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Rare Beaded Coral Bag
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bag hand beaded of genuine coral beads from the early 20th Century. Extraordinary care has
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Rare Antique Beads

Georgian High Carat Handwrought Ornate Wirework Bead Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exceptionally stunning and very rare bead necklace from the Georgian (ca1750) era! This vibrant
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1750s Georgian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Burmite Amber Fossil Tribal Necklace from 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare reddish brown Burmite amber fossil tribal necklace late 19th century. Made of 34 irregular
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Late 19th Century Asian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Amber

Victorian Natural OX Blood Red Coral Rare Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian necklace. 1880 ca. Italian origin from Sardinia. Each bead is 4 mm. in diameter – all even and
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1880s Italian Victorian Rare Antique Beads

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Coral, 9k Gold

Art Deco Honey Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
original Art Deco amber bead necklace. A rare find.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Amber

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi Old Dzi Beads
Located in Milford, DE
spacers, and rare old Tibetan dzi-style beads—each carrying unique symbols, age-wear, and organic texture
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass

Aquarius Totem Tibetan Dzi Bead Bracelet with Blue Kyanite Tiger’s Eye Sterling
Located in Milford, DE
This collectors’ bracelet centers around a rare Dzi Lưu li (Liaoqi) bead, crafted in the tradition
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Mid-19th Century Asian Retro Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art-Deco c1920 s Mediterranean Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace, 10mm-5mm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace I s dating back to Art-Deco period Composed of
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1920s Italian Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Coral, Silver

IGITL Certified 250 carats Antique Rare Columbian Emerald necklace 22k Gold 16"
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
IGITL Certified 250 carats Antique Rare Columbian Emerald necklace 22k Gold 16 inches - double
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1920s Indian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

IGITL Certified 250 carats Antique Rare Columbian Emerald necklace 22k Gold 16"
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
IGITL Certified 250 carats Antique Rare Columbian Emerald necklace 22k Gold 16 inches - double
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1920s Indian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Rare Louis Rousselet Rose Pate de Verre and Pearl Bracelet
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
A rare example of a wide bead bracelet by french costume jeweler Louis Rousselet composed of shades
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

Antique Art Deco French Melon Cut Emerald Poured Glass Sautoir RARE 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exquisite and wonderfully rare French, Art Deco green glass sautoir dating to the 1920s
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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

Victorian Black Silk 1880 Venetian Hand Woven Soprarizzo Velvet Dolman Jacket W
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Black Silk 1880 Venetian Hand Woven Soprarizzo Velvet Dolman Jacket With Rare Beaded
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Early 1900s Rare Antique Beads

Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
From its rare beads to its scalloped hem to its wearable size, this Jazz Age gem is a “unicorn
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1920s Unknown Rare Antique Beads

Rare large 1920 s beads/crystals chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare large 1920's beads/crystals chandelier, the chandelier are quite rare, it is
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1920s American Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rare Pink Opaline Drops, Beads and Bobeches Micro Beaded, Chandelier circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
opaline macaroni beads and clear florets. Adorning rare pink opaline drops. Microbeaded centre. Adding
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1920s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Murano Glass, Giltwood

Rare 19th-Century Crow Beaded Tepee Bag in Buffalo Hide, c.1860–1875
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This exceptional 19th-century Crow (Plains Indian) beaded tepee bag, dating circa 1860-1875, is a
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Late 19th Century American Native American Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Hide, Beads

Rare Antique Russian Silver Bead with Agate
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Rare Antique Russian Silver Bowl with Agate Beautiful Agate Bowl supported by a base made of
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Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Beads

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Rare Circa 1870 Sioux Buckskin Moccasins with Quillwork Glass Bead Decoration
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
This rare and authentic pair of antique Sioux moccasins dates to the 1870s, during the late Classic
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19th Century American Native American Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Animal Skin, Hide, Glass, Beads

Rare 18th Century German Glass Bead Decorated Centre Table by Michael van Selow
By Johann Michael Van Selow
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Rare Rococo centre table from the famous workshop of Johann Michael van Selow. The rounded
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Mid-18th Century German Rococo Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Wood, Glass

