Honey Amber Beads
Art Deco Honey Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Art Deco honey amber bead necklace with natural inclusions, and a gold plated ring bolt
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Amber
Amber and Green Stone Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage large freeform baltic honey amber bead necklace featuring sterling silver beaded rondelles
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Sterling Silver
Vintage Old Baltic Honey Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
size varies from 15 to 32mm.
The color of amber is transparent, honey.
The color is authentic and
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21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Baltic Honey Amber Tribal Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Both disc and elongated pieces of amber are strung together
Long Necklace amber
AMBER is between
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
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Amber
Large Classic Antique Butterscotch Baltic Amber and 14K Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Substantial 72.6 gram natural yellow amber and 14K yellow gold bead necklace composed of twenty
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Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, 14k Gold, Gold
Baltic Honey Colored Amber Necklace, Faceted Cut, Russia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Natural antique honey colored amber necklace composed of 40 oval hand faceted natural amber beads
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Necklace with Baltic Amber & 18 Karat Gold Beads & Freshwater Pearls
By Amanda Clark for Altfield
Located in Central, HK
An elegant 29”L (74cmL) necklace with oval Baltic amber beads, ranging from 5/8”L (1.5cmL) to 1”L
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Amber, 18k Gold
Vintage Baltic Butterscotch Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
necklace is 25 inches (63.5 cm). The size of beads varies from 9 to 17 mm.
The color of amber is deep
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Mid-20th Century Russian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Baltic Amber Necklace with 18 Karat Gold Beads and Fresh Water Pearls
By Amanda Clark for Altfield
Located in Central, HK
A charming 29”L (74cmL) necklace with pebble Baltic amber beads ranging from 5/8”L (1.5cmL) to 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Old Baltic Amber Quail Egg Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 19 inches ( 48 cm). Beautiful beads from rare genuine Baltic amber
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Vintage Old Baltic Amber Quail Egg Necklace 70"
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 70 inches ( 177.8 cm). Beautiful beads from rare genuine Baltic amber
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Classic Large Antique Natural Butterscotch Baltic 64.4 gr Amber Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large, natural graduated oval bead antique amber necklace composed of thirty four hand
Category
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, 14k Gold
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Amber and Gold Links Necklace
By Amanda Clark for Altfield
Located in Central, HK
A fabulous 28” L (71.2cmL) necklace with oval Baltic amber beads in butterscotch, lemon, honey and
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold
A.Jeschel Bold Amber and wood necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
harmony. The warm, honey-colored Baltic Amber beads and intricately polished and carved wooden beads from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Vermeil
Graduated Reconstituted Amber and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rondel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent reconstituted polished Amber Beads ranging from 18 to 25 mm - and separated by 18t
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1990s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, 18k Gold
A.Jeschel Baltic Amber and Keshi Pearl necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
for an exceptional Amber piece.
Radiating a stunning honey hue, the transparent Amber is graced with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
6.75 Carat Multi Tourmaline Pear & Tourmaline Beaded Gold Necklace
Located in Amagansett, NY
necklace range from sage green, hunter green, mint green, amber, honey, and fascia. The tourmaline pears
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2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, Gold Plate
Round Natural Honey Amber 14K Hammered Gold Bead Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century round natural honey colored 5-6mm amber and hammered 5mm gold bead necklace
Category
Early 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold
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W 1.13 in L 22 in
Large Honey Amber Pendant 925 Silver Southwestern Necklace Earring Set
Located in Lynnwood, WA
Southwestern style, large honey amber pendant (1.375" x 1.74") inlayed into sterling silver on
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Vintage 1980s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Turquoise, Silver
Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier With Amber Drops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a honey amber color.
The chandelier is wired and in working condition, it requires 5 candelabra
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Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tiger's Eye 14k Gold Amber Diamond Sun Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
smooth round honey tiger's eye beads AAA+
- 8mm smooth round hematite 14k gold plated beads
- 37" length
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Diamond, Hematite, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
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L 37 in
Italian Gilt Iron And Crystal Beaded Chandelier With Amber Glass Prisms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of scrolled iron frame in a pretty, hand-applied gilt finish and adorned with honey amber glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tigers Eye Ruby Emerald Rosary & Ebony Gold Amber Sun Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
round smooth honey tiger's eye AAA+ beads
- gold fill rosary chain
- red enamel gold tumbler bead
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermei...
Crystal Citrine Glass Beaded Sterling Carved Jade Medallion Necklace c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
larger size amber honey color tear-drop shaped beads.
Adorned with a large circular carved jade
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Crystal, Jade, Sterling Silver
Couture Depose France Set PouredGlass Earrings & LampworkGlass 2Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
, poured glass and decorative metal. The honey-and-amber-tones glass and mixed-metal jewelry set was
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Vintage 1920s French Artisan Choker Necklaces
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Pearl, Moonstone, Topaz, Citrine, Amber, Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass, Silver
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W 0.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 5.5 in L 15.5 in
18K Gold Etruscan Revival Chalcedony Torpedo Drop Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
Part of Kirsten Corner’s Signature Line, this one-of-a-kind pair of drop earrings glow with a honey
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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
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Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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17 Carat Ruby Oval Cabochon 14 Kt Gold 12 Full Cut Round Diamonds Cocktail Ring
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Fanta Spessartite Garnet Tumble Beaded Necklace Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
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Faceted Tanzanite Beads Multi-Strand Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A classic Tanzanite beads necklace, comprising of 567 carats of Tanzanite beaded in 9 strands. Clasp is made out of silver.
Certificate can be provided upon request.
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Turquoise Amber 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Double thread necklace with Chinese turquoise big amber linked in Gold and Silver. Length 45 and 55cm adjustable.
