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Cloisonne Beads Necklace

Cloisonne and 14k Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cloisonne beads complimented by smaller vibrant gold beads throughout and an ornate vintage closure. Adding
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

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14k Gold

Chinese Jade Gemstone Necklace With Cloisonné Enamel Floral Accent Beads, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
light green jadeite gemstone beads - 12mm yellow enamel hand painted Cloisonné-style accent beads with
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Chinese Nephrite Beads and Jadeite on Vermeil Spacers Double Strand Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A Chinese double strands of nephrite jade necklace alternated with 3 spacers featuring Natural
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Vermeil, Gold Plate, Silver

A.Jeschel 8 Strand romantic twisted vintage Jet beads.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Jet beads like grandma wished she had. 22 k gold over Sterling Silver clasp with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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22k Gold, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Exotic Hemimorphite plates necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
polished beads. The clasp is a vintage cloisonné button set in sterling silver. The most unusual thing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Amazonite, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Luxury and Pretty in a Pink Opal Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
This one-of-a-kind necklace is a true delight for lovers of pink hues and opal gemstones. These
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Vermeil

LB vintage Chinese cloisonné heart necklace with Vintage Venetian wedding beads
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a vintage, multicolored , cloisonné heart necklace accompanied by Vintage
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Raw Coral & Bead Articulated Cloisonne Enamel Koi Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage raw coral and clear beaded articulated cloisonne enamel koi fish pendant necklace. Silver
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Collection of 10 Mid-20th Century Necklaces with Different Beads and Lengths
Located in Delft, NL
between and is 41 cm long. The filigree with cloisonne beaded necklace with a silver clasp marked 925s
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Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

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Multi-gemstone

Vintage Raw Coral & Jade Articulated Cloisonne Enamel Koi Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage raw coral and jade beaded articulated cloisonne enamel koi fish pendant necklace. Silver
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

One of a kind, handmade, statement, Ethnic necklace with lapis, quartz, and Moro
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
crystal,Chinese ceramic,Tibetan silver and lapis beads. Small Chinese enamel,cloisonné beads and sterling
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Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Askew London Snake Drop Necklace
By Askew London
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian Revival Askew London Snake Drop Necklace with enamel cloisonne beads in pale pinks and
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Vintage 1980s British Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Askew London Snake Drop Necklace
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Late 19th-Century Enameled Brooch with Diamonds by Falize
By Falize
Located in Chicago, IL
enameled decoration. In the central medallion with gold beaded border against a black background the
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold

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By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Art Deco Style 34,5 karats Red Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Links Beaded Sautoir Necklace. This necklace is adjustable in length up to 100 cm and it c...
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Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
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Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant An 18k yellow gold necklace was set with sixteen ...
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A.Jeschel Captivating Watermelon Tourmaline necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind introducing the "Watermelon Tourmaline Delight" necklace - a stunning piece that showcases the natural beauty and diversity of tourmaline. What makes tourmaline so fa...
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Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Jadeite Jade 14K Gold Dangle Earrings, Certified Untreated
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These gorgeous carved jade earrings are certified as untreated. The jade earrings are made in 14 karat gold with carved green and white mottled jade panels. The natural jadeite jade ...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Certified Natural Multi Color Jade & Agate Pendant Necklace Exquisite Carving
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. Tricoloured jades of this quality are rare. Almost all vivid multi-colored jades are color treated. This is certified natural without any enhancements....
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Important Certified Natural Jade Diamond Drop Pendant, Imperial Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
BEST OF THE BEST for the next generation. Here is a rare imperial green Jade with excellent transparency and diamond pendant drop necklace. It is certified by 2 labs. The pendant is ...
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade 40” Strand Beads
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Multi-colored green jade is strung on a long 40" strand cord. Extending length is 3-1/2 " with 3-beads and red multi-layered tassel GIA Gemologist inspected and evaluated
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

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Gump's Jade Necklace, circa 1960s
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
The luminous untreated jadeite jade beads that compose this 20" necklace are so faintly light green, that they appear white. Well, but not white; not really, because they are far too...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces

