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342.09 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
342.09 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 342.09 carats Shape - Beads Size - 2.5 To 5 MM Quantity - 8 line
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald

Green Tourmaline Crystal & Tanzanite Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat yellow Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural Green Tourmaline Crystal & Tanzanite Rondel Necklace with 18 Carat yellow Gold is handcut and made in German quality. The screw clasp is easy to handle and very secure. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k Yellow Gold 16" Graduated Grooved Ball Bead Link Statement Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 21.87 Grams Chain Type: Graduated Grooved Bead Gold on Cable Link Chain Length: 16 Inches (measured next to a ruler) Width: Graduated from 5....
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

396.95 Carats pink Tourmaline carved melon beads necklace Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
396.95 Carats pink Tourmaline carved melon beads necklace Jewelry Natural Gem Gemstone - Tourmaline Weight - 396.95 Carats Strand - 2 Size - 5 To 16 MM Shape - melon beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Tourmaline

262.85 Carats Multi Tourmalines Smooth Beads Necklace For Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
262.85 Carats Multi Tourmaline Smooth Beads Necklace For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Tourmaline Size : 7 MM Weight : 262.85 Carats Strand - 1
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2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Tourmaline

Coco Chanel Maison Gripoix Sautoir Necklace, Rare Book Piece
Located in New York, NY
Rare Coco Chanel sautoir necklace 1950's by Maison Gripoix. The Art Deco inspired long necklace is composed of imitation glass hand knotted pearls with a pair of fine emerald poured ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel

198.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
198.40 Carats Panjshir Emerald Faceted Beads For Fine Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 198.40 carats Shape - Beads Size - 2 To 6 MM Quantity - 4 line
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald

Miriam Haskell Classic Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Classic three strand (three size) signature baroque faux pearl necklace. The center motif is made of Miriam Haskell's classic signature Russian gilt filigrees and crys...
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1940s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

GIA Certified Natural Salmon Coral Yellow Gold Beaded Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated GIA certified salmon coral multi-strand graduated necklace. 14k yellow gold catch. Freshly strung. 22-24 inches. 51 red mottled pinkish orange coral beads...
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art deco Akoya pearl necklace 18K gold diamond clasp
Located in Versailles, FR
Known as the “Queen of Gems”, pearls have been coveted for centuries. For sale a timeless single strand Akoya salt water pearl necklace, consisting of 121 rounded pearls, dated back...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Earth Tone Baroque Pearl Double Strand Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Baroque pearls are strung into a dramatic double strand necklace. The pearls (origin: China) are known as "Flameball" for their unusual shapes. The name refers to the legend of the...
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Tiny Charcoal Obsidian Necklace Gold Beaded Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This delicate Tiny Charcoal Obsidian Necklace is a perfect addition to any jewelry collection. The Shiny Grey Mika is made with high-quality gold beads and features a stunning Obsidi...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Large Tumbled Turquoise Pebble Bead Necklace 18”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A gorgeous turquoise necklace strung with 22 polished turquoise stones separated by 14K rondells with a 14K clasp. Beautiful color. Dimensions/Weight: Necklace measures 18” and w...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Yellow Gold

MiriamHaskell Late1920s Hess SignatureGrapeClusterPendant GlassPearl Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring the earliest white-swirled glass and enameled faux-pearl round beads handcrafted by Parisian lampwork-master Louis Rousselet for American entrepreneur Miriam Haskell and he...
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1920s American Baroque Revival Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Silver

Tommy Singer Onyx and Charoite Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tommy Singer navajo onyx and sugilite necklace with four strands. Silver accents with 14kt gold overlay. PERIOD: After 1950 ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwe...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Onyx, Turquoise

Pearl Necklace with gold lock set with diamonds 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold lock set with single cut diamonds up to . 0.80ct - G/H - VS/SI - on a 2-strand pearl necklace - 43 cm long detailed description: The pearl necklace is 43 cm long, ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

