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Tiffany & Co. Sterling 925 Silver Bead Chain Necklace Atlas Pendant 15"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Richmond, CA
Tiffany & Co. Atlas 2003 series 15" bead chain with Atlas roman numeral pendant Lobster clasp Good
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co 925 Starfish Large Pendant Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Tiffany &Co 925 Starfish Large Pendant Chain Necklace *Marked Tiffany &;Co, Elsa Peretti and 925
Category

2010s Spanish Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Vintage Dzi Pendant, Freshwater Blue Green Pearl Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 45 cm / 17 3/4 in Beads vary, average size 1cm Dzi pendant: 4.4 cm / 1.75 in wide
Category

20th Century Asian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Flower Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 37" length - green agate and green onyx 8mm beads - Diamond and 925
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Opal Jade Moonstone Diamondcitrine Sun Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
allowing for removal/change of pendant - jade beads - crystal beads - polki and pave diamond 925 sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling ...

Clarissa Bronfman Bone Opal Tourmaline Beaded Necklace & Diamond Wing Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
threading - 9 mm black smoky agate beads smooth roundelle Pendant consists of: - 3" length - 925 sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Opal, Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Clarissa Bronfman Lapis Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
spacer beads - Rose cut diamond and silver closing top clasp Pendant consists of: - 925 sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Dzi Pendant Centerpiece, Obsidian Beads Knotted Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 48 cm / 18.5 in Beads approx 1cm each, polished obsidian glass Dzi pendant: 6.5 cm
Category

20th Century Asian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Onyx Diamond Ebony Beaded Necklace & Ebony Ruby Hamsa Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 37" length total - large 925 sterling silver double sided pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Ebony Evil Eye Pendant Ebony Sapphire Cinnabar Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
925 sterling silver 14k gold plated tumbler beads - brown ebony wood beads - red cinnabar beads - pave
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Blue Murano glass beaded necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Silver 925 necklace clasp. Length: 21.65 in. Pendant: H 9 in. x W 2.76 in. Excellent condition
Category

2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Jade 14k Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of the vibrant green beads. This feature a fully beaded chain with a gold and jade pendant in the
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Jade 14k Gold Beaded Necklace
Jade 14k Gold Beaded Necklace
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L 12.5 in
Artist Murano glass beaded fashion necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
glass beads, gold micro beads, and Swarovski cut glass beads. Hypoallergenic Italian Silver 925 gold
Category

2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Red and Gold Murano Glass Beads Costume Necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
beads, leather, fabric & string. Hypoallergenic Italian Silver 925, gold plated clasp. Length: 17.15 in
Category

2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Joe Delgarito Sterling Silver 925 Necklace Multi Strand Liquid Silver Kokopelli
Located in New York, NY
Joe Delgarito Sterling Silver 925 Necklace Multi Strand Liquid Silver Kokopelli Bear Total weight
Category

Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Ebony Sapphire Diamond Cinnabar Shell Cross Beaded Neclace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
beads - Indonesian ebony wood diamond sapphire hamsa hand evil eye 925 sterling silver 14k gold plated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Lapis Rosecut Diamond Sterling Silver Heart Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamond and silver large spacer beads - Rose cut diamond and silver closing top clasp Heart pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Lapis Diamond Sterling Silver Enamel Cross Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamond and silver large spacer beads - Rose cut diamond and silver closing top clasp Pendant consists of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Clarissa Bronfman Tanzanite Polki Diamond Ruby Beaded Necklace & Elephant Pendan
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
allowing the change/remove pendants/charms - 8-11 mm smooth roundelle tanzanite AAAAA+ beads - 10 - 11 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Rubelite, Ruby, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

14k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Two-Tone Bead Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
Silver beads that are 6 mm round and 14K yellow gold beads that are 3 mm round. The two colors make it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Labradorite Beaded Bar Necklace 925 Faceted Bead Cube Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Natural Labradorite Cut: Faceted Bead Cube Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Opal Jade Moonstone Chalcedony Agate Big Heart Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
opal large oval clasp that opens and closes allowing for removal/change of pendant - jade beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, 14k Gold, Sterling Si...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Lapis Lazuli Agate Sapphire Diamond Hamsa Hand Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
of pendant. Pendant consists of: - 925 sterling silver pave diamond Hamsa Hand c - blue genuine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Cotton Candy Quartz Beaded Bracelet Collection Lot Of 5
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
gold plated beads surrounding an egg shaped charm Metal = 925 Silver & 9k Gold Stone Multi Gemstone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Quartz, Peridot, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gol...

