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AJD Necklace Brown Pearls Accented with Sparkling Apatite  June Birthstone
AJD Necklace Brown Pearls Accented with Sparkling Apatite  June Birthstone

AJD Necklace Brown Pearls Accented with Sparkling Apatite June Birthstone

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Because you deserve to wear pearls Handmade necklace combining the beauty of Blue Apatite and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Apatite, Mixed Metal

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Wood Bead and Black Velvet Necklace
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Wood Bead and Black Velvet Necklace

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Wood Bead and Black Velvet Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT necklace featuring large natural wood beads and black velvet ribbon. Tie

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces

Monies Coco Bead and Agate One of a Kind Necklace
Monies Coco Bead and Agate One of a Kind Necklace

Monies Coco Bead and Agate One of a Kind Necklace

By Monies

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Coco bead, yellow agate, leather and wood clasp one-of-a-kind necklace from Monies. Designer

Category

2010s Danish Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

1930s Coral, Muted Green and Brown Carved Galalith Necklace
1930s Coral, Muted Green and Brown Carved Galalith Necklace

1930s Coral, Muted Green and Brown Carved Galalith Necklace

Located in London, GB

Carved galalith necklace featuring wonderful coral, muted green and brown beads. Measuring 40.6cm

Category

Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces

AJD Green and Brown Graduated Rondels of Peruvian Opal Necklace with Silver
AJD Green and Brown Graduated Rondels of Peruvian Opal Necklace with Silver

AJD Green and Brown Graduated Rondels of Peruvian Opal Necklace with Silver

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

28.5 Inch Graduated Rondels of Highly Polished Peruvian Opal Necklace. These gorgeous beads are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Silver

Yellow and clear crystal bead 'twist' necklace, Coppola e Toppo 1950s
Yellow and clear crystal bead 'twist' necklace, Coppola e Toppo 1950s

Yellow and clear crystal bead 'twist' necklace, Coppola e Toppo 1950s

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Toppo, from the 1950s. As with many of their jewels, this necklace appears to have been made out of one

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Valentin Magro Brown Topaz with Aquamarine Roundels Necklace
Valentin Magro Brown Topaz with Aquamarine Roundels Necklace

Valentin Magro Brown Topaz with Aquamarine Roundels Necklace

By Valentin Magro

Located in New York, NY

. This unique necklace features brown Topaz rondelles and large oval bead with aquamarine rondelles

Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold

Chanel Grey & Brown Stone CC Charm Long Necklace
Chanel Grey & Brown Stone CC Charm Long Necklace

Chanel Grey & Brown Stone CC Charm Long Necklace

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Grey & Brown Stone Pendant Long Necklace Features goldtone CC's throughout with black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Bakelite Bead Sautoir
Bakelite Bead Sautoir

Bakelite Bead Sautoir

Located in New York, NY

summer colors made to look like organics. 44" Long, Largest Bead 1.75" x 1". 1930's USA. Excellent

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Green and Brown Graduated Rondels of Peruvian Opal Necklace
Green and Brown Graduated Rondels of Peruvian Opal Necklace

Green and Brown Graduated Rondels of Peruvian Opal Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

22.5 Inch Graduated Rondels of Highly Polished Peruvian Opal Necklace. These gorgeous beads are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Mixed Metal

1980 Vintage Brown Diamond and Pearl Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold
1980 Vintage Brown Diamond and Pearl Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold

1980 Vintage Brown Diamond and Pearl Necklace, 18K Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

A unique vintage Indian necklace showcasing multiple strands of GIA-certified natural seed pearls

Category

2010s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Graduated Amber Beads
Art Deco Graduated Amber Beads

Art Deco Graduated Amber Beads

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco graduated genuine Amber Beads which measure 30" in length. Wonderful scale. 30", Beads

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Base Metal

AJD 17.5 Inch Bronze Coin Pearl Necklace
AJD 17.5 Inch Bronze Coin Pearl Necklace

AJD 17.5 Inch Bronze Coin Pearl Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

iridescent star shaped slightly lumpy, uneven Coin Pearls with gold tone accents necklace. Size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Mixed Metal

Ciner swarovski Necklace Crystal Double Strand Black Horse Gold 1980s
Ciner swarovski Necklace Crystal Double Strand Black Horse Gold 1980s

