Art Deco 36-Inch Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace, 1980s, Unisex
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This striking 36-inch beaded necklace features 97 deep blue Lapis Lazuli beads, each measuring
Lapis Lazuli
David Yurman Elements Sterling Silver & White Beaded Graduated Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed 36" inch beaded necklace. By David Yurman. In sterling silver. From the 'Elements
Sterling Silver
Faceted Lapis Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 36 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beads. Hand strung on silk thread and finished with a 14k yellow gold clasp. This necklace is a single
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Necklace, 36 Inch, Estate Piece
Located in US
pearls set in 14k yellow gold. The 36 inch length offers versatility, allowing you to wear it as a single
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
36-Inch White Pearl "Open Chain Link" Necklace with Silver Toned Clasp
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace. It measures 36" in length so it can be worn as one long single strand or doubled by
Pearl, Silver
Aria Jewelry Design 36-Inch Hematite Infinity Necklace, New
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This striking 36-inch infinity necklace features highly polished hematite nuggets ranging in size
AJD 36 Inch Long and Lovely Silvery Pearls and Black Onyx Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
36-Inch Iridescent Silvery Chinese Freshwater Keshi Pearl and Matte Black Onyx Necklace Embrace
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
$4,850
W 0.94 in L 36 in
Triple Strand Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Necklace 36 Inch Opera Length 7mm Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Clasp in 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold. The extraordinary necklace is 36 inches long and has three
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Long Mystic Spinel Baroque White Pearl Drop Necklace 36 Inches
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Long Mystic Spinel beads measuring 30.5 inches with a drop featuring three Baroque Pearls
Pearl, Spinel
"Sticks & Stones" 36 Inch Necklace of Rough Diamonds, Stick Pearls & 14K Clasp
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
diamonds are interspersed with freshwater pearls to create a fun and versatile 36" long necklace that can
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 1...
David Yurman Elements Sterling Silver, Onyx, & Hematite Beaded Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed 36" inch silver beaded necklace. By David Yurman. In sterling silver. From the
Hematite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Genuine Light Green Jade 36" Graduated Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
with softly graduated beads, the necklace measures 36 inches in length and is secured with an intricate
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Amethyst Long Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
amethyst bead 36 inch long statement necklace 20th Century 1981 Exquisite long statement necklace by Paloma
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$852Sale Price|20% Off
L 36 in
14K Solid Gold and Multi-Color Tourmaline Necklace with Pearl Pendant, 36 inch
Located in Atlanta, GA
-6mm multi-color tourmaline faceted pears. This 36 inch strand necklace comes with a button shaped
Tourmaline, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
Retro Yellow Gold Six-Strand Woven 36 Inch Chain Necklace Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
necklace features six finely woven strands forming an elongated 36-inch chain, weighing approximately 22.8
Other, Yellow Gold
Retro Gold Ancient Greek Helios Coin 36 Inch Statement Necklace by Misento
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The 36-inch necklace features fifteen natural garnets and four double-sided enamel clovers, accented
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Round Bead Black Onyx & 14 Karat Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Round 8 MM Bead Black Onyx & 14 Karat Gold Bead Necklace 36 Inch Long Beautiful , Very Dressy
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.32 in L 36 in
Opera Length Beautiful Round Turquoise Polished Beads All Knotted 36 Inches
By Alison Nagasue AKN Design
Located in Rutherford, NJ
. Each turquoise bead is hand knotted measuring 36 inches long. There is no metal or clasp. Can be worn
Turquoise
Yvel Colored Sapphire Bead Necklace 36 Inches 18 Karat Yellow Gold 106.00 Carat
By Yvel
Located in Houston, TX
36 inch long 18k yellow gold chain. This necklace can be worn long or doubled for a shorter length.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Amethyst And Smoky Quartz Necklace In Sterling Silver - 36 Inches
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Pearl Amethyst And Smoky Quartz Necklace In Sterling Silver - 36 Inches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Antique Burmite 36 inch 81 gram Amber Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Genuine antique Burmite amber 36-inch necklace with round beads measuring 13 1/2 mm - 14 imm in
Amber
21k Yellow Gold Jasper Bead Necklace, 36 inches - 104.0g
Located in Providence, RI
This stunning 36-inch necklace features a luxurious blend of 21k gold and creamy jasper beads. The
Jasper, Yellow Gold
AJD Two 36 Inch Infinity Emerald Chip necklaces
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Two 36-inch infinity-style emerald chip necklaces create a striking, effortless look that feels
Emerald, Mixed Metal
Long 36 inches 13-10mm South Sea Pearl Diamond Round Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A Perfect 36-inch long strand of High lustrous Tahitian South Sea Pearls of 13 to 10 mm, Hardly
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
