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Valentino Rhinestone Rondel & Butterscotch Bead Long Necklace
Valentino Rhinestone Rondel & Butterscotch Bead Long Necklace

Valentino Rhinestone Rondel & Butterscotch Bead Long Necklace

By Valentino Garavani

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful early to mid 1980s necklace by Valentino. The graduated bead necklace is 31 inches long

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Long and Fabulous Amber Disc Bead Necklace
Long and Fabulous Amber Disc Bead Necklace

Long and Fabulous Amber Disc Bead Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Hand carved and polished graduated oval Disc shaped Amber Beads inter spaced with 3 Gilt Silver

Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

AJD 23 Inch Gorgeous Golden Brown Agate Necklace
AJD 23 Inch Gorgeous Golden Brown Agate Necklace

AJD 23 Inch Gorgeous Golden Brown Agate Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

23-Inch Gorgeous glowing golden brown agate necklace. This one-of-a-kind necklace is features brown

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Napier 1950s Murano Glass & Gold Bead Bib Necklace
Napier 1950s Murano Glass & Gold Bead Bib Necklace

Napier 1950s Murano Glass & Gold Bead Bib Necklace

By Napier

Located in New York, NY

A lovey 1950s bib necklace from the American fashion jewelry company Napier. The front is bib style

Category

Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

AJD 17 Inch Highly Polished Brown Turquoise Rondelle Necklace
AJD 17 Inch Highly Polished Brown Turquoise Rondelle Necklace

AJD 17 Inch Highly Polished Brown Turquoise Rondelle Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Stunning 17-Inch Brown Turquoise Necklace with Green Turquoise Accents – Unique and Eye-Catching

Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Mixed Metal

1994 Vintage CHANEL Gripoix Beaded Gold Plated Charm Necklace
1994 Vintage CHANEL Gripoix Beaded Gold Plated Charm Necklace

1994 Vintage CHANEL Gripoix Beaded Gold Plated Charm Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

1994 Chanel gold toned Gripoix beads necklace featuring a gold toned cross charm with CC logo and

Category

1990s French Beaded Necklaces

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Sun Coral Beads Necklace
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Sun Coral Beads Necklace

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Sun Coral Beads Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Sun Coral Beads Necklace Measurements: Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.39

Category

20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Chanel 5 Strand Gold Chain Colorful Gripoix Bead Necklace, 1980s
Chanel 5 Strand Gold Chain Colorful Gripoix Bead Necklace, 1980s

Chanel 5 Strand Gold Chain Colorful Gripoix Bead Necklace, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Chanel Gripoix pate de verre dangling bead necklace. . Made of five strands of mini gold

Category

Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces

Miriam Haskell Crimson Glass Beaded Necklace Brooch & Earrings c 1960
Miriam Haskell Crimson Glass Beaded Necklace Brooch & Earrings c 1960

Miriam Haskell Crimson Glass Beaded Necklace Brooch & Earrings c 1960

By Miriam Haskell

Located in University City, MO

Miriam Haskell Crimson glass beaded necklace, brooch & earrings c 1960 The exotic costume designer

Category

Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Diamond Necklace & Wood Diamond Horn Pendant
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Diamond Necklace & Wood Diamond Horn Pendant

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Diamond Necklace & Wood Diamond Horn Pendant

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

filled chain - 8-9 mm smoky brown rondelle AAA+ quartz beads - 8-9 mm quartz AAA+ beads - light citrine

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chanel Large Baroque Pearl Necklace
Vintage Chanel Large Baroque Pearl Necklace

Vintage Chanel Large Baroque Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Vintage Coco Chanel long large baroque pearl strand necklace, featuring different shaped "pate de

Category

Vintage 1980s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Coppola e Toppo Large Bead 1960/70s Collar
Coppola e Toppo Large Bead 1960/70s Collar

Coppola e Toppo Large Bead 1960/70s Collar

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

An impressive late 1960s to mid 1970s faceted crystal bead collar necklace by famous jewelry

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium

Coppola e Toppo Large Bead 1960/70s Collar
Coppola e Toppo Large Bead 1960/70s Collar

