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Chocolate Brown Beaded Necklace with Diamond Clasp, 17 Inches
Chocolate Brown Beaded Necklace with Diamond Clasp, 17 Inches

Chocolate Brown Beaded Necklace with Diamond Clasp, 17 Inches

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

A 17‑inch necklace crafted from rich, chocolate‑brown 8 mm beads deserves a description that truly

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Other, Vermeil

Laura Gibson 22 Karat Yellow Gold Triple-Strand Beaded Necklace
Laura Gibson 22 Karat Yellow Gold Triple-Strand Beaded Necklace

Laura Gibson 22 Karat Yellow Gold Triple-Strand Beaded Necklace

By Laura Gibson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Original Laura Gibson This three string warm brown beaded necklace is perfect for Fall! 22 karat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

Brown Diamond Clasp Onyx Multi Facets Beaded Necklace
Brown Diamond Clasp Onyx Multi Facets Beaded Necklace

Brown Diamond Clasp Onyx Multi Facets Beaded Necklace

Located in Geneva, CH

Brown Stones Clasp Onyx multi facets Beaded Necklace. Silver 925. Total length: approximately 16.14

Category

1990s Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Onyx

Brown Rhodochrosite Beaded Necklace 23" by Noblesse Oblige Studio, USA
Brown Rhodochrosite Beaded Necklace 23" by Noblesse Oblige Studio, USA

Brown Rhodochrosite Beaded Necklace 23" by Noblesse Oblige Studio, USA

Located in Chesterland, OH

The length of the necklace is 23 inches (58cm). The size of the smooth round beads varies from 6.5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rhodocrosite, Gold Plate

Yellow and Brown Faceted Glass Bead Necklace
Yellow and Brown Faceted Glass Bead Necklace

Yellow and Brown Faceted Glass Bead Necklace

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Necklace of faceted glass beads in shades of brown and yellow. Knotted between each bead. Beaded

Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Handcrafted 18.4 Carats Brown Diamonds Beads 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Necklace
Handcrafted 18.4 Carats Brown Diamonds Beads 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Necklace

Handcrafted 18.4 Carats Brown Diamonds Beads 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Necklace

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Rossella Ugolini 18.40 Carats Brown Diamonds Beads 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Necklace. Handcrafted

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Genuine Brown Diamond Drum-Shape Beads Wire-Wrapped Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow
Genuine Brown Diamond Drum-Shape Beads Wire-Wrapped Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow

Genuine Brown Diamond Drum-Shape Beads Wire-Wrapped Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow

Located in New York, NY

A Genuine Brown Diamond Drum-Shape Beads Wire-Wrapped Necklace 18" in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Mookaite Picture Jasper Leopard Jasper Brown Red 14k Gold Beaded Necklace
Mookaite Picture Jasper Leopard Jasper Brown Red 14k Gold Beaded Necklace

Mookaite Picture Jasper Leopard Jasper Brown Red 14k Gold Beaded Necklace

By nlanlaVictory

Located in London, GB

Beaded Necklace, adorned with luxurious 14k gold accents. This exquisite piece combines a rich array of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold

Madagascar Brown Opal Beaded Necklace, Sterling Silver Inlay Toggle Clasp, 18"
Madagascar Brown Opal Beaded Necklace, Sterling Silver Inlay Toggle Clasp, 18"

Madagascar Brown Opal Beaded Necklace, Sterling Silver Inlay Toggle Clasp, 18"

Located in Chesterland, OH

These exceptional Madagascar brown opal beads — often referred to as “chocolate opals” — are a true

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver

18k Gold 20 Carat Brown Diamonds Beads White Diamonds Brilliant Cut Necklaces
18k Gold 20 Carat Brown Diamonds Beads White Diamonds Brilliant Cut Necklaces

18k Gold 20 Carat Brown Diamonds Beads White Diamonds Brilliant Cut Necklaces

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

20 Inches length, (50 cm) 20 Carats Brown Diamonds beads and 0.22 Carats White Diamonds Brilliant

Category

2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Emerald and Burmese No Heat Red Spinel Beads Brown Diamond Gold Necklace
Emerald and Burmese No Heat Red Spinel Beads Brown Diamond Gold Necklace

Emerald and Burmese No Heat Red Spinel Beads Brown Diamond Gold Necklace

Located in Hong Kong, HK

An elegant necklace, it features beautiful emerald beads weighing 135.45 carat, Burmese no heat red

