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Paula Crevoshay 18k Yellow Gold and Gemstone Necklace Amethyst & Citrine Beads
By Paula Crevoshay
Located in Perry, FL
Gorgeous (3) strands of amethyst and citrine beads; marked '18k' on back of clasp. Measuring 36
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold

Cat's Eye Apatite and 18kt Gemstone Beaded Necklace
By Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
Gemstone beaded necklaces are such an effortlessly chic addition to any jewelry wardrobe. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Apatite, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal, 18kt & 20kt Convertible Beaded Gemstone Necklace
By Robert Guyon
Located in Logan, UT
This gemstone beaded necklace features totally transparent, barrel shaped rock crystal beads
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Beaded Chalcedony Gemstone Necklace 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Beaded Chalcedony Necklace Material: 18k Yellow Gold and Chalcedony Total Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Gemstone Beads Twilight Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
colour gradient. Multi Gemstone Beads Twilight Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold. Material: 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k ...

Multi Gemstone Beads Twilight Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
colour gradient. Multi Gemstone Beads Twilight Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Material: 18K Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold,...

Cynthia Scott Gray Moonstone and 18kt Gemstone Beaded Necklace
By Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
Beaded necklaces made from beautiful gems are such an easy way to elevate an outfit. These ethereal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

18k Gold Spacer Beads Toggle Clasp 44" Long Natural Gemstone Multicolor Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
, Green, Black, Orange & Red Colors Material: String w/ Solid 18k Yellow Gold Beads, Spacers, Caps
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Multi Gemstone Beads Twilight Necklace in 18 Karat Silver Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
colour gradient. Multi Gemstone Beads Twilight Necklace in 18 Karat Silver Gold. Material: 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Crystal, Diamond, W...

Rutilated Quartz and 18kt Beaded Gemstone Necklace by Cynthia Scott
By Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
This gemstone beaded necklace showcases a luxurious rutillated quartz. This is a clear, colorless
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

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

Chrome Diopside, Tsavorite Garnet, and 18 Karat Beaded Gemstone Necklace
By Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
. These richly colored gemstone beads are an exquisitely vivid green color, and each bead features a mix
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tsavorite, Garnet, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Cts 27.10 Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
is set in 18k yellow gold, weighing 3.40 grams. This necklace is the ideal item to enhance any
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s French Carnelian Beaded 18k Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Carnelian Gemstone Beaded 18k Gold Chain Necklace is a striking and versatile accessory that
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Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Oval Shaped Multi Gemstone Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval gemstone pieces. Accessorize your look with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Aquamarine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Gemstone & Pave Diamond Bead Ball Necklace with Cross Pendant
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt:9.5g, Diamond:4.96ct, Silver:19.88g, Tsavorite:15.29ct, Hematite, 8mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Multi-gemstone, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver

Aquamarine and 18K Gold Beaded Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning aquamarine beaded necklace with 18K gold. The large aquamarines are a combination of
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

28 Carat Natural Pearl Beaded Gemstone Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in IN
Item Code :- CN-16948 Gross Wt. :- 11.61 gm 18k Solid Yellow Gold Wt. :- 6.00 gm Pearl Gemstone Wt
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-color Stone and Diamond Pave Bead necklace in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
A unique and modern bead necklace featuring multicolor gemstones set in a pave fashion with diamond
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Necklace with turquoise beads on a 18k yellow gold lock
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold clasp on a 24 strand turquoise beads - 40cm long Detailed description the length
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2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Beaded Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Blue Topaz Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut topaz pieces. Accessorize your look with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Beaded Necklace
18K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Beaded Necklace
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Certified Multi Gemstone Wedding Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut emerald , ruby , sapphire pieces and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Beaded Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold studded with round cut diamonds. Accessorize your look with this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli and 18K Gold Beaded Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely necklace of natural, slightly graduated lapis lazuli beads with 18K gold beads between
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Tourmaline Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace with Spersastite 18 K YG Spacers
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Tourmaline Beads ranging from Light Verdant to Chrome Green 5 Spersastite Garnet Charms set in 18 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Gemstone Necklace with an 18k Rose Gold Druzy Heart Clasp
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
set with a .59ctw brown rose cut diamond. Includes an 18k gold webbed clasp enabling the gemstone
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baroque Citrine Beaded Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Accents and Clasp
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fine jewelry wardrobe! Strand measures 18-1/8 inches in length. Citrine beads graduate in size from
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18k Gold Short Necklace with Pink Spinel Beads and Gold Flower Charms
By Angelina Fine Jewelry
Located in Amsterdam, NH
18k Gold short necklace of smooth pink spinel beads and handmade dainty little gold flower charms
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2010s Dutch Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold

Vintage Coral, Akoya Pearl, Diamond Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace 18 K YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Citrine Peridot Topaz Multi-Gemstone Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi-Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with mix cut semi precious gemstone. This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, Amethyst, Gold, 18k...