Coppola e Toppo Large Bead 1960/70s Collar

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

An impressive late 1960s to mid 1970s faceted crystal bead collar necklace by famous jewelry

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium

Fancy Brown Gold Pearl Diamond Chain

Fancy Brown Gold Pearl Diamond Chain

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

Necklace made of burnished gold rose-cut diamonds weighing 40,28 carats, sanded gold brown or gray

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1980s Runway Christian Lacroix Necklace with Cross
1980s Runway Christian Lacroix Necklace with Cross

1980s Runway Christian Lacroix Necklace with Cross

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

! Necklace has 28 large beads and a drop square rhinestone pendent with and attached cross. Necklace drops 17

Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

1980's Chanel Red Gripoix Necklace
1980's Chanel Red Gripoix Necklace

1980's Chanel Red Gripoix Necklace

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel rare red gripoix cranberry sautoir necklace. Collection 1985. Can be worn up to 4 strands

Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

1960s Trifari Interesting Faux Pearl Necklace
1960s Trifari Interesting Faux Pearl Necklace

1960s Trifari Interesting Faux Pearl Necklace

Located in Austin, TX

1960s Trifari faux pearl and gold tone heavy necklace. Condition: Excellent. 29" L x 1/2" W

Category

Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Fireworks Architectural Multi-Strand Statement Necklace
Vintage Fireworks Architectural Multi-Strand Statement Necklace

Vintage Fireworks Architectural Multi-Strand Statement Necklace

Located in Palm Springs, CA

glass beads in hues of cream, caramel and taupe. The necklace uniquenes come from the long fringe

Category

1990s French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Ornate Filigree Czech Glass Necklace, 1940s
Vintage Ornate Filigree Czech Glass Necklace, 1940s

Vintage Ornate Filigree Czech Glass Necklace, 1940s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 17" length - Reddish brown Czech glass beads - Gold tone - Clasp closure

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Modern Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Amber Glass Necklace w/ CC Teardrop Pendant
Chanel Amber Glass Necklace w/ CC Teardrop Pendant

Chanel Amber Glass Necklace w/ CC Teardrop Pendant

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Gold Chain Necklace W. Orange Stones & Logo Teardrop Pendant Features beaded necklace with

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

1970s Rare Collection Yves Saint Laurent Bordeaux Necklace
1970s Rare Collection Yves Saint Laurent Bordeaux Necklace

1970s Rare Collection Yves Saint Laurent Bordeaux Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

1970s rare collection Yves Saint Laurent bordeaux short necklace featuring gold-tone metal beaded

Category

Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces

Francoise Montague Glass and Swarovski Crystal "Dara" Necklace
Francoise Montague Glass and Swarovski Crystal "Dara" Necklace

Francoise Montague Glass and Swarovski Crystal "Dara" Necklace

By Marion Stern

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A famous style from Francoise Montague. Hand beaded collar necklace in chic black and white glass

Category

2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Long Gold, Pearl and Crystal Necklace
Chanel Long Gold, Pearl and Crystal Necklace

Chanel Long Gold, Pearl and Crystal Necklace

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel gold diamond, faux Baroque pearl and crystal necklace from the late 1970s to early 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1970s Resin Necklace
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1970s Resin Necklace

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1970s Resin Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage 1970s necklace featuring faux horn and faux ivory graduated resin beads

Category

20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Coppola e Toppo 1960s Necklace/Bracelet for Ken Scott
Coppola e Toppo 1960s Necklace/Bracelet for Ken Scott

Coppola e Toppo 1960s Necklace/Bracelet for Ken Scott

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

A lovely crystal bead swag necklace by Coppola e Toppo for designer Ken Scott from the 1960s. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Coppola e Toppo 1960s Necklace/Bracelet for Ken Scott
Coppola e Toppo 1960s Necklace/Bracelet for Ken Scott

Coppola e Toppo 1960s Necklace/Bracelet for Ken Scott

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

A lovely crystal bead swag necklace by Coppola e Toppo for designer Ken Scott from the 1960s. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Red Gripoix and Crystal Extra Long Necklace
Chanel Red Gripoix and Crystal Extra Long Necklace

