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Seed Bead Art Deco Patterned Bag with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Charming Seed Bead Art Deco Bag with Crystals from the 1920's. Hand beaded with Art Deco patterns
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1920s French Antique Seed Beads

18k Gold, Citrine and Seed Bead Brooch/Pendant Made Year 1915
Located in Stockholm, SE
and nine seed beads. The brooch is mainly made of very fine threads that have been soldered together
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1910s Swedish Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Art Deco Beaded Tassel Lariat
Located in New York, NY
blue Czech seed beads with massive 2 toned tassels. 1920's Eu. Necklace 32" X .5", Tassel adds 10".
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Seed Beads

Victorian Whitby Jet Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
, six large elongated kite shape beads flanked by round beads of woven matt Whitby jet seed beads. With
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1890s English Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Enamel, Steel

French Art Deco Lariat Necklace
Located in New York, NY
pearl micro seed beads. Beautifully crafted with hand blown glass faux pearl and crystal paste rondelle
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Gilt Metal

Turquoise Glass Necklace with Antique Japanese Tibetan Netsuke
Located in Milford, DE
netsuke-style faces, animals, fruit-pit carvings, seed beads, and dark wooden talismans — carries the
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal

Prehistoric Tairona Carnelian Frog Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
line the upper portion of the necklace while carnelian discs, seed beads, tubes, and desirable bullet
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15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Victorian 14k Onyx and Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
of this necklace is good. There is no damage to the onyx beads or seed pearls. The gold chain and
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1880s Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold, amethyst and seed pearl Austro Hungarian bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
de France faceted amethyst surrounded by precious seed pearls. More richly colored amethyst completes
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Renaissance Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold

Edwardian Vintage Necklace Platinum Diamonds Seed Pearls ca. 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
set in platinum and lustrous seed pearls arranged in a refined pattern. The beautiful lattice work of
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1910s European Edwardian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Couture 1920s Chanel Rousselet Hearts Camellia Metallic Glass Bracelet Sautoir
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Rousselet's delicate wire, whose fastening loop is visible on the bottom. The symmetrical seed-bead bracelet
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper

French Art Deco Orientalist Beaded Evening Jacket
Located in New York, NY
beaded on sturdy black cotton voile. Beaded in black jet and crystal seed beads in pattern reminiscent
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1920s French Antique Seed Beads

Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chinese Coral Earrings with Mother of pearl "Eternity Knot" motifs. Tiny coral seed beads
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Coral, Silver

19th Century Napoleon III in the Louis Quinze Style Side Table
Located in Berlin, DE
frame. Perforated seed beads and carton-shaped fittings. (G-63).
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Exceptional Early Miriam Haskell Wrap Bracelet
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell early wrap bracelet from the 1930s. Marcasites, pastes and seed beads are stitched
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique ArtDeco French LampworkGlass GalalithFans SilverRondelles Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
among seed-bead spacers. The necklace fastens with an elegant sterling-silver clasp, which is an S-hook
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Fireplace Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
-sided glazed housing on base with reliefed seed beads, leaves and flowers. Approved roof trim. Digits
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19th Century American Napoleon III Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Sioux Beaded High-Top Moccasins
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
correct 1800’s glass trade seed beads that are sinew sewn in a traditional Buffalo track geometric pattern
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Hide, Beads

19th Century Pair of Iroquois Moccasins
Located in Nantucket, MA
glass bead floral design and white seed bead borders; mounted in a custom fabric-lined shadowbox with
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Suede, Cotton, Beads

Exquisite Native American Beaded Children s or women s Moccasins
Located in London, GB
motifs, worked in vibrant glass seed beads on a black velvet ground, reflect the influence of both
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Early 20th Century American Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Hide, Beads

Victorian Microbead Figural Swan Bag
Located in New York, NY
Incredible micro seed bead bag with figural panels of swans in floral beaded vignettes. The
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Seed Beads

19th Century Louis Quinze French Serving Table by Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Berlin, DE
. Perforated seed beads and carton-shaped fittings. (G-50).
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Writing Table
Located in Berlin, DE
veneer, all-round full-length mirror veneer with seed beads. With very finely chiselled, highly
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Wood, Beech

Centerpiece, Calamine, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
and seed beads, showing a clear inspiration in Rococo pieces from the 18th century. · Size: 27x18x14
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Other

19th Century Frideric Rococo Style Display Case/Vitrine, circa 1850 Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
crossed richly carved center bar. Three-sided scalloped, domed frame, rich acanthus and seed beads
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Walnut

Olive Brown Split-Shoulder Tabard Flapper Dress with Hip Rosettes – S, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
amber faceted seed beads are just the icing on the proverbial cake. Sleeveless, drop shoulder tabard
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1920s Unknown Antique Seed Beads

Decorated Dutch Antique Copper Bowl / Pot with Lid, 18th Century, Dated 1750
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
lid with a very attractive decorated decor of seed beads in Rococo style. There are two original
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18th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Copper, Metal

Frame, Polychromed and Giltwood, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Polychrome and gilded wood frame. Late 18th century. Rectangular frame with golden seed beads on a
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18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Wood

Black Silk Velvet Gold Bouillon Beaded Opera Coat w Blue Silk Lining-S-M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
seed beads above; gold bouillon thread embroidery throughout beadwork. Open construction with no
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1920s Unknown Antique Seed Beads

Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
at left hip. Embellished all over with silver-plate hollow beads and crystal seed and bugle beads in
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1920s Unknown Antique Seed Beads