Ciner swarovski Necklace Crystal Double Strand Black Horse Gold 1980s

By Ciner

Located in Wallkill, NY

Ciner Double Beaded strand Necklace. Enameled Black horse head with green cabochon eyes swarovski

Category

Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold

AJD 18 Inch Two strand Coin Pearl and Citrine Necklace
AJD 18 Inch Two strand Coin Pearl and Citrine Necklace

AJD 18 Inch Two strand Coin Pearl and Citrine Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

feminine necklace is a perfect match up of coin pearls with iridescent flashes of brown/ gold/mauve and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Mixed Metal

AJD Green Garnet Chip Continuous Necklace  Great January Birthday Gift!!
AJD Green Garnet Chip Continuous Necklace  Great January Birthday Gift!!

AJD Green Garnet Chip Continuous Necklace Great January Birthday Gift!!

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

33 Inch continuous strand of high polished Green Garnet chip necklace. This unique necklace comes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Mixed Metal

AJD Freeform, Iridescent Pearls Necklace Pyrite accents   Fabulous Gift!!!
AJD Freeform, Iridescent Pearls Necklace Pyrite accents   Fabulous Gift!!!

AJD Freeform, Iridescent Pearls Necklace Pyrite accents Fabulous Gift!!!

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Because you deserve to wear Pearls Custom made necklace of iridescent whitish Pearls with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Other, Pearl, Pyrite, 24k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Unusual Cultured Pearl Necklace
Unusual Cultured Pearl Necklace

Unusual Cultured Pearl Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and attractive Cultured Pearl Necklace with a matte gold 14k central motif. Very elegant

Category

1990s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

3 Strand Rousselet Pearl Necklace
3 Strand Rousselet Pearl Necklace

3 Strand Rousselet Pearl Necklace

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

Elegant 3 strand glass pearl necklace by Louis Rousselet. Baroque and beautifully scaled cream

Category

Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Lina Baretti Woven Lattice Necklace
Lina Baretti Woven Lattice Necklace

Lina Baretti Woven Lattice Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Lina Baretti intricate woven and twisted lattice necklace. Composed of handmade copper and gold

Category

Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Dalben Aquamarine Diamond Gold Rosary Necklace
Dalben Aquamarine Diamond Gold Rosary Necklace

Dalben Aquamarine Diamond Gold Rosary Necklace

By Laura Dalben

Located in Como, IT

rosary-style chain with faceted light brown diamond beads spaced at even intervals . Brown Diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

Glowing Citrine Double Strand Necklace
Glowing Citrine Double Strand Necklace

Glowing Citrine Double Strand Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Double strand necklace of 16MM wavy Citrine discs with gold tone accents. This 17.5 inch necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Vintage Amber Bakelite Catalin 1930s Necklace
Vintage Amber Bakelite Catalin 1930s Necklace

Vintage Amber Bakelite Catalin 1930s Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Swirl Amber Catalin Ball necklace C Clasp. Beads measure 30.95mm down to 11.95 Mix of

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Vintage 1930s American Beaded Necklaces

Unique Antique Amber and Silver Necklace
Unique Antique Amber and Silver Necklace

Unique Antique Amber and Silver Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Sensational Antique Necklace comprising a melange of Amber beads in assorted shapes and sizes

Category

Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Sparkling Spiderweb Jasper and Citrine  Necklace
Sparkling Spiderweb Jasper and Citrine  Necklace

Sparkling Spiderweb Jasper and Citrine Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Custom made, golden brown sparkling necklace of Spiderweb Jasper and Citrine. These gorgeous

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Other, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Alex & Lee Multicolor Macrame Seashell Necklace
Alex & Lee Multicolor Macrame Seashell Necklace

Alex & Lee Multicolor Macrame Seashell Necklace

By Alex & Lee

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Multicolor macrame necklace by Alex & Lee. Accented with an embellished seashell

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Hattie Carnegie Pearl and Bakelite Necklace
Hattie Carnegie Pearl and Bakelite Necklace

Hattie Carnegie Pearl and Bakelite Necklace

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in New York, NY

Hattie Carnegie double strand beads of shocking pink iridiscent pearl, amber and pearlized pale

Category

Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sacred Heart Medal Necklace Rosario
Sacred Heart Medal Necklace Rosario

Sacred Heart Medal Necklace Rosario

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sacred Heart Medal Necklace Rosario Orange Brown Natural Bead Rosario Gold Plated Necklace, The

