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Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bold Victorian banded agate bead necklace with a silver dog tag clasp. The 19 large banded agate
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1870s English Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Agate, Silver

Antique Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking Victorian banded agate bead necklace with a bead clasp is 20" long and contains 32 beads
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1870s English Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Agate

Victorian Sterling Young Girls Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Sterling Young Girls Bead Necklace. Sterling beads in marquise and round shapes. Small
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bold Victorian banded agate bead necklace with three large beads tapering down to smaller ones
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Agate

Art Deco Honey Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Art Deco honey amber bead necklace with natural inclusions, and a gold plated ring bolt
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Bead Necklaces

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Amber

Victorian "Acorn" bead necklace
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
An antique horn bead necklace in 15ct yellow gold, comprising of twenty acorn motifs formed of
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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15k Gold

Antique Victorian "Acorn" bead necklace
Victorian "Acorn" bead necklace
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L 17.52 in
Antique 14K Gold Beeswax Amber Bead Necklace
Located in Flushing, NY
Antique 14K Gold Beeswax Amber Bead Necklace Antique Strand of Graduating Beeswax Amber beads
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1920s Antique Bead Necklaces

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Amber, Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian Blue glass beads necklace with pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A rare Georgian handmade blue glass beads necklace with pendant. Pendant in silver mount, complete
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Red Salmon Coral Opera Beads Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian c.1880s hand knotted natural Red Salmon Coral Opera length beads necklace on
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1880s British Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, Base Metal

Vintage Nephrite Jade Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage green nephrite jade beaded necklace made of one single-strand. The necklace consists of
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Early 20th Century European Antique Bead Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

Matched Victorian Banded Agate Beaded Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine banded agate beaded necklace. Comprising 30 antique Victorian banded agate beads in
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19th Century Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Agate

Matched Victorian Banded Agate Beaded Necklace
Matched Victorian Banded Agate Beaded Necklace
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Dm 0.75 in L 28 in
Art Deco Frosted Crystal and Jet Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Art Deco Frosted Crystal and Jet Bead Necklace, French 1920's. Unusual frosted
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Bead Necklaces

24K Gold Trojan Inspired Evil Eye Beaded Necklace
Located in Istanbul, Fatih
24K Gold Trojan Inspired Evil Eye Beaded Necklace The Gold accents on the necklace are inspired by
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15th Century and Earlier Turkish Artisan Antique Bead Necklaces

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24k Gold

Antique French Jet faceted bead necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique late Victorian era French Jet bead necklace. It is both dark and twinkly at the
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Brass

Antique Belle Époque Facetted Steel and Copper Coloured Beads Necklace Beadwork
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exceptional beaded necklace has been handcrafted around 1910and is made from polychrome
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1910s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Bead Necklaces

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Copper, Cut Steel

French Jet and Clear Beaded Necklace with Oval Pendant and Tassel circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous long faceted french jet and clear beaded necklace, with an oval french jet and paste stone
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1920s Art Deco Antique Bead Necklaces

Art Deco Pink Coral 14K Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An Art Deco natural pink coral 14 karat gold single-strand beaded necklace. The coral beads of this
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

LB offers 20th c. Venetian glass trade beads Sterling Silver lapis bead necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a beaded necklace of Early 20th century handmade Venetian glass tubular
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Early 20th Century Italian Artisan Antique Bead Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Gold Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This vintage natural red coral beaded necklace is set with a 14 karat gold clasp. This three-strand
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Jade bead necklace, 9k gold clasp, Art Deco
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful vintage Art Deco era Jadeite Jade bead necklace. Lovely minty green beads, with
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Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Antique Bead Necklaces

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Jade, 9k Gold

Jadeite Jade Long Single-Strand 14K Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A vintage green jade single-strand beaded necklace with a 14 karat clasp in the shape of a barrel
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Early 20th Century Antique Bead Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold

Silver Charms & Beads Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Necklace made up of Antique Carnelian Beads and Hand Tooled Antique Moroccan Silver Accent Charms with the
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Bead Necklaces