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5.45 Carat Multi Tourmaline Beaded Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Multi Tourmaline Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval cut tourmalines. Accessorize your look with this elegant multi tourmaline beaded necklace. This stunning piece of jewelry inst...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Certified Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace 14 Kt Yellow Hook Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold heavy yellow gold Hook clasp This marvelous vintage Lapis Lazuli Graduating necklace features 1 row of luscio...
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Bright Apple Green Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
Bright, and filled with light, this radiant Art Deco era (circa 1920s -1930s) necklace is composed of 107 hand-carved and polished natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade beads. T...
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Christian Dior Chunky Stone Necklace Vintage
By Christian Dior
Located in Wallkill, NY
Silver-Tone Dior Necklace Faux tigers eye, malachite, Lapis and more are prong-set in a silver-tone twisted circle. Hallmarked on the back and on the clasp Drop Measures 2.75 in. The...
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Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Antique Chinese Jade & Tourmaline Gilt Necklace Art Nouveau
Located in Southbury, CT
Created just after the turn of the century (circa 1917), this gilt silver jadeite and tourmaline drop necklace was created in China for the export market. Intricately detailed wirewo...
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Christian Dior Vintage J'Adore Dior Enamel Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
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Vintage Green Glass Bead, Cloisonne and Brass Chain Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
Green glass bead and cloisonné newly created necklace from Little Treasures made from early 1900s
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Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Bird Apple Green Jade Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
necklace, approx. 1910-1920. The necklace is made of round beads (10 mm) and a large cloisonne enamel bird
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Beaded Necklaces

