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Authentic Ancient Roman Bronze Key and Gold Pendant on Coral Bead Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
gold beaded necklace. Necklace is 17 inches in length and finished with an 18k gold lobster clasp. One
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold
$2,600 Sale Price
21% Off
Victorian 18k Onyx Gold Ball Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold, the necklace is comprised of a single strand of graduated gold beads which are strung on a
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
American Victorian Man with Beard Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian oil painting portrait of man with beard and red tie in gold beaded frame.
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamonds and Pearls Bangle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
very tiny gold beads and pearls. From it come out a tiny flower of three petals embellished with
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Custom Cut Marbled Lavender Jade Long Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
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Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Bead w/ 10k Gold Backings
Weight: 5 Grams
Clasp: Pin w/ Hook Closure
Width
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Turquoise Pearl Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
features textured leafy gold elements and gold beads.
Stamped with maker's mark and a hallmark for 14k
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Filigree Enamel Floral Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
colorful mixed of flowers with foliages in the center. Its border is decorated with gold beads. In the back
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Gold Beads
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Glass
21k Gold Drop Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
custom 21 k gold pendant with gold bead accents and 21 k gold bail. Pendant measures 1 7/8" tall
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Gold Beads
Materials
22k Gold
Ancient Roman Empire 3rd-century 1yellow gold earrings set with rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
gold beads are applied to form clusters.
Motif: The clusters of gold beads resemble grape bunches
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Ruby, Gold
French Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Oval Link Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chain is comprised of oval shaped links
Centering a smaller oval and gold bead
Alternating with
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
6.50 Carat Emerald Cut Amethyst Rose Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's 6.50 rectangle shape Amethyst center stone with a gold bead halo in a 18k rose gold setting
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Ancient Babylonian Seal
Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
seal has been set within a custom 21k gold pendant with gold bead and rope accent details and a 21k
Category
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold
$4,835 / item
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
micromosaic of a pharaoh head set in 14k setting of gold bead and twisted wirework. Very fine detailing. 1.5
Category
1870s Italian Late Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Victorian 19K Yellow Gold Turquoise Cross Brooch
Located in New York, NY
embellishments, each resembling a radiant sunburst. The cross-shaped form is adorned with clusters of gold beads
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
micromosaic of a pharaoh head set in 14k setting of gold bead and twisted wirework. Incredibly fine detailing
Category
1870s Italian Late Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Victorian Padlock Heart Turquoise Yellow Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
turquoise cabochons in a flower design centring on a gold bead. The reverse set with a pear-shaped glass
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel 14 Karat Gold Forget-Me-Not Antique Wreath Circle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
petals
Alternating in pattern and displaying minimal loss
Each with gold bead centers
Completed by hinged
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
French Etruscan Revival Yellow Gold Secret Locket Attr Eugene Fontenay
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
a flower, and fine gold beads on each side. The bottom is enhanced with an elegant pine cone
Category
19th Century French Antique Gold Beads
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival Pearl Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Antique Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as gold bead surmounts suspending tiered yellow and rose gold geometric drops
Featuring
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Oval Mirror, Painted Wood-effect Decor Elm Burl, circa 1920
Located in Paris, FR
, as well as gold beads and rosaries around the glass mirror. Frame width: 3.5 cm / 1.37 in. Modern
Category
1920s French Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Enamel Pendant, Mid-19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
turquoise-blue champlevé enamel detailing, enriched with delicate gold bead and granulation work, hallmarks
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Cameo Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
gold frame. The cameos are accented with delicate gold beads on either side, adding a touch of
Category
16th Century Art Deco Antique Gold Beads
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold and Silver Antique Earrings and Brooch
By Tara Shaw
Located in New Orleans, LA
embellished with bead set natural pearls and are embellished with small gold beads. The earrings are of the
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Natural Pearl
Antique 14k Gold Earrings Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
an openwork design, encircled by fine gold lattice detailing.
Small gold beads accent the outer edge
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 14k Gold Slide Bracelet Gemstones
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bracelet is made of double strands of gold beads, strung with individual slide charms. Each slide is unique
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gold Beads
Materials
14k Gold
Hand-Chiselled Italian Cross 18 Karat Gold and White Pearl
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
. Granulation is a process that causes very small gold beads to adhere to the surface metal, through heat, with
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
motif, with a gold bead at its centre. These design elements remind me of quilling designs (a craft
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,819 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Tortoise Beetle Brooch, English, circa 1875.
Located in London, GB
featuring two ivy leaf motifs with a gold bead and wire stem, each beetle collet mounted on two horizontal
Category
1870s European Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Yellow Gold
C1860 Columbian Emerald Antique Eternity Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
beads at each corner, 4 on each emerald. That is alot of hand-work!