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Silver

Silver Charms & Beads Necklace
Silver Charms & Beads Necklace
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Lapis and Gold Beaded Necklace, with Central Gold-Capped Black Agate
Located in London, GB
stunning beaded necklace comprising of both lozenge and disk cut lapis lazuli beads, interspersed with
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Bead Necklaces

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Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Victorian Diamond Pin/Pendant and Natural Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
pendant. The pendant attaches to the coral beaded necklace with a simple hook bail, held by the c-clasp
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1880s English Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Arts & Crafts Agate Bead Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
beads measuring 10mm to 14m, linked with hand-twisted silver wire. The spring clasp appears to be
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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Bead Necklaces

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Agate, Silver

Antique Chinese Carved Natural Green Nephrite Jade Pendant Beaded Necklace 32"
Located in Richmond, CA
This late 19c carved green nephrite jade pendant and beads necklace, with a total length of 32
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Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Bead Necklaces

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Jade, Silver

Antique 14K Gold Red Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique seven-strand red coral cannetille beaded necklace. The coral beads are barrel
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian High Carat Handwrought Ornate Wirework Bead Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exceptionally stunning and very rare bead necklace from the Georgian (ca1750) era! This vibrant
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1750s Georgian Antique Bead Necklaces

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22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Classic Antique Butterscotch Baltic Amber and 14K Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Substantial 72.6 gram natural yellow amber and 14K yellow gold bead necklace composed of twenty
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19th Century Antique Bead Necklaces

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Amber, 14k Gold, Gold

Art-Deco c1920's Mediterranean Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace, 10mm-5mm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace I s dating back to Art-Deco period Composed of
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, Silver

14k gold clasp and garnet bead necklace with gold center piece - 44 cm long
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold clasp and garnet bead necklace with gold center piece - 44 cm long detailed description
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Edwardian Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous coral beaded necklace is graduated in size as you get to the centre of the length
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral

Jadeite Jade and Pearl Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
jade round beads and featuring a beautifully detailed silver box clasp. The necklace's design and
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Bead Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Silver

Antique Venetian Wedding Cake Beaded Necklace
Located in McKinney, TX
- Sky blue elongated lamp work Venetian Fiorato beads - Glitter spacer beads - Barrel clasp closure
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Early 1900s Italian Modern Antique Bead Necklaces

Vintage Venetian Millefiori Red bead necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
A STUNNING 28" long multi - bead Millefiori beads with matte red rounds and rectangular colorful
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1920s Italian Antique Bead Necklaces

Pre-Columbian Sinu Gold and Bead Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking and rare Pre-Columbian gold necklace was crafted by the Sinu people of Colombia. The
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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Gold

Antique Natural Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, Netherlands
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century natural coral necklace created with an impressive large worked 14 karat
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Two Row Precious Opal Bead Necklace Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An antique two strand necklace of precious opals, circa 1910. The necklace has 132 natural opal
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Early 20th Century British Antique Bead Necklaces

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Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Engraved Gold Spider Web Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
A delicate gold necklace of beads encrusted with golden strands that interweave and completely
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Bead Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Ancient Green Glass and Yellow Gold Beads Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable necklace comprised of ancient green glass and yellow gold beads from an archaeological
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Gold Coral Small Size Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
three-strand coral necklace is strung with small coral beads and the strands. The clasp has a beautiful
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Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Dutch Antique Single Strand Genuine Red Coral Graduated Beads Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
lock. The beads are graduated and each bead is individually strung on a silk. The necklace was made at
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Edwardian 14K Gold Rose de France Amethyst Bead Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
The hand faceted Rose de France amethyst beads in this 14k gold Edwardian necklace have stunning
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Coral Spades and Beads Necklace, Italy
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An Art Deco 1930's coral necklace set with a coral cabochon stone round closure. This lovely
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, Gilt Metal

RARE Victorian Etruscan 18/14K Choker Beads Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Gorgeous Victorian Etruscan 18/14K bright yellow butter gold beaded necklace. The beads
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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14k Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Jadeite Jade Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, A-Jade Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This apple green jadeite jade multi-strand necklace is from the early 20th century. The necklace
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Early 20th Century Antique Bead Necklaces