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fiocchi Italy Black Panther and Brown Resin Bead Necklace
Fiocchi Italy Black Panther and Brown Resin Bead Necklace

Fiocchi Italy Black Panther and Brown Resin Bead Necklace

By Angela Caputi

Located in London, GB

Fabulous Fiocchi Italy black panther and brown resin bead necklace. The resin panther is set with

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Brown Pietersite Knotted Necklace
Brown Pietersite Knotted Necklace

Brown Pietersite Knotted Necklace

Located in Chesterland, OH

palette of shades, ranging from deep blue-gold to smoky brown tones. This necklace will be a sophisticated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Ciner Gold Bead Necklace
Ciner Gold Bead Necklace

Ciner Gold Bead Necklace

By Ciner NY

Located in New York, NY

Striking Ciner multistrand gold metal bead necklace with large 2 tone clasp with large citrine

Category

Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces

Blue Brown Pietersite Necklace
Blue Brown Pietersite Necklace

Blue Brown Pietersite Necklace

Located in Chesterland, OH

The necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm) long. The rare size of the smooth round beads is 15 mm. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Bakelite Festive Summer Bead Necklace
Bakelite Festive Summer Bead Necklace

Bakelite Festive Summer Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Long Bead necklace of bright fruit toned bakelite beads of different sizes circa 1960s. Many beads

Category

Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

Murano Glass Bead Sampler Necklace
Murano Glass Bead Sampler Necklace

Murano Glass Bead Sampler Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Murano Glass bead necklace of handmade glass. The asymetrical necklace's beads are a varied

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

1950s Coral Beaded Necklace Vintage
1950s Coral Beaded Necklace Vintage

1950s Coral Beaded Necklace Vintage

Located in Wallkill, NY

Circa 50s Coral necklace. Necklace is 26" long single strand, no clasp. This is out of a massive

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

17.12 ct Old Cut Brown Diamonds, Pearls Rose Gold Silver Beaded Link Necklace
17.12 ct Old Cut Brown Diamonds, Pearls Rose Gold Silver Beaded Link Necklace

17.12 ct Old Cut Brown Diamonds, Pearls Rose Gold Silver Beaded Link Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

A must of the '70 style, this necklace is composed of drop of old cut brown/fancy diamonds set on a

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Gilt Tube and Citrine Bead Necklace
Gilt Tube and Citrine Bead Necklace

Gilt Tube and Citrine Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Attractive Gilt Toggle and Citrine Bead Necklace from the 1980's. Gilt metal tubes are spaced with

Category

Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pale Coral Bead Protection Necklace, MWLC
Pale Coral Bead Protection Necklace, MWLC

Pale Coral Bead Protection Necklace, MWLC

By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin

Located in New York, NY

Classic bead necklace with large 18mm hand knotted mother of pearl beads with pale coral lacquer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

1930s graduated Amber Bakelite Beaded Necklace
1930s graduated Amber Bakelite Beaded Necklace

1930s graduated Amber Bakelite Beaded Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Wonderful early Amber Bakelite necklace. Beads graduate in size from 1.29 in or 32.63mm x.76 in or

Category

Vintage 1930s American Beaded Necklaces

Platinum Necklace with 3.29ct of Natural Brown Diamonds, 15"
Platinum Necklace with 3.29ct of Natural Brown Diamonds, 15"

Platinum Necklace with 3.29ct of Natural Brown Diamonds, 15"

Located in New York, NY

brown diamond beads, totaling 3.29 carats, are hand-wrapped in platinum wire and set along a refined 15

Category

Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Platinum

Gianni Versace 1990's flower beaded necklace
Gianni Versace 1990's flower beaded necklace

Gianni Versace 1990's flower beaded necklace

By Gianni Versace

Located in Nottingham, GB

This rare Gianni Versace necklace is one of a kind and extremely special. The necklace features a

Category

1990s Beaded Necklaces

Hattie Carnegie  Muiti Strand Bakelite Bead Necklace
Hattie Carnegie  Muiti Strand Bakelite Bead Necklace

Hattie Carnegie Muiti Strand Bakelite Bead Necklace

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in New York, NY

Hattie Carnegie multi strand bakelite and resin bead necklace. The three strands comprised of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1950s Alexis Kirk Bakelite Beaded Necklace
Vintage 1950s Alexis Kirk Bakelite Beaded Necklace

