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Antique Edwardian Emerald Bead Diamond Pendant
Antique Edwardian Emerald Bead Diamond Pendant

Antique Edwardian Emerald Bead Diamond Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

French, circa 1910 This elegant Edwardian era pendant features a drop-shaped emerald of a pale

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Edwardian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Lavaliere Negligee Necklace, circa 1910s
Edwardian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Lavaliere Negligee Necklace, circa 1910s

Edwardian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Lavaliere Negligee Necklace, circa 1910s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Belle Epoch Colombian Emerald and Diamond Lavaliere Necklace, ca. 1910s A very stunning and

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

1970s Diamond Emerald 18k Gold Panther Pearl Necklace
1970s Diamond Emerald 18k Gold Panther Pearl Necklace

1970s Diamond Emerald 18k Gold Panther Pearl Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

Measurement: Approximately 42 Grams  Gemstone: Diamond, Emerald Necklace Measurement: 14 Inches Long

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Vintage 1970s Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Multi Gem Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald and White Gold Necklace
Multi Gem Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald and White Gold Necklace

Multi Gem Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald and White Gold Necklace

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds. The necklace is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent

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Early 2000s English Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pearl Multi Length Necklace w/ Diamond Ruby & Emerald 14k Gold Clasp
Vintage Pearl Multi Length Necklace w/ Diamond Ruby & Emerald 14k Gold Clasp

Vintage Pearl Multi Length Necklace w/ Diamond Ruby & Emerald 14k Gold Clasp

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (61) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Bead Shape - Strung - White Color w/ Pink

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel CC Limited Edition Enamel Coco Mademoiselle Three Strand Pearl Necklace
Chanel CC Limited Edition Enamel Coco Mademoiselle Three Strand Pearl Necklace

Chanel CC Limited Edition Enamel Coco Mademoiselle Three Strand Pearl Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Banbury, GB

Dandelion Antiques Code AT-1356 Brand Chanel Date 2014 Stamp Mark B14 C __________________________________ Metal Gold-tone Length Approx 100cm Weight Approx 212g _________________...

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2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, Mixed Metal

Boucheron Precious Gemstone and Hematite Beaded Yellow Gold Sun Pendant Neck
Boucheron Precious Gemstone and Hematite Beaded Yellow Gold Sun Pendant Neck

Boucheron Precious Gemstone and Hematite Beaded Yellow Gold Sun Pendant Neck

By Boucheron

Located in Southampton, PA

, this necklace boasts a remarkably fashionable appeal. Designed by Boucheron, it also features emeralds

Category

Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Precious Gemstone and Hematite Beaded Yellow Gold Sun Pendant Neck
Boucheron Precious Gemstone and Hematite Beaded Yellow Gold Sun Pendant Neck

Boucheron Precious Gemstone and Hematite Beaded Yellow Gold Sun Pendant Neck

By Boucheron

Located in Southampton, PA

, this necklace boasts a remarkably fashionable appeal. Designed by Boucheron, it also features emeralds

Category

Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Precious Gemstone and Hematite Beaded Yellow Gold Sun Pendant Neck
Boucheron Precious Gemstone and Hematite Beaded Yellow Gold Sun Pendant Neck

Boucheron Precious Gemstone and Hematite Beaded Yellow Gold Sun Pendant Neck

By Boucheron

Located in Southampton, PA

, this necklace boasts a remarkably fashionable appeal. Designed by Boucheron, it also features emeralds

Category

Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long necklace with about 150 carats gemstones and Golden South Sea pearls
Long necklace with about 150 carats gemstones and Golden South Sea pearls

Long necklace with about 150 carats gemstones and Golden South Sea pearls

By 15DEGREESLONDON

Located in Boostedt, SH

The necklace is a rainbow, crowned by a natural turquoise pendant and two Golden South Sea Pearls

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2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

French Gripoix Poured Green Glass Necklace, 1980s
French Gripoix Poured Green Glass Necklace, 1980s

French Gripoix Poured Green Glass Necklace, 1980s

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful gold tone necklace with teal, emerald green and light green poured glass bib necklace

