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Grosse, Germany 1980s Red, Blue & Green Bead Floral Cluster Necklace
Grosse, Germany 1980s Red, Blue & Green Bead Floral Cluster Necklace

Grosse, Germany 1980s Red, Blue & Green Bead Floral Cluster Necklace

By Grosse

Located in New York, NY

necklace has a rich gold plate and is set with red, blue and green glass beads. The green beads have

Category

Vintage 1980s German Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

De Liguoro 1980s Pearl, Crystal Bead & Rhinestone Cluster Italian Necklace
De Liguoro 1980s Pearl, Crystal Bead & Rhinestone Cluster Italian Necklace

De Liguoro 1980s Pearl, Crystal Bead & Rhinestone Cluster Italian Necklace

By Gianni Di Liguoro

Located in New York, NY

A stunning and incredible quality pearl and crystal bead cluster necklace by Italian fashion

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

1980s Anne Klein Gold Beaded Multi-Strand Necklace
1980s Anne Klein Gold Beaded Multi-Strand Necklace

1980s Anne Klein Gold Beaded Multi-Strand Necklace

By Anne Klein

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The perfect "every outfit" necklace has arrived! Circa 1980s, this Anne Klein necklace features

Category

Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

1970s Hammered Brass Plate and Wood Bead Choker Necklace with Earrings
1970s Hammered Brass Plate and Wood Bead Choker Necklace with Earrings

1970s Hammered Brass Plate and Wood Bead Choker Necklace with Earrings

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s hammered brass plate and wood bead choker: brass plate is half-moon shaped with hammered bead

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Brass

1950’s Multi Strand Rhinestone Fluted Bead Choker Necklace
1950’s Multi Strand Rhinestone Fluted Bead Choker Necklace

1950’s Multi Strand Rhinestone Fluted Bead Choker Necklace

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 1950’s dazzler! This two stranded necklace consists of silver tone fluted beads with gold tone

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Gilt Metal

Ella K Shell, Coin Pearl, and Wood Bead One of a Kind Necklace
Ella K Shell, Coin Pearl, and Wood Bead One of a Kind Necklace

Ella K Shell, Coin Pearl, and Wood Bead One of a Kind Necklace

By Elzbieta Klemensowicz

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Wood bead and coin pearl necklace with extraordinary shell pendant set in paper mache with crystal

Category

2010s French Drop Necklaces

Multi row faceted bead necklace, Coppola e Toppo, 1950s
Multi row faceted bead necklace, Coppola e Toppo, 1950s

Multi row faceted bead necklace, Coppola e Toppo, 1950s

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A beautiful multi row, multi coloured half crystal faceted beads in soft pink, respberry, mid blue

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

AJD Coin Pearl Two Strand Necklace in Gold, Bronze, Brown Tones
AJD Coin Pearl Two Strand Necklace in Gold, Bronze, Brown Tones

AJD Coin Pearl Two Strand Necklace in Gold, Bronze, Brown Tones

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

20-Inch Two-Strand Iridescent Coin Pearl Necklace with Bali Gold Plate Toggle Clasp Add a touch of

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2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Etro Printed Silk Necklace with Balls and Loops with Glass Beads in Box
Etro Printed Silk Necklace with Balls and Loops with Glass Beads in Box

Etro Printed Silk Necklace with Balls and Loops with Glass Beads in Box

By Etro

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

beaded necklace intertwined one in white glass beads one in garnet coloured beads each with a few amber

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Renaissance Pearl and Simulated Gemstone Statement Necklace
Vintage Chanel Renaissance Pearl and Simulated Gemstone Statement Necklace

Vintage Chanel Renaissance Pearl and Simulated Gemstone Statement Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Exquisite and hard to find (large) Chanel simulated gemstone necklace "sautoir", comprised out of

Category

Vintage 1980s French Renaissance Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Vintage Jumbo Chanel Gold and Pearl Runway Necklace
Vintage Jumbo Chanel Gold and Pearl Runway Necklace

Vintage Jumbo Chanel Gold and Pearl Runway Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Vintage important Chanel runway gold-tone rope-link necklace with fixed faux pearls stations and