Chanel Red Gripoix and Crystal Extra Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Chanel Red Gripoix and Crystal Necklace is in excellent vintage condition. Large

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Harlequin Faceted Brown Moonstone with Removable Sardonyx Shell Cameo
Harlequin Faceted Brown Moonstone with Removable Sardonyx Shell Cameo

Harlequin Faceted Brown Moonstone with Removable Sardonyx Shell Cameo

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

Abigail Necklace. A stunning strand of harlequin faceted graduated ovals of chatoyant brown

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

St. John Collection 53" Long Gold & Pearl Necklace, 1990s
St. John Collection 53" Long Gold & Pearl Necklace, 1990s

St. John Collection 53" Long Gold & Pearl Necklace, 1990s

Located in New York, NY

A very finely made and elegant St. John Collection 53.5 inch long necklace in gold plate and faux

Category

1990s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Chanel Haute Couture Gold and Red Fringe Statement Necklace
Vintage Chanel Haute Couture Gold and Red Fringe Statement Necklace

Vintage Chanel Haute Couture Gold and Red Fringe Statement Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Monumental (one a kind) vintage haute couture beaded bib statement necklace, by William de Lillo

Category

Vintage 1980s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Polki Diamond Rosary & Polki Diamond Pendant
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Polki Diamond Rosary & Polki Diamond Pendant

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Polki Diamond Rosary & Polki Diamond Pendant

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

Rosary Necklace consists of: - 37" length total - gold filled chain - 8-9 mm smoky brown rondelle

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Diamond Lapis Topaz Rosary & Moroccan Pendant
CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Diamond Lapis Topaz Rosary & Moroccan Pendant

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Diamond Lapis Topaz Rosary & Moroccan Pendant

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

Rosary consists of: - brown quartz beads - opal diamond sterling silver tumbler bead, topaz diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Chanel Spring 2016 Collection Long 3 Strand Pearl Necklace
Chanel Spring 2016 Collection Long 3 Strand Pearl Necklace

Chanel Spring 2016 Collection Long 3 Strand Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

A truly impressive Chanel necklace from the 2016 spring (Printemps) collection. The necklace is

Category

2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal

Chinese Carved Carnelian and Enamel Cicada Necklace. Vermeil Silver 1920s.
Chinese Carved Carnelian and Enamel Cicada Necklace. Vermeil Silver 1920s.

Chinese Carved Carnelian and Enamel Cicada Necklace. Vermeil Silver 1920s.

Located in University City, MO

This gorgeous Art Deco era Chinese export necklace features an elaborately carved carnelian cicada

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Vermeil, Enamel

Vintage 1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Tigers Eye Necklace by Roger Scemama
Vintage 1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Tigers Eye Necklace by Roger Scemama

Vintage 1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Tigers Eye Necklace by Roger Scemama

By Roger Scemama for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1970s YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Tigers Eye Necklace by Roger Scemama Measurements: Height

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Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces

Clarissa Bronfman Brown Quartz Opal Diamond Rosary & 14k Gold Ebony Clover Charm
Clarissa Bronfman Brown Quartz Opal Diamond Rosary & 14k Gold Ebony Clover Charm

Clarissa Bronfman Brown Quartz Opal Diamond Rosary & 14k Gold Ebony Clover Charm

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

Rosary consists of: - brown quartz beads - opal diamond sterling silver tumbler bead, topaz diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Miriam Haskell Glass Baroque Pearls & Chains Choker Necklace & Earrings  c 1960s
Miriam Haskell Glass Baroque Pearls & Chains Choker Necklace & Earrings  c 1960s

Miriam Haskell Glass Baroque Pearls & Chains Choker Necklace & Earrings c 1960s

By Miriam Haskell

Located in University City, MO

Miriam Haskell Exquisite glass baroque pearls & chains choker necklace & earrings set c 1960s The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Syna Yellow Gold Multi Color Sapphire and Champagne Diamonds Necklace
Syna Yellow Gold Multi Color Sapphire and Champagne Diamonds Necklace