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Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Carved Coral Tanzanite Art Deco Style Necklace in 14K White Gold
Carved Coral Tanzanite Art Deco Style Necklace in 14K White Gold

Carved Coral Tanzanite Art Deco Style Necklace in 14K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

carat drop shaped coral with diamond accent. The pendant is attached to a onyx, emerald, and coral bead

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Necklace with Indian Beads and Tumbled Emeralds
Gold Necklace with Indian Beads and Tumbled Emeralds

Gold Necklace with Indian Beads and Tumbled Emeralds

Located in Nantucket, MA

A fine and beautiful three strand tumbled Columbian emerald necklace with old 22-karat gold Indian

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Early 20th Century Indian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Goshwara Opal and Emerald Beads Necklace
Goshwara Opal and Emerald Beads Necklace

Goshwara Opal and Emerald Beads Necklace

By Goshwara

Located in New York, NY

1 Strand Opal and Emerald Beads Necklace Length 38" in 18k Yellow Gold, from 'Beyond' Collection

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

Vintage emerald bead necklace, 18k yellow gold
Vintage emerald bead necklace, 18k yellow gold

Vintage emerald bead necklace, 18k yellow gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A stunning and sumptuous vintage emerald bead necklace. The emerald beads are a round flattened

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier, Paris Diamond Clip and Emerald Bead Necklace
Cartier, Paris Diamond Clip and Emerald Bead Necklace

Cartier, Paris Diamond Clip and Emerald Bead Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Riverdale, NY

Striking Cartier, Paris Diamond Clip and Emerald Bead Necklace from the 1950's. A pair of

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Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

150 Carat 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
150 Carat 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

150 Carat 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

Located in New York, NY

150 Carats 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp This spectacular Necklace

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver

205 Carat 4 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
205 Carat 4 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

205 Carat 4 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

Located in New York, NY

205 Carats 4 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp This spectacular Necklace

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

320 Carat 3-Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
320 Carat 3-Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

320 Carat 3-Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

Located in New York, NY

320 Carats 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp This spectacular Necklace

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver

155 Carat 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
155 Carat 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

155 Carat 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

Located in New York, NY

155 Carats 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp This spectacular Necklace

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver

247 Carat 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
247 Carat 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

247 Carat 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

Located in New York, NY

247 Carats 3 Layer Brazilian Emerald Bead Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp This spectacular Necklace

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Sterling Silver

198 Carat Tanzanite and Emerald Beaded Necklace
198 Carat Tanzanite and Emerald Beaded Necklace

198 Carat Tanzanite and Emerald Beaded Necklace

By Royaal Stones Ltd

Located in Bangkok, Thailand

A simple, elegant necklace, with 198 carats faceted Tanzanite beads and a 7.7 carat Colombian

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Tanzanite

562 Carat Natural Ruby Sapphire Emerald Beads Necklace
562 Carat Natural Ruby Sapphire Emerald Beads Necklace

562 Carat Natural Ruby Sapphire Emerald Beads Necklace

Located in New York, NY

562ct. Natural Emerald Ruby Sapphire Necklace 13 Strands / 3mm beads Longest Strand, 20 inches

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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Vintage 18k Gold GIA Emerald Bead Necklace & Channel Diamond Cross Pendant
Vintage 18k Gold GIA Emerald Bead Necklace & Channel Diamond Cross Pendant

Vintage 18k Gold GIA Emerald Bead Necklace & Channel Diamond Cross Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

strand of GIA certified natural Emerald rondelle beads ranging from 2.30 to 4.41mm in diameter. One bead

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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Gold Beads Necklace
Emerald and Gold Beads Necklace

Emerald and Gold Beads Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and vibrant emerald bead necklace sprinkled with 14kt yellow gold beads with an 18kt

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Bead and Diamond Necklace
Emerald Bead and Diamond Necklace

Emerald Bead and Diamond Necklace

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Emerald Bead and Diamond Necklace With Cabochon Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Clasp. Very elegant

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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Verdura 14 Strand Emerald Torsade Necklace
Verdura 14 Strand Emerald Torsade Necklace

Verdura 14 Strand Emerald Torsade Necklace

By Verdura

Located in Darnestown, MD

Spectacular 14 strand cabochon emerald bead necklace by Verdura. The oval beads are a variety of

