How can I tell the difference between vintage glass beads and plastic?

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.

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Vintage Chalcedony Blue Lace Agate Necklace

Located in Chesterland, OH

rare vintage sterling silver clasp. This necklace alternates beads with 2 mm tiny Czech seed glass

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Czech Beads

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Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chalcedony Blue Lace Agate Necklace

$450

Czech Gablonz Beaded Glass Christmas Ornament Modern Set of Two

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A rare Christmas ornament set of two. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Tallest is approx. 5" high and 2 1/2" at...

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1980s Czech Folk Art Vintage Czech Beads

Materials

Wire

Czech Gablonz Beaded Glass Christmas Ornament Modern Set of Two

$95

1930s Art Deco Bronze Czech Glass Necklace

Located in San Francisco, CA

filigree decorated frame. The chain has matching Czech glass beads and intricate canned filigree

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Czech Beads

1930s Art Deco Bronze Czech Glass Necklace

$299

Colorful Art Deco Czechoslovakian Glass Beaded Parrot Lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Colorful Art Deco Czechoslovakian Glass Beaded Parrot Lamp Check out this magnificent Colorful Art

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20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage Czech Beads

Materials

Metal

Colorful Art Deco Czechoslovakian Glass Beaded Parrot Lamp

$1,036

Sheer Black Crystal Bead and Crêpe Illusion Gown with Bellows Sleeves - M, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

embellished with Czech glass bead and Austrian crystal starburst motifs. Over-the-head construction with

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1930s Unknown Vintage Czech Beads

Sheer Black Crystal Bead and Crêpe Illusion Gown with Bellows Sleeves - M, 1930s

$1,850

LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckle Sterling Floral Brooch Amethyst Glass Necklace

By Lorraines Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

sterling silver floral brooch necklace. Vintage Czech glass yellow beads provide contrast to the dominant

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Czech Beads

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Amethyst, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckle Sterling Floral Brooch Amethyst Glass Necklace

$225

LB offers Carved Chinese Jade Sterling Marcasite vintage glass jade necklace

By Lorraines Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Necklace. This fabulous centerpiece is enhanced by Vintage mottled Czech glass beads,Green jade rondelles

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Czech Beads

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Jade, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

LB offers Carved Chinese Jade Sterling Marcasite vintage glass jade necklace

$230

Vintage Byzantine Inspired Jewel Stone Head Dress Band - Head piece Crown

Located in Sheffield, GB

. Featuring Czech glass faceted jewel stones, ornately hand beaded embroideries and typical Byzantine style

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20th Century French Vintage Czech Beads

Vintage Byzantine Inspired Jewel Stone Head Dress Band - Head piece Crown

$254

$2,100

Rosary from the Vatican Library Red Czech Beads

By Vatican Library

Located in Cookeville, TN

made of genuine Czech fire-polished crystal beads, this rosary features a crucifix inspired by crosses

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Late 20th Century Czech Renaissance Vintage Czech Beads

Materials

Metal

Rosary from the Vatican Library Red Czech Beads

$895

Rosary from the Vatican Library Clear Glass Czech Beads

By Vatican Library

Located in Cookeville, TN

made of genuine Czech fire-polished crystal beads, this rosary features a crucifix inspired by crosses

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Late 20th Century Czech Renaissance Vintage Czech Beads

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Metal

Rosary from the Vatican Library Clear Glass Czech Beads

$695

1950s Signed Miriam Haskell Black Beaded Necklace

By Frank Hess

Located in Houston, TX

Czech beads meet to form a floral center piece of rhinestones. The single color makes it extremely

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1950s American Vintage Czech Beads

1950s Signed Miriam Haskell Black Beaded Necklace

$470

30 s Deco Czech Glass Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous soft green Czech glass necklace consisting of a geometric grid of round green glass balls

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1930s Czech Vintage Czech Beads

30 s Deco Czech Glass Pendant Necklace

$550

Vintage Russian Ural Malachite with Pink Jade Multi-Strand Necklace

Located in Chesterland, OH

separated by tiny vintage Czech glass beads and 14k gold beads. Very unusual necklace. A unique designer

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Czech Beads

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Jade, Malachite

Vintage Russian Ural Malachite with Pink Jade Multi-Strand Necklace

$1,100

Rosary from the Vatican Library Black Czech Beading

Located in Cookeville, TN

made of genuine Czech fire-polished crystal beads, this rosary features a crucifix inspired by crosses

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Late 20th Century Czech Vintage Czech Beads

Materials

Metal

Rosary from the Vatican Library Black Czech Beading

$340

Rosary from the Vatican Library Collection with Green Czech Beading

By Vatican Library

Located in Cookeville, TN

made of genuine Czech fire-polished crystal beads, this rosary features a crucifix inspired by crosses

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Late 20th Century Czech Vintage Czech Beads

Materials

Glass

Rosary from the Vatican Library Collection with Green Czech Beading

$425

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Vintage Czech Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage Czech beads is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage Czech beads was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and crystal. Vintage Czech beads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Empire and Folk Art vintage Czech beads are consistently popular styles. Many vintage Czech beads are appealing in their simplicity, but Vatican Library, Bohemia and Bohumil Landsman produced popular vintage Czech beads that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Czech Beads?

Prices for vintage Czech beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage Czech beads begin at $95 and can go as high as $2,425, while the average can fetch as much as $695.

Questions About Vintage Czech Beads

How can I tell the difference between vintage glass beads and plastic?
1 Answer
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.