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Antique Gold and Malachite Bead Archaeological Revival Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
a gold foxtail chain suspending five malachite beads of varying sizes from gold rings with rope
Category
1870s Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Bronze D
Ore Cherub Statue on Onyx Candlestick
Located in Dallas, TX
original and is complemented by the double-tiered onyx base trimmed with gold bead molding. The candle
Category
1920s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Sloan
Co 14k Gold Rosary, 1908
By Sloan
Company
Located in Orlando, FL
5.5mm gold beads, each well-formed and richly polished, with only two beads showing a single small dent
Category
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
14k Gold
Roman Coin in 22k Pendant w/Diamonds (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
a custom 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail with gold bead and diamond accents at four points. The
Category
15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique Gold Beads
Materials
22k Gold
French 19th Century 18k Rose Gold Long Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
made up of a fine mesh interspersed with small faceted gold beads and gold rings. A large clasp is
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Banded Agate Bead Cat Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
fashioned from a spherical bead of banded brown and white agate, with the head, paws and tail in 18 karat
Category
1910s Italian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14kt Gold Ring with Three Old-Cut Diamonds, ca. Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
graceful split-shoulder design accented with gold beads, enhancing the vintage aesthetic and drawing
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian 18K Gold
Silver Diamond and Blue Enamel Floral Drop Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
gold beads, referencing the gold surrounding the enamel. The diamonds catch the light wonderfully
Category
1820s Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
$1,976 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 14K Gold Filigree and Cannetille Earrings, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
appearance. The design is further accented with small gold beads and charming ball drops that move gently
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Coral Cameo Nude Ring Etruscan Antique Belle Époque 14 Karat Gold Deeply Carved
Located in New York, NY
attesting to the fine quality of the work. The setting with the four gold beads at the corners is in the
Category
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London, circa 1745
Located in London, GB
gold box has a slightly tapering rectangular form with a shagreen exterior inset with gold bead work
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Gold Beads
Etruscan Revival Garnet Enamel Gold Pendant Necklace Circa 1860 Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
gorgeous color and size set in a 14 Karat Gold Enamel beaded design. The garnet is surrounded by
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Etruscan Revival Bangle
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
pearl settings are surrounded by twisted wirework and granulation (gold beads). A set of larger
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Tetradrachm of Mithridates II Silver Coin Pendant and Emerald Necklace 22 Karat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
gold beads in varying shapes and sizes set among 44 natural emerald beads. The emeralds are a stunning
Category
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Hellenistic Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Banded Agate
Black and White Enamel Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, adorned with a decorative gold bead. To this panel, a large, banded agate bead is attached. The spherical
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,107 Sale Price
20% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ridged Bell with Rose Quartz Bead Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
, mounted to the base with a spherical rose quartz bead. Unmarked but tested as 18 karat gold.
Dimensions
Category
1920s French Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Gold Seed Pearl Etruscan Revival Bangle
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, sporting gold beads and twisted wirework. The bangle opens on a hinge, and is complete with a secure box
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold
$1,482 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Drop Fringe Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
-petalled flower drops are suspended from the larger seed pearls, adorned further with a gold bead, pearl
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,205 Sale Price
35% Off
Antique 14k Gold Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This antique late 19th century blood coral necklace is created with 14 karat gold clasp a filigree
Category
1890s Dutch Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Floral Engraved Propelling Pencil and Dip Pen
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
leaf motifs, topped with a gold bead. One panel of the hexagonal shaped pencil is plain, polished gold
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$757 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Fine Pearl Turquoise Beads 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold.
This bangle ring has a flat band with an openwork design, adorned with
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
28 Ct White Topaz Pendant Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Onyx Beads, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique White Topaz, Pearl & Enamel Pendant in Yellow Gold, c.1890
A striking late 19th-century
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, Topaz, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian necklace with coral beads necklace 40 cm long 84.9 grams 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold clasp set with a coral on a 9-strand coral bead necklace – 84.9 grams – 40 cm long
Category
1870s Dutch High Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Etruscan Revival Amethyst 14k Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
technique involving tiny gold beads fused onto a surface—demonstrates not only technical skill but also an
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
French 19th Century Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow gold Tassel Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
made up of small chains terminating in gold beads and featuring a chased and enameled domed cap, is
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 9K Gold Pearl Propelling Pencil Bracelet in Antique Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
link design, studded with gold beads. The top of the bangle is fitted with a pair of gold loops, which
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,025 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Portrait and Garnet Bead Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautifully! Victorian Portrait and Garnet Bead Gold Antique Necklace. Featuring a Hand
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cat
sEye 21 BallCut Moonstones Antique Victorian 14KGoldFill TubularLinkNecklace
Located in Chicago, IL
by the phenomenon of chatoyancy. This gold-beaded necklace is ideal for eye-catching everyday jewelry
Category
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique 14K Gold Garnet Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique late 19th century garnet necklace set with a 14 karat gold worked clasp. The necklace
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Coral Bead 18K Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique French Victorian cross pendant created with natural coral cabochon bead stones. This
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Victorian Pearl Coral Diamond Locket Flower Bangle 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
glass frame, still keeping its original grey color silk lining
Gold beads chasing the sides of the
Category
1850s English High Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Labradorite Beetle Scarab Bead Hard Stone Carving
Located in Munich, Bavaria
jewellery. The bead has strong gold reflections as well as some blue hues.