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Jade, 9k Gold

Natural Mediterranean GIA Red Coral Gold 14 Karat Beaded Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Barrel shaped Natural Mediterranean Red Coral beads that graduate in size. Gold Beads scattered
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold, Gold

Ancient Bactrian Agate and Carnelian Bead Necklace, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.
Located in New York, NY
Ancient amulet necklace composed of twenty one well matched graduated banded agate biconical beads
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Agate, Carnelian

Genuine Baltic Amber Egg Yolk 10-20mm 113 gram Bead Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Genuine Baltic amber necklace made of 46 egg yolk round beads. Measuring from 10mm to 20mm in
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Early 20th Century Lithuanian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Amber

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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15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Bead Necklaces

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

Austrian Beaded Flapper Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking deco hand beaded necklace of patinaed silvered beads with ruby, black and yellow accents
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Bead Necklaces

Authentic Ancient Roman Bronze Key and Gold Pendant on Coral Bead Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
gold beaded necklace. Necklace is 17 inches in length and finished with an 18k gold lobster clasp. One
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15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Multicolor Long Strand Glass Bead Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1930's multicolor long strand beaded necklace. Various glass beads, some frosted
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Bead Necklaces

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Glass

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Bead Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Large Tibetan Natural Copal Amber, Coral and Gold bead Necklace…Beautiful in its simplicity
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Late 19th Century Artisan Antique Bead Necklaces

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Amber, Coral, Gold Plate

Ancient Roman Bronze Ring, 22k Gold and Ombré Spinel Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
red / purple / brown tone Spinel and antique Spiny Oyster Shell beaded necklace. Necklace is finished
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15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Bead Necklaces

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Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

19th Century Brass Pendant on Yellow Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace, Naga, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century brass pendant on yellow multi-strand beaded necklace, Naga, India A graceful necklace
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Artisan Antique Bead Necklaces

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Brass

Antique Coral and Old Cut Diamond Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century natural red coral two-strand beaded necklace set with a round clasp
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

Long French Jet Beaded Tassel Necklace circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful long ornate french jet beads flapper necklace with a tassel. The necklace tassel knot can
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1920s Art Deco Antique Bead Necklaces

Antique Gold Coral Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k gold necklace clasp. Coral beads - 5.1mm to 11.3mm. Measures - 19" long. Marked/Tested on
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19th Century Antique Bead Necklaces

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Coral, Gold

Gray Agate Snuff Bottle Pendant On A Three Strand Coral Bead Necklace, 1850's
Located in Kenilworth, US
clasps to a three strand South Sea coral bead necklace with white gold mounts. China, mid-19th century
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Bead Necklaces

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Agate, Coral, White Gold

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Antique Bead Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique bead necklaces for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 758 vintage versions or 3 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of antique bead necklaces to choose from, but Victorian and Art Deco antique bead necklaces are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Karen Sugarman Designs, Muzeion and Vicki Orr produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Pearl versions, from our inventory of 140, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for bead antique bead necklaces and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping our range of antique bead necklaces, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Bead Necklaces?

Prices for antique bead necklaces start at $133 and top out at $133,007 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,084.

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. 

Questions About Antique Bead Necklaces
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    A Samoan bead necklace is a type of jewelry produced by the Indigenous people of Samoa, an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. Also called ula, the necklace features natural materials like leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, shells and whale's teeth. Visitors arriving in Samoa are often presented with ula necklaces as a sign of welcome. Explore a variety of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Amber bead necklaces are believed to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that contains succinic acid. Many believe that when amber is heated against the body, it releases the acid onto the skin where it is absorbed, providing a boost to the body’s immune system. Find an assortment of amber bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Why guys wear bead necklaces varies. Bead necklaces may represent a person's cultural heritage, as many artisans from Africa and North American Indigenous tribes produce intricate handmade bead necklaces. In addition, bead necklaces have become associated with certain fashion styles, including surfer and boho. Men may also wear bead necklaces because they like their appearance. Find a large selection of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.