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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Angela Caputi Olive Green Resin Choker Necklace
Angela Caputi Olive Green Resin Choker Necklace

Angela Caputi Olive Green Resin Choker Necklace

By Angela Caputi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Striking and rare Angela Caputi, made in Italy choker necklace. Around-the-neck shape builds with

Category

1990s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Dalben Green Aquamarine Diamond Gold Rosary Necklace
Dalben Green Aquamarine Diamond Gold Rosary Necklace

Dalben Green Aquamarine Diamond Gold Rosary Necklace

By Laura Dalben

Located in Como, IT

a white gold 18k rosary-style chain with faceted light brown diamond beads spaced at even intervals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Red Coral and Black Onyx Necklace
Red Coral and Black Onyx Necklace

Red Coral and Black Onyx Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Deep Red Nuggets of Bamboo Coral and squares of frosted Black Onyx create a sleek, elegant necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Mixed Metal

Vintage 1960’s Acrylic Faceted Bib Statement Necklace
Vintage 1960’s Acrylic Faceted Bib Statement Necklace

Vintage 1960’s Acrylic Faceted Bib Statement Necklace

Located in Palm Springs, CA

rhinestone beads and small faux angel skin coral beads. The statement bib necklace features a unique design.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Unknown Fresh Water Pearl & Tiger Eye Necklace
Unknown Fresh Water Pearl & Tiger Eye Necklace

Unknown Fresh Water Pearl & Tiger Eye Necklace

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Unknown Fresh Water Pearl & Tiger Eye Necklace. This necklace is in excellent condition with a

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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Exquisite 1940's Hand Knotted Glass Sautoir Necklace
Exquisite 1940's Hand Knotted Glass Sautoir Necklace

Exquisite 1940's Hand Knotted Glass Sautoir Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

A STUNNING strand of vintage Glass Beads. Now this Necklace is a amazing All hand knotted The

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

1980s Anne Klein multi color Bib Necklace
1980s Anne Klein multi color Bib Necklace

1980s Anne Klein multi color Bib Necklace

By Anne Klein

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1980s - Early 1990s Anne Klein couture acrylic necklace in amber, green, blue, pink and red

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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

1960s large baroque pearl and crystal 'bib' necklace
1960s large baroque pearl and crystal 'bib' necklace

1960s large baroque pearl and crystal 'bib' necklace

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Highly striking and unusual glass baroque pearl 'bib' necklace, each pearl having a crystal bead at

Category

Vintage 1960s British Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Unsual Coppola e Toppo Rose  Crystal Transformation Necklace
Unsual Coppola e Toppo Rose  Crystal Transformation Necklace

Unsual Coppola e Toppo Rose Crystal Transformation Necklace

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

crystals. Italy 1950's. Necklace 15.50", as bracelets 7.75" drape of beads 3" The Coppola e Toppo

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Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hand Made Glass Fruit and Leaf Necklace, circa 1930s
Hand Made Glass Fruit and Leaf Necklace, circa 1930s

Hand Made Glass Fruit and Leaf Necklace, circa 1930s

Located in London, GB

Fabulous green glass bead and wire necklace, featuring hand made green glass leaves and many types

Category

Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces

Dalben Opal Diamond Gold Four-Leaf Clover Rosary Necklace
Dalben Opal Diamond Gold Four-Leaf Clover Rosary Necklace

Dalben Opal Diamond Gold Four-Leaf Clover Rosary Necklace

By Laura Dalben

Located in Como, IT

rosary-style chain with faceted light brown diamond beads spaced at even intervals . Brown Diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Sparkling Green Peridot and Golden Nugget Necklace
Sparkling Green Peridot and Golden Nugget Necklace

Sparkling Green Peridot and Golden Nugget Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Custom made necklace of three sizes of glittering faceted Peridot with golden tone nugget accents

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Chanel Vintage '84 Multi-Strand Red Gripoix Necklace
Chanel Vintage '84 Multi-Strand Red Gripoix Necklace

Chanel Vintage '84 Multi-Strand Red Gripoix Necklace

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Vintage '84 Multi-Strand Red Gripoix Chain Link Necklace Made In: France Year of Production

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Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

1970's Chanel Red Gripoix Extra Long Sautoir Necklace
1970's Chanel Red Gripoix Extra Long Sautoir Necklace

