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Freshwater Pearl and 22 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Knotted Freshwater Pearl, seed Pearl and 22k yellow gold beaded necklace. Necklace is finished with
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Pearl, Ruby and 22 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Knotted Freshwater Pearls, Ruby and 22k yellow gold beaded necklace. Necklace is finished with a
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Coral and 18 and 22 karat gold Beads Necklace
Located in Jerusalem, IL
antique 22 karat Gold Pieces from India, to create a unique one of a kind necklace. As it stands it is
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2010s Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Emerald, Diamond and 22 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A double strand of quality, large faceted Colombian emerald beads with diamond rondelles and 22K
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold

22 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Colored Sapphire Faceted Bead Necklace
By Susan Hoge
Located in Troy, MI
satin finished 22 karat yellow gold station beads and is 16" long. Strung by award winning designer
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faceted Kyanite & Diamond 22 Karat Gold Charm Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Beautiful blue faceted Kyanite beads, 22k yellow gold tube spacer beads, and a 22k gold and white
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Kyanite, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Freshwater Pearl and 22 Karat Gold Pedant Pearl Strand Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Freshwater Pearl and 22k yellow gold pendant on dainty, petite white Pearl strand beaded necklace
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22K Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it features
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22K Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it features
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Ye...

Laura Gibson 22 Karat Yellow Gold Triple-Strand Beaded Necklace
By Laura Gibson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Original Laura Gibson This three string warm brown beaded necklace is perfect for Fall! 22 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Ancient Bronze Cross, 22 Karat Gold and Pink Rhodonite Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
beaded necklace featuring Rhodonite, multi-color Tourmaline and Rhodochrosite beads. Beaded necklace is
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, B...

Chalcedony, 22 Karat Gold and South Sea Pearl Beaded Necklace
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
color), and 22K gold beads with fine granulation work. One necklace has south sea pearls interspersed
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold

Faceted Aquaprase Beaded Necklace with 22 Karat Gold Toggle Clasp
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Beautiful and unique necklace featuring faceted Aquaprase beads hand-strung and finished with a 22k
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Other, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Chrysoprase Bead and Peridot 22 Karat Gold Necklace
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
necklaces or wear on its own. Chrysoprase beads graduate from 7mm to 9mm. Measures 16" long. Finished
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, 22k Gold

Ancient Roman Glass and Bronze Key 22 Karat Gold Garnet Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
pendant on a faceted Garnet beaded necklace with two accent, hammered 22k gold beads. Necklace is 24
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

22 Karat KDM Yellow Gold Pendant with Gold and Black Bead Strands Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Pendant = 24 mm Long x 31 mm Wide Multiple Strands of Black and Gold Beads Terminate about 12" from
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Laura Gibson Multi-Color Gemstone Beaded Necklace in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
By Laura Gibson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Laura Gibson Multi-Color Gemstone Necklace Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline, Lemon Chrysoberyl, Chalcedony
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Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Chrysoberyl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Aquamarine and Pearl Necklace 22 Karat Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Natural Aquamarine crystals and 10 millimeter round cultured white pearls necklace in high 22 Karat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine and Pearl Necklace 22 Karat Gold
Aquamarine and Pearl Necklace 22 Karat Gold
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22 Karat Gold and Apaptite Necklace Yellow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Necklace of luminous tumbled Apatite nuggets on 22 karat gold hand woven chain 18 inches long. Hand
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold

High Karat Gold Necklace with Lapis Lazuli Beads CA 1970
Located in Miami, FL
¾ inches, a width of ⅞ inch, made in 22 karat and 18 karat gold.
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Aquamarine 22 Karat Gold Necklace
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dreamy Aquamarine Beaded Necklace with 22k gold clasp. AAA Aquamarine beads measuring 6mm to 9mm
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, 22k Gold

Three Strand Emerald Bead Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1980 Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 12.7 grams Length: 22 inches Three Strands
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Syna Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
karat yellow gold, this limited edition necklace features two strands of 22 inches each, adorned with
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Chrysoprase and Peridot 22 Karat Gold Necklace
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
necklaces or wear on its own. Chrysoprase beads graduate from 7mm to 9mm. Measures 18" long. Finished
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Peridot, 22k Gold

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 45 Karat Emeralds Twisted Chain Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco Style 45karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Chain Beaded Necklace Sautoir. Every
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Dainty 45 Karat Emeralds Green Shade 18 Karat Gold Twisted Chain Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
beautiful beaded necklace Sautoir made in 18 karats yellow gold with 45 karats emeralds beads handcrafted
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 18 Karat Gold 45 Karat Emeralds Twisted Chain Beaded Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco Style 45karat Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Chain Beaded Necklace Sautoir. Every
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

647 Carat 7 Layer Natural Multi Sapphire Fine Bead Necklace 18 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 647 Ct of Fine Sapphire Beads A
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Emerald Amethyst Pearls and Chrome Tourmaline yellow gold 22 Karat Gold Necklace
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat gold necklace of Amethyst, emerald crystals and fresh water pearls in the manner of Roman
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Pearl, Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Emeral...

