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Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Fabric

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Twine

rare GIANFRANCO FERRE Vintage cream beaded velvet double layered halter top IT42
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GIANFRANCO FERRE Vintage cream beaded velvet double layered halter top IT42 M Reference: TGAS
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1990s Italian Rare Vintage Beads

Rare 1980s Marc Labat Colrful Beaded Pearl Vintage Navajo 80s Choker Necklaece
By Marc Labat
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 80s MARC LABAT muto colored fruit salad style necklace choker. Features blue, yellow
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1980s American Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Pearl

French Crystal Beaded Basket with Prisms and Mirrors Sconces, circa 1940 RARE
Located in Firenze, Toscana
sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Amazingly completely beaded with crystal prisms as well
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1940s Italian Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Crystal

Rare Chanel Haute Couture F/W 1995 Green Bianchini Silk Lesage Beaded Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare Chanel Haute Couture dress from Karl Lagerfeld’s Autumn/Winter 1995–1996 collection - an
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1990s French Rare Vintage Beads

GUCCI c.1970s Black Crushed Velvet Bead Embellished Bohemian Cropped Blouse RARE
By Gucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Extremely rare vintage Gucci c.1970's black crushed velvet cropped blouse. Bohemian beaded and
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1970s Italian Rare Vintage Beads

Rare Iconic Lesage Micro-Beaded Micro-Sequined "Rainbow" with Lambskin Wide Cuff
Located in New York, NY
house of Chanel) features this rare iconic Lesage Cuff with detailed micro-sequins in colors of red
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1980s Baroque Rare Vintage Beads

Rare 1990 Versace Atelier Egyptian One-of-a-Kind Heavily Beaded Runway Gown
By Dolce Gabbana, Atelier Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1990 custom made gown designed by Gianni Versace for his Versace Atelier label. High neck
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1990s Rare Vintage Beads

Rare Natural Coral Necklace Red Coral Bead Necklace Touch Skin 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare natural undyed coral beads made in 14KT yellow gold yard necklace. The coral beads touch the
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thierry Mugler "Solo in the Spotlight" Beaded Tulle Mermaid Dress Gown Rare
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare mid 90's Thierry Mugler strapless mermaid style evening gown with elongated bodice of handsewn
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20th Century Rare Vintage Beads

Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag Year: 1989 {VINTAGE
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1980s Italian Rare Vintage Beads

Rare Square 1960s Brass Wall Backlit Mirror, Frame with Glass Beads by Palwa
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
. Very rare in this square design with a high frame full of crystal stones. Great glare-free light. Very
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Brass

Rare "House of Lesage" Embellished with Glass and Micro Seed Beads Ear Clips
By Lesage
Located in New York, NY
always live on and not be a dying art. These clip-on earrings made with micro glass bugle beads, glass
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1980s French Rare Vintage Beads

Set of Three Beaded Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African
Category

20th Century South African Folk Art Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Vintage German Beads with Vintage Noodle Glass Bead Earrings
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
14K gold filled stud. The vintage German beads are considered rare and collectible. They were only
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Doyle Lane (1925-2002) Multi Bead Necklace Blue Ceramic Beads. Original Ceramic
By Doyle Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and collectible multi-bead ceramic necklace by celebrated African-American ceramicist Doyle
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Coral Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Beads
Located in New York, NY
ROUND CORAL BEADS AND BRANCH CORAL BEADS WITH TINY HEISHI BEADS. THE VERY RARE HAND MADE NECKLACE IS
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20th Century American Native American Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Rare Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co. Gold Lapis Lazuli Rattan Bracelet
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. rattan bracelet, featuring 18k gold and lapis lazuli. The
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1980s Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

A Rare Bezalel Silver, Enamel, and Filigree Brooch, Israel, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and rare brooch, crafted by the Bezalel School in Jerusalem during the 1950s, is a
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Bottega Veneta Green Beaded Mini Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite vintage Bottega Veneta handbag is a rare collector’s piece. The intricate beaded
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1990s Italian Rare Vintage Beads

Rare John Pagacz Hand Carved Ebony Pearl Michigan Modernist Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of a kind, hand carved ebony and pearl pendant necklace created by John Pagacz of Michigan. Pendant measures 4 3/4" by 4" and suspends from a 17" fine sterling silver chain. Ne...
Category

1950s American Modernist Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Retro Gold 22k Bracelet Natural Rare Lapis Lazuli Carving Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 22k Gold Bracelet Natural Lapis Lazuli Circa 1940. Inner length is 6.5" inches and total weight is 58 grams.
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1940s Unknown Retro Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Gold

Three Colour Polished Amber Bead Handmade Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
Wonderful polished amber bead necklace with beautiful amber drops in three colours. The necklace
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Mid-20th Century Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Amber

Krizia Beaded Sequined Mini Dress w/Snake Motif
By Krizia
Located in Studio City, CA
Rare vintage Krizia beaded and sequined snake motif mini dress featuring a wraparound snake with a
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1980s Italian Rare Vintage Beads

Danish Modern Rare Pair of Salt Pepper Shakers in Rosewood Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant and rare set of shakers in rosewood & Beechwoods hand-turned , with solid brass
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Brass

1960 s CEIL CHAPMAN long black beaded gown
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, gorgeous black bugle beaded gown from Ceil Chapman dating to approximately 1960. Zips up
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1960s American Rare Vintage Beads

French Pink Drops and Flowers Beaded Tole Chandelier, circa 1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Tole body with beaded leaves and bottom. Adorning rare pink
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1940s French Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Crystal, Tôle

GIA Certified Gumps San Francisco Type A Lavender Jadeite Bead Necklace
By Gump s San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant 32-inch double-wrap necklace features rare untreated lavender jadeite jade beads with
Category

