Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
1990s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swazi Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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 Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite
1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Beaded Necklaces
Amber
1960s Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Other
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1970s Japanese Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Japanese Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Kyanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Other
Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
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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