1970's Chanel Red Gripoix Extra Long Sautoir Necklace

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel extra long red gripoix (poured glass) sautoir necklace. Can be worn up to 4 strands. 70s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces

AJD White Pearl Choker Necklace with Pink Spinel
AJD White Pearl Choker Necklace with Pink Spinel

AJD White Pearl Choker Necklace with Pink Spinel

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Delightful, delicate white Pearl choker necklace of glowing potato pearls measuring approximately

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Spinel, Sterling Silver

One-of-a-Kind Natural Wood and Horn Modernist Necklace
One-of-a-Kind Natural Wood and Horn Modernist Necklace

One-of-a-Kind Natural Wood and Horn Modernist Necklace

By Coach House

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Fabulous Organic Natural Wood and Horn Necklace inter-spaced with Sterling Silver doughnut

Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Phillipe Ferrandis Paris Glass Stone Dangling Charm Necklace c 1980s
Phillipe Ferrandis Paris Glass Stone Dangling Charm Necklace c 1980s

Phillipe Ferrandis Paris Glass Stone Dangling Charm Necklace c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

Phillipe Ferrandis Paris Artisan glass stone dangling charm necklace c 1980s The exotic burnished

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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

34 Inch Necklace of Natural Golden Freshwater Baroque Pearls
34 Inch Necklace of Natural Golden Freshwater Baroque Pearls

34 Inch Necklace of Natural Golden Freshwater Baroque Pearls

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Custom made necklace of Natural Freshwater golden Pearls and goldy accents. These unique pearls

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Miriam Haskell Ruby Pate de Verre and Rose Monte Pendant Necklace
Miriam Haskell Ruby Pate de Verre and Rose Monte Pendant Necklace

Miriam Haskell Ruby Pate de Verre and Rose Monte Pendant Necklace

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Special and Wonderful Miriam Haskell Ruby Pate de Verre and Rose Monte 2 strand necklace with pear

Category

Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

AJD Natural Dramatic Rutilated Quartz & Gold Plated Lava Rondels 22" Necklace
AJD Natural Dramatic Rutilated Quartz & Gold Plated Lava Rondels 22" Necklace

AJD Natural Dramatic Rutilated Quartz & Gold Plated Lava Rondels 22" Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

polished gold plated natural rondels 10 mm Lava beads set in this 22 inch long necklace with gold plated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel 1983 Byzantine Ruby Pate de Verre Torsade Necklace
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel 1983 Byzantine Ruby Pate de Verre Torsade Necklace

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel 1983 Byzantine Ruby Pate de Verre Torsade Necklace

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Rare Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel 1983 Indian pink ruby pate de verre torsade necklace from his first

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Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

Iridescent Stick Pearl Necklace in Tones of Peach and Mauve
Iridescent Stick Pearl Necklace in Tones of Peach and Mauve

Iridescent Stick Pearl Necklace in Tones of Peach and Mauve

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Peach and Mauve short stick pearls center drilled to create an interesting 19 inch necklace. These

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Unique Tanzanite and Chalcedony Handmade Necklace With Silver Clasp
Unique Tanzanite and Chalcedony Handmade Necklace With Silver Clasp

Unique Tanzanite and Chalcedony Handmade Necklace With Silver Clasp

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Beautiful natural polished Chalcedony with glowing blue Tanzanite accents set with a silver clasp. The photographs show both sides of this wonderful gemstone. This is 17 inches long...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Tanzanite, Mixed Metal

Gemjunky Fascinating Large Natural Turquoise and Turquoise and Citrine Necklace
Gemjunky Fascinating Large Natural Turquoise and Turquoise and Citrine Necklace

Gemjunky Fascinating Large Natural Turquoise and Turquoise and Citrine Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Citrine rondels, form this 21.5 inch long handmade necklace. with a hook clasp. The center Turquoise is 34

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Turquoise, Mixed Metal

Gemjunky Beautiful 20.5" Natural Jasper and Agate and Quartz Necklace
Gemjunky Beautiful 20.5" Natural Jasper and Agate and Quartz Necklace

Gemjunky Beautiful 20.5" Natural Jasper and Agate and Quartz Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

enhanced with shining gem cut Agates and Quartz set in a 20.5 inch necklace with a gold tone hook clasp.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Mixed 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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