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Black Onyx Bead with Emerald Cabochon in 14k Yellow Gold

Black Onyx Bead with Emerald Cabochon in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Black Onyx Bead with Emerald Cabochon set in 14k Yellow Gold. Created and Designed by Amyn The

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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

79.84 Carat Emerald Pearl & Diamond Tassel Necklace Set on 18 Karat White Gold
79.84 Carat Emerald Pearl & Diamond Tassel Necklace Set on 18 Karat White Gold

79.84 Carat Emerald Pearl & Diamond Tassel Necklace Set on 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

This is a gorgeous looking Emerald, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Tassel Necklace weighing 79.84

Category

2010s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold

Rare Exquisite Georgian Diamond and Emerald necklace.
Rare Exquisite Georgian Diamond and Emerald necklace.

Rare Exquisite Georgian Diamond and Emerald necklace.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Marvelous Georgian Diamond necklace with Emerald beads. Made in Silver on top of Gold with

Category

English Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Emerald & Diamond Studded Pendant with Chain 18 Karat White Gold
Emerald & Diamond Studded Pendant with Chain 18 Karat White Gold

Emerald & Diamond Studded Pendant with Chain 18 Karat White Gold

Located in JAIPUR, IN

Pendant. Product Details: ↣ Primary Stone(s) Type: Emerald ↣ Primary Stone(s) Shape: Bead Oval ↣ Total

Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peacock Tassel Necklace Epaulettes - Hand sewn Luxury --  Pat# US9612090
Peacock Tassel Necklace Epaulettes - Hand sewn Luxury --  Pat# US9612090

Peacock Tassel Necklace Epaulettes - Hand sewn Luxury -- Pat# US9612090

Located in Hamburg, DE

Handmade with Patented technique this piece is made out of brass chains, emerald, Rudraksh and

Category

2010s Pakistani Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Cat’s Eye

Multistrand Emerald Bead Necklace
Multistrand Emerald Bead Necklace

Multistrand Emerald Bead Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

10 strand emerald bead necklace featuring an 18k yellow gold clasp. Measurement: 15 1/2 inch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Beaded Necklace with 22 Karat and 18 Karat Spacers and Clasp
Emerald Beaded Necklace with 22 Karat and 18 Karat Spacers and Clasp

Emerald Beaded Necklace with 22 Karat and 18 Karat Spacers and Clasp

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous emerald beaded necklace is truly stunning and highly unusual. The emerald beads

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Diamond and Multi Strand Emerald Bead Necklace
Diamond and Multi Strand Emerald Bead Necklace

Diamond and Multi Strand Emerald Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Diamond and Multi Strand Emerald Bead Necklace 18K Yellow Gold. Five strands of emerald beads

Category

Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Faceted Double Strand Emerald Bead Necklace
Faceted Double Strand Emerald Bead Necklace

Faceted Double Strand Emerald Bead Necklace

Located in Dallas, TX

192ctw Double Strand Emerald Bead Necklace with 18kw Bowtie Clasp with .34ct Diamonds. This

Category

Vintage 1980s Colombian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Evil Eye Crescent Raw Emerald Beaded Necklace

Evil Eye Crescent Raw Emerald Beaded Necklace

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

Raw emeralds, diamonds, silver. Diamond clasp on beaded necklace.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Britannia Standard Silver

Julius Cohen Black Pearl and Emerald Bead Necklace
Julius Cohen Black Pearl and Emerald Bead Necklace

Julius Cohen Black Pearl and Emerald Bead Necklace

By Julius Cohen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

exceptionally fine faceted Emerald Beads. Closure is an !8 Kt White Gold and Diamond Ball Clasp. Just in time

Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faceted Emerald Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Rondelles & Clasp
Faceted Emerald Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Rondelles & Clasp

Faceted Emerald Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Rondelles & Clasp

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sparkling necklace of faceted emerald beads is a perfect shade of green for all seasons

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold and Onyx Accents
Emerald Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold and Onyx Accents

Emerald Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold and Onyx Accents

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

So unusual! Large (14mm) emerald beads are featured in this beautiful necklace. The emeralds are a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Bead Necklace
Emerald Bead Necklace

Emerald Bead Necklace

Located in Aspen, CO

emerald beads weighing approximately 145 cts. The length of this necklace is 18.75 inches long and is a

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

165.32 Carat Carved Emerald, with Sapphire and Emerald Beads Necklace
165.32 Carat Carved Emerald, with Sapphire and Emerald Beads Necklace

165.32 Carat Carved Emerald, with Sapphire and Emerald Beads Necklace

By Royaal Stones Ltd

Located in Bangkok, Thailand

chain consists of 377 carat Blue Sapphire tumble beads, and 121.72 carats Emerald beads with a few 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Faceted Aquamarine and Emerald Beaded Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Faceted Aquamarine and Emerald Beaded Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips

