Basket Five Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Excellent Late 19th/Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Beaded Basket Five Light Chandelier The fine
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Late Victorian Religious Memorial Rosary Shadowbox
Located in New Orleans, LA
An ebonized shadow box with a framed photograph, portrait of a woman, from the early 20th century, placed within a smaller ornate brass frame. A rosary, draped around the inner frame...
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

Pair of American Bronze Crystal Decorative Floral Chandeliers Sterling NY 1890
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast bronze and beaded crystal hanging chandeliers with central ring, decorative
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1890s American American Empire Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Wire, Bronze

Early 19th Century Metallic / Silk Uzbek Textile Pillow
Located in Wainscott, NY
an early 19th-century Uzbek ceremonial textile panel, richly hand-embroidered with metallic gold and
Category

Early 19th Century Uzbek Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Metallic Thread

French Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Malachite Mantel Clock
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This mantel clock depicts a mythological group scene in bronze of figures representing a cupid with a torch in his right hand in clouds made of scrolls and foliage flirting with a se...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Glass Three-Light Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
surrounded by beautiful beaded crystal garlands and an elegant rim with three ram's heads and suspended by
Category

1920s French Louis XVI Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Jeweled Hand Colored Lithographs Period Frames
Located in New Orleans, LA
period dress having solid gold and semi precious stones embellishments. A very complex, finely detailed
Category

1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Brass

French Mirror in Small Size with Antiqued Glass and Gold Swag Motif on Beige
Located in Atlanta, GA
nice, heavy antiquing. There is also a gold surround with bead motifs lining the outside rim of the
Category

19th Century French Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Antique Cornelius Gilt Bronze And Crystal Three Arm Candelabra
By Cornelius Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite, period pair of antique Cornelius and Company gilt bronze three arm candlesticks, Philadelphia, circa 1840, having been electrified sometime in the early 20th century. T...
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1840s American Gothic Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Bronze

Set of Gilt Metal Sconces and Glass Drop Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1920's French gilt metal and crystal drop sconces with original patina. Sold and priced per pair. Measurements: Height: 24" Width: 14" Depth: 9"
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

Very Decorative Artistic Table Desk Lamp with Bronze Grooming Chimps Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
that is polished to perfection. Another great feature ofcourse is the lampshade with its unique beaded
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Victorian 10k Porcelain Cherub Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
detail is lovely, and the portrait is simply beautiful. The gold frame features a simple beaded-border
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian English 18k Love Knot-Motif Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
both sides by two dainty love-knot motifs and two smaller gold ball beads. Two more love-knot motifs
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Lavaliere Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
beaded milgrain borders. This is surrounded by a 14 Karat Gold design with beaded borders. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Quartz Crystal Cobalt Blue Enamel Diamond Locket Pendant circa 1880 s
Located in Hong Kong, HK
likely made in England circa 1880-1890. Almost 150 years old! The outer solid gold frame is beaded and
Category

1880s English Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Three Stone Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
quality and is accentuated by a beautiful swirling motif on either shoulder. A beaded white gold bordering
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 14K 3ct Diamond Filigree Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
: 14K white gold and platinum diamond bow bracelet signed Z & F. Bead set in the center of a platinum
Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Pair of 19th Century Floral Micromosaic Pendant Earrings, Italian, 1860s
Located in Firenze, IT
a micromosaic depicting a basket with flowers in full bloom, beaded gold frames. French wire
Category

1860s Italian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique unique late 19th century goldleaf gilt French Louis Philippe mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This unique gold-gilded French Louis-Philippe mirror was made in 1890. The frame has a pinewood
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Gold Leaf

Victorian Splendor Earrings
Located in San Diego, CA
grape leaves and veins, highlighted by orange garnet gems. We’ve added red coral, onyx beads on gold
Category

1870s Australian Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Garnet, 14k Gold

Regency Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch, Early 19th Century
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
is in 18k yellow gold and has beaded gold borders. The brooch is in pristine condition and is a rare
Category

1810s British Regency Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold

Edwardian Square Diamond Cufflinks (Early 20th Century 1901-1915)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
of a pattern or design detail, a channel edge, and as with the beads in gold, used to finish a design
Category

1910s European Edwardian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace
Located in New York, NY
gold with 8 emerald bead drops. Reverse with very fine hand enamel designs. With adjustable cord
Category

1880s Indian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

12 Minton England Antique Custom Cobalt Blue Elaborately Gilded Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in gold in a beaded foliate swag surrounded by two 24 karat gold bands. A nice clear center for food
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Elaborate Victorian Etruscan Earrings
Located in New York, NY
swirls and gold shot and bead work decorate the face. Beautiful gold work and craftsmanship. Exquisite
Category

1870s American Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

14k Gold

French White Rose Flower Murano Opaline Drops Bronze Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
flowers. Black metal with gold accents. Florets, white opaline beads and drops in 3 different shapes. Free
Category

1920s French Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Victorian Coral Cameo Bib
Located in Riverdale, NY
by ornate gold scroll and bead work. Each woman's carving is slightly different in a wonderful
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

French Polished Antique Flip-Top Game Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table top. Curvaceous pedestal body studded with gold wood beads in a heart shape, ending up on a white
Category

19th Century French Provincial Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Wood

