Graduated Blue Foil Glass Bead Necklace with a Silver Clasp
Located in London, GB
Fabulous vibrant graduated blue foil glass bead necklace on blue knotted thread, with small clear glass beads and a fancy silver clasp.
Graduated Blue Foil Glass Bead Necklace with a Silver Clasp
Located in London, GB
Fabulous vibrant graduated blue foil glass bead necklace on blue knotted thread, with small clear glass beads and a fancy silver clasp.
Venetian Art Gold Foil Glass Bead Necklace 1940s Vintage 14K GF
Located in Wallkill, NY
A Stunning Venetian Gold Foiled Glass Bead Necklace. This necklace will be noticed, it has Huge Venetian Glass beads, all hand knotted.
Gold-filled
Lampwork Glass Iridescent Foiled Beaded Necklace 1930s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lamp work Beads are individually handmade glass beads ranging in sizes and shapes. These have Iridescent foiled back dots inside of them. Stunning in person. Sizes range from 10mm 14...
Venetian Murano Foiled Glass Beads
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Venetian Murano Foiled Glass Beads from the 1950's. Metal foil strips are inserted into the glass beads during creation and are then spaced with filigree caps and Aurora cryst...
Gilt Metal
1960s Murano Glass Bead Necklace, Hand-Blown Gold Foil Spheres
Located in Bresso, IT
Vintage necklace composed of hand-blown Murano glass beads dating to the 1960s.
Gold
ISABEL CANOVAS Turban Head Multi Strand Gold Foil Murano Glass Bead Necklace
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage ISABEL CANOVAS Turban Head Multi Strand Gold Foil Murano Glass Bead Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.93 inches (4.9 cm) Width: 1.42 inches (3.6 cm) Wearable Length: 9.05 inc...
Venetian Fire Opal Foiled Glass Bead Necklace 1950s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a 1950s beaded necklace of graduated hand-blown Venetian fire opal foiled glass beads in a variety of luminous opalescent hues, ranging from fiery lava-gold to intens...
Vintage Amber Venetian Foil Glass Necklace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage amber effect venetian foil glass necklace in great condition. It measures: 15 inches around the neck. each disc is 2.2cm wide.
Brass
Ebony, Glass Beads, Gold Foil, Leather and Peacock Feathers Necklace
By Monies
Located in Rome, IT
The upper one is adorned with ebony wires and ebony leaves covered with gold leaf foil, all embellished with wires made of glass beads.
Jasper and Venetian Glass Foil Bead Necklace Sterling Silver 20mm 19" Long
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Jasper and Venetian Glass Foil Bead Necklace Sterling Silver 20mm 19" Long This tremendous vintage necklace was made with natural Jasper beads and four Venetian glass foil beads.
Jasper, Sterling Silver
60" Pastel Pink & Blue Foil Murano Glass Bead Necklace, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 60" length - Milky white, baby blue and pastel pink glass beads - Clear faceted accent beads - Foil Mur...
$650 / item
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Millefiori Murano Glass Bead Necklace with Barrel Clasp
Located in London, GB
Millefiori murano glass bead necklace on red knotted thread, with gold tone caps and a barrel clasp. The lovely colourful beads are hand made. Measuring length 64cm / 25.2 inches, an...
Aquamarine Bead Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lock Adjustable Extension
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New Bead Necklace AAA Natural Quality Aquamarine Beads RICH BABY BLUE COLOR TONE - VERY CLASSIC 14K Yellow Gold Lock & Parts ADUSTABLE LENGTH 15.5' - 17.5' INCHES BEAD SIZE: 10 M...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules
Located in London, GB
An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules, the oval sapphire weighing 7.90 carats and finely engraved with the profile of Hercules facing right, rub-over set to a yellow gold...
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Necklace circa 1960. Of pink Gripoix hand knotted faux pearls with a floral centerpiece of poured Gripoix glass enamel florals in pink, amythest an...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Millefiori Venetian African Trade Beads
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique Millefiori Venetian African Trade Beads Celebrated among the most distinctive of beads, the Millefiori has become nearly synonymous with the West African Trade. Made from fam...
$238Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Venetian Wedding Cake Beaded Necklace
Located in McKinney, TX
- Antique item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the early 20th century - 25" length - Sky blue elongated lamp work Venetian Fiorato beads - Glitter spacer beads - Barrel...
Murano Glass Bead Sampler Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Murano Glass bead necklace of handmade glass. The asymetrical necklace's beads are a varied sampler of intricate Murano glass manufacturing techniques. Intricate hollow gold flecked...
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage Triple Strand Angel Skin Coral Necklace CA 1960
Located in Miami, FL
An original vintage and rare coral necklace featuring angel skin coral beads, set as triple strands, with a unique shell clasp displaying matching coral cabochon on both ends. The co...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$398Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Black Venetian Glass Wedding Cake Beaded Necklace, 1930s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '30s - 19" length - Vintage Italian Murano black glass "wedding cake" lamp work beads - Barrel screw clasp - Circa 1...
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.
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