Clarissa Bronfman Jade Moonstone Crystal Agate Polki Diamond Necklace & Pendants
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
of pendant - jade beads - crystal beads - polki and pave diamond 925 sterling silver tumbler beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Peridot Diamond Emerald Hamsa Hand Pendant & Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
with most of your seasonal looks! Pendant consists of: - 925 sterling silver pave diamond Hamsa Hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tiger's Eye Pearl Diamond Rosary & Agate Diamond Hamsa Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Pendant consists of: - 925 sterling silver pave diamond Hamsa Hand c - blue genuine grade AAA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Sterl...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Diamond Ruby Gold Rosary & Sapphire Polki Flower Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamond gold clasp that opens and closes securely allowing to change/remove pendants/charms - 925 sterling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Pearl Tigers Eye Diamond Rosary Diamond Ruby Elephant Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
opens and closes allowing to change/remove pendant - dark tiger's eye beads - peal beads - large fresh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Tiger's Eye Pearl Diamond Rosary & Ebony Enamel Star Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver large clasp that opens and closes allowing to change/remove pendant - dark tiger's eye beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, E...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Quartz Garnet Diamond Gold Rosary & MotherofPearl Ruby Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
This new Signature Mother-of-pearl pendant has been carefully hand crafted to gleam, and shine for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Sterling S...

Clarissa Bronfman Poki Diamond Bone Ruby Peridot Citrine Ebony Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
pendants/charms - 925 sterling silver pave diamond polki diamond tumbler/spacer bead - two tone 925
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Peridot, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Garnet Quartz Diamond Gold Love Heart Ebony Pendant & Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
beads AAAA+ - pink quartz smooth round 9mm beads AAA+ Pendant consists of: - signature piece - 1.65
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Tourmaline Opal Gold Capri Pendant & Pearl Tiger's Eye Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
closes allowing to change/remove pendant - dark tiger's eye beads - peal beads - large fresh water pearl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, S...

Clarissa Bronfman Mother of Pearl Ebony, Gold Pendant & Pearl Tiger's Eye Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
opens and closes allowing to change/remove pendant - dark tiger's eye beads - peal beads - large fresh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Ruby Rondelle Cut Gemstone Necklace
Located in Arnavutköy, TR
This elegant Ruby Necklace crafted out of very high quality. The square pendant which is middle of
Category

2010s European Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Tourmaline Rondelle Cut Gemstone Necklace
Located in Arnavutköy, TR
necklace are in rondelle cut. The square pendant which is middle of the necklace occurs 925 silver material
Category

2010s Turkish Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Opal Rondelle Cut Gemstone Necklace
Located in Arnavutköy, TR
pendant which is middle of the necklace occurs 925 silver material and thick in 18K Gold micron plated
Category

2010s Turkish Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Cultured Akoya Pearl Cluster Pendant - Sterling Silver 925
By Mikimoto
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Mikimoto Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Cultured Akoya Pearls Color: White Size: 4.8mm - 5mm Style: Cluster Measurements Tall: 1 9/32" (32.3mm) Wide: 1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Freshwater Pearl Turquoise Tanzanite Halo Pendant 925 Gold Plate Flower
Located in Greensboro, NC
) Interior of the top bail (east to west): 2.2mm Weight: 6.3 Grams Stamps: 925 Condition: Pre-Owned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Peridot Emerald Bone Necklace & Turquoise Diamond SymbolCharms
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
pendant - diamond silver Hamsa hand pendant - 925 sterling silver Beaded necklace consists of: - 37
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Pearl Tigers Eye Diamond Garnet Amethyst Rosary & Cross
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
opens and closes allowing to change/remove pendant - dark tiger's eye beads - peal beads - large fresh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turquoise Bead Pendant Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Silver and turquoise bead pendant necklace. This necklace features silver beads and turquoise
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman TUTTI Cotton Candy Love Heart Multi Color Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
18" length, adjustable with pink cord turquoise smooth 9mm roundelle beads 925 sterling silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Agate Moonstone Polki Diamond Necklace & Garnet Amethyst Cross
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
opens and closes allowing for removal/change of pendant - jade beads - crystal beads - polki and pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Quartz Tanzanite Opal Diamond Gold Ebony Butterfly Rosary Neck
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
and closes allowing for changing/removal of pendant - 37" length - 925 sterling silver Signature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Tigers Eye Polki Opal Diamond Gold Carmen Rosary Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Pendant consists of: - 925 sterling silver - gold plating - large polki diamonds - Pendant Gross Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold...