Round Bead Black Onyx & 14 Karat Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Round 8 MM Bead Black Onyx & 14 Karat Gold Bead Necklace 36 Inch Long Beautiful , Very Dressy but
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli 9.5 - 10mm Beads with 14k yellow gold Rondelle Necklace 36 inches
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lapis Lazuli 9.5 - 10mm Beads with 14k yellow gold Rondelle Necklace 36 inches
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
36-Inch White Pearl "Open Chain Link" Necklace with Silver Toned Clasp
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Necklace. It measures 36" in length so it can be worn as one long single strand or doubled by
Pearl, Silver
AJD Three 36 Inch Infinity Chatoyant Tiger's Eye Necklaces Great Gift!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Three 36 inch infinity necklaces of chatoyant Tiger's Eye. These wonderfully versatile necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Mixed Metal
Barbara Heinrich Dazzling Faceted Black Diamond 36 Inch Gold Petals Necklace
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Dallas, TX
Long Petals Necklace handcrafted in matte-finished 18k yellow gold with 8.50 total carats of
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$650Sale Price|31% Off
W 0.34 in L 0.62 in
10k Yellow Gold 1.08 Carat ZEI 3 Row Half Hoop Diamond Omega Clip Earrings
Located in Eagan, MN
These earrings are just beautiful! They are 10k yellow gold and each earring has 18 brilliant cut diamond measuring 2 mm making .54 carats on each earring and totals 1.08 carats. Th...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Blue Opal, Pearl & Pink Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Opal, Pearl & Pink Ruby Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Opal - 2.00 carats Natural Ruby -2.00 carats White Barque Pearls The earrings from the "...
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Original Victorian Coral Beads
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Coral Beads on original cotton cord from a period jewelers lot. Genuine coral beads, great to wear loosely tied on back or with a pendant or brooch clipped on. 187...
Coral
Birthstone July Ruby Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
A full strand of ruby with one cluster of 18K gold beads off center. The green agate at the clasp is a small surprise, you notice it when you put the necklace on. Ruby, 2mm x 3mm (I...
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
10mm Amethyst Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 18 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine quality amethyst necklace features beautifully matched amethyst beads with gorgeous, even purple color. The 10mm beads have been arranged with bright, 18k yellow gold space...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,345
W 0.57 in L 18 in
Handcrafted Emerald Ruby Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold For Mom
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Emerald Ruby Sapphire Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with pear and oval cut emerald, ruby and sapphire. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual loo...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Steven Battelle 16.8 Carat Cabochon Pink Tourmaline 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
A high-grade almost flawless deep pink Mozambique pink tourmaline 13 x 18 mm cabochon is held in a spiral carved and fluted 4 prong setting atop a substantial split double spiral mot...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
23.20Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
23.20Ct Natural Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Total Natural Rubies Weight: Approx. 21.90 Carats Natural Ruby Measures: Approx. 13 x 11 mm Ruby Treatment: Fractu...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,185
W 0.51 in L 0.68 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co Sculpted Knot Earrings Clip On 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pair of vintage Tiffany & Co sculpted knot earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1980s). The stylish earrings feature a sculpted knot design. Measuring 0.68 x ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aria Jewelry 23-Inch Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace with Silver Clasp
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-Inch Iconic Lapis Lazuli Necklace This 23-inch necklace is a stunning expression of timeless elegance, featuring iconic 14mm smooth, round lapis lazuli beads. Each bead showcases...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
Aria Jewelry Design 21-Inch Peachy Pink Agate Two-Strand Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful 21-inch two-strand necklace features smooth, highly polished agate beads in soft peachy-pink tones that glow with subtle translucence. Each 10 mm agate bead offers a d...
Agate, Mixed Metal
$1,850 / item
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$808Sale Price / item|30% Off
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Jumbo Ruby Green Agate Alternating Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
Ruby with green agate spacers. The combination shouldn't work, but it does, the small green beads sharpen the red rather than competing with it. Ruby, 3mm x 5mm (India) Green agate,...
Ruby, Agate, 14k Gold
$1,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.67 in L 1.26 in
Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Oval Shaped Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Lapis pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut gemstone that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent love and promises. It's an attrac...
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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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