Italian Micro-Beaded Pink Prisms Crystal Chandelier Rare c1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Plate on bottom with crystal ball and pink prism flower finial. Macaroni bead swags and micro beading
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1920s Italian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

Rare Chantal Thomass Iridescent Glass Beaded Necklace and Earrings Set
By Chantal Thomass
Located in New York, NY
Rare Chantal Thomass Glass Iridescent Necklace Set Very Rare High Quality the necklace is in great
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19th Century Unknown Rare Antique Beads

Lavender Purple Opaline Drops Beads French One of a Kind Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
country and ready to hang. (UL US for the USA). Adorning florets and swags of opaline macaroni beads
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Micro Beaded White and Pink Opaline Drops Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
socket for the USA. Micro beaded in white opaline, loaded with crystal prisms and Murano white and pink
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

Rare Arts Crafts Beaded Velvet Picture Frame with Floral Folk Art Motif, c1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional beaded velvet picture frame with a wonderfully rich folk art / Arts & Crafts decor
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Velvet, Glass

19th c Rare Crystal Beaded Empire Chandelier French Hand Tied Oval Prisms, c1850
Located in Firenze, Toscana
sockets for all other countries and ready to hang at our expense. Three tiers with beaded appendages
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1850s French Empire Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

Rare Antique Grand Tour Lava Necklace of Pineapple-Cut Beads, circa 1820
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely soft gray rare lava beads mined from the ruins of Pompeii in Italy. Pineapples were a symbol
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1820s British Early Victorian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

15k Gold

c 1900 French Beaded Extremely Rare Sea foam Green Murano Drops Mirrors Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
beaded. Swags of crystals throughout. Each adorning extremely rare sea foam green Murano drops and
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Early 1900s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

c 1900 French Beaded Rare Lavender Murano Drops Mirrors Sconces One of Kind
Located in Firenze, Toscana
(these are true lavender, they look darker in photos) One of a kind sconces! Completely beaded. Swags
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century enamel on gold brooch embellished with pearls, circa 1790. The enamel miniature on the front shows a boy flying a kite against a sunny Mediterranean landscape. The b...
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18th Century Georgian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

French Beaded Emerald Green Prisms Petit Beaded Small Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Rare emerald green crystal prisms. Beaded throughout
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Antique Naga white heart bead necklace Konyak North India Asian Tribal Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This rare authentic antique Naga beaded necklace is a stunning large long multi-strand ceremonial
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Early 20th Century Indian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Glass, Beads

Wiener Werkstaette Arts And Crafts, Beaded Bag, by Maria Likarz-Strauss, c 1919
By Wiener Werkstätte, Maria Likarz
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional, rare pouch bag with abstract bead embroidery in bright orange, beige, dark brown and
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Animal Skin, Goatskin, Silk, Beads

French 1920 s Beaded Voile Afternoon Dress
Located in New York, NY
Rare soft ivory cotton voile beaded afternoon dress. Bodice has pin tucking and art deco chalk
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Rare Antique Beads

Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Pearl 18 KT Rare Long Suitor Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
seven hand carved Egg shaped natural Nephrite Jade beautiful Spinach Green colour- each bead is set with
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

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

Victorian Wicker Ornate Two Tier Beaded Magazine Rack
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare two tier beaded High Victorian Magazine rack with curlicues, pinwheel sides and woven ball
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Wicker

Victorian Mermaid and Snake Pendant Necklace Pearl Antique 14 Karat Gold Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Victorian Mermaid and Snake Pendant Necklace depicting a snake or serpent
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Biedermeier Beaded Bag with Oriental Scene – Handcrafted 19th Century Needlework
Located in Hamburg, DE
This rare Biedermeier beaded bag from the 19th century is a fine example of early European beadwork
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1820s German Biedermeier Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Fabric, Glass

French Maison Baguès Beaded with Crystal Prisms Stars Chandelier c1900 s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
socket for all other countries. A rare example of Maison Baguès. Beaded throughout. Adorning two sizes
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Early 1900s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