Faceted Aquamarine and Emerald Beaded Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips

By Deborah Lockhart Phillips

Located in Nantucket, MA

Columbian emeralds in between. Graduated, the largest bead being 5/8th of an inch high and smallest 1/4 of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, 22k Gold

Middle Eastern 22 Karat Yellow Gold, Malachite, Pearl and Emerald Bead Necklace
Middle Eastern 22 Karat Yellow Gold, Malachite, Pearl and Emerald Bead Necklace

Middle Eastern 22 Karat Yellow Gold, Malachite, Pearl and Emerald Bead Necklace

Located in Birmingham, AL

Malachite Beads that are separated by stunning 22K Yellow Gold floral themed stations with pearl and emerald

Category

20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Malachite, Pearl, 22k Gold

Double Strand Emerald Beads Necklace and Diamond Clasp
Double Strand Emerald Beads Necklace and Diamond Clasp

Double Strand Emerald Beads Necklace and Diamond Clasp

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage double strand of Emerald beads with 18K white gold and Diamond clasp. The double strand

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Early 20th Century More Necklaces

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Diamond 2 Strand Emerald White Gold Necklace
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Diamond 2 Strand Emerald White Gold Necklace

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Diamond 2 Strand Emerald White Gold Necklace

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Southampton, PA

18K White Gold Diamond and 2 Strand Emerald Beads Necklace by Seaman Schepps. With 2 strands

Category

Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Long Emerald Beaded Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Long Emerald Beaded Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold

Long Emerald Beaded Chain Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

elegant emerald beaded necklace. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Beads and Yellow Gold Necklace
Emerald Beads and Yellow Gold Necklace

Emerald Beads and Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

An emerald bead and 18k yellow gold necklace by Atelier Dix. The old mine emeralds have a beautiful

Category

20th Century German Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Fluted Emerald Bead and Diamond Necklace
Fluted Emerald Bead and Diamond Necklace

Fluted Emerald Bead and Diamond Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A mesmerizing necklace comprised of 470 carats of fluted Colombian emerald beads, and diamond

Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Zambian Emerald and White Diamond Beaded Necklace
Zambian Emerald and White Diamond Beaded Necklace

Zambian Emerald and White Diamond Beaded Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful necklace with Zambian emerald, black onyx, and coral beads. Good quality white diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald Beads and White Diamond Briolette Necklace
Emerald Beads and White Diamond Briolette Necklace

Emerald Beads and White Diamond Briolette Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 108.00 ct. emerald beads with 20.78 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond briolettes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

23 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with Emerald Beads
23 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with Emerald Beads

23 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with Emerald Beads

Located in New York, NY

Unique and striking 23 Karat Yellow Gold Hand made Necklace strung with graduated faceted Emerald

Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald, Tanzanite and Diamond Beaded Necklace
Colombian Emerald, Tanzanite and Diamond Beaded Necklace

Colombian Emerald, Tanzanite and Diamond Beaded Necklace

By Royaal Stones Ltd

Located in Bangkok, Thailand

A stunning, art-deco beaded necklace combining Colombian tumble beads and Tanzanite beads with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Emerald Bead Station Necklace
14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Emerald Bead Station Necklace

14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Emerald Bead Station Necklace

Located in Baltimore, MD

14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Emerald Bead Station Necklace Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 5.11 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Goshwara Opal and Emerald 2-Strand Bead Necklace
Goshwara Opal and Emerald 2-Strand Bead Necklace

Goshwara Opal and Emerald 2-Strand Bead Necklace

By Goshwara

Located in New York, NY

Opal and Emerald 2 strand bead Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold, from 'G-One' Collection Stone size: 14

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold

Elegant Emerald Diamond Gold Beaded Necklace
Elegant Emerald Diamond Gold Beaded Necklace

Elegant Emerald Diamond Gold Beaded Necklace

Located in New York City, NY

Impressive emerald, diamond and 18K yellow gold beaded necklace. It features high grade round and

Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

308 Carat Emerald Tumble Beads Necklace
308 Carat Emerald Tumble Beads Necklace

308 Carat Emerald Tumble Beads Necklace

By Royaal Stones Ltd

Located in Bangkok, Thailand

A very unique art-deco looking 308 carat, graduating size Emerald tumble beads necklace with 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Emerald 14K Gold Beaded Necklace with Ruby
Sapphire and Emerald 14K Gold Beaded Necklace with Ruby