Scrives Multi-Color Sapphires Cabochon Burma Handmade 22 Karat Gold Necklace
By Scrives
Located in Paris, Paris
. This one-of-a-kind necklace is handmade with 22kt gold (the stone culets) & 20kt gold (the chain is
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2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold

22 Karat Gold Sapphire and Emerald Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A delicate yet significant 22K gold necklace with faceted blue sapphires and faceted Colombian
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold

Clasp Beaded Necklace Natural Turquoises Colorful Sapphires White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
. Discover this Natural Turquoises and White Gold 18K Colorful Sapphires Clasp Beaded Necklace. 22 Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

Syna Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Graduating Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 22 inch graduating length Sleeping beauty turquoise 370 carats
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral, Morganite, Pearl in 22 Karat Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Carving - 45 x 18 mm 18 Karat Gold Buddha Bead 4 - 22 Karat Spacer Beads - Egyptian Antiquity 12 Faceted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

David Tishbi 22K Gold Nugget Bead Necklace
Located in Pacific Palisades, CA
This 22 Karat Gold Nugget Bead Necklace is handcrafted by David Tishbi in the Pacific Palisades
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

300ct Fine Emerald Beads 5 Line Necklace with 14 kt Yellow Gold Clasp Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 300 Carat very fine Emerald Beads 5 Line Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

200Ct Fine Emerald Beads 3 Line Necklace with 14 Kt Yellow Gold Clasp Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 200 Carat very fine Emerald Beads 3 Line Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Victorian Opal Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold 17 Inch Antique Flower Motif
Located in New York, NY
. The 14 Karat gold beads in the necklace are graduated from 5mm to 8mm. The large flower beads are
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fluorite Stone Carved Coral Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Necklace with fluorite stone, fine carved sciacca coral gr 22 fine engrave with Eolo face
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Black Onyx White Onyx 44 Diamond Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds set in 14 Karat Gold. From the estate jewelry of one of New York's favorite socialites who
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Pearl Necklace with Sapphires 6 Carat 14 Karat Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Fine Pearls = 10.5-11 millimeters Sapphires = 6 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 22 Inches
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine Pearl Necklace with Sapphires 6 Carat 14 Karat Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Fine Pearls = 10.5-11 millimeters Sapphires = 6 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 22 Inches
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine Pearl Necklace with Sapphires 6 Carat 14 Karat Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Fine Pearls = 10.5-11 millimeters Sapphires = 6 Carats Metal: 14K White Gold Length: 22 Inches
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

286 Akoya Pearls Strand Necklace and Bracelet Set 18 Karat Gold/ Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
286 Akoya Pearls Strand Necklace + Bracelet Set 18 Karat Yellow and White gold Gold/ Diamond Clasp
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry Lapis Lazuli & Aquamarine 22k Gold Necklace
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
layering with longer chains and displaying your most prized charm. Handcrafted in 22-karat yellow gold with
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold

South Sea Pearl White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
), 18 karat white gold; marked 750 Size: length 18.5 inches, can go up to 22 inches Total weight: 25.6
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s 22k Yellow Gold Yellow & White Diamond Rondel Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Eiseman Estate Jewelry Collection, 22 karat yellow gold yellow and white diamond rondel
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Vintage 1970s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 KT White Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 18 karat white gold are 25 South Sea Pearls plus 32.51 carats of Rose Cut diamonds and 3.37
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Certified Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
ringlets and 14 Karat White Gold Clasp This marvelous vintage Lapis Lazuli necklace features 1 row of
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Diamond Necklace 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
ringlets and 14 Karat White Gold Clasp This marvelous vintage Lapis Lazuli necklace features 1 row of
Category

Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with Diamond Clasp 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold This marvelous vintage Lapis Lazuli necklace features 1 row of luscious huge Beads (measuring
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with Diamond Clasp 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Gold This marvelous vintage Lapis Lazuli necklace features 1 row of luscious huge Beads (measuring
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

A.Jeschel Citrine and Citrine geodes necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
backs and heavily granulated arrowheads. Spaced with Topaz polished bean-shaped beads. A vermeil (22
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, Geode, Vermeil

Certified Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace 14 Kt Yellow Hook Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold heavy yellow gold Hook clasp
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD 14 Inch Choker of Funky Shaped Silvery Pearls Golden Accents Great Gift!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
frosted 22 karat gold plated copper accents. These unique Chinese Fresh Water Pearls are silvery with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Mixed Metal

22 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Graduated Fancy Ball Bead Link Necklace
Located in Guilford, CT
22k Yellow Gold 29.8g Ladies Graduated Fancy Ball Bead Link Necklace 25" Condition: Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

22 Karat Gold Byzantine Cross Pendant and Freshwater Pearl Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Byzantine style 22k yellow gold cross pendant on white freshwater pearl beaded necklace. Necklace
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2010s American Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mangalsutra Diamond Onyx Bead 22 Karat Gold Indian Bridal Handmade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous bridal Mangalsutra necklace is hand-crafted in 22k yellow gold and features 2 rows of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst, Ancient Roman Bronze Key and 22 Karat Gold Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
faceted Amethyst and 22k gold mini spacer beaded necklace. Beaded necklace is 23.5 inches in length
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold

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22 Karat Gold Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 22 karat gold bead necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 22k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 21 vintage or 60 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 22 karat gold bead necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing 22 karat gold bead necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Vicki Orr, Deborah Lockhart Phillips and Pamela Farland each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 22 karat gold bead necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Pearl, from our inventory of 18, is particularly popular. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cabochon versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 22 karat gold bead necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 22 Karat Gold Bead Necklace?

On average, a 22 karat gold bead necklace at 1stDibs sells for $3,720, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $26,500 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.