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Stunning Eight Strand Malachite, Carved Coral, 14-Karat Gold Collar Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a diamond shaped slab of malachite with gold and coral hanging beads.finest 14 K. gold nicely
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Late 19th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral, Malachite, Gold

Store closing March 31. Tibetan Man s Earring Turquoise Pearl Gold Pendant
Located in Santa Fe, NM
made from a 14-karat gold hoop (tested) and beaded gold wire, gold sheet, a single pearl, turquoise
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Gold

Georgian/Early Victorian Double-Row Pearl Ring
Located in Joelton, TN
A magnificent Late Georgian/Early Victorian Double-Row Pearl Ring. Exquisitely crafted in 14k gold
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Early 18th Century English Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Mediterranean Coral Grape Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
19th century. Hand-engraved yellow polished and brushed gold create a fantastic contrast. Set in 9K
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold

19th Century English Hand-Painted Cobalt Dessert Service
By Bishop and Stonier
Located in New York, NY
is elaborately gilded in both yellow and white gold in a design of alternating lotuses leaves, the
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1880s English Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Rare Edwardian Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Pearl 18 Karat Long Sautoir 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 1900s Edwardian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Oriental Pearls Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
yellow gold, decorated by one small pearl. Total weight: 3,7 g. Length: 15.35 in ( 39 cm )
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Extremely Rare Antique Brazilian Gold Pulvera Escrava, Slave Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
plaques, connected by gold, gold filigree and coral beads. Worn on both upper arm and forearm. See book
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18th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14ct Solid Gold Cabochon Garnet Locket Brooch Ca 1880
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Etruscan revival cabochon garnet brooch, the central round cabochon garnet surrounded by a beaded gold
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Late 19th Century Antique Gold Beads

Venetian "Cinese" Crystal Lantern Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
Extraordinary Venitian Lantern chandelier having a bronze frame coverd by glass beads and decorated
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Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Small Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Arched Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dorking, Surrey
Original French Louis Philippe period mirror with arched top and beading decorations. circa 1830-1848. Simple yet very stylish mirror with original mercury glass plate and backbo...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Other, Gold Leaf

Early 20th Century Italian Six Arms Gilt Bronze and Glass Chandelier
Located in Venice-Lido, IT
A beautiful Italian six arms gilt bronze and Murano glass, crystal chains all around and on the bottom.
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1800s Art Nouveau Miniature Ruby Flower Enamel Spring Bloom Tiffany Style Clock
Located in New york, NY
and case back you will also notice that there is a gold inlay frame trim that has gold beaded inlay
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Ruby, Brass, Yellow Gold

Antique Pair of Vases Opal Glass Opaline 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Exquisite Hand-Decorated White and Blue Opaline Glass Vases with Gold, Enamel, and Jewel Beads
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Gold

1920s French Empire Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Mobile, AL
French Empire crystal five-light chandelier, possibly Baccarat crystal beads, circa 1920s. Gold
Category

1920s French Empire Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass, Ormolu

Tazza In Bronze, Signed F. Barbedinne
By Ferdinand Levillain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The two handles with cast Bacchus beads, detailed in gold tone. Measures: 19" diameter with handles
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Bronze

Pin with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
Pin with diamonds and pearls in 585 gold (unstamped) with 3 beads of approx. 4 and 3.5 mm each set
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Woolwork floral spray with beading highlights
Located in East Geelong, VIC
flower are done with gold coloured beads, probably brass, and the red bow holding the spray together is
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Wool

Georgian Period Framed Fan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and pierce carved. The fan is housed in a beautiful gold leafed frame with beaded accents. An eye
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Bone, Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair Vintage Opaline Rose Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
porcelain roses.Crystal macaroni beaded gold gilded helix frames.Their so Their gorgeous!!!
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Gold Beads

Silver Coral Necklace`
Located in New York, NY
Yemeni Tribal Necklace in silver with gold-wash beads and coral inset. JC - 5
Category

Early 20th Century Yemeni Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral, Silver

White Egret, Spotted Sandpiper, Field Sparrow... in Landscape Setting
By Jacob Henry Studer
Located in New York, NY
, acid-free, dark green mat in 1/2 inch wide wood frame with antiqued gold finish and beaded inner edge
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1870s American Realist Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Lithograph

Village Canal Scene
By Hendrik Geertsen
Located in New York, NY
Geertsen." Framed with a 1 1/2 inch wood frame with gold finish, beaded inner edge and dark green matting
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1880s Post-Impressionist Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Crayon

Blackamoor Torchere
Located in Roswell, GA
. Clothing is papier mache and painted with an antique gold finish. Beaded 'Fez' style hat with tassle
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Steel

Vintage Opaline Crystal Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
opaline drops dripping from a gilded gold all crystal macaroni beaded helix shape frame.Orignal chain and
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Gold Beads

Vintage Opaline Crystal Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
opaline drops dripping from a gilded gold all crystal macaroni beaded helix shape frame.Orignal chain and
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Gold Beads

Yellow Shanked Snipe, Semi Palmated Sandpiper and Great Tern
By Jacob Henry Studer
Located in New York, NY
-free, light green mat in 1/2 inch wide wood frame with antiqued gold finish and beaded inner edge
Category

1770s American Realist Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Lithograph

Texas Tulip or Fire Tulip Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini
By Michael Bernhard Valentini
Located in Houston, TX
beaded gold lip, French matting and conservation glass. This print is mounted archival, enclosed
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Early 18th Century German Other Antique Gold Beads