Holy Oils Vase or Container, Pewter, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rococo style of the 18th century (note the seed beads on the handles, the bands found on the body, etc
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18th Century European Rococo Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pewter

French Bed Headboards in golden bronze Bed Frame
By French House Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
puttis among flowers, flanked by two large Medici cups and enriched by scrolls and seed beads. The other
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Gone With the Wind era pearl necklace - approx 5000 seed pearls, all hand drilled. In original
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1860s American Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Natural Pearl

Antique Seed Pearl Infinity Pendant Locket
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1880s, this antique Victorian pendant locket with seed pearls and enamel is set in
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 19k Yellow Gold Natural Seed Pearl Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
with delicate natural seed pearls. The graceful drape of the festoon design reflects the romantic
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19th Century Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian seed pearl 18k yellow and rose gold locket pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian pendant shimmers with delicate seed pearls set in 18k yellow and rose gold
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Gold Cannetille and Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 19th Century 18 karat yellow gold brooch set with twenty-nine lustrous seed
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian seed pearl 18 karat yellow gold drop earrings. Featuring half balls and
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1890s British Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Paste Ornate Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
motifs and rope-twist accents. The head is set with a vivid paste green stone surrounded by lustrous seed
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold Dangle Earring Enamel Painting Oriental Pearl Seed Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
. The young lady's dress is finished with a white beaded border that is reflected in the seed pearl
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1880s American Belle Époque Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Yellow Gold Mesh Tassel Slide Bracelet with Seed Pearls and Enamel
Located in New York, NY
: 12.2 Grams Stone: Seed Pearls Clasp Measurements: 12.3 x 12.5 x 8mm Size: 6.75 fully open but would
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19th Century Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch Gilt Metal Hair Natural Seed Pearl Photograph
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This mid 19th century Victorian mourning brooch is constructed as an outer frame with an inner revolving oval locket. The frame is designed as a succession of scrolls. At the top and...
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1850s European Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

Circa 1875 Victorian Lingerie Pin with Seed Pearls in 18K Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
graduated seed pearls. This pin has an engraved date "May 5, 1875". Circa: 1875 Metal Type: Steel and 18k
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1870s Late Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Steel

Antique Victorian Jet Locket With Natural Seed Pearls, 14k and Enamel Detailing
Located in New York, NY
center shield design drop is set with 15 natural seed pearls and a clasp set with enamel geometric
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1860s American Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique 15 carat yellow gold cross in ivy leaf design with seed pearls
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
meandering from top to bottom with a little natural white seed pearl is placed into each leaf. Length of the
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Seed Pearl and 14 Carat Yellow and Rose Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous seed pearl set crescent brooch is simply precious. Dating to around the turn of the
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Early 20th Century Black White Hand Beaded African Chair
Located in North Miami, FL
embellished with thousands of seed glass beads applied to fabric covers, which are then stitched or glued onto
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Wood, Beads

Tribal Ulo Akha Woman s Headdress with Framework of Bamboo and Beads
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ulo Akha woman's Tribal headdress adorned with framework of bamboo, beads, pompons, seeds and
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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Bamboo, Beads

Ulo Tribal Akha Woman s Headdress with Framework of Bamboo and Beads
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ulo Akha woman's Tribal headdress adorned with framework of bamboo, beads, pompons, seeds and
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Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Beads

Ulo Tribal Akha Woman s Headdress with Framework of Bamboo and Beads
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ulo Akha woman's Tribal headdress adorned with framework of bamboo, beads, pompons, seeds and
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Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Beads

Antique .50ctw Diamond Seed Pearl Wings Brooch, 14K Yellow Gold, Victorian
Located in McLeansville, NC
clarity seed pearl round bead 1.75 - 2.85 mm Length: 2.25 mm Width: .75 inches Weight: 3 dwts. / 4.7
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Mourning Pin or Brooch With Onyx Seed Pearls 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
) Natural Genuine Seed Pearls - Round Bead Shape - Bead Set - White Color w/ Nice Luster - 1.50mm (approx
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19th Century Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pre Colombian Tairona Carnelian Bead Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
comprised or 17 seed form, tubular and ovoid beads carved form vermelian hued carnelian. The integral white
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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Pre-Columbian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Carnelian

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Open Work w/ Seed Pearl on Turquoise Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Unique Shape - Inlaid Set - Blue Color (22) Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Bead Set - White
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Jet Pearl Locket Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
", which is formed by bead-set seed pearls and gold detailing. The back side of the locket features a
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1880s Victorian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Green Tourmaline 2-Strand Choker with Circa 1900 Cameo Pendant in 10K Gold Frame
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
frame indicates this cameo had a bead border -- probably seed pearls strung on wire. At some point
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Early1800s Cannetille Filigree WiredPearl FloralSpray RedSilk PinBrooch
By Artistian Made
Located in Chicago, IL
brooch features a single seed pearl bead at the center of its flower, which was an extraordinarily costly
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Seed Beads

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Berlin Iron

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Antique Seed Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique seed beads available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of antique seed beads bearing Victorian or Edwardian hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Asprey International Limited are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 23 Pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of bead, brilliant cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of antique seed beads, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Antique Seed Beads?

On average, antique seed beads at 1stDibs sell for $2,438, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Antique Seed Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best thread for seed beads will depend on the size of the bead. Since seed beads come in many different sizes and shapes, using the right thickness of thread and color can make your project easier and more enjoyable. There are various brands of seed bead threads available and it is a matter of your personal preference as to which one you would like to work with.
  • 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 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.