Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
1990s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Japanese Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Swazi Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
1890s European Belle Époque Antique Beaded Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Enamel, Mixed Metal
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Enamel, Mixed Metal
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold...
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
1990s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold
1980s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yell...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Gold Plate
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.
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