Category
1920s European Art Deco Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Labradorite
Natural Coral and 14K Gold Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A natural coral and 14 karat gold two-strand beaded necklace. The coral beads of this necklace are
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage Gold
Silver Tone Multi Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage gold and silver tone multi-strand beaded necklace is a stunning fusion of metallic
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gold Beads
Victorian Archaeological Revival Purple Glass Bead
Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Towson, MD
A distinctive 10 karat yellow gold chain bracelet from the Victorian era, designed in the
Category
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
14k gold clasp on and garnet bead necklace with gold centerpiece - 44.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold clasp on and garnet bead necklace with gold centerpiece - 43 cm long
detailed description
Category
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
African Bug Bead Necklace, Old Hand-Cast Metal Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fulani, Nigeria
Hand-cast brass beads on a hand-woven cord
19th century
Measures: 17 in. / 43 cm
Category
19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Etruscan Solid Gold Diamond Wire Bead Flared Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diamonds - 0.02ctw (approx.)
Material: 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 4.8 Grams
Backing: Posts w/ Butterfly
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Plated Shell Cameo Brooch with Coral Bead Surround
Located in London, GB
Beautiful gold plated shell cameo brooch, with rope twist detail and a coral bead surround. It has
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 14K Gold
Hardstone Bead Figural Lantern Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & hardstone charm for a bracelet.
In 14 karat yellow gold.
In the form of a
Category
Early 20th Century Retro Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Plan of Paris, France, by A. Vuillemin, Antique Map, 1845
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
with a gold beaded border.
Category
1840s American Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Paper
1920s Handmade Brass, Bronze, Glass and Beaded Wirework, French Lantern
Located in Schoorl, NL
A beautiful handmade French lantern. The bronze and brass frame, crystal beads, twisted beaded
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$1,819 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 14k Yellow
White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Beads and Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This antique necklace features an exquisite combination of 14k yellow and white gold with rose cut
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid 19th century pietra dura brooch, circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
in a silver and gold frame decorated around its perimeter with raised gold beads and delicate silver
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Stone
Vintage Turquoise Half Bead Double Row Rose Gold Link Statement Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
. Hand set with Half Bead Turquoise. Hand crafted with high-quality craftsmanship in 14K Rose Gold
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Gold Lace and Beaded Flapper Dress
Located in New York, NY
Flapper dress of floral pattern gold lame lace, beaded and embroidered with fuschia and black gold
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Gold Beads
Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragments and Glass Beads on Canvas
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Vintage Italian silk scarf with 18th century Italian gilded fragments and glass beveled beads on
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Italian Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Aqua Teardrops
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant early 20th century Italian beaded and crystal chandelier with aqua teardrops. A glistening
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Pietra Dura Suite in Original Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
closes positively. The earrings are in similar style, with rectangular panels dropping from gold beaded
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,860 Sale Price
36% Off
Silver-gold vinaigrette with grid interior
beaded lid, George III
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with interior rack and crimped lid from the George III
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Silver
Large Antique Gold
Banded Agate Bead or Sphere Pendant for a Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(or orange toned) and white banded agate bead with gold mounts to the top and bottom.
Set with an
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Agate, Gold
French Beaded
Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1920's French twelve light beaded chandelier with crystal insets on body and applied
Category
1920s French Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
18k Gold, Citrine and Seed Bead Brooch/Pendant Made Year 1915
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold brooch is adorned with five flame-coloured, oval and drop-cut faceted, citrines
Category
1910s Swedish Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
Rare Etruscan Revival 18K Gold Locket Necklace attr. Eugene Fontenay, Paris 1870
By Eugene Fontenay
Located in New York, NY
tiny gold bead is individually applied to a surface to form a geometric pattern. Done entirely by hand
Category
19th Century French Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Beads
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Belle Époque Gold Bronze
Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Belle Époque Gold Bronze
Crystal Beaded Chandelier, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1.05 Carat Round Beaded Diamond White Gold Open Work Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
a brooch. Constructed out of 14k white gold, this highly detailed and open work pendant is a perfect
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Gold Beads
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Small Ancient Indus Valley Bead Ring Etched Carnelian Cone Antique Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb and rare ancient Indus Valley etched carnelian bead ring. The conical shaped carnelian
Category
18th Century Indian 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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