1990s Modern Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Teardrop Vintage German Glass Beads on Gold filled Chain
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
vintage German glass beads are considered rare and collectible, circa 1920s-1960s. *Our jewelry have
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Christian Dior Pearl Crystal Bead Fringe Brooch by Henkel Grosse from 1961
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Presented is a rare faux pearl and crystal bead domed brooch with pearl fringe from 1961. The
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1960s French Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Gold Plate

White Oval Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Earrings
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
earring post. The German vintage glass beads are considered rare and collectible, circa 1920s-1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Black Oval Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Earrings
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
earring post. The German vintage glass beads are considered rare and collectible, circa 1920s-1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Chanel Small Camera 80 s So Black Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel So Black Rare Vintage 1989 Velvet Strass Beaded Tassel Small Camera Bag Year: 1989 {VINTAGE
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1980s Italian Rare Vintage Beads

Golden Amber Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Mismatch Earring
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
. The vintage German glass beads are considered rare and collectible, circa 1920s-1960s. *Our jewelry
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Black Diamond Shaped Vintage German Glass Bead on Gold filled Chain Earrings
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
ear studs. The vintage German glass beads are considered rare and collectible, circa 1920s-1960s
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Pearls Matte Green Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Earrings
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
Matte green vintage German glass beads edged with 24K gold with freshwater pearls accented with
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Multi-Color Charm Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
vary* The 24K gold edge German vintage beads are considered rare and collectible, circa 1920s - 1960s
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Amber Red Vintage German Window Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Mismatch Earring
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
vintage German glass beads are considered rare and collectible, circa 1920s-1960s. *Our jewelry have
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

7 Translucent Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold Art Deco Necklace
By Aracheli Studio
Located in Monrovia, CA
my best to accommodate.* The vintage German beads are considered rare and collectible, circa 1920s
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

DOLCE GABBANA SS 91 Iconic and Rare Embroidered Culottes
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1991 iconic and rare high waisted culottes with beads embroidery by Dolce & Gabbana
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1990s Rare Vintage Beads

Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Green Clutch Minaudière Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Minaudière Celeste Lucite Beaded Crystal Vintage Rare Blue Green Beads Spring 1997 Green
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1990s French Rare Vintage Beads

Turquoise Carnelian Necklace Native American Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi 32 Inch
Located in New York, NY
NECKLACE WITH GORGEOUS BLUE TURQUOISE AND CARNELIAN WITH TINY HEISHI BEADS. THE VERY RARE HAND MADE
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20th Century American Native American Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Turquoise Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi
Located in New York, NY
HEISHI BEADS. THE VERY RARE HAND MADE NECKLACE IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS AND IS A WONDERFUL LONG LENGTH
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20th Century American Native American Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Turquoise

LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Southwest style, sterling, necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
centerpiece for this unusual creation. Very rare Terra cotta ceramic beads,African pottery beads, and several
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

A Louis Féraud Sequin and rhinestone embroidered tunic dress - Fall 1984-1985
By Louis Feraud
Located in Toulon, FR
, very discreet. Very small halo under the armpits and rare missing beads. Otherwise stable dress, good
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1980s French Rare Vintage Beads

Six Cenedese Nautilus Flutes Set, Brown accent and Pulegoso Murano Glass signed
By Cenedese, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
-Transparent pulegoso glass with little air bubbles - Unique brown tobacco bead stem - Rare and exclusive find
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Six Cenedese Nautilus Flutes, Amber and Pulegoso Murano Glass, Signed
By Cenedese, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
air bubbles Unique amber bead stem Rare and exclusive find Benefits: Add a touch of elegance and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Original 1920s Lrg European Czech Czechoslovakian Glass Bronze Fruit Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Rare Important Antique Bohemian Czechoslovakian beaded glass fruit lamp, circa 1920s
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20th Century Unknown Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Bronze

Carved Coral White Strawberries and Diamond Large Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive 3.88" long 18k yellow gold brooch featuring carved coral that resemble rare white
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20th Century Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bob Mackie / Ray Aghayan Evening Skirt Set Ensemble in Purple Size Small
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from matte jersey and features a turquoise hued beaded applique. This rare ensemble comes with a belt
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1970s American Rare Vintage Beads

Rare Noh Asian Devil Necklace - Signed
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a beautiful necklace from Selro Selini. This rare necklace depicts the asian
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20th Century Rare Vintage Beads

Rare Cadoro Venetian Glass and Gilt Necklace
By Cadoro
Located in Wilton, CT
their best clients. A host of sapphire, azure, emerald, peridot and light blue Venetian glass beads
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1960s American Rare Vintage Beads

Vintage Rare Hattie Carnegie Black Rhinestone Collar Necklace
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in New York, NY
This rare vintage 1950s signed Hattie Carnegie collar necklace has 20 black glass marquise stones
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1950s American Rare Vintage Beads

Rare Asian Cinnabar Pendant Necklace with Black Jade Stones
Located in Boca Raton, FL
black beads strung together with a hook clasp at the back. The main pendant on the necklace is a
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20th Century Unknown Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Jade, Silver

Rare 1960s Coppola e Toppo Blue Crystal and Pearl Bronze Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
strings of beads in cobalt blue and sky blue, set between seed pearls. The strings of beads are held
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1960s Italian Rare Vintage Beads

Materials

Bronze

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Rare Vintage Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of rare vintage beads. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and silver. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of rare vintage beads to choose from, but Art Deco and modern rare vintage beads are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Chanel, Miriam Haskell and Aracheli Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of pearl versions from the 113 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for bead rare vintage beads and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of rare vintage beads, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Rare Vintage Beads?

Prices for rare vintage beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $11 and can go as high as $1,575,000, while rare vintage beads, on average, fetch $1,800.
Questions About Rare Vintage Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.