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14K Yellow Gold 3 Chain Necklace with Beads
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold 3 Chain Necklace with Balls This beautiful 14k yellow gold chain features 3 chains
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20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Seedpearl Choker with Turquoise Beads Hi June Parker
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
-precious Turquoise stones. A fun layering piece for all seasons if you like to layer your necklaces with
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

14K Karat Yellow Gold Seedpearl Choker with Amazonite Stones Hi June Parker
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
-precious Amazonite stones. A fun layering piece for all seasons if you like to layer your necklaces with
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Seedpearl Choker with Multi-Sapphire and Ruby Hi June Parker
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
your necklaces with beaded pieces and chains. Inspired by the colorful and fluid costumes and movement
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Open Pendant Necklace with Bead Clusters in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This pear-shaped dangle pendant necklace, crafted in beautiful 18 karat yellow gold, exudes a
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Beaded Long Necklace with Gold Beads
Located in Jaipur, IN
A long necklace with Blue sapphire Natural beads and beads with 18K gold foiling on them. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold

Tanzanite Bead Necklace with Graduated Design
Located in Coral Gables, FL
245 Carat Total Weight Faceted Tanzanite Bead Necklace Featuring a 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beaded Turquoise Necklace with Three Crosses
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Nacajo Indian turquoise beaded necklace. Featuring one large sterling wrapped cross
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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Kyanite Beaded Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18 inches (45.7 cm). The rare size of the smooth round beads is 12 mm
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Kyanite, Sterling Silver

Kyanite Beaded Necklace
Kyanite Beaded Necklace
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Tourmaline Beaded Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18 inches ( 45.7 cm). The rare huge size of the smooth round beads is
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Tourmaline Beaded Necklace
Tourmaline Beaded Necklace
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L 18 in
Amethyst Beaded Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 12 mm. The
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Amethyst Beaded Necklace
Amethyst Beaded Necklace
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L 18.5 in
Short Aquamarine Beaded Necklace with 18k Gold Beads and Toggle Clasp
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This handmade, one-of-a-kind necklace aquamarine beaded necklace is a unique piece of jewelry that
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2010s Dutch Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Turquoise Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise Bead Necklace A necklace of beaded turquoise with an 18 karat white gold clasp set with
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Carved Blue Topaz Necklace with Gold Beads
Located in New York, NY
A stunning necklace consisting of Carved Blue Topaz ranging from 8MM to 18MM with 14K Gold Beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Graduated White Coral Bead Necklace Beads
Located in Lexington, KY
pair it with a black gown for a statement of elegance! The necklace is 32” long. The coral beads range
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Vintage 1950s Modernist Beaded Necklaces

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Coral

Vintage Italian Coral Bead Necklace with Gold Accents
Located in Johns Creek, GA
This beautiful vintage double strand, Red Italian Coral bead neckalce once belonged to Alfred W
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Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold

Multicolored Agate Bead Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Multicolored agate bead necklace with four aventurine quartz accent beads, brass bead spacers, and
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Brass

Multicolored Agate Bead Necklace
Multicolored Agate Bead Necklace
W 0.5 in D 5 in L 17 in
Green Jade Bead Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One green jade bead necklace with 38 beads measuring 10 millimeters in diameter on average. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Jade Bead Necklace
Green Jade Bead Necklace
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L 20 in
Classic Handmade Aquamarine Beads Coomi 20 Karat Gold Necklace with Gold Beads
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Coomi Aquamarine Beads Necklace from the Affinity Collection is a one of a kind piece. The Affinity
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Yellow Gold

Natural Agate Bead Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
This necklace is a timeless classic and elegant piece of jewelry. 16 natural agat beads with a
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Silver

Canadian Labradorite Beaded Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Huge Canadian Labradorite Rondelle Beaded Necklace. Labradorite is a feldspar mineral. It has a
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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Labradorite, Sterling Silver

Black Onyx Necklace With Hand Painted Bead Agate
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 21 inches (53 cm). The size of the faceted rondelle beads is 20 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Hubei Turquoise Beaded Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 22 inches (56 cm). The size of the rondelle beads varies from 16 mm
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Labradorite Rondelle Beads Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 19.5 inches (50 cm). The size of the smooth rondelle beads varies
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Sterling Silver

Tiger Eye Beaded Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18 inches (45.7 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 20 mm. The
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

Tiger Eye Beaded Necklace
Tiger Eye Beaded Necklace
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L 18 in
Ruby Bead Torsade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Bead Torsade Necklace A 14 karat yellow gold necklace with a strand of 262 ruby beads
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smokey Topaz Beaded Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare cut of smokey topaz beads in a wedge-like shape offering dimension and stone clarity. Flat
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, Sterling Silver