Gold beads were an early technique
Category
1860s English Early Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
An Authentic Greek Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm Coin Set in 22 kt Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
squared 22-carat gold bezel and 22-carat gold bail, with gold beaded accents. The obverse, or front, side
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold, Silver
Pair of Gold Earrings, Napoleon III
Located in Paris, FR
beads. Enamel medallions set in a gold mounting embellish the earrings. The mounting itself is set with
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold
$4,684 / set
Victorian Gold Locket and Chain
Located in Wheaton, IL
-karat yellow gold. This timeless piece is accompanied by a stunning 14-karat yellow gold chain featuring
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Large Inlay 9K Gold
Shell Earrings
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
grapes are made of tiny gold beads, the vines are etched gold, and the leaves are carved shell. Their are
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a gorgeous 19th Century Louis Philippe mirror! The mirror features a beautiful gold bead
Category
19th Century French Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
LB offers Rare Venetian Glass Enamel Medallion Brass Copper Silver Necklace
By Lorraines
Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
tag and vintage glass gold beads and crystals add more glamour. This is a highly unusual necklace with
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper
$192 Sale Price
45% Off
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Banded Agate Athena Cameo Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
with gold beaded finials. Triangular panels extend from either side of the brooch, creating an
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$3,439 Sale Price
36% Off
Antique French Cross 18 Karat Gold with Templar Motifs
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
granulation technique has been used. Granulation is a process that causes very small gold beads to adhere to
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
18K Marquis Shaped Early Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
diminutive gold beads. The back of the ring is a work of art with some goldwork backing the diamonds and the
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 5 Strand Coral Choker with 10K Gold Bars
Clasp, circa 1890
Located in Venice, CA
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Recently restrung following the same format as a Victorian original, 14K gold beads were added on either
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eugene Fontenay for Mellerio Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Wirework Panel Bracelet
By Mellerio
Located in London, GB
decorated with three overlapping twisted wirework spirals surmounted by a gold bead. It secures with a
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gold Beads
Materials
18k Gold
14K White Gold/Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ring 1.45 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies antique, art deco diamond ring in platinum & 14k white gold setting.
The top half of the
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Roman Empire Domitian Coin circa 76-77 AD Set in Gold with Diamond Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
a custom 22-karat gold bezel with 22-karat gold bail with gold bead and diamond accents at four
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold
Ancient Roman Pegasus Coin 22k Gold Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
, suspended within a squared bezel with gold bead accents at each corner, and 22k gold bail. The obverse, or
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antique Gold Beads
Materials
22k Gold, Silver
Large Onyx, Black Enamel, Pearl, and 18K Gold Victorian Heart Pendant, c. 1870
Located in New York, NY
additional natural split pearls, enhances the pendant’s delicate beauty. The gold beaded border and matching
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Tassel Pendant, Circa 1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
articulated rope-style gold tassels, each finished with a polished gold bead.
The intricate movement of the
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
14k Gold
Lovely Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar
Located in Riverdale, NY
onyx drops fall from small gold deccorated half spheres off a chain of onyx and 18k gold beads
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Rose Gold Double Heart ‘MIZPAH’ Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
at the edge with gold beads. The brooch is fitted with a hinged pin and C-shaped catch, also in rose
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
$347 Sale Price
20% Off
Lovely Victorian Onyx Tear Drop Collar
Located in New York, NY
onyx drops fall from small gold deccorated half spheres off a chain of onyx and 18k gold beads
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold
Authentic Roman Silver Denarius Coin w/Pegasus Set in a Custom 22k Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
bezel, suspended within a squared bezel with gold bead accents at each corner, and 22-karat gold bail
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold, Silver
Vintage Jade 14 Karat Gold Lantern Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
studded with small gold beads. Underneath the jade lantern a cone is hung which swings freely.
Collect
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Neoclassical Style Round Marble Top Wood Pedestal Coffee Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
is decorated with a gold beaded border. The round Antico Rosso marble top rests on a later support
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Marble
Superb Victorian 14kt Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Locket Compartment Back Br
Located in Wheaton, IL
yellow gold, which gives it a warm, golden glow. The brooch features a locket compartment on the back
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Chain Necklace by Swedish Master Carl Gustaf Hallberg Made 1882
By Carl Gustav Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
create a flexible woven chain. Each link is formed by small, polished gold beads, with additional bead
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Gold Beads
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Gold Coral Bead Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
gold fancy link chain set at intervals with ten smaller clusters of similar pale orange coral buttons
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, Gold
Ancient Greek Drachm Coin 22k Pendant (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
squared 22k gold bezel and 22k gold bail, with gold beaded accents. The obverse, or front, side of this
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Antique Gold Beads
Materials
22k Gold
Vintage Coral and 14 Karat Gold Tassel Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
tiny gold beads or filigree details, resulting in a highly detailed and textured design.
In the center
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Artisan Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Sailor
s Folk Art Woolie of a Single Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850
Located in Nantucket, MA
deck ship of the line under full sail, with gold beads as cannon barrels in the open gunports, sailing
Category
Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Wool
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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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