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African Bone Bead Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Carefully carved from bone, these beads boast a natural luster and individuality, each one bearing
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Antique Early 19th Century African Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bone

African Bone Bead Necklace
African Bone Bead Necklace
H 22 in W 5 in D 1 in
LB Turquoise, Sterling, Bone , Tribal style handmade necklace is on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux Tuquoise,Mexican sterling, vintage bone beads necklace on offer. A large hammered
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

LB Vintage Resin Crystal Bone and Wood Bead Necklace on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a one of a kind, handmade, Vintage Resin, Faceted Crystal,Vintage Bone
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century Mughal style necklace w/ vintage bone bead, gold vermeil, turquoise
Located in New Orleans, LA
Single strand 19th century Mughal style necklace . With spiral cut round vintage bone beads
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Clarissa Bronfman Bone Opal Tourmaline Beaded Necklace & Diamond Wing Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded Necklace consists of: - 37" length total - 925 sterling silver diamond large bottom clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian bovine bone necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
the necklace has round carved bone beads and the necklace has a golden brass hook fastener. Unmarked
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Heyoka Merrifield White Buffalo Woman Bead Necklace Heyoehkoh Handmade Signed
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Necklace featuring the White Buffalo Woman Hand-crafted by Heyoka Merrifield Unique design This
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1990s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

House of Sol Bone Necklace with Baby HoS Lock
Located in Sarasota, FL
* Highly unique piece, featuring elongated bone batik beads with an exotic designs, a tribute to
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2010s Turkish Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

24k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Peridot Diamond Emerald Hamsa Hand Pendant & Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
necklace consists of: - 37" length total - black threading - 12 mm smooth round ox bone beads - 10 mm smoky
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Amazing Sterling Silver Diamond Wooden Beaded Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This necklace features wooden beads and an oxen bone pendant with an accenting star design made up
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Gianni Versace 1990's flower beaded necklace
By Gianni Versace
Located in Nottingham, GB
sits on the collar bone and the glass beads surround the Gianni Versace flower which is covered with
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1990s Beaded Necklaces

Clarissa Bronfman Poki Diamond Bone Ruby Peridot Citrine Ebony Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
This signature bone rosary pendant necklace is a delightful accessory to brighten up any outfit
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

11.17 Carat Ruby and Garnet Gemstone Beaded Necklace
Located in Amagansett, NY
beads. The necklace is adorned with 13 natural gemstones, 7 of which are Garnet, 6 of which are Ruby The
Category

2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Tigers Eye Polki Opal Diamond Gold Carmen Rosary Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
grade AAA+ - bone round smooth beads - skull hematite beads - polki diamonds, - opal, diamonds, - two
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Native American Necklace Silver Deer Bone & Antler with Turquoise Coral Shell
Located in Greensboro, NC
Bone - Deer Antler - Chain Style: Beaded Wire Chain: length 30 1/2", side width 23/32" (18.2mm
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Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver

1930s Miriam Haskell Persimmon Dangling Bead Bib Necklace & Earring Set
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Maywood, NJ
company. Wooden beads, leather, plastic, rhinestones, glass beads, shells, bone and semi-precious stones
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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
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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
OF 4-6 WEEKS TO SHIP**** Beaded necklace consists of: - approximately between 37 - 42" length total
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Cushion Cut Green Amethyst 'Prasiolite', 18K Gold and Emerald Beaded Necklace
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
at the collar bone. Slightly graduated beaded necklace with emeralds in between with 18K gold clasp
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Amethyst, 18k Gold

Amethyst, Tahitian Pearls & 22K Gold Bead Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
center with 22K gold and Tahitian pearls at the collar bone with smaller briolette gemstones along the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Black Pearl, 22k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Diamond Ruby Gold Rosary & Sapphire Polki Flower Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 35" length total - gold fill chain - large oval double sided pave
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