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Vintage Chinese White Enamel Cloisonné Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is a gorgeous vintage Chinese Export white cloisonne enamel bead necklace. The length of the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Vintage Chinese Blue Enamel Cloisonné Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is a gorgeous vintage Chinese Export blue cloisonne enamel bead necklace. The length of the
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French Cloisonne Enamel, Silk Knotted Labradorite, Citrine, Iolite, Necklace
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
hand silk knotted beaded necklace made of both new and vintage labradorite, iolite, citrine and pyrite
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Chinese Vintage Bead and Book Chain Necklace
Located in Long Beach, CA
mix of contemporary and vintage Chinese beads of carved bone, porcelain dragons, cloisonné and carved
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Spectacular.Plique-a-Jour Sapphire Bead Flower Clasp Necklace
By Helen Ringus Jewels
Located in TRYON, NC
enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing in the final product, so light can
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Cloisonné Necklace, 24, 22 & 18karat Gold, Labradorite, Druzy Quartz, Kynite Beads
By Debbie Sheezel Jewelry
Located in Melbourne, AU
A very unusual, contemporary choker necklace is a one- of-a-kind piece of jewellery. The
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Cloisonné Enamel Moonstone Pendant Necklace
Located in Melbourne, AU
This cloisonné enamel pendant necklace is a one of a kind piece inspired by the glacier melts. It
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2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Cloisonné Enamel Choker Necklace 24-22 Karat Gold St. Silver Agate, Agate Beads
Located in Melbourne, AU
A delicious choker necklace of superb enamel depicting a map of southern shores in Australia named
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Cloisonné Enamel 24 and 22 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Beads Pearls Pendant Necklace
Located in Melbourne, AU
This unusual enamel pendant necklace is multi-coloured in opalescent and transparent enamel named
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By Samuel Edwards Jewelry Design
Located in Pahrump, NV
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Cloisonné Enamel Dove 24 and 22 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Melbourne, AU
This stunning opalescent enamel dove necklace is named PEACE. the enamel is inlaid with 24 Karat
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Cloisonne Enamel 24, 22 and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Pendant Necklace
Located in Melbourne, AU
The one-of-a-kind cloisonné enamel pendant necklace is named Ritual and has a 10.56 carat Rhomboid
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Cloisonné Enamel 24, 22 and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pyrite Pendant Necklace
Located in Melbourne, AU
The cloisonné enamel pendant necklace is named Chrystalis. It is bezel set in 22 Karat Yellow Gold
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Cloisonné Enamel 24-22 Karat Yellow Gold Pearls Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace
Located in Melbourne, AU
This elegant and unusual pendant necklace is one of a kind and named Flutter. This hand made
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Enamel Necklace, 24, 22 & 18 Karat Gold, Labradorite, Druzy Quartz, Kynite Beads
By Debbie Sheezel Jewelry
Located in Melbourne, AU
A very unusual contemporary choker necklace is a one-of-a-kind hand made piece of jewellery. The
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Located in Melbourne, AU
This one-of-a-kind unusual choker cloisonné enamel necklace is named Lace 3 and is inlaid with 24
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Located in Melbourne, AU
This very wearable and charming choker necklace is named ROSE. It is inlaid with 24 karat yellow
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Located in New York, NY
Art Deco carved rock crystal, diamond, enamel filigree necklace featuring a rectangular carved rock
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Turquoise Austro Hungarian Chatelaine Cloisonné Scent Bottle Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Turquoise Austro Hungarian Chatelaine Cloisonné Scent Bottle Necklace Turquoise Pink Topaz Nuggets
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A.Jeschel Fabulous Long Pink Pearl and Cloisonne Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind An A. Jeschel,’s signature long necklace.A versatile 40” long pink pearl necklace
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A.Jeschel Long freshwater Pearl necklace with richly colored Cloisonne.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind A colorful 34 “inch necklace. Jade, richly colored Chinese cloisonné, 6mm pearls
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A.Jeschel Long Freshwater Pearl necklace Rose Quartz and Chinese Cloisonne
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Long, rose Quartz, Pearl, Chinese Cloisonné vermeil tasseled 32 “ necklace. An
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A.Jeschel Powerful Turquoise necklace with a large center bead of Tibetan.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Bold necklace with a large center bead of Tibetan, Cloisonné surrounded by Tibetan
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A.Jeschel 52 inches Rosary Baroque Pearl
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
from Baroque Pearl decades, divided with inlaid Tibetan filigree and cloisonné beads lovely hanging
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Exotic Artisan Nepalese Glass Stone Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
; combined with smaller round cloisonne brass metal beads The ornate brass metal agate fish pendant's
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Beautiful Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Necklace
Located in Leesburg, VA
Excellent Condition Style: Vintage, Chinese Materials: Metal Necklace Length: 16.50" Necklace
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A.Jeschel Burmese Jade 2 strand necklace with Vintage Cloisonné clasp.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind A double strand of softly colored green Burmese 12mm polished Jade. The beads are
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Unusual Vintage 35" Hand Knotted Strand of Cloisonné Egg Shaped Beads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This 35" hand knotted (on silk) endless strand of egg shaped cloisonné beads is of unusually good
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Akoya Pearl Necklace w 14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Rondells w Mystery Clap
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
blue cloisonne enamel rondels giving this necklace it's vibrancy. This sixteen inch strand is hand
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Faceted Crystal Beaded Double Strand Bracelet by Freirich, Signed, circa 1960s
By Solomon Freirich
Located in McKinney, TX
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Vintage Chinese Coral and Turquoise Cloisonne Enamel Koi Fish Bib Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage raw carnelian, coral, and turquoise beaded articulated cloisonne enamel koi fish pendant
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Masriera Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Enamel Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold & Diamond
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
An art nouveau enameled necklace designed by Masriera. Colorful piece, created in Barcelona Spain
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Early 19th Century Gold and Enamel Cross on Moss Agate Chain
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful high carat gold cross decorated with green, white and red enamel in a cloisonne
Holiday Collection Necklace with cloisonnè beads from IOSSELLIANI
By IOSSELLIANI
Located in Rome, IT
IOSSELLIANI's unique statement necklace is designed to blend some sense of tribal forms into a
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Cloisonné Pink Green Lariat with Peridots, Pearls in 24, 22 & 18 Karat, Unique
By Debbie Sheezel Jewelry
Located in Melbourne, AU
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Cloisonne Beads Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the cloisonne beads necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Enamel and Vermeil, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect cloisonne beads necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A cloisonne beads necklace from Elaine Silverstein, Debbie Sheezel Jewelry and IOSSELLIANI — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a cloisonne beads necklace featuring Pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and ball cut cut versions available here, too.

How Much is a Cloisonne Beads Necklace?

Prices for a cloisonne beads necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $200 and can go as high as $7,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $750.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Cloisonne Beads 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.