AJD 19 Inch Giant White Baroque Pearl Necklace with Sparkling Crystal Accents
Located in Raleigh, NC
19-Inch glorious giant white baroque pearl necklace with sparkling crystal accents. This fabulous necklace will be your 'go to' necklace favorite from your first wearing. The large,...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Tahitian Pearl Necklace 11mm-13mm 14K Gold 18 Inches
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP Type: Tahitian Condition: Very Good ( Minor Grows Marks ) Diameter: 11 - 13.29 mm Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 82 Grams Necklac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sterling Silver Howlite Drop Dangle Necklace 17" - 925 Simulated Turquoise
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Howlite Treatment: Dyed Color: Greenish Blue Stone Note: (simulated turquoise) Style: Drop Dangle Chain Style: Cable Neckla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Roseate Jewelry Australian South Sea Round Pearl Necklace in Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Australian South Sea Pearl Strand has 33 White Round South Sea Pearls secured by the signature Roseate Unity clasp. The luminous South Sea pearls, sustainably harve...
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2010s Australian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl Knotted Strand Necklace 17 1/2" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Freshwater Pearls Color: Light Purplish Pink, Peach, Cream, & White Style: Knotted Strand Fastening Type: Fishhook Clasp Measureme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Spinel Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural red Spinel Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat white Gold is hand cut in German quality. The hexagonal screw clasp is easy to handle and very secure. Finding this high ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces

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Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Almond Blossoms Petal Pearl Necklace - By Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Natural Baroque Pearls and handmade Ceramics beads, inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's 'Almond Blossoms' oil painting. • 20" Total Length • Handmade Ceram...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold

AJD 18 Inch Mauvy/Pink Potato Pearl and Coin Pearl Necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
18-Inch elegant pearl necklace of mauvy/pink potato pearls with three inches of center drilled coin pearls across the center front of the necklace. This is the perfect necklace for d...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

13-14mm Aquamarine and Moonstone Beaded Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous aquamarine necklace features natural aquamarine beads in a deep blue color rarely seen. These beads are impressive in size, measuring 13-14mm in diameter, with beautif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique HandPressedGlass European GoldFiligreeCapped Beaded Heavy Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique rare hand-pressed-glass necklace features semi-translucent grape-green large beads that are capped with gilt-brass filigree. Based on the combination of bead seams, spring-ring clasp, and metal findings on the unmarked faux Chinese-jade necklace, it dates to the late Victorian period most likely from Western Europe. Around WWI, hand presses, which stamped molten glass into a mold to create a bead with a hole and a seam, were often used to produce costume jewelry as a cottage industry in Germany and the Czech region. This was while there was a lack of factory machine presses and finishing tumblers that used sand to polish out the seam lines. Another reason that the cloudy green beads can be identified as atypically hand-pressed is that they are more opaque and therefore harder and less prone to breaking during formation than fully-translucent glass, which was better suited for automated-machine pressing. Also the green beads are an unusual swirled color including white, which suggests that their production was more limited than machine-pressing would enable. Without the bead-seams, this necklace could be mistaken for one by Coco Chanel. Her 1920s couture...
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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal

AJD Dramatic Natural Double Strand Red Bamboo Coral Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These real very red natural Bamboo Coral in this 17 1/2 inch long necklace are enhanced with glowing gold plated gemcut rondel spacers. The larger Coral are approximately 24mm x 18m...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

20 Inch Beaded Pendant Necklace with Citrine and Peridot 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
20 Inch Beaded Pendant Necklace with Citrine, Peridot, and Tourmaline in 14k Yellow Gold Heavy Pendant Necklace features an 18-inch-long Beaded Necklace with a Large Pendant Drop m...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Beaded Necklaces

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Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Chinese A-Grade Natural Translucent Ink Green Jadeite Beaded Necklace 22"
Located in Richmond, CA
Chinese carved ink jadeite beaded necklace, totalling 22". CERTIFIED A-Grade natural jadeite, untreated and natural color. The jadeite material is highly translucent and of excellen...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Jade

Pink Opal Mika Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Pink Peruvian Opal and Turquoise beads, finished with 22K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Adjustable hook. • 20" Total Length • Pink Opal Beads 5.5mm - 6m...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Prehistoric Tairona Carnelian Frog Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Pre-Columbian, Northern Colombia, Tairona culture, circa 800 to 1500 CE. A wonderful necklace of wearable form constructed with dozens of hand-carved carnelian beads. Dozens of addit...
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15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold

AJD 23 Inch Gorgeous Golden Brown Agate Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-Inch Gorgeous glowing golden brown agate necklace. This one-of-a-kind necklace is features brown, goldy, orange, and creamy agates in 14 and 10 mm. The necklace is secured with a...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Virgil & Shirley Benn 1970's Mother-Of-Pearl Inlay Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is designed as strands of round silver beads with large inlaid mother-of-pearl and shell animal stations Engraved to depict a rabbit, beaver, goat, deer, ram, wolf, polar be...
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1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Akoya Cultured Pearl Handmade Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, 17.5 Inches
Located in Austin, TX
Every one of the Akoya cultured pearls in this necklace has been chosen and matched specifically for this design. They each have a beautiful luster and have been hand picked from mil...
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Charms & Beads Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Custom Made Necklace by Famous Moroccan Jeweler Chez Faouzi of Marrakech. A Double Stranded Necklace made up of Antique Carnelian Beads and H...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces

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Silver

Roseate Jewelry Australian South Sea Circle Pearl Necklace with 18K RG Clasp
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Australian South Sea Circle Pearl Strand Necklace. There is only one way to execute a necklace this universal and iconic – with perfection. Luminous South Sea pearls, su...
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2010s Australian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Silver & Conus Shell Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Custom Made Necklace by Famous Moroccan Jeweler Chez Faouzi of Marrakech. Necklace is made of Antique Moroccan Silver and Conus Shell Charms with the Sig...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces

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Silver

Marina J. Woven Pearl Rope Necklace with Black Pearl Accents & 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful piece made by Marina J. This necklace features gorgeous high luster Black and White Pearls, all intricately hand woven into a 3 dimensional lace like design. As shown in ph...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiny Ruby Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring mini beaded Ruby Gemstones. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure. A perfect pop of color to pair with your favorite day and casual out...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

rare GIVENCHY Riccardo Tisci black pony hair shark tooth velvet ball necklace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GIVENCHY Riccardo Tisci black pony hair shark tooth velvet ball necklace Reference: TGAS/D01003 Brand: Givenchy Designer: Riccardo Tisci Material: Pony Hair, Metal Color: Gold, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Ethiopian Opal Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring graduated Ethiopian Opals. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure. • 16" Total Length + 2" Extension  • Opal 3.6mm x 4mm, Semi-preciou...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Purple Chalcedony Beaded Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring purple beaded Chalcedony. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure. • 18" Total Length • Chalcedon 10mm, Semi-precious stone, From India...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

2021 Chanel Black Bead-Embellished Long Necklace
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel black bead-embellished long necklace featuring rounded black beads, the brand’s signature interlocking CC logo, spring-ring fastening with Chanel pitted on and a a back free c...
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2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Chevron Amethyst Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Exceptional necklace of natural chevron amethyst beads of very rare large size. The length of the necklace is 21 inches (53 cm). The rare size of the huge smooth round beads is 27.5 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Large White South Sea Pearls and Diamond Enhancers
Located in Johns Creek, GA
Gorgeous large, rare White South Sea Drop Pearls. These spectacular pearls measure 14.5mm - 18.35mm. They are very white color, very high lustre, some blemishes. The necklace with...
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1980s Hong Kong Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Diamond Gold Opal Malachite Emerald Ebony "Carmen" AgateRosary
Located in New York, NY
Carmen Rosary Necklace consists of: - 62" length total - wrap around - 14k gold - gold vermeil - polki diamonds - pave diamonds - opal - gold plate - sterling silver - 2 clasps Sig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold...

AJD 19 Inch Gorgeous Graduated Rondelles of Neon Apatite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
19-Inch neon apatite necklace of graduated faceted rondelles. This one-of-a-kind necklace fairly glows. The rondelles graduate from 4 to 10 MM. At 19 inches it sits perfectly on yo...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Apatite, Gold Plate

Native American Turquoise Beaded Station Necklace 17 1/4" - Sterling Silver 925
Located in Greensboro, NC
Native American Metal Content: 925 Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Bluish Green Style: Beaded Station Fastening Type: Scr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

AJD 25 Inch Multi Color Fabulous Fluorite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
25-Inch fabulous fluorite necklace great for Spring. This necklace features green, purple, gold, pink, and lilac fluorite in various shapes including flowers, barrel, and round. We...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Fluorite, Silver, Mixed Metal