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1990s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

"Peperomia" Pendant in 18K Gold and Green Beryl on Gold & Emerald Bead Necklace
"Peperomia" Pendant in 18K Gold and Green Beryl on Gold & Emerald Bead Necklace

"Peperomia" Pendant in 18K Gold and Green Beryl on Gold & Emerald Bead Necklace

By Eytan Brandes

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

on the chain "emeralds." Both of them look great on this new necklace from Eytan Brandes. Eytan's

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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, Emerald, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Emerald Diamond Multi-Strand Beads Necklace
David Webb Emerald Diamond Multi-Strand Beads Necklace

David Webb Emerald Diamond Multi-Strand Beads Necklace

By David Webb

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A captivating David Webb necklace featuring superb gem quality emerald beads. They measure 2-6mm

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Green Emerald Graduated Bead Gold Necklace
Green Emerald Graduated Bead Gold Necklace

Green Emerald Graduated Bead Gold Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

Green emerald graduated bead necklace with 14k gold catch. Bright clear untreated rare Emerald

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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Facetted Emerald Beads 17.0 Carat Gold Beads Necklace
Antique Facetted Emerald Beads 17.0 Carat Gold Beads Necklace

Antique Facetted Emerald Beads 17.0 Carat Gold Beads Necklace

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Twenty facetted emerald beads with an established weight of 17 ct alternate with 54 ornamented gold

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Fine Emerald Faceted Beads Necklace with Floral Emerald Designs, 18 Karat Gold
Fine Emerald Faceted Beads Necklace with Floral Emerald Designs, 18 Karat Gold

Fine Emerald Faceted Beads Necklace with Floral Emerald Designs, 18 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

A Fine Necklace with Emerald Faceted Beads with three Floral Spacers in 18K Yellow Gold and Emerald

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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

125 Ct Emerald Beads 3 Line Necklace with Silver Clasp, Ecnomical
125 Ct Emerald Beads 3 Line Necklace with Silver Clasp, Ecnomical

125 Ct Emerald Beads 3 Line Necklace with Silver Clasp, Ecnomical

Located in New York, NY

Approximately 125 Carat nice Emerald Beads 3 Line Necklace With Silver Clasp This spectacular

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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver

Faceted Emerald and 18 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace
Faceted Emerald and 18 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace

Faceted Emerald and 18 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace

By Deborah Lockhart Phillips

Located in Nantucket, MA

Faceted Colombian Emeralds with great color and life with 18K gold wire work between each bead and

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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

77 Carat Genuine & Natural Emerald Faceted Beads Necklace with Pearls, 14K Gold
77 Carat Genuine & Natural Emerald Faceted Beads Necklace with Pearls, 14K Gold

77 Carat Genuine & Natural Emerald Faceted Beads Necklace with Pearls, 14K Gold

Located in New York, NY

A fine Genuine & Natural Emerald Faceted Beads Necklace with Pearls consisting of 3 lines weighing

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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Bouquet Beaded Gold Necklace
Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Bouquet Beaded Gold Necklace

Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Bouquet Beaded Gold Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

A classic evergreen pearls necklace in 14Kt white gold with a bouquet of diamonds, blue sapphires

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Double Strand Emerald Smooth Tumbled Beads Necklace, Toggle Clasp
Double Strand Emerald Smooth Tumbled Beads Necklace, Toggle Clasp

Double Strand Emerald Smooth Tumbled Beads Necklace, Toggle Clasp

Located in New York, NY

A necklace with Double Strands of Emerald Smooth Tumbled Beads with a Silver Toggle Clasp. Length

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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Necklace of Graduated Melon Shaped Emerald Beads with Onyx and Diamond Spacers
Necklace of Graduated Melon Shaped Emerald Beads with Onyx and Diamond Spacers

Necklace of Graduated Melon Shaped Emerald Beads with Onyx and Diamond Spacers

Located in New York, NY

Sumptuous Long necklace of Carved graduated Emerald Beads with Black Onyx & Diamond spacers

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Emerald and Onyx Beaded Station Necklace with 18k and 22k Yellow Gold Accents
Emerald and Onyx Beaded Station Necklace with 18k and 22k Yellow Gold Accents

