Venetian Wedding Cake Necklace
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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Late 20th Century Modern Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces
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Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Drop Necklaces
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Austrian Early Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Silver
1990s Italian Engagement Rings
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
15k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Drop Necklaces
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Finding the Right beaded-necklaces for You
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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