Green Turquoise Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Necklace featuring graduated Green Turquoise. Fastens with a 20K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure. • 16" Total Length • Turquoise 4mm x 6mm, Semi-precious gemstone, From In...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold

AJD Absolutely "Stand-out" Glorious Real Peacock Pearls 22 1/2" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This 22 1/2inch long necklace is absolutely magnificent !! It stands out on your neck glowing reflective gold and other pinky and purpley colors. These magnificent REAL Peacock Pea...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl

Hematite Beads Heshi Pearls Gold And Black Diamond Star Arrow Rondels
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the celestial beauty of the cosmos with our stunning Hematite Bead and Heshi Pearls Necklace, a mesmerizing fusion of elegance and edginess. Each bead of hematite exudes a...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Hematite, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Greek 4th C. BC Coin Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Silver Hemidrachm Coin from Sikyonia (Sicyon), 360 - 330 BC, set in a 22k Gold Bezel on a 18" Necklace made of Ancient Middle Eastern Glass and Bronze Accent Space...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Beaded Necklaces

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22k Gold, Bronze

AJD 20 Inch Flashing, Sparkling Multi Color Beryl Briolette Necklace for March
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-Inch necklace of multi color sparkling briolette beryls. These 6mm, faceted glittering beryls are all the usual beryl colors with aquamarine and morganite featured. This unique a...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Beryl, Silver, Mixed Metal

Victorian Whitby Jet Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian matt black Whitby Jet lorgnette bead necklace. Composed of small round hand knotted beads, six large elongated kite shape beads flanked by round beads of woven matt Whitby ...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Enamel, Steel

Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Toggle Necklace C52
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Toggle Necklace C52 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

LB offers a tribal amber, coral, Tibetan silver, resin, and wood necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a tribal style, one of a kind, handmade, tribal style casual necklace. A selection of Chinese red coral, amber, resin, Tibet...
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

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Amber, Coral, Silver Plate

Lapis Lazuli, Chalcedony, Gold Beaded Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Malaysian Jade Beads, Lapis Lazuli Pendant, inspired by the oil painting 'Water Bridge, Sunlight Effect', painted by Claude Monet. • 18" Total Length +...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Unique Vintage Beaded Necklaces for Sale — Diamond Beaded Necklaces, Pearl Beaded Necklaces and Other Accessories

Whether they’re chunky, statement-making accessories or a single strand of the understated sort, antique and vintage beaded necklaces are versatile pieces of jewelry. Indeed, the unique beaded necklaces in your jewelry box likely go with everything, from casual summer tops and shorts to dazzling evening gowns.

From the fish-bone and seashell jewelry of the prehistoric era to the breathtaking amulets and pendants of ancient Egypt to modern sapphire beads, people have been accessorizing with beaded necklaces for eternity.

Beaded necklaces — as well as other kinds of necklaces — were common in prehistoric times. Personal adornment was important, and jewelry was made for every part of the body. Beadwork is among the best known art forms attributed to Native Americans, and just as they had for saddlery and clothing, early populations would fashion beads for necklaces with stone tools or instruments made of wood. The making of colorful glass beads for beaded necklaces likely originated in Venice, Italy, during the 14th century, particularly given the growth of the decorative glass industry on the series of Venetian islands called Murano. During the Neolithic period, humans were buried with coral beaded necklaces from the Mediterranean, even as far north as the Alps.

Whether you’re seeking the pop of color you’ll get in a double-row jade beaded necklace from the Art Deco era — which encompasses the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design — or perhaps a simple strand of pearls for a blouse that leaves your neck bare, remember that different necklines call for different pieces of jewelry.

When accessorizing with a beaded necklace, a long piece with a pendant will likely pair best with your favorite vintage V-neck dress or V-neck tee, while beaded chokers and collar necklaces are a stylish fit for strapless tops. Bigger beads will hit your neckline in a different way than a more minimalist necklace might, so you’ll want to keep that in mind. Choose colors you like and pick items that will go with what is in your closet. When the occasion calls for it, don’t be afraid to stack. “More is more” for some, so pairing a delicate strand with a bolder piece might be the move for you.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl beaded necklaces, antique emerald beaded necklaces, diamond beaded necklaces and more.

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