Category

1990s Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Vintage YSL Gilt Snake, Diamante, and Pearl Sautoir Necklace
Vintage YSL Gilt Snake, Diamante, and Pearl Sautoir Necklace

Vintage YSL Gilt Snake, Diamante, and Pearl Sautoir Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Vintage YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) cast gold metal "metal dore" sautoir necklace - the necklace

Category

Vintage 1980s French Baroque Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Bronze Bead and Rhinestone Choker and matching Bracelet
Bronze Bead and Rhinestone Choker and matching Bracelet

Bronze Bead and Rhinestone Choker and matching Bracelet

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Really great choker featuring 5 rows of bronze bead accented by 3 rows of rhinestones. The

Category

Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

Syna Yellow Gold Crystal Locket with Multi-Color Gemstone Beads
Syna Yellow Gold Crystal Locket with Multi-Color Gemstone Beads

Syna Yellow Gold Crystal Locket with Multi-Color Gemstone Beads

By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

Created in 18 karat yellow gold Crystal plates 21 carats approx. Multi color gemstone beads

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Lancetti of Italy 1980s Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace & Earrings
Lancetti of Italy 1980s Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace & Earrings

Lancetti of Italy 1980s Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace & Earrings

By Lancetti

Located in New York, NY

and gold plate dome beads. The focal point of the necklace is a 1.5 inch wide by 1.38 inch high square

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Smokey grey half crystal bead choker, Coppola e Toppo, att. Jacques Fath, 1940s
Smokey grey half crystal bead choker, Coppola e Toppo, att. Jacques Fath, 1940s

Smokey grey half crystal bead choker, Coppola e Toppo, att. Jacques Fath, 1940s

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

the beads gives this necklace an exceptional sparkle and crispness, very eye catching when worn, or a

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Diamante, Pearl, and Turquoise "pate de verre" Sautoire
Diamante, Pearl, and Turquoise "pate de verre" Sautoire

Diamante, Pearl, and Turquoise "pate de verre" Sautoire

By Francoise Montague

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Chunky high-fashion gilt metal chain turquoise and pearl "pate de verre" statement necklace - the

Category

Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise

A very fine silver mesh, onyx, marcasite and paste pearl 'tassel' sautoir, 1920s
A very fine silver mesh, onyx, marcasite and paste pearl 'tassel' sautoir, 1920s

A very fine silver mesh, onyx, marcasite and paste pearl 'tassel' sautoir, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

is very fine and fluid, with a small mesh 'cap' on the top of the onyx bead and a beautifully

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Silver

Vintage Egyptian Style Handcrafted Beaded Necklace
Vintage Egyptian Style Handcrafted Beaded Necklace

Vintage Egyptian Style Handcrafted Beaded Necklace

Located in Bellport, NY

A magnificent vintage Egyptian style handcrafted necklace, excellent condition, restored linen back

Category

20th Century Indian Egyptian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Beads, Sequins

Bead and Seashell Necklace from Indonesia, on Stand
Bead and Seashell Necklace from Indonesia, on Stand

Bead and Seashell Necklace from Indonesia, on Stand

Located in New York, NY

A singular necklace from Sumba, Indonesia, handmade with red / blue beads and miniature Money Cowry

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

1990s Multi-Strand Tribal Necklace Made of Resin Beads.
1990s Multi-Strand Tribal Necklace Made of Resin Beads.

1990s Multi-Strand Tribal Necklace Made of Resin Beads.

Located in Marbella, ES

A stunning tribal necklace composed of numerous strands of clay beads in warm tones, strung with

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Decorative Art

Materials

Rope, Resin

Precious Protective Tibet Antique Six Eye Dzi Bead Amulet Necklace
Precious Protective Tibet Antique Six Eye Dzi Bead Amulet Necklace

Precious Protective Tibet Antique Six Eye Dzi Bead Amulet Necklace

Located in South Burlington, VT

for suspension in a necklace or bracelet. Our naturally white banded and tapered caramel-brown agate

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Agate

Framed Late 19th Century Pastel - Girl with the Beaded Necklace
Framed Late 19th Century Pastel - Girl with the Beaded Necklace

Framed Late 19th Century Pastel - Girl with the Beaded Necklace

Located in Corsham, GB

A decorative Victorian portrait of a young girl. Presented in a large gilt effect frame, behind glass. Unsigned. Acquired with a companion portrait by the same hand (SKU: sr934). On ...