A.Jeschel Stunning Morganite necklace with a signature clasp.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
. Morganite is a Beryl as is aquamarine and emerald. The necklace is accented with a Chinese carved bone set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Morganite, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Ebony Sapphire Diamond Cinnabar Shell Cross Beaded Neclace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
necklace consists of: - approximately between 37 - 42" length total - Kenyan ebony wood beads - White bone
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Stunning Blue topaz necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind A blue topaz necklace with 2 strands to the collar bone and a single strand under
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Blue Topaz, Vermeil

A.Jeschel Bold Green opal and Jade necklace .
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
accentuated with delicately carved bone and adorned with sterling silver center beads. The piece is gracefully
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Jade, Opal, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel 2 strand Citrine and Pearl necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
bone the citrine stones are met by a double strand of faceted topaz citrine beads and gold pearls. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Topaz, Sterling Silver

David Morris Gold Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
By David Morris
Located in London, GB
This spectacular pearl necklace from David Morris showcases the House’s commitment to working with
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Early 2000s British Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

7.99 Carat Swiss Blue Topaz & Iolite Gemstone Necklace
Located in Amagansett, NY
This beautiful necklace measures 16" in length consisting of natural apatite gemstone beads in a
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2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Large one of a kind, handmade, statement necklace with Tibetan pendant.
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
beads,Tibetan silver,Murano glass Mille fiore beads,bone rondelles. The clasp is a Native American
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Handmade, one of a kind, statement, ethnic necklace from Lorraine’s Bijoux.
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
consist of vintage hand painted ceramic beads also from Afghanistan Natural colored bone and vintage
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Brass

Clarissa Bronfman Tigers Eye Polki Diamond Gold Rainbow Moonstone Carmen Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
grade AAA+ - bone round smooth beads - skull hematite beads - polki diamonds, - opal, diamonds, - two
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

LB offers Vintage Indian Bone pendant necklace Resin Agate Tibetan Silver Beads
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage Indian Metal and vintage carved Bone floral centerpiece necklace
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

LB large Bone pendant, Indian resin colorful beads, one of a kind, necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, Large hand painted bone pendant, necklace. A stunning string
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver, Base Metal

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Onyx Ebony Diamond Bone Moon Face Pendant Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 37" length total - large 925 sterling silver double sided pave
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Ruby Bead Necklace w/Jade, Bone, Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
necklace. Do not wait. Stones: RUBY FACETED BEADS Stones: WHITE JADE DISK, BONE CARVED SEAHORSE Metal
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Early 2000s North American Aesthetic Movement Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Multi Strand Necklace Jade Bone Antiques Chinese Elements Turquoise
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Multy strand necklace with antiques bone bead turquoise jade carnelian, in degrades starting from
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2010s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Jade, Turquoise

LB handmade one of a kind carved bone pendant stunning MOP necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
bone tubular beads comprise this lovely casual necklace. The lovely neutrals in this piece make it
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2010s Thai Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver

LB Vintage Afghani Enamel tribal Pendant Necklace Bakelite Lapis Turquoise Bone
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
) silver triangular beads from India, vintage Bakelite, Kingman Turquoise, and carved bone add additional
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Early 2000s Afghan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Base Metal, Enamel

LB Tibetan pendant Turquoise vintage Indian agate bone discs necklace on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
agate and brass Beads, and bone discs comprise this handmade, one of a kind, necklace.This stunning and
Category

Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Turquoise, Agate, Brass, Gold-filled

Large Bohemian Amber Wood Glass Bone Statement Tassel Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Unique handmade tassel necklace featuring amber, wood, bone, glass and metal beads. Marked on
Category

Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Base Metal

Large Bohemian Amber Wood Glass Bone Statement Tassel Necklace
Large Bohemian Amber Wood Glass Bone Statement Tassel Necklace
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H 6 in W 2 in D 1.5 in L 27 in
Clarissa Bronfman Love Goldmalachite Ebony Pendant Peridot Diamond Bone Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 37" length total - black threading - 12 mm smooth round ox bone
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Malachite, Hematite, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, ...