14mm Kyanite Bead and 18k Gold Necklace with Diamond Rondelles, 18 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This blue kyanite gemstone beaded necklace is breathtakingly luminescent with its gorgeous silvery
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Kyanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Amazonite and Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beads and decorative 18k yellow gold embellishments that give this strand a rich and luxurious feel. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

16mm Sea Foam Green Aquamarine Bead and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace, 20 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
green! 18k yellow gold beads and accents elevate this gemstone necklace to fine jewelry status and make
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

5.45 Carat Multi Tourmaline Beaded Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Tourmaline Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut tourmalines. Accessorize your look with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire Beads Cts 188.06 and Diamond Roundel Necklace With 18k White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds, and make a statement wherever you go with our blue sapphire beads and diamond roundel necklace
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rhodochrosite Beaded Necklace with Hand Carved Rhodonite Floral Pendant
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with richly colored, round garnet beads that glisten like fresh pomegranate seeds! 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rhodocrosite, Rhodolite, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Goshwara Mandarin Garnet and Tourmaline Beads Necklace
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
This Mandarin Garnet Plain Beads with Tourmaline Beads Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold is a stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Mother of Pearl and Aquamarine Bead 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The iridescent allure of mother of pearl is showcased in this necklace. Round and oval carvings of
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Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcarved Amethyst Flower, Rhodolite, Pearl and Tourmaline Bead Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features a gorgeous amethyst pendant set in 18k yellow gold on a strand
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rhodolite, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Garnet, Amethyst, Yellow G...

10mm Chalcedony and Moonstone Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace pairs lovely, translucent 10mm blue chalcedony beads with adularescent blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...

Sylva et Cie 18k Gold & Carnelian Bead Graduated Bullet Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold and carnelian bead bullet chain necklace. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a tumbled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

5.47 Carat ERS and Diamond Beaded Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald, ruby, sapphire pieces and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald Beaded Necklace with Moonstone, Onyx, and Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original strand of natural emerald beads is truly one-of-a-kind! The emeralds in this necklace
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yell...

20mm Round Blue Lace Agate and Kyanite Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features stunning blue lace agate and richly colored blue kyanite beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Kyanite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Prehnite Beads and White Diamond Clasp Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Green Prehnite Beads and White Diamond Clasp Gold Multi-Strand Necklace : An unusual and beautiful
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Other, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ladies Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Bead Pendant Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
yellow gold collar lapis lazuli bead necklace. Engraved with "18K". Pre-owned in excellent condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Chalcedony and 18kt Beaded Necklace by Cynthia Scott Jewelry
By Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
This double strand gemstone beaded necklace features fine lavender blue, perfectly matched
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold

Elegant Beaded Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Adorned with 39 Handpicked Pearls
Located in Geneva, CH
Experience Unparalleled Elegance with this Exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace This one-of-a
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Jasper Lava Rock Hematite Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
rock beads, hematite and vermeil spacers in this bold necklace. The composition is finished with a
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Hematite, Jasper, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Judith Ripka Bahama Mama Diamond Gem Pearl Necklace / 80 Grams / 18K Gold
By Judith Ripka
Located in Rancho Mirage, CA
Designer Judith Ripka Necklace (stamped with the designer hallmarks) Bahama Mama collection NEW
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold

Lapis, 18 Karat, and 20 Karat Artisan Beaded Necklace
By Robert Guyon
Located in Logan, UT
This gemstone beaded necklace features exquisitely made, knife-edged lapis beads paired with an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Double Strand Peridot Bead Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold* Double Strand Peridot Bead Necklace with handmade clasp: Peridot
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold

Pink Spinel 18ct Gold Gemstone Necklace
Located in London, GB
The Pink Spinel 18ct Gold Necklace is a testament to simple elegance. Its slim strand of pink
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 18k Gold

Peach Moonstone and 18 Karat Beaded Necklace by Cynthia Scott
By Cynthia Scott
Located in Logan, UT
adularescence. This elegant gemstone beaded necklace is destined to be a favorite. This necklace is finished
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

Antique early 20th century opal bead and pearl necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
, alternate with small even sized pearls to create this enchanting necklace. The beads are ranging from 5
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Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Syna Aquamarine, Rubellite and Peridot Yellow Gold Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Exquisitely crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this 36-inch necklace features an impressive array of gemstones
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Flat Cut Rose and Yellow Sapphire 18 K Yellow Gold Long Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold 85cm long chain necklace
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Emerald Beads Cts 284.31 and Pearl Cts 9.06 and Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A statement piece that screams class and opulence. Featuring 17 mesmerizing emerald beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Rhodochrosite Graduated Necklace in 18Kt Gold with 645.25 Cts Superb Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
all gemstones are perfectly and carefully matched. This necklace, is composed by the 48 gradated
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Pearl Multi Strand Beaded Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful multi-gemstone beaded necklace, with 420.30 carat Blue Sapphire, 63.80 carat Ruby, 30
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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18k Beaded Gemstone Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k beaded gemstone necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 19 antique edition and 44 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 18k beaded gemstone necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k beaded gemstone necklace from Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Nina Nguyen Designs and Bulgari — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 18k beaded gemstone necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Multi-gemstone rings, from our inventory of 34, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 18k beaded gemstone necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 18k Beaded Gemstone Necklace?

On average, a 18k beaded gemstone necklace at 1stDibs sells for $4,225, while they’re typically $880 on the low end and $44,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.