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19th Century Lapis Lazuli Bead and Gold Demi-Parure
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century lapis lazuli bead and gold demi-parure, the necklace consisted of twenty four
Category
Mid-19th Century English Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Faberge Red Enamel Gold Picture Frame
By Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
guilloche ground, the oval aperture with gold laurel leaf border, the outside border with gold bead
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
, set throughout with natural half-pearls and embellished with yellow gold beaded decoration, to a
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Regency Yellow Gold and Gemset Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
-set double wings, with citrine body and garnet head, all set to a yellow gold mount with beaded
Category
1820s British Regency Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
An Important Gold And Sapphire Cross By Robert Phillips
By Robert Phillips
Located in London, GB
-cut sapphire and four pearls to the centre with further cabochon sapphires to the edge and gold bead
Category
1860s British Renaissance Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Victorian Coral Bead and Diamond Cross
Located in London, GB
Charles III. This piece features a yellow gold frame, in which is set circular coral beads. Each coral
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Giuliano Enamel Pearl Gold Fringe Necklace
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
collar of blue and white enamelled beads with gold fringes in two alternating designs, the floral fringes
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
A Pair Of Archaeological Revival Lapis And Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
carved ram’s head, suspending a spherical lapis bead at the top with a conical gold cap of fluted design
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Giuliano Gold and Pearl Brooch
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in London, GB
An important Giuliano gold and pearl brooch, the brooch designed as two amorini, each holding
Category
1860s British Renaissance Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Carved Coral and Gold Pendant Brooch and Earrings Suite
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold and natural Mediterranean coral. Maintained in original state in its fitted case
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Banded Agate Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Graduated banded agate beads are joined with fittings of 18 karat yellow gold. Circa 1890s.
Length
Category
1890s Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Gold Serpent Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
turquoise beads within a yellow gold square, leading to an ornate serpent head set with turquoise and garnet
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Edwardian Faberge Chalcedony Enamel Gold Bell Push
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
within beaded border, varicolour gold arabesques and paterae, and chased laurel leaves with rosettes at
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Important Giuliano Necklace
By Carlo and Arthur Giuliano
Located in London, GB
An Important Giuliano necklace, consisting of three strands of turquoise-enamelled candy-twist gold
Category
1890s British Renaissance Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
$136,583
A Victorian Carved Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
by a lion, surrounded by yellow gold frame with beaded openwork border, circa 1870, measuring
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
18k Gold
Important Gothic Revival Cross by Robert Phillips
By Robert Phillips
Located in London, GB
, on a foiled-back setting, framed by lilac enamel, with elaborate border of gold tracery and beaded
Category
1860s British Gothic Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French Napoleon III Natural Pearl and Rose Gold Belt Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karats rose gold, rhinoceros head hallmark.
Oval shaped, this beautiful antique
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Napoleon III Natural Pearl Silver 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, owl hallmark and silver, swan hallmark.
Delicate antique ring, it is
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco GIA Long South Sea
Akoya Pearl Enamel Diamond Platinum 18K Necklace
Located in New York, NY
GIA LONG 40" SOUTH SEA
AKOYA CULTURE PEARL PLATINUM
18K YELLOW GOLD NECKLACE W/ BLACK
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Marina J. Woven Pearl Choker with Vintage Filigree Centerpiece and Gold Findings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
woven together into a tight lace like design. A vintage 18k Yellow Gold Plated Vintage Filigree Brooch
Category
19th Century American Artisan Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Sylva
Cie Ecuadorian Ceramic Bead Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Beads
By Sylva
Cie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ceremonial Beads Circa 500-1000
18kt Yellow Gold Beads and Clasp
26 inches long
Bead
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Gold Beads
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sylva
Cie Ecuadorian Ceramic Bead Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Beads
By Sylva
Cie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beads dating back to the early first millenium.
18kt Yellow Gold Beads and Clasp
34 inches long
Bead
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Gold Beads
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Ishtar Crescent Moon Agate Necklace with 22k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Eight agate barrel-shaped beads with a crescent shaped center bead, alternating with 22k gold beads
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, 22k Gold
Ancient "Etched" Carnelian Beads with 20k Gold Beads and Clasp
Located in Bloomington, IN
Fifty-nine carnelian beads alternating with fifty-eight round 20k gold beads. Of the carnelian
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Victorian Coral Gold Bead Bracelet
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Beautiful Victorian English etched gold and coral bead bracelet with hand grasp motif, c.1870.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Ancient Bronze Age Agate Barrel Beads with Spherical 22k Decorated Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Fifteen tapered agate barrel beads alternating with spherical gold beads decorated with lines of
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, 22k Gold
Ancient Barrel Shaped Agate Beads with Lapis Lazuli and Collared 22k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
banding. The agate beads alternate with fourteen round collared gold beads. Each of the gold beads are
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Four Thousand Year Old Agate Beads with Collared Spherical 20k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Thirteen Bronze Age agate beads alternating with 20k collared spherical gold beads. Six of them are
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Gold
Ancient Assyrian Agate, Lapis Lazuli Necklace with Original Ancient Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Ancient gold and agate beads from the period of the reign of Sennacherib, the king of ancient