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cannetille Beaded Gala Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This vintage fringe necklace is a perfect addition to any gala attire. Hand crafted by Italian
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB offers Large Spotted Tiger Cowrie Shell pendant Bone Brass Glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Tibetan brass beads, Bone barrel beads, Venetian glass, Wooden pearl inlaid rondelles, and a leather cord
Category

2010s Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

1960s Miriam Haskell Espresso Glass Bead & Baroque Pearl Multi Strand Necklace
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Maywood, NJ
company. Wooden beads, leather, plastic, rhinestones, glass beads, shells, bone and semi-precious stones
Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Floral Pearl Necklace, Yellow Gold, Round Beaded Frame Pendant
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This lovely pearl necklace has a gold beaded frame around it. It also matches a ring and earring
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A.Jeschel Colorful Ethnic Tibetan beads and Carved Buddha necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
colorful ethnic beads necklace combines Tobacco Jade, Horn Beads, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver, Sherpa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Jade, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver

LB stunning Sterling Etched Brooch Pendant Vintage glass Turquoise bead necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
necklace. This handmade, one of a kind creation consists of vintage asymmetrical glass’Turquoise’ beads
Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

A.Jeschel Turquoise and Ethnic beads necklace with Tibetan Silver Bird Pendant
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
necklace. Adorned with Ethnic Beads, Bone, Sterling Silver, and 16mmTurquoise, each silver bead is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Long Beaded Red Coral Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold Mandarin Garnet Peridot Diamond
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Long Beaded Red Coral Necklace, in 18Kt Yellow Gold, with Mandarin Garnet ,Peridots and brilliant
Category

2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Mandarin Garnet, Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Coral, White Gold

The Mother Mary Mala 18ct Fairmined Gold and Sapphire Beads
Located in London, GB
The Mary Mala is handcrafted with 18ct Fairmined gold and a blue sapphire beads. Mary universally
Category

2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

The Mother Mary Mala 18ct Fairmined Gold and Sapphire Beads
The Mother Mary Mala 18ct Fairmined Gold and Sapphire Beads
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H 1.97 in W 0.71 in D 0.4 in L 1.38 in
Clarissa Bronfman Signature Silver Bone Diamond Ebony Moon Face Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
- any beaded necklaces, rosaries, chains you would like to pair with from our collection, message seller
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Ruby Polki Diamond Rosary & Opal Quartz Capri Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
silver 950 Beaded necklace consists of: - 35" length total - gold fill chain - large oval double sided
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Quartz, Opal, Hematite, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 22k ...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Polki Diamond Ruby Rosary & Gold Love Ebony Pendant
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 35" length total - gold fill chain - large oval double sided pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Mother Of Pearl Gold Garnet Pendant & Ruby Diamond Bone Rosary
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 35" length total - gold fill chain - large oval double sided pave diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, ...

Anahid Gold, Agate and Pearl handwoven chain necklace
By Madre Hija Design
Located in Leander, TX
cultivated pearl sticks. At approximately 15.5" this beaded chain link lies perfectly on the collar bone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl

A.Jeschel Moonstone necklace with Chinese Zodiac symbols
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind This is a Vintage carved bone Chinese zodiac necklace. Hand-painted 12-month of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

LB offers Tribal Horn Naja Pendant Tibetan brass orange Coral Wooden necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
curved Bone neckpieces, and wooden beads finish this stunning necklace. This is a great piece for Summer
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Carnelian, Brass

Vermeil , amber, Tibetan pendant necklace that’s one of a kind, handmade, statem
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
consists of Tibetan brass beads,Chinese turquoise,bone,and amber resin faceted beads. Some vintage
Category

Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Turquoise, Vermeil, Brass

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Bone Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate bone bead necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Silver, 14k Gold and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a bone bead necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing bone bead necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Clarissa Bronfman, Chanel and Coach House each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any bone bead necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. Most of our bone bead necklace for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Bone Bead Necklace?

Prices for a bone bead necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $6,040, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,530.

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 Bone Bead Necklace
  • 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 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.