Emerald and Onyx Beaded Station Necklace with 18k and 22k Yellow Gold Accents

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This strand of unusually large emerald beads is quite impressive. The extremely well-matched beads

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Red Stones, Yellow Topaz, Diamonds, Emeralds Beaded/Multi-Strand Necklace
Red Stones, Yellow Topaz, Diamonds, Emeralds Beaded/Multi-Strand Necklace

Red Stones, Yellow Topaz, Diamonds, Emeralds Beaded/Multi-Strand Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Gorgeous stones beaded necklace made of a set of 3 strands of 121 g of beautiful stones

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Vintage 1940s Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond  Moretti Pendant and Beaded Gold Necklace
Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond  Moretti Pendant and Beaded Gold Necklace

Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Moretti Pendant and Beaded Gold Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Beaded necklace linked with a Moretti Pendant in 9kt gold and silver made with ebony and

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Emerald Carvings and Ruby Beads Necklace with a Rosecut Diamond Set in 18K Gold
Emerald Carvings and Ruby Beads Necklace with a Rosecut Diamond Set in 18K Gold

Emerald Carvings and Ruby Beads Necklace with a Rosecut Diamond Set in 18K Gold

By Jay Rawat

Located in Jaipur, IN

A beautiful necklace with Carved Colombian Natural Emeralds set in 18K Gold and strung with Rubies

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald & Pink Sapphire Necklace
Emerald & Pink Sapphire Necklace

Emerald & Pink Sapphire Necklace

By Jen Proudman Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Emerald & Pink Sapphire Necklace Emeralds, Pink Sapphire and 14k Gold 15.25” of 5mm emerald

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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

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Emerald Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate emerald bead necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 217 vintage or 195 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect emerald bead necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing emerald bead necklace — no matter the origin — is easy, but Clarissa Bronfman, Gemjunky/M D Designs and Karen Sugarman Designs each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an emerald bead necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Emerald Bead Necklace?

The price for an emerald bead necklace starts at $199 and tops out at $395,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,400.

The Legacy of Emerald in Jewelry Design

No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”

There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!

There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany & Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.

On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.

Finding the Right Beaded-necklaces for You

Whether they’re chunky, statement-making accessories or a single strand of the understated sort, antique and vintage beaded necklaces are versatile pieces of jewelry. Indeed, the unique beaded necklaces in your jewelry box likely go with everything, from casual summer tops and shorts to dazzling evening gowns.

From the fish-bone and seashell jewelry of the prehistoric era to the breathtaking amulets and pendants of ancient Egypt to modern sapphire beads, people have been accessorizing with beaded necklaces for eternity.

Beaded necklaces — as well as other kinds of necklaces — were common in prehistoric times. Personal adornment was important, and jewelry was made for every part of the body. Beadwork is among the best known art forms attributed to Native Americans, and just as they had for saddlery and clothing, early populations would fashion beads for necklaces with stone tools or instruments made of wood. The making of colorful glass beads for beaded necklaces likely originated in Venice, Italy, during the 14th century, particularly given the growth of the decorative glass industry on the series of Venetian islands called Murano. During the Neolithic period, humans were buried with coral beaded necklaces from the Mediterranean, even as far north as the Alps.

Whether you’re seeking the pop of color you’ll get in a double-row jade beaded necklace from the Art Deco era — which encompasses the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design — or perhaps a simple strand of pearls for a blouse that leaves your neck bare, remember that different necklines call for different pieces of jewelry.

When accessorizing with a beaded necklace, a long piece with a pendant will likely pair best with your favorite vintage V-neck dress or V-neck tee, while beaded chokers and collar necklaces are a stylish fit for strapless tops. Bigger beads will hit your neckline in a different way than a more minimalist necklace might, so you’ll want to keep that in mind. Choose colors you like and pick items that will go with what is in your closet. When the occasion calls for it, don’t be afraid to stack. “More is more” for some, so pairing a delicate strand with a bolder piece might be the move for you.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl beaded necklaces, antique emerald beaded necklaces, diamond beaded necklaces and more.

Questions About Emerald 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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