Category

Late 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Lalique Art Deco Art Glass Plaque on Lalique Beaded Amber Glass Necklace
Lalique Art Deco Art Glass Plaque on Lalique Beaded Amber Glass Necklace

Lalique Art Deco Art Glass Plaque on Lalique Beaded Amber Glass Necklace

By René Lalique

Located in Doylestown, PA

Rene Lalique art glass plaque on a necklace made of Lalique glass beads, circa 1927. Hand knotted

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Crystal

South Asian Necklace
South Asian Necklace

South Asian Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

South Asian necklace.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

South Asian Necklace
South Asian Necklace

South Asian Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

South Asian necklace.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

South Asian Shell Necklace
South Asian Shell Necklace

South Asian Shell Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

South Asian shell necklace.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Decorative Necklace on a Stand
Decorative Necklace on a Stand

Decorative Necklace on a Stand

Located in New York, NY

A decorative necklace handcrafted in Bali, mounted on a black metal stand. Puka shell and wood

Category

2010s Balinese Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton, Wood

Red Brown Pietersite Necklace
Red Brown Pietersite Necklace

Red 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 17.5 mm. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Pyrite, Sterling Silver

3 Strand Amber Bead Deco Necklace
3 Strand Amber Bead Deco Necklace

3 Strand Amber Bead Deco Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Lovely 3 Strand Natural Amber necklace of graduated beads attached to a Sterling Deco form clasp

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber

Bakelite Necklace Extra Long Shape Fall Colors Marble Beads
Bakelite Necklace Extra Long Shape Fall Colors Marble Beads

Bakelite Necklace Extra Long Shape Fall Colors Marble Beads

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage extra long Bakelite necklace. Assorted beads in various carved round and tomato shape

Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

1 Strand Grey Brown Opal Necklace
1 Strand Grey Brown Opal Necklace

1 Strand Grey Brown Opal Necklace

By Goshwara

Located in New York, NY

1 Strand Grey Brown Opal Necklace -38'' in 18k Yellow Gold, from 'Beyond' Collection Gemstone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Lanvin End of Day Brown Bakelite Beads
Lanvin End of Day Brown Bakelite Beads

Lanvin End of Day Brown Bakelite Beads

By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

Lanvin End of Day Brown Bakelite Beads from the 1970's. Oversized mottled brown bakelite egg shaped

Category

Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Iconic Vintage  Chanel Architectural Colorful Bead Statement Necklace
Iconic Vintage  Chanel Architectural Colorful Bead Statement Necklace

Iconic Vintage Chanel Architectural Colorful Bead Statement Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Iconic massive vintage Coco Chanel runway beaded statement necklace, comprised out of large

Category

1990s French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Brown Embellished Necklace
Chanel Brown Embellished Necklace

Chanel Brown Embellished Necklace

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Crafted in France, this elegant, pre-owned necklace from Chanel is a unique piece that adds a touch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Multi Strand Beaded Necklace
Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Multi Strand Beaded Necklace

Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Multi Strand Beaded Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage 1964 multi strand beaded necklace. This necklace features twelve strands of

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20th Century German Beaded Necklaces

Opulent Long Glass Beaded Statement Necklace c 1980
Opulent Long Glass Beaded Statement Necklace c 1980

Opulent Long Glass Beaded Statement Necklace c 1980

Located in University City, MO

Opulent long glass beaded triple strand statement necklace c 1980s The elegant opera length

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Italian 1950s Art Glass Bead 3 Strand Necklace
Italian 1950s Art Glass Bead 3 Strand Necklace