Old XIXth BROOCH, Enamels, Silver, Vermeil, Antik BROOCH, Burgundy France
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
, they initiated a new genre, incorporating enamel plates, gold sequins, enamel beads and filigree
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Enamel Pair of French Gilt Bronze Mounted Mantle Urns, circa 1860
Located in Redding, CA
centering surrounded by raised opaline enamel beads set in gold foil with raised dots, the body of the urns
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Exquisite Antique Silk Massachusetts State Seal
Located in Acworth, GA
silk Massachusetts state seal. Entirely hand sewn of silk and gold color bullion type beads. The design
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Early 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Silk

Set of German Fruit Plates and Platter, circa 1918-1922
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The rim has a nice, heavy beaded gold finish. The platter is $195.
Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Porcelain

Muscari Flore and Hyacinth Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini
By Michael Bernhard Valentini
Located in Houston, TX
, enclosed within a gorgeous dark distressed finish and beaded gold lip, French matting and conservation
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Early 18th Century German Other Antique Gold Beads

Fritillaria Praecox Variegata Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini
By Michael Bernhard Valentini
Located in Houston, TX
, enclosed within a gorgeous dark distressed finish and beaded gold lip, French matting and conservation
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Early 18th Century German Other Antique Gold Beads

Narcissus Botanical Engraving by Michael Valentini
By Michael Bernhard Valentini
Located in Houston, TX
, enclosed within a gorgeous dark distressed finish and beaded gold lip, French matting and conservation
Category

Early 18th Century German Other Antique Gold Beads

Antique French Louis Philippe Gilded and Painted Mirror, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
frame as well as the narrow band of gold leaf beads known as "les perles" in France also embellished
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1880s French Louis Philippe Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Mirror

Antique Engraving of Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Framed
By George Louis Le Rouge
Located in Pataskala, OH
in the framing. Engraving of Terrestrial and Celestial Globes is framed with a traditional gold scoop
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1760s French Louis XVI Antique Gold Beads

Napoleon III Aubusson Tapestry Lambrequin Valance, Paris, circa 1860
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Chicago, IL
in wool and silk. Vibrant cranberry background enclosing a creamy field demarcated with rich gold
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Tapestry

Five Antique Indian Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Sheffield, MA
and gold striped turban, jewelry, beads and a sash across his chest. The faded red painted frame is
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1880s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

Pisum Marinum Perpetuum Engraving by Abraham Munting
By Abraham Munting
Located in Houston, TX
mounted archivally, enclosed within a gorgeous dark distressed finish and beaded gold lip, French matting
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Late 17th Century Dutch Other Antique Gold Beads

Myrtus Flore Pleno Botanical Engraving by Abraham Munting
By Abraham Munting
Located in Houston, TX
mounted archivally, enclosed within a gorgeous dark distressed finish and beaded gold lip, French matting
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Late 17th Century Dutch Other Antique Gold Beads

Stangate Creek on the River Medway
By (After) Joseph Mallord William Turner
Located in New York, NY
with 1 3/4 wide, acid-free, dark green mat in 1/2 inch wide wood moulding with antiqued gold finish and
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1820s Romantic Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Engraving

19thc Oil Portrait of Lady Dunbar of Mochrum
By John Horsburgh
Located in Leicester, GB
skirt, around the upper sleeves and on the wrist, and has a gold coloured wrap edged with cream feathers
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Oil

Victorian Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
sits secured by petite yellow gold bead prongs. Surrounding the sapphire, are a total of fourteen
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Engraved Art Deco 0.50 Carat Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
0.50 carat European cut diamond sits secured by eight petite white gold bead prongs. Surrounding the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hand Engraved Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
European cut diamond weighs in at 0.62 carats. Secured by eight petite white gold bead prongs the diamond
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Ribbon Motif 1.03 Carat Diamond Solitaire in 18k White Gold
Located in Boston, MA
six sided mount are six petite polished white gold bead prongs. Framing the mounting on all four sides
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Victorian Angel Skin Coral Gold Etruscan Revival Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
adorned with wire scroll form designs as well as petite gold flowers and gold bead work. All of very high
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19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

19th Century Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold bead necklace comprising 32 beads of just under 13mm each, in 15k. England.
Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

15k Gold

Antique French Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 19th Century Gold Bead Necklace strung with gold chain and original clasp
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Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Victorian Yellow Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and stunning gold bead necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

15k Gold

Intricately Engraved Gold Bead Necklace c.1870
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Generous engraving completely covers a long strand of 15 ct gold beads from the Victorian era c
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1870s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870-80s, 14k, American. This charming antique necklace features 14k round and faceted beads
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

14k Gold

Robin Rotenier Natural Citrine Yellow Gold Bead Necklace
By Robin Rotenier
Located in Stamford, CT
145 4.4 to 4.7mm natural Quartz Rondelle beads 18k center bezel and toggle 18k Yellow Gold Stamped
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Early 1900s Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920S Silver Gold Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Silver & Gold Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress
Category

1920s Antique Gold Beads

Antique 19.09 CTW Sapphire Seed Pearl 20K Yellow Gold Beaded Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a strand of 3.0 mm near-round seed pearl beads knotted on silk cord Cream to white in
Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Gold Beads

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Small Silver Frame Mirror with Gold Bead Trim
Located in Washington, DC
A small silver frame mirror with gold bead trim.
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19th Century French Antique Gold Beads

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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.