Vintage 1950s Alexis Kirk Bakelite Beaded Necklace

By Alexis Kirk

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning colors on this vintage Bakelite Necklace. Amber colored Bakelite with black and cream

Category

Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Lampwork Glass Iridescent Foiled Beaded Necklace 1930s
Lampwork Glass Iridescent Foiled Beaded Necklace 1930s

Lampwork Glass Iridescent Foiled Beaded Necklace 1930s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Lamp work Beads are individually handmade glass beads ranging in sizes and shapes. These have

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Beaded Necklaces

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tincup Necklace with 8.91ct Brown Diamonds. 18"
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tincup Necklace with 8.91ct Brown Diamonds. 18"

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tincup Necklace with 8.91ct Brown Diamonds. 18"

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 18K yellow gold tincup necklace measures 18 inches and features natural brown faceted

Category

Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18" Natural Brown Diamond (40.00ct) Necklace in 14K White Gold
Vintage 18" Natural Brown Diamond (40.00ct) Necklace in 14K White Gold

Vintage 18" Natural Brown Diamond (40.00ct) Necklace in 14K White Gold

Located in New York, NY

Rich, earthy elegance meets radiant sparkle in this brown diamond bead necklace. Each faceted

Category

Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Brown Diamond (145.00ct) Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, 18"
Natural Brown Diamond (145.00ct) Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, 18"

Natural Brown Diamond (145.00ct) Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold, 18"

Located in New York, NY

Rich, earthy elegance meets radiant sparkle in this brown diamond bead necklace. Each faceted

Category

Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18KW Gold Cleopatra Necklace with 18.68ct Natural Brown Diamonds, 16"
Vintage 18KW Gold Cleopatra Necklace with 18.68ct Natural Brown Diamonds, 16"

Vintage 18KW Gold Cleopatra Necklace with 18.68ct Natural Brown Diamonds, 16"

Located in New York, NY

or worn as a singular statement. Length: 16" Beads: 18pcs 3.5mm - 4.0mm natural brown diamond

Category

Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Glittering Crystal Glass Beaded Graduated Necklace ca 1960
Glittering Crystal Glass Beaded Graduated Necklace ca 1960

Glittering Crystal Glass Beaded Graduated Necklace ca 1960

Located in University City, MO

Glittering crystal glass beaded graduated necklace ca 1960 The elegant necklace is designed with

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium

Art Deco Honey Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace
Art Deco Honey Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace

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

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Talosel and Pate de Verre Bead necklace, Henry
Talosel and Pate de Verre Bead necklace, Henry

Talosel and Pate de Verre Bead necklace, Henry

By HENRY

Located in New York, NY

Talosel and Pate de Verre Bead necklace by Henry. Unusual walnut like resin form beads are made by

Category

Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

K. J. L Lucite and Fluted Bead Necklace
K. J. L Lucite and Fluted Bead Necklace

K. J. L Lucite and Fluted Bead Necklace

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Graduated lucite beads with fluted gilt spacers form this attractive K.J.L. necklace. 1980's USA

Category

Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Coco Chanel Gilt Filigree Bead Long Necklace, Goossens
Coco Chanel Gilt Filigree Bead Long Necklace, Goossens

Coco Chanel Gilt Filigree Bead Long Necklace, Goossens

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Coco Chanel Gilt Filigree Bead Long Necklace, Goossens. Long chain with gilt filigrees stacked and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

Aria Jewelry Design 28-Inch Golden Brown Agate Chip Necklace
Aria Jewelry Design 28-Inch Golden Brown Agate Chip Necklace

Aria Jewelry Design 28-Inch Golden Brown Agate Chip Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

This elegant 28‑inch Golden/Brown Agate chip necklace brings together natural beauty and refined

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold Plate

Old Tibet Coral Beads Gilt Silver Statement Necklace
Old Tibet Coral Beads Gilt Silver Statement Necklace

Old Tibet Coral Beads Gilt Silver Statement Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Fabulous long Necklace featuring Old Tibetan reconstructed Coral Heirloom Beads (a gem

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Silver

Platinum Drop Necklace with 8.34ct of Brown and Black Diamonds, 16"
Platinum Drop Necklace with 8.34ct of Brown and Black Diamonds, 16"

Platinum Drop Necklace with 8.34ct of Brown and Black Diamonds, 16"

Located in New York, NY

sophistication and style. Length: 16" Stones : 15pcs 3.0mm - 3.9 natural black and brown faceted round beads