Set of 12 Dresden Ambrosius Lamm Opera Footed Cups Dessert Sherbets Hand painted
By Ambrosius Lamm
Located in Austin, TX
raised gold swans, lyres and beads. Each cup is labeled underneath with the name of the opera and a
Category

1920s German Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Rosenthal Gustav Oppel Salambo Porcelain Snake Charmer Figurine 11"
By Rosenthal
Located in Dayton, OH
and a top made of beaded gold chain. She dances while gazing down at a green cobra rising out of a
Category

1920s Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Lunar New Year Festival Silk Tapestry
Located in Astoria, NY
people, blue floral border, dragon composed of fine gold-tone beads, ebonized frame. Image: 18.5" H x 104
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Silk, Thread

Kalaga Burmese tapestry - Rider on his Horse - 19th - Burma Myanmar Asia
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
embroidered with gold thread, silk, wool, stones, sequins, and beads on a cotton background. The kalaga has a
Category

Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Tapestry, Sequins

Eglomisé Pendant of the Virgin and Child with Reliquary. Spanish, 17th century
Located in London, GB
completed with a faceted carnelian bead in a gold mount, suspended from a silver ring. Such pendants
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17th Century Spanish Antique Gold Beads

Fischer And Mieg Gilt Cobalt Blue Porcelain Urn Vase
By Fischer Mieg Pirkenhammer
Located in Guaynabo, PR
attached to an octagonal shaped wooden base decorated with gold color beads around the round bottom part of
Category

Mid-19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Porcelain

Frederick III Cranach Rohrich Paint Oil on table 19th Century Flemish Portrait
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
decorated with knotted gold cords and the rosary beads are gold spheres. The lectern, on which a book rests
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Oil

Austrian Moritz Zdekauer Porcelain Rose Plate
By Moritz Zdekauer Austria
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A porcelain plate with pink roses and a gilded beaded border, by M&Z Austria, circa 1900. “M&Z
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Romantic Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Floral Spray Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
or design detail, a channel edge, and as with the beads in gold, used to finish a design detail. The
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

A Fabulous Early 20th Century Stool in the Georgian Irish Style
Located in Dublin, IE
rectangular form is upholstered in a gorgeous material with cream embroidered geometric diamond and beaded
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Early 20th Century Irish Georgian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

French Victorian Ebonized Allegorical Mantel Clock with Bronze Putti with Swan
Located in Queens, NY
ebony base with encased dial and beaded gold trim.
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Metal

LB offers Antique Sterling Silver, Lapis, Tibetan pendant, Murano glass necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
. Each of these beads is unique as they are all made individually by artisans. The use of gold in the
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass, Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Hand Painted Porcelain Lariat
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Porcelain Lariat from the 1920's. Hand made and painted porcelain beads in matte
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

19th century French mirror Louis-Philippe with a crest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
a gold-leaf and has a beaded edge. Place of origin- France Period- 19th century This stunning
Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Wood

Antique Corinthian Column Brass Floor Lamp with Fringed Lampshade, England, 1890
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
striking scalloped lampshade in a warm gold with fringe and bead detail. These ornate period shades are all
Category

Late 19th Century English Empire Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Brass

Mashallah Antique Rose Cut Diamond and Emerald Stomacher Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Impressive Stomacher Brooch set by Rose cut Diamond on silver and gold. Five Emerald Beads pending
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Early 19th Century Egyptian Aesthetic Movement Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

19th Century French School Still Life Painting
Located in Winter Park, FL
bowl of apples, a lady's fan propping open a small book, next to a gold lournette on a pink beaded
Category

19th Century French Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Tranquil Pastoral Riverbank Grazing Cows Antique 19thC Painting Nottinghamshire
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, gold-toned frame with beaded detailing, this artwork is a timeless representation of pastoral charm
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Oil

Stunning Large Royal Vienna-Style Painted Porcelain Covered Urns
Located in New York, NY
Cobalt blue ground beaded with raised gold decoration urn with fabulous hand painting. Origin
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th Century Hand Carved Madonna Child Santos Religious Figure
Located in London, GB
attire, which is detailed with natural beads and gold trim. Amazing hand painted detail, specifically
Category

1820s Unknown Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pine

Victorian Microbead Figural Swan Bag
Located in New York, NY
in the pattern. Gold steel beads are used as an chevron accent and in the ornate looped fringe.
Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock
By Henry Lepaute
Located in Guaynabo, PR
border is adorned with gold tone metal beads. A round brass pendulum come out from the bottom part of the
Category

19th Century French Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Brass

Minton Ca 1866 Dessert Set Hand Painted Birds Turquoise with Cameo Reserves
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
are highlighted with a subtle shaped rim, deep purple enamels and raised beaded gold "jewels". Each
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1860s English Neoclassical Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Porcelain

Portrait of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham: Rare Framed Mezzotint after Brompton
By Edward Fisher
Located in Alamo, CA
with gold-colored beaded inner and outer trim, and a cream-colored French mat. The frame measures 31.63
Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Mezzotint

Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace or Brooch by Gautrait
By Gautrait
Located in London, GB
round rose cut diamonds in platinum topped gold millegrain bead settings with an approximate total
Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond

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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.