Sapphire and Emerald 14K Gold Beaded Necklace with Ruby

Located in GOES, NL

, this necklace is made to order and made of natural gemstones. Each bead is carefully hand selected

Category

2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Fire Opal, 14k Gold

650 Carat Emerald Bead and Diamond Necklace
650 Carat Emerald Bead and Diamond Necklace

650 Carat Emerald Bead and Diamond Necklace

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Organic chic: thirty six emerald beads that weigh approximately 650 carats are fashioned together

Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Colombian Emerald and White Diamond Bead Necklace in 18K White Gold
Colombian Emerald and White Diamond Bead Necklace in 18K White Gold

Colombian Emerald and White Diamond Bead Necklace in 18K White Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 385.00 ct. Colombian emerald beads with good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Jade Bead Necklace with Emerald and Brass Spacers
Jade Bead Necklace with Emerald and Brass Spacers

Jade Bead Necklace with Emerald and Brass Spacers

Located in valatie, NY

Jade bead necklace with emerald and brass spacers. Jade beads measure 8mm. Goldtone pierced spring

Category

1990s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Brass

Emerald Beads and White Diamond Tassels Necklace in 18K White Gold
Emerald Beads and White Diamond Tassels Necklace in 18K White Gold

Emerald Beads and White Diamond Tassels Necklace in 18K White Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 520.00 carats of emerald beads with good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

18k White Gold 15.5" Faceted Barrel Bead GIA Green Emerald Choker Necklace
18k White Gold 15.5" Faceted Barrel Bead GIA Green Emerald Choker Necklace

18k White Gold 15.5" Faceted Barrel Bead GIA Green Emerald Choker Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Faceted Barrel Bead Shape - Strung -Green Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Beads Diamond Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Beads Diamond Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Beads Diamond Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels choker necklace, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with emeralds beads and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Five Row Sapphire Ruby Emerald Briolette Bead Necklace
Five Row Sapphire Ruby Emerald Briolette Bead Necklace

Five Row Sapphire Ruby Emerald Briolette Bead Necklace

Located in London, England

A vibrant and colourful fitted five row sapphire, ruby and emerald briolette bead necklace. Leading

Category

2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald Crystal Bead Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold
Natural Emerald Crystal Bead Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold

Natural Emerald Crystal Bead Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold

Located in Kirschweiler, DE

This natural Emerald Crystal Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold is handcut in German quality. 18kt

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Buccellati Cabochon Emerald Blue Sapphires Gold Beaded Necklace
Buccellati Cabochon Emerald Blue Sapphires Gold Beaded Necklace

Buccellati Cabochon Emerald Blue Sapphires Gold Beaded Necklace

By Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Buccellati Necklace composed of a series of 10 cabochon emeralds and sapphires mounted in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Multi-Strand Beads Necklace
Natural Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Multi-Strand Beads Necklace

Natural Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby & Yellow Sapphire Multi-Strand Beads Necklace

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A one of its kind multi strand beaded necklace made using natural Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies

Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire

Multicolor South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace 18" Gold
Multicolor South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace 18" Gold

Multicolor South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace 18" Gold

By Emeralds Maravellous

Located in US

" Necklace, pearls from 8.9mm to 9.5mm. Luster: Good. SOUTH SEA pearl cultured pearls! Yellow Gold Clasp 14K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

291 Carat Colombian Emerald and Onyx Beaded Necklace
291 Carat Colombian Emerald and Onyx Beaded Necklace

291 Carat Colombian Emerald and Onyx Beaded Necklace

By Royaal Stones Ltd

Located in Bangkok, Thailand

An art-deco looking multi-strand, Colombian Emerald necklace, which can be worn during a formal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Coral Necklace Ball Size 11mm to 12mm Gold
Red Coral Necklace Ball Size 11mm to 12mm Gold

Red Coral Necklace Ball Size 11mm to 12mm Gold

By Emeralds Maravellous

Located in US

12.4mm big sizes(32-34 coral balls beads). 18 inch necklace with yellow gold clasp. SIZE: 11.2mm to

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Long Platinum Faceted Natural Emerald Beads and Diamonds Necklace
Long Platinum Faceted Natural Emerald Beads and Diamonds Necklace

Long Platinum Faceted Natural Emerald Beads and Diamonds Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

A striking hand made long chain/necklace in Platinum featuring natural faceted emerald beads

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Clarissa Bronfman Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Emerald Dragonfly Beaded Necklace
Clarissa Bronfman Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Emerald Dragonfly Beaded Necklace

Clarissa Bronfman Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Emerald Dragonfly Beaded Necklace

By Clarissa Bronfman

Located in New York, NY

37" long jade and onyx beaded necklace. One rose cut diamond and emerald tumbler bead. Diamond and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Onyx, Silver

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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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