Smokey Topaz Beaded Necklace
Smokey Topaz Beaded Necklace
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H 1 in L 18 in
Sorab & Roshi Fluorite Bead Necklace with Faceted Blue Topaz Bead Accent
By Sorab & Roshi
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two strands of nesting nugget shape Fluorite bead Necklace with faceted round blue Topaz bead
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Fluorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Bead and Jade Bead Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One 14K yellow gold bead and green jade bead necklace with alternating, interspaced beads. With 57
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridot Beads Necklace with Tsavorite Clasp, 18 Karat White
Located in New York, NY
A classic necklace of green Peridot Beads with a Pave setting Tsavorite Clasp, 18K White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Tsavorite

Kenneth Jay Lane Amazonite Bead Necklace with Golden Accents
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Kenneth Jay Lane amazonite bead necklace in earthy teal, tan, white, and gray tones. Gold-plated
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Amazonite

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

Magnificent Graduated Opal Bead Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This opal strand is 160 carats magnificient opals. The clasp is 14k white gold with .90c in diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

Navajo Coral Beaded Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian coral and sterling four strand necklace by artist Doreen Leyba
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Australian Chrysoprase Diamonds Beaded Necklace with Sleeping Beauty Turquoises
Located in GOES, NL
Hand strung sophisticated precious bohemian gemstone necklace in a beautifull mint green color
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2010s Oceanic Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

French Beaded Necklaces with Red Agate and Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
, combining elegance, natural beauty and spiritual benefits. Each necklace features 27 red agate beads
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Emerald Bead Indian Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Gold Emerald Bead Indian Necklace with adjustable rope Circa 1900 15 emerald beads Emerald Weight
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Antique Early 1900s Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald

Zuni Beaded Coral Necklace
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Zuni six strand beaded coral necklace with traditional cord wrapping. Strung with
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Beaded Necklaces with Peach Moonstone, Gold and Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our collection of moonstone, gold and bakelite pearl necklaces by Mesure et Art du Temps
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Long Tiger's Eye Amethyst and Garnet Bead Necklace with Gold Filled Ribbed Beads
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning 32" long beaded necklace with 11.5 - 11.75 mm tiger's eye beads with 4 multi strand links
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Garnet, Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled

Amethyst And Gold Beads Necklace
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Amethyst and gold beads long necklace. It depicts a necklace made of round large
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Gold

Colombian Emerald Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
beads with Diamonds set in 18K White Gold. The necklace is around 18.5 inches long. This necklace is
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiger Eye bead necklace with domed rough polished clasp
Located in London, GB
Tiger Eye beads measure 20mm; the clasp, 45mm x 30mm The necklace measures 47cms
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2010s British Beaded Necklaces

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Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Brass

Natural Lavender Jadeite Jade Bead Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
Natural lavender jade bead necklace with diamond set clasp, circa 1950. A necklace composed of
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, 18k Gold

Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Strand of natural, undyed angel skin coral beads. Beads range from approximately 10mm to 10.25mm
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
H 0.25 in W 0.25 in L 27 in
Necklace in White Gold with Peridot Beads with 2 Tsavorite Clasps
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
necklace with 26x ropes with Peridot beads (2.5mm) with a 18k White Gold Clasp set with 144x fine
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2010s German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Peridot, Tsavorite, White Gold

Amazonite and Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning statement necklace features a beautiful collection of perfectly matched, 18mm round
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amazonite, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

403 Carat Multi-Color Tourmaline Bead Necklace with Silk Thread
Located in Jaipur, IN
A necklace with Multi colour Tourmaline Beads strung together in Silk Thread. The Colour of
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2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline

Onyx and Turquoise Bead Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
38” Long strand of 16mm reconstituted turquoise and 11.5mm onyx beads. Hand-strung with knots in
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise

Onyx and Turquoise Bead Necklace
Onyx and Turquoise Bead Necklace
W 0.55 in D 0.55 in L 38 in
Sapphire Beaded Necklace with Multistar Pendant
By Diane Kordas Jewellery
Located in London, GB
on sapphire square beads.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Beaded Necklaces

Double Strand Beaded Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with vivid red coral beads. The coral beads range from 12.27
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Exquisite Large Coral Beaded Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beaded necklace with exceptionally large gradient size coral beads. Largest stone is over 1 inch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Natural Turquoise Matrix Bead Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A turquoise bead necklace with a 18k yellow gold clasp. The necklaces comprises 28 graduating
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold

Pearl bead necklace with lock set with diamonds 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14 kt bicolour lock set with 0.20 ct diamond on a pearl necklace - 40 cm detailed description The
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