Syna Yellow Gold Multi Color Sapphire and Champagne Diamonds Necklace

By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

Created in 18 karat yellow gold Sapphires 28 carats approx. Champagne diamonds 0.55 carat approx. 36 inch length Limited edition About the Designers Drawing inspiration from little...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Tahitian Pearl Black + Cognac Diamond Long Rose Gold Necklace, Gellner 2022
Tahitian Pearl Black + Cognac Diamond Long Rose Gold Necklace, Gellner 2022

Tahitian Pearl Black + Cognac Diamond Long Rose Gold Necklace, Gellner 2022

Located in Dallas, TX

Magical One of a Kind Long Necklace hand-fabricated in Germany by Gellner showcasing an exceptional

Category

2010s German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Black Dia...

Jona South Sea Pearl Briolette Cut Diamond Sautoir 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Jona South Sea Pearl Briolette Cut Diamond Sautoir 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Jona South Sea Pearl Briolette Cut Diamond Sautoir 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

By Jona

Located in Lugano, TI

Jona design collection, 82cm long sautoir necklace, adorned with 15 white and gold South Sea pearls

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Chanel Gold Bauble Choker

Chanel Gold Bauble Choker

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Chanel choker featuring clear gold balls filled with interlocking gold tone CC's.

Category

1990s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Heart Shape Brown Diamond Beaded Necklace with White & Black Diamond 15.70 CTTW
Heart Shape Brown Diamond Beaded Necklace with White & Black Diamond 15.70 CTTW

Heart Shape Brown Diamond Beaded Necklace with White & Black Diamond 15.70 CTTW

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

black faceted diamond beaded necklace, weighing 15 carats. Adjustable back clasp Shortest 15.75 inches

Category

2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Goshwara 14 Strand Brown Opal Bead Tassel Pendant
Goshwara 14 Strand Brown Opal Bead Tassel Pendant

Goshwara 14 Strand Brown Opal Bead Tassel Pendant

By Goshwara

Located in New York, NY

14 Strand Brown Opal Bead Tassel Pendant with Diamond in 18K Yellow Gold, from 'G-One' Collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Valentino Moonglow Large Bead Necklace
Valentino Moonglow Large Bead Necklace

Valentino Moonglow Large Bead Necklace

By Valentino Garavani

Located in New York, NY

A Valentino Garavani necklace from the early to mid 1980s. It is comprised of iridescent , also

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage CHANEL Chunky Beaded Choker Necklace
Vintage CHANEL Chunky Beaded Choker Necklace

Vintage CHANEL Chunky Beaded Choker Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Chunky Beaded Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 7/8 inch Wearable Length: 14

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Chunky Lustrous Faux Coral Resin Beads Statement Necklace
Chunky Lustrous Faux Coral Resin Beads Statement Necklace

Chunky Lustrous Faux Coral Resin Beads Statement Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

This Impressive necklace features an extraordinary graduated strand of large uniquely shaped Faux

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces

Trifari Elegant Ruby Glass Beaded Choker Necklace c 1980
Trifari Elegant Ruby Glass Beaded Choker Necklace c 1980

Trifari Elegant Ruby Glass Beaded Choker Necklace c 1980

By Trifari

Located in University City, MO

Trifari Elegant ruby color glass beaded choker style necklace c 1980 The stylish costume necklace

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Choker Necklaces

Angela Caputi Multi-Strand Choker Necklace Resin Seed Bead
Angela Caputi Multi-Strand Choker Necklace Resin Seed Bead

Angela Caputi Multi-Strand Choker Necklace Resin Seed Bead

By Angela Caputi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Charming Angela Caputi, made in Italy resin choker beaded necklace. Oversized fruit salad multi

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Gold Beaded Chain & Tassel Convertible Necklace Belt, 1960’s
Gold Beaded Chain & Tassel Convertible Necklace Belt, 1960’s

Gold Beaded Chain & Tassel Convertible Necklace Belt, 1960’s

Located in Atlanta, GA

A great 1960’s gold beaded tassel and chain that can do double duty as an opera length statement

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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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 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.

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