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Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Torchon Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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Genuine Garnet Bead Necklace 14 Kt Yellow Gold Plated Lobster
Located in New York, NY
6.5 MM Genuine Polished Smooth Garnet Bead Necklace 18" Long 14 Kt Yellow Gold Plated Lobster Clasp
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Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Victorian Garnet and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant/brooch, the heart shaped cabochon garnet surmounted by a floral and foliate spray, set throughout with rose-cut, old brilliant-cut and cushion ...
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AJD Magnificent Glowing VERY Rare Hypersthene Necklace w/ Sterling Silver Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This rare Canadian gemstone - glowing round (16mm) Hypersthene. Hypersthene "enables us to use better judgement in all areas of life." This root chakra stone is also known for enhan...
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Michael Kneebone White Baroque Pearl Black Spinel Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
White baroque pearls are featured in this bold necklace. The pearls are ginormous, the largest measures fully 1.38 inches in length. The nacre possess great luster with no blemishe...
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Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Natural Ethiopian Opal Bead Single Strand Necklace on Clearance Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
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Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace with Silver Clasp
16" long
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Massive Victorian French Diamond Gold Serpent Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extraordinarily crafted French serpent brooch from the mid 19th Century. The massive proportions and realistic detailing help to date this amazing 3 dimensional brooch. From the coil...
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Cartier 1970 Paris Rare Cocktail Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold with Red Coral Cabochons
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Rare cocktail ring designed by Cartier.
A beautiful, modernist and elegant piece created by Cartier in Paris France circa 1970's. This sleek semi bombe ring was crafted in solid 18 ...
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White South Sea Pearls Long Strand Necklace 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
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Natural Golden Honey Baltic Amber Round Beaded Necklace with Interlocking Clasp
By Rocat Designs
Located in Tucson, AZ
. These natural amber beads are a gorgeous warm golden honey color.
Amber has been prized for centuries
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces
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Amber, Vermeil
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Vintage Baltic Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 21.5 inches (54.6 cm). Beautiful beads from rare genuine Baltic amber
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Early 2000s Russian Beaded Necklaces
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Amber
Vintage Baltic Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 72 inches (183 cm). Beautiful beads from rare genuine Baltic amber
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Early 2000s Russian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Vintage Old Baltic Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Baltic amber. The size varies from 13 to 32mm.
The color of amber color is rich, varying from honey
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Early 2000s Baltic Beaded Necklaces
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Amber
Vintage Baltic Butterscotch Pressed Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
natural amber!
The length of the amber necklace is 25 inches (63.5 cm). The size of beads varies from
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Vintage 1960s Russian Beaded Necklaces
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Amber
Vintage Old Baltic Amber Quail Egg Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 19 inches ( 48 cm). Beautiful beads from rare genuine Baltic amber
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Early 2000s Russian Beaded Necklaces
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Amber
Antique Königsberg Baltic Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
thin craquelure graduated beads. Weightless! Genuine Baltic amber hand-cut. Such amber is no longer
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Amber, Gold Plate
Vintage Old Baltic Amber Egg Yolk Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
amber. The size varies from 13.5 to 30.7mm.
The color of amber is egg yolk linden honey.
The color is
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Vintage Old Baltic Amber Quail Egg Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 70 inches ( 177.8 cm). Beautiful beads from rare genuine Baltic amber
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Gemstone Statement Objet D' Art Necklace by Jane Magon Collections in Silver
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Burbank, CA
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VINTAGE Honey Cognac Butterscotch BALTIC AMBER NECKLACE Nugget Massive
Located in Rome, Rome
- Fabulous baltic amber necklace is made from different variety of amber nugget massive multicolor
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Vintage Gold Tone and Dark Honey Amber Knotted Beads Necklace
Located in London, GB
Dark honey amber necklace with gold tone fittings, featuring lovely highly polished beads, knotted
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Located in New York, NY
Natural antique honey colored amber necklace composed of 42 oval hand faceted natural amber beads
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Vintage Baltic Amber Long Necklace 72"
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 72 inches (183 cm).
Beautiful beads from rare genuine Baltic amber
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Vintage Old Baltic Egg Yolk Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
amber. The size varies from 13.5 to 30.7mm.
The color of amber is egg yolk linden honey.
The color is
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Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Composed of 108 round golden honey colored 12-13mm amber beads, gem quality, translucent with few
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Classic Antique Butterscotch Baltic Amber and 14 Karat Gold Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Comprised of forty two graduated oval natural amber beads ranging in size from 27mm to 7mm with
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By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
This attractive necklace of graduated Baltic honey amber beads is chained in 18 karat yellow gold
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Located in Chesterland, OH
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Located in Chesterland, OH
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Vintage Old Baltic Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
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The color of amber is honey and transparent.
The color is
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Located in Chesterland, OH
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More than 100 years old
Color: honey, cognac
Natural faceted very old faceted beads Old
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Honey Amber Beads For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of honey amber beads for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and silver, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 13 vintage examples as well as 14 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of honey amber beads to choose from, but Art Deco and contemporary honey amber beads are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Amanda Clark for Altfield, Elaine Silverstein and Louis Rousselet are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 23 amber versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many bead, mixed cut and round cut honey amber beads for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of honey amber beads for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Honey Amber Beads?
Prices for honey amber beads start at $475 and top out at $4,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,500.
Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
Questions About Honey Amber Beads
- What do amber bead necklaces do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Amber bead necklaces are believed to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that contains succinic acid. Many believe that when amber is heated against the body, it releases the acid onto the skin where it is absorbed, providing a boost to the body’s immune system. Find an assortment of amber bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
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