BALENCIAGA 2014 Beaded Bronze Tube Choker Necklace
By Balenciaga
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
BALENCIAGA 2014 Beaded Bronze Tube Choker Necklace Alexander Wang's first resort collection.
BALENCIAGA 2014 Beaded Bronze Tube Choker Necklace
By Balenciaga
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
BALENCIAGA 2014 Beaded Bronze Tube Choker Necklace Alexander Wang's first resort collection.
Balenciaga Paris Gilded Necklace with Black and Yellow Lava Resin Beads
By Balenciaga
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Balenciaga Paris necklace, from the 1980s, features a heavy, gilt metal, carved beaded choker shape complemented with resin lava rock or sponge-like beads.
Gilt Metal
Vintage BALENCIAGA Enamel Jar Tiered Pearl Necklace
By Balenciaga
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage BALENCIAGA Enamel Jar Tiered Pearl Necklace Measurements: Jars: 1 4/8 inches X 1 inch Wearable Length: 16 2/8 inches Features: - 100% Authentic BALENCIAGA. - 2 layers of cr...
Gucci x Balenciaga Hacker Necklace NIB
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The necklace features plastic resin cubes, gold-tone metal chain and red and green beads with gold accents.
Metal
$465Sale Price|25% Off
GUCCI BALENCIAGA 2021 Hacker Project Symbols red green cubes short necklace
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI BALENCIAGA 2021 Hacker Project Symbols red green cubes short necklace Reference: TGAS/E00145 Brand: Gucci Designer: Alessandro Michele Model: 677088i12r2 Symbols Collection: BA...
1960s Balenciaga Beaded Necklace in Brass, Leather and Resin
By Balenciaga
Located in Auckland, New Zealand
A beautiful and bold necklace by the one and only Balenciaga; this incredible 1960s piece is for those who love a statement accessory. Worn poolside or bar side this summer, this arc...
Brass
1960s Balenciaga Necklace in Gold Mesh and Glass Beads
By Balenciaga
Located in Auckland, New Zealand
This incredible piece is a fine example of one of the last designs by Cristobal, during his final years. Gold mesh and glass beaded necklace, Push-In clasp Signed "Balenciaga" on ta...
Gold Plate
1960s Balenciaga Necklace in Mother of Pearl, Gold Plate and Brass
By Balenciaga
Located in Auckland, New Zealand
This rare 1960s necklace is a shining example of the master of couture, Cristobal Balenciaga.
Gold Plate, Brass
Gorgeous Balenciaga Sautoir Necklace
By Balenciaga
Located in Paris, FR
Gold-tone multi chain Balenciaga necklace featuring an internal deployant clasp and coral pink and pearl-tone beads.
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Multi-Strand "" Pearl Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning multi-strand pearl tots add necklace is fitted with a 14k Yellow Gold clasp. The necklace weighs in at 88.1 grams and is marked 14k 585
Pearl, 14k Gold
Artisan 17-Inch Amethyst and Phosphosiderite Beaded Necklace, Silver
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning 17-Inch Amethyst and Phosphosiderite Necklace – One-of-a-Kind Design Elevate your jewelry collection with this unique 17-inch amethyst and phosphosiderite necklace, a true ...
Amethyst, Silver
$940Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.39 in L 23 in
Graduated Welo Opal Nuggets Inlay Opal Toggle, Winnie Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Opals are my birthstone, so I have always had a soft spot for them because of their unique qualities and fire. They are also notoriously difficult to photograph - especially for a n...
Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
$216Sale Price|44% Off
AJD Very Chic 16.5" Bamboo Coral, Smoky Quartz and Turquoise Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Polished thick coin slices of fascinating natural Bamboo Coral (approximately 20 mm round) delightfully enhanced with gem cut sparkling rondels of Smoky Quartz and natural Blue Turq...
Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
$2,961Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Baltic Amber Necklace in the Form of Tablets
Located in Braintree, GB
Natural Baltic amber necklace in the form of half polished tablets, with sterling silver clasp. Hallmarked 925. Circa 1950's Dimensions - Length : 52 cm Width : 1.9 cm Weight : 80 g...
Amber, Sterling Silver
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.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl beaded necklaces, antique emerald beaded necklaces, diamond beaded necklaces and more.