French Petit Pink White Opaline Drops Beaded Swags Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for all other countries and ready to hang. Double beaded with rare pink opaline beads. Swags of white
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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Opaline Glass

Italian Empire Blue Glass Beads Crystal Prisms Tole Chandelier, c 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for all other countries and ready to hang. Metal body with swags of rare blue glass macaroni beads and
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Early 1900s Italian Empire Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

Big Maison Bagues Style French Amethyst Murano Drops Beads Sconces c 1920
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
and swags of macaroni beads throughout. Rare small Murano glass amethyst drops. Re-wired and ready to
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

1 of 2 Italian Micro-Beaded Yellow Amber Flush Mount Crystal Prisms Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Micro beaded throughout. Rare yellow amber with small red flecks in the micro beading. Crystal prisms in
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1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal

Rare Large Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace
Located in London, GB
rare red coral beads Yunnan ethnic minority China Period Qing Dynasty 19th century. Condition: Fine.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rare Antique Beads

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Silver

Rare Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Ethnic Minority silver Coral necklace
Located in London, GB
Yunnan. A superb chain necklace with added Taoist charms with turquoise and fine rare red coral beads
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rare Antique Beads

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Silver

LB offers Rare Venetian Glass Enamel Medallion Brass Copper Silver Necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
very rare Venetian beads and an antique medallion that join to create a Neo Renaissance vibe.
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Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper

Rare Aqua Blue Mouth Blown Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Macaroni Swags Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Beautiful rare bobeches. Swags of macaroni beads
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1920s Italian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Murano Glass

French 3 Tier Aqua Blue Rare Prisms Crystal Murano Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
, bobéches in crystal. Swags of small macaroni beads, florets and rare blue Prisms throughout. Murano glass
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Red Coral 14 Karat Gold Negligee Mesh Necklace Antique
Located in New York, NY
NATURAL RED CORAL BEADS AND THE TWO PENDANT ENDS HAVE TWO GRADUATED RED CORAL BEADS. A VERY RARE NECKLACE
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Cup, 19th century - provenance Didier Claes
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
Democratic Republic of Congo, Late 19th Century Wood, glass bead (inlay) Provenance: Didier Claes
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Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Wood

French Gold Gilt Amethyst Crystal Prisms Rock Crystal Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
posts. Florets and hand tied rock crystal beaded swags. Adorning rare amethyst crystal prisms. Free
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1920s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Brass Table Lamp Art Deco Dutch 1920 s
By Daalderop KDM Royal Holland, Gispen
Located in London, GB
brass beads is extraordinary rare example of Dutch design in the 1920's. It is of the machine age. in
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Brass

French Red Murano Ball Drops Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for all other countries, ready to hang. Wood bulb posts. Swags of macaroni beads and rare red Murano
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1920s French Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Crystal

French Periwinkle Purple Lavender Opaline Drops, Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
bottom. Florets throughout. Swags of periwinkle beads. Adorning rare vintage Murano periwinkle opaline
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1920s French Baroque Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Murano Glass, Giltwood

Antique 8 BallCutMoonstones French BelleEpoque GiltFiligree Earrings Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique French Belle-Epoque-period set incudes eight rare ball-cut moonstones beaded on a
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1910s French Belle Époque Rare Antique Beads

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Crystal, Moonstone, Brass, Gold, Gilt Metal

18th Century English Oak Side Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century English side table with a rectangular top and molded edge featuring rare double
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18th Century European Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Oak

Natural Undyed Coral Choker Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
This coral choker necklace is a rare find! The undyed coral beads are perfectly matched in color
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1890s American Victorian Rare Antique Beads

Materials

Coral, Base Metal

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Rare Antique Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare antique beads available for sale. The range of distinct rare antique beads — often made from beads, trimming and glass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of rare antique beads available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of rare antique beads to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Louis XVI and Rococo rare antique beads are of considerable interest. Many rare antique beads are appealing in their simplicity, but Johann Michael Van Selow and Maison Baguès produced popular rare antique beads that are worth a look.

How Much are Rare Antique Beads?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $24,798 highest priced.
Questions About Rare Antique 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 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.