Clarissa Bronfman Topaz Diamond Quartz Opal Rosary & Sapphire Diamond Flower
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Pendant consists of: - 925 sterling silver - pave diamonds - rose cut diamonds - polki diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, Opal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Sterlin...

Clarissa Bronfman Tigers Eye Polki Diamond Gold Rainbow Moonstone Carmen Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
MESSAGE SELLER**** Polki Diamond Teardrop Large Pendant consists of: - 925 sterling silver - gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Hematite, Moonstone, Tiger's Eye, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k ...

Estate A. Jeschel Asian Jade, Pearl, Tiger's Eye Statement Necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in New York, NY
inches Pendant: 2.63 inches by 1.5 inches including bale Dzi beads: 1.25 inches by .5 inches Pearls: 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Tiger's Eye

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Diamond Gold Opal Malachite Emerald Ebony "Carmen" AgateRosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Compass pendant consists of: - hand carved Indonesian brow striped ebony wood - 1.65" lengthxwidth - 925
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold...

Patricia Von Musulin Gold on Sterling Silver Necklace
By Patricia von Musulin
Located in New York, NY
pendant and the back of the hook clasp are stamped with Von Musulin, Sterling and 925. The necklace has a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces

Patricia Von Musulin Gold on Sterling Silver Necklace
Patricia Von Musulin Gold on Sterling Silver Necklace
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W 1.63 in D 1 in L 16.5 in
Pink Red Quartz Round Cut Gemstone Necklace
Located in Arnavutköy, TR
round cut. The square pendant which is middle of the necklace occurs 925 silver material and thick in
Category

2010s Turkish Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

MAUKE V JEWELRY Oxidized Sterling Silver Pendant Choker With Tiger's Eye Beads
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
925 sterling silver. Adorned with natural Tiger's Eye and handmade beads, featuring a sizable, chunky
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2010s Dutch Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

Pave Diamond Rose Cut Polki Spike Charm Pendant 925 Silver Diamond Charm Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Rose Cut Polki Spike Charm Pendant 925 Silver Diamond Charm Pendant Size 65x5mm
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2010s Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Honey Amber Pendant 925 Silver Southwestern Necklace Earring Set
Located in Lynnwood, WA
Southwestern style, large honey amber pendant (1.375" x 1.74") inlayed into sterling silver on
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Vintage 1980s American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Turquoise, Silver

New Cubic Zirconia Flower Medallion Pendant Necklace 18" - 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Greensboro, NC
. The pendant is encrusted with sparkling white cubic zirconias bead set in an ornate design. The bail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kingman Turquoise Fine Silver Beaded Necklace with Sonoran Pendant
Located in Athens, OH
Introducing our captivating hand-stamped turquoise beaded necklace, a striking fusion of vivid blue
Category

2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Vintage Native American Coral Turquoise MOP 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Beads; suspending an Inlay Coral, Turquoise, Spiny Oyster and MOP Sterling Silver Hand crafted Pendant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling SIlver Cross Pendant Necklace on Bead Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Sterling SIlver Cross Pendant Necklace on Bead Chain Metal: Sterling silver 925
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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925 Bead Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 925 bead pendant you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold Plate — can elevate any look. Finding an appealing 925 bead pendant — no matter the origin — is easy, but Intini Jewels, Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L and Judith Ripka each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a 925 bead pendant featuring Pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and mixed cut versions for sale.

How Much is a 925 Bead Pendant?

Prices for a 925 bead pendant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $1,298, while this accessory, on average, fetches $696.

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.