Antique Seed Beads
19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Antique Seed Beads
Silver
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Seed Beads
Wool, Beads
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Seed Beads
Wool, Beads
Early 20th Century Antique Seed Beads
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Canadian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1870s French Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Diamond, 14k Gold
1780s Spanish Baroque Antique Seed Beads
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Seed Beads
Pewter
1920s Art Deco Antique Seed Beads
Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Diamond, Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century European Rococo Antique Seed Beads
Other
1890s Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Garnet, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Seed Beads
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Swiss Antique Seed Beads
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seed Beads
Beads, Silk
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Seed Beads
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
1910s Edwardian Antique Seed Beads
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1880s Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Seed Beads
Gold, 18k Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Seed Beads
Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Opal, Pearl
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Enamel
1890s Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Seed Beads
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Seed Beads
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Seed Beads
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Seed Beads
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Seed Beads
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Seed Beads
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Seed Beads
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1750s French Antique Seed Beads
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Seed Beads
Diamond, Sapphire, Onyx, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Seed Beads
Turquoise, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Seed Beads
1880s Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Seed Beads
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seed Beads
Natural Pearl
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The 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, 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 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.