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Four Thousand Year Old Tabular and Barrel Agate Beads with Round Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
with round collared gold beads. The collars are encircled with fine granulation. The beading tips are
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Gold
Agate Barrel Beads from the Bronze Age Alternating with Collared 22k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Nineteen tapered agate barrel beads alternating with collared 22k gold beads made of granules
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, 22k Gold
Four Thousand Year Old Agate Beads Alternating with Quadruple Spiral Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
twelve quadruple spiral motif gold beads. A small lapis bead faces each of the quadruple spirals. The
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Gold
Ancient Agate "Eye" Bead with Carnelian and 20k Granulated Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
gold tubes inside the drill hole. This both protects the bead and allows it to hang properly. The two
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
Ancient Indus Valley Carnelian Beads with Gold Caps, "Mulberry" 20k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Seven long tapered carnelian beads with gold capped ends alternating with large gold granulated
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Ancient Tabular Sardonyx Bead with Lapis Lazuli and 24k Granulated Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Thirty-five lapis lazuli beads spaced with 24k gold double layer granulated ring beads with a
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 24k Gold
Lapis and Gold Beaded Necklace, with Central Gold-Capped Black Agate
Located in London, GB
large hollow ancient gold cast beads. At the centre is an impressively smooth cut black banded agate
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Seed Pod Pendant Necklace with 20k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Thirty ancient Egyptian carnelian poppy seed pods pendant beads, faced with gold granulated ring
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Ancient White Chalcedony Tairona Beads, Frog Pendant, and 20k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
hole is 3.8 mm in diameter. The beads alternate with spherical 20k gold beads. A pair of small
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Chalcedony, Gold
20k Gold Beads, Ancient Carnelian Beads, Tairona Chief Effigy Pendant Necklace
Located in Bloomington, IN
Twenty-eight round gold beads with ten carnelian beads, eight of which are flattened spheres and
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
20k Gold Beads, Ancient Red Jasper Tairona Chief Pendant, Carnelian Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Twenty-six round gold beads with sixteen round carnelian beads and a carved jasper figure of a man
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Jasper, Gold
Ancient Tairona Crystal Cylinder Beads, Round 20k Gold Beads, and Eagle Pendant
Located in Bloomington, IN
Twenty-two rock crystal cylinder beads alternating with round gold beads with a black stone eagle
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Various Ancient Stone Beads with 20k Gold Tubes and "Winged Disc" Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Twenty-three ancient stone beads alternating with twenty-two tabular 20k gold beads. There are
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Quartz, Gold
20k Gold Beads, Carnelian, and Ancient Red Jasper Tairona Chief Pendant
Located in Bloomington, IN
Sixteen large round, collared gold beads, ten smaller round gold beads, eighteen round carnelian
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Jasper, Gold
Ancient Mesopotamian Agate Necklace, Gold Capped Center Bow Bead, and Eye Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Ancient gold and agate beads from the period of the reign of Sennacherib, the king of ancient
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Gold
Ancient Tairona Red Jasper Pendant, Beads, with 20k Spherical Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Thirty-four round gold beads with twelve red jasper beads and a red jasper figure of a man
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Jasper, Gold
20k Gold Beads, Ancient Carnelian Tube Beads, Jasper Tairona Effigy Pendant
Located in Bloomington, IN
Twenty-eight round gold beads with ten carnelian beads, two of which are cylindrical tubes and
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Jasper, Gold
Antique Gold, Bead and Red Stones Bangle Bracelet, Late 19th Century
Located in Bologna, IT
gold throughout and dates from the late 19th Century.
MATERIALS
Gold, bead and red stones
DIMENSIONS
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold
Ancient Tairona Bird Pendant with Red Jasper, Carnelian, and 20k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Thirty-four round gold beads with twelve round carnelian beads and a red jasper bird pendant. The
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Jasper, Gold
Ancient Egyptian Mycenean Period Carnelian Shells with Matching Gold Shell Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Eleven ancient carnelian beads and ten gold beads, all shaped to resemble cowrie shells. There are
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Ancient Tairona Red Jasper and Carnelian, 20k Gold Beads, Chief Pendant Necklace
Located in Bloomington, IN
Twenty-eight round gold beads; (eight are large with collars) and eight round carnelian beads and
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Jasper, Gold
Ancient Egyptian Heart Pendant, Bicone Lapis Beads, 22k Gold Beads and Clasp
Located in Bloomington, IN
Sixty-six lapis lazuli bicone shaped beads alternating with sixty-seven 22k gold tube beads with
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
Ancient Large Tairona Red Jasper Effigy Pendant, Carnelian, 20k Gold Beads
Located in Bloomington, IN
Fourteen round gold beads with sixteen carnelian beads and a jasper effigy of a man pendant. The
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Jasper, Gold
Choker Necklace of Tabular Ancient Agate Beads with 20k Gold Beads and Clasp
Located in Bloomington, IN
circles and a bow bead in the center, alternating with twenty-two tabular 20k gold beads. The tabular gold
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Gold
A Victorian Gold Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Comprising twenty five 18 kt Oval Beads with smaller beads between and all threaded
on a Gold
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
18k Gold
Four Thousand Year Old Carnelian Beads, 20k Gold, Carnelian Eye Bead Centerpiece
Located in Bloomington, IN
carnelian truncated bi cone beads. The carnelian tube beads alternate with six 20k gold beads. The small
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Four Thousand Year Old Agate and Carnelian Beads with 22k Gold Caps and Spacers
Located in Bloomington, IN
and have been capped with 22k gold. Five of the beads are tabular, two are trapezoidal and three are
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, 22k Gold
Ancient Tairona Carnelian Effigy Pendant with 20k Gold Beads and Clasp
Located in Bloomington, IN
gold beads and a carnelian effigy of a man (presumably a chief) pendant. The stone pieces are said to
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, 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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