White Coral & Turquoise Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
White Coral & Turquoise Bead Necklace A necklace with white coral and turquoise beads with gold
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jonné Bib Necklace with Black Beads
Located in Alford, MA
Goldtone and black bead necklace by Jonné, a short-lived division of Schrager, sits gracefully at
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Elizabeth Locke Lapis Bead Necklace
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning Elizabeth Locke necklace with brilliantly colored lapis lazuli beads that measure about
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst Beaded Necklace 29 1/4" - 14k Bead & Faceted Bead
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Cut: Bead & Faceted Bead Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Mikimoto Green Chalcedony Bead Necklace with Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1950s Metal Type: Sterling silver Weight: 48.5 grams Length: 15.5 inches Hallmarked 'MIKIMOTO' on clasp.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Silver

Lapis Lazuli Rondelle Beads Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 19 inches ( 48 cm). The size of the rondelle beads is 20 mm. The
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

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Necklaces With Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of necklaces with beads available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 429 vintage editions and 916 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of necklaces with beads made by Artisan jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. Marina J., Gemjunky/M D Designs and Sarosi By Timeless Gems each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Pearl versions, from our inventory of 563, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for bead necklaces with beads and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping our range of necklaces with beads, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Necklaces With Beads?

Prices for necklaces with beads start at $125 and top out at $97,795 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,947.

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 Necklaces With Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Amber 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A Samoan bead necklace is a type of jewelry produced by the Indigenous people of Samoa, an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. Also called ula, the necklace features natural materials like leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, shells and whale's teeth. Visitors arriving in Samoa are often presented with ula necklaces as a sign of welcome. Explore a variety of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Why guys wear bead necklaces varies. Bead necklaces may represent a person's cultural heritage, as many artisans from Africa and North American Indigenous tribes produce intricate handmade bead necklaces. In addition, bead necklaces have become associated with certain fashion styles, including surfer and boho. Men may also wear bead necklaces because they like their appearance. Find a large selection of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A beaded cuff is a usually rigid bracelet made out of beads. These cuffs are mostly hand-made using beads that are either stitched, woven, or artistically glued on different materials to make the bracelet. A range of cuffs from different periods featuring unique designs and ornamentation is available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An ojime bead is a handcrafted decorative bead that is used in carrying cases. These beads are carved into specific shapes or feature images. They originated in Japan, and ojime in Japanese means “cord fastener.” The beads are usually 1 inch or less in diameter.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Beaded shoes are called Peranakan. Peranakan beaded slippers, also known as Kasut Manik, which literally means "beaded shoes," are a form of shoe that originated in Malaya in the early 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop designer shoes from top fashion brands today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The beads on a rosary count one's prayers and indicate which prayer to say. Rosary beads allow one to clear one's mind and fully meditate on the prayer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Africa, beads represent a number of things. Beaded waist jewelry worn by women in West Africa symbolize sensuality, fertility, femininity, wealth and spiritual health. Some African tribes associate different bead colors with levels of social standing or power. Shop a selection of bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What coral beads mean is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In West Africa, people tend to associate coral beads with royalty and power. Coral beads first arrived in Benin, Africa, during the 16th century when the Portuguese traded them for local handicrafts. You'll find a selection of coral bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, dzi beads come from natural materials. Often, artisans produce them out of agate and other types of stone. However, some modern replicas may feature resin construction. You'll find a range of dzi beads from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Beaded bags became very popular in the late 1800s, first in France where the fashion of the day was established. As women’s clothing became more form-fitting, they lost pockets which necessitated carrying a handbag. Small beaded bags were the perfect accessory and they allowed a woman to show off her beading skills. Find a collection of vintage and modern beaded bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Made from dzi agate or carnelian, dzi beads can be found in Central Asia, specifically Nepal, Tibet and India. The beads were worn by Tibetan chiefs, who were often cremated with them after death. You’ll find a variety of dzi bead products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Coral has several meanings and properties. Many consider coral to be the stone of peace, harmony and transformation and that it can help reduce stress and fear. Coral is also sought for its deep red to soft pink hue. Shop a selection of coral bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, a beaded dress can be taken in. However, the process is generally more time-consuming because individual beads need to be removed during the alteration process. As a result, you can typically expect to pay a professional seamstress or tailor more for altering beaded dresses. On 1stDibs, find a variety of beaded dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Beaded purses are from a number of eras. However, they first came into popularity during the late Victorian era at the end of the 19th century. Flappers of the 1920s also frequently carried beaded handbags. Shop a collection of antique and vintage beaded bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends on which region the beads were made since they were created out of available materials found in the land around them. In the Eastern Woodlands, white and purple marine shell beads were called “wampum”. You can shop a collection of Native American beadwork from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if dzi beads are real, inspect the surface of the bead. The pattern on real dzi beads is not surface level and should not look like it was painted on, nor can it be scratched off. Shop a selection of expertly vetted dzi beads on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To repair a Fendi beaded handbag, take the damaged bag to a Fendi boutique and request repair service. The beading on the brand's bags is delicate. Trying to fix stitching or replace lost beads on your own could result in additional damage. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Fendi bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The 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.