Category

Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Aria Jewelry 28-Inch Brown Pearl & Aquamarine Statement Necklace
Aria Jewelry 28-Inch Brown Pearl & Aquamarine Statement Necklace

Aria Jewelry 28-Inch Brown Pearl & Aquamarine Statement Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

28-Inch Statement Necklace – Glowing Brown Pearls and Stunning Aquamarine Focal Accents Make an

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Mixed Metal

Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Pavé Diamond Beaded Collar Necklace
Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Pavé Diamond Beaded Collar Necklace

Baroque Freshwater Pearl and Pavé Diamond Beaded Collar Necklace

By Vicki Orr Designs

Located in Naples, FL

Baroque Freshwater Pearl beads accented with pavé white and brown Diamond in oxidized sterling

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, ...

Striking Black Jet and Red Agate Beads Runway Necklace
Striking Black Jet and Red Agate Beads Runway Necklace

Striking Black Jet and Red Agate Beads Runway Necklace

By Coach House

Located in Montreal, QC

Unique Black Jet and Red Agate Necklace; hand knotted with matching color silk threads; enhanced by

Category

Vintage 1980s Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

Beautiful Old Tibet Reconstructed Coral Beads Gilt Silver Necklace
Beautiful Old Tibet Reconstructed Coral Beads Gilt Silver Necklace

Beautiful Old Tibet Reconstructed Coral Beads Gilt Silver Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Fabulous Statement Necklace featuring Old Tibetan reconstructed Coral Heirloom Beads (a gem

Category

Mid-20th Century Nepalese Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Silver

22-Inch Blue Kyanite & Brown Spiderweb Jasper Necklace by Aria Jewelry
22-Inch Blue Kyanite & Brown Spiderweb Jasper Necklace by Aria Jewelry

22-Inch Blue Kyanite & Brown Spiderweb Jasper Necklace by Aria Jewelry

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

This striking 22‑inch blue and brown necklace is a captivating blend of natural beauty and

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, Kyanite, Silver Plate

Vintage 18" Natural Brown Diamond(26.50ct) Necklace with 14K White Gold Clasp
Vintage 18" Natural Brown Diamond(26.50ct) Necklace with 14K White Gold Clasp

Vintage 18" Natural Brown Diamond(26.50ct) Necklace with 14K White Gold Clasp

Located in New York, NY

This striking 18" strand necklace showcases natural faceted brown diamonds, each stone catching the

Category

Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Peter Brown Pearl and Gold Link Necklace
14 Karat Yellow Gold Peter Brown Pearl and Gold Link Necklace

14 Karat Yellow Gold Peter Brown Pearl and Gold Link Necklace

Located in Manhasset, NY

14 Karat Yellow Gold 17 inch Peter Brown Pearl And Gold Link Necklace 6.1 grams total weight.

Category

2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 16" Brown Diamond(3.00ct) and South Sea Pearl Necklace in 18KY Gold
Vintage 16" Brown Diamond(3.00ct) and South Sea Pearl Necklace in 18KY Gold

Vintage 16" Brown Diamond(3.00ct) and South Sea Pearl Necklace in 18KY Gold

Located in New York, NY

This refined rosary-style necklace features faceted round light brown diamond beads, chosen for

Category

Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Russian Baltic Amber Flat Bead Necklace, Mid 20th Century
Vintage Russian Baltic Amber Flat Bead Necklace, Mid 20th Century

Vintage Russian Baltic Amber Flat Bead Necklace, Mid 20th Century

Located in Milford, DE

Exquisite Russian necklace, featuring flat Baltic amber beads in a gorgeous dark orange tone, with

Category

20th Century Russian Russian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Sterling Silver beaded Susan Cummings Necklace, New never worn 1980s
Sterling Silver beaded Susan Cummings Necklace, New never worn 1980s

Sterling Silver beaded Susan Cummings Necklace, New never worn 1980s

By Susan Cummings

Located in Wallkill, NY

Earlier piece of Cummings work late 1980s hand scriped on the toggle. Sterling and beads back up

Category

Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Brown Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary brown bead necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a brown bead necklace may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Chanel, Elaine Silverstein and Sylvia Gottwald are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Brown Bead Necklace?

Prices for a brown bead necklace can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $86 and can go as high as $8,900, while, on average they fetch $864.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Brown Bead Necklace
  • 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
    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 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.

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