Italian 1950s Art Glass Bead 3 Strand Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage Italian art glass bead necklace from the 1950s. The beads are hand formed and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber and Coral Bead Necklace
Antique Tibetan Natural Amber and Coral Bead Necklace

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber and Coral Bead Necklace

By Coach House

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Large Tibetan Natural Copal Amber and Coral beads Necklace...Beautiful in its simplicity

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Coral, Sterling Silver

Brown/Rosy Keshi Pearl Necklace
Brown/Rosy Keshi Pearl Necklace

Brown/Rosy Keshi Pearl Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Handmade, unique iridescent rose and beige/brown color keshi pearl necklace that glows bright pink

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

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

Freshwater Pearl and Pavé Diamond Beaded Collar Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

Oval / drop shaped Freshwater Pearl beaded necklace with pavé white and brown diamond oxidized

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Miriam Haskell Ruby Melon Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace
Miriam Haskell Ruby Melon Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace

Miriam Haskell Ruby Melon Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Rare and collectible Miriam Haskell Anglo Indian inspired two strand ruby Gripoix glass melon bead

Category

Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal, Rhodium

Carved Emerald, Sapphire, and Pink Tourmaline Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace
Carved Emerald, Sapphire, and Pink Tourmaline Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace

Carved Emerald, Sapphire, and Pink Tourmaline Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Carved Emerald, Sapphire, and Pink Tourmaline Beads White Diamond Gold Necklace: A highly rare and

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sap...

Stephen Dweck Coral and Turquoise Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Stephen Dweck Coral and Turquoise Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace

Stephen Dweck Coral and Turquoise Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace

By Stephen Dweck

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

different size and shaped beads. This necklace is in excellent condition. Measurements Length: 17"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

AJD Deep Brown, Iridescent, Baroque Pearl Necklace June Birthstone
AJD Deep Brown, Iridescent, Baroque Pearl Necklace June Birthstone

AJD Deep Brown, Iridescent, Baroque Pearl Necklace June Birthstone

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Baroque Pearl Necklace in wonderful shades of iridescent deep wine/brown with flashes of green and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Mixed Metal

Italian Gold and Ruby Pate de Verre Bead Necklace
Italian Gold and Ruby Pate de Verre Bead Necklace

Italian Gold and Ruby Pate de Verre Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Italian Gold and Ruby Pate de Verre Bead Necklace of high quality with snap click closure. Heavy

Category

1990s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Bead Necklace
Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Bead Necklace

Antique Tibetan Natural Amber Coral and Gold Bead Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Large Tibetan Natural Copal Amber, Coral and Gold bead Necklace…Beautiful in its simplicity

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Coral, Brass

Rainbow Beaded Ball Necklace with Diamond in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Rainbow Beaded Ball Necklace with Diamond in 18 Karat Rose Gold

Rainbow Beaded Ball Necklace with Diamond in 18 Karat Rose Gold

By Sunita Nahata

Located in Hong Kong, HK

In honor of #PrideMonth, Sunita presents a rainbow beaded necklace which elegantly dangles. In

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz...

Blue  Kyanite Faceted Bead Steel Grey Diamond Crescent Necklace
Blue  Kyanite Faceted Bead Steel Grey Diamond Crescent Necklace

Blue Kyanite Faceted Bead Steel Grey Diamond Crescent Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Blue Kyanite faceted beads weighing approximately 240 carats suspending a pave antique cut silver

Category

2010s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brown Diamond, Sterling Silver

AJD Elegant Spider Web Jasper Necklace in Tones of Golden Brown
AJD Elegant Spider Web Jasper Necklace in Tones of Golden Brown

AJD Elegant Spider Web Jasper Necklace in Tones of Golden Brown

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Necklace of four sizes of glowing Spider Web Jasper beads. These highly polished, gorgeous beads

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, Mixed Metal

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 Gold Tone and Dark Honey Amber Knotted Beads Necklace
Vintage Gold Tone and Dark Honey Amber Knotted Beads Necklace

Vintage Gold Tone and Dark Honey Amber Knotted Beads Necklace

Located in London, GB

Dark honey amber necklace with gold tone fittings, featuring lovely highly polished beads, knotted

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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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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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