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Graduated Coral Beaded Necklace
Graduated Coral Beaded Necklace

Graduated Coral Beaded Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Graduated Coral Beaded Necklace The biggest bead is approximately 9mm and the smallest is

Category

20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Antique Graduated Coral Bead Gold Necklace
Antique Graduated Coral Bead Gold Necklace

Antique Graduated Coral Bead Gold Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Antique 12k gold clasp necklace with graduated coral beads, ranging in size from 4.5mm to 11mm in

Category

Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold

Victorian 10k Graduated Coral Bead Necklace
Victorian 10k Graduated Coral Bead Necklace

Victorian 10k Graduated Coral Bead Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

of a single strand of graduated coral beads, which are hand strung on light red thread. Each natural

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold

Vintage Graduated Coral Bead Necklace with 56 Natural Coral Beads
Vintage Graduated Coral Bead Necklace with 56 Natural Coral Beads

Vintage Graduated Coral Bead Necklace with 56 Natural Coral Beads

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A stunning vintage necklace composed of 56 hand-polished natural coral beads, beautifully graduated

Category

Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Long 18k Yellow Gold Graduating Coral Bead Necklace
Long 18k Yellow Gold Graduating Coral Bead Necklace

Long 18k Yellow Gold Graduating Coral Bead Necklace

Located in Lexington, KY

This beautiful necklace is made with 18k yellow gold and coral beads that graduate in size. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Gold Necklace 20 Inches Graduated Coral Beads 5 - 10mm
Victorian Coral Gold Necklace 20 Inches Graduated Coral Beads 5 - 10mm

Victorian Coral Gold Necklace 20 Inches Graduated Coral Beads 5 - 10mm

Located in New York, NY

magnificent Coral beads are graduated from 5mm to 10mm in diameter. The necklace is 20 inches long. The

Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Mario Buccellati Coral and Gold Beads Necklace
Mario Buccellati Coral and Gold Beads Necklace

Mario Buccellati Coral and Gold Beads Necklace

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Banbury, GB

graduated coral bead necklace with 18-karat textured gold beads. Signed Mario Buccellati. Made in Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold

Zuni Beaded Coral Necklace
Zuni Beaded Coral Necklace

Zuni Beaded Coral Necklace

By Zuni

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

graduated coral beads, accented with turquoise and patinaed silver beads. Coral is a bright burnt orange

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Coral Bead and Diamond Necklace, 21st Century, USA
Contemporary Coral Bead and Diamond Necklace, 21st Century, USA

Contemporary Coral Bead and Diamond Necklace, 21st Century, USA

Located in New York, NY

fascination to every step you take. 15 graduated coral beads, 16 diamond balls, every bead is encrusted with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond

Zuni Coral and Turquoise Beaded Necklace
Zuni Coral and Turquoise Beaded Necklace

Zuni Coral and Turquoise Beaded Necklace

By Zuni

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Zuni six strand coral necklace with traditional cord wrapping and strung with graduated coral beads

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Coral

Vintage Natural Faceted Coral Beaded Necklace
Vintage Natural Faceted Coral Beaded Necklace

Vintage Natural Faceted Coral Beaded Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

This vintage coral bead necklace is simply stunning! The simple design features a row of graduating

Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

1950s Graduated White Coral Bead Necklace Beads
1950s Graduated White Coral Bead Necklace Beads

1950s Graduated White Coral Bead Necklace Beads

Located in Lexington, KY

This is a breathtaking white coral necklace with a dramatic graduated layout in a bold long look

Category

Vintage 1950s Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Graduated Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Graduated Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace

Graduated Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Natural, undyed angel skin coral bead necklace strung on wire with a gilt and white metal clasp

Category

Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Base Metal

1960s Natural Pink Coral Graduated Bead Necklace
1960s Natural Pink Coral Graduated Bead Necklace

1960s Natural Pink Coral Graduated Bead Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

Indulge in this significant natural Coral 15 mm Graduated Necklace. Each large coral graduated

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Angelskin Coral Graduated Bead Necklace
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Angelskin Coral Graduated Bead Necklace

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Angelskin Coral Graduated Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This vintage necklace features natural angelskin coral beads, displaying a soft blush to creamy

Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Graduated GIA Freeform Coral Turquoise & Scalloped Metal Beads Strand Necklace
Graduated GIA Freeform Coral Turquoise & Scalloped Metal Beads Strand Necklace

Graduated GIA Freeform Coral Turquoise & Scalloped Metal Beads Strand Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Weight: 56.30 Grams Chain Type: Graduated Freeform Natural Coral & Turquoise Beads w/ Polished

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Base Metal

Dutch Antique Single Strand Genuine Red Coral Graduated Beads Necklace
Dutch Antique Single Strand Genuine Red Coral Graduated Beads Necklace

Dutch Antique Single Strand Genuine Red Coral Graduated Beads Necklace

Located in Arnhem, NL

lock. The beads are graduated and each bead is individually strung on a silk. The necklace was made at

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Graduated White Coral Necklace
Graduated White Coral Necklace

Graduated White Coral Necklace

Located in New York, NY

These White Coral beads were purchased as part of an estate before being made into this classic 24

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond

Vintage Double Strand Angel-Skin Coral Graduated Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver
Vintage Double Strand Angel-Skin Coral Graduated Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver

Vintage Double Strand Angel-Skin Coral Graduated Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver

Located in Milford, DE

stunning piece features natural angel-skin coral beads in a soft off-white and pink hue The beads are hand

Category

20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace with 34 Natural Coral Beads
Vintage Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace with 34 Natural Coral Beads

Vintage Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace with 34 Natural Coral Beads

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A beautiful vintage necklace featuring 34 natural angel skin coral beads, gently graduated in size

Category

Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

3 Strand Graduated White Coral Necklace
3 Strand Graduated White Coral Necklace

3 Strand Graduated White Coral Necklace

Located in New York, NY

These White Coral beads were purchased as part of an estate before being made into this classic 3

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Round Graduated Coral Necklace
Round Graduated Coral Necklace

Round Graduated Coral Necklace

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Coral 14KG Necklace Genuine graduated round coral necklace with 14K Gold clasp about 23 1/2 in

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Antique 1840's Yellow Gold Red Coral Graduated Beaded Strand Necklace
Antique 1840's Yellow Gold Red Coral Graduated Beaded Strand Necklace

Antique 1840's Yellow Gold Red Coral Graduated Beaded Strand Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A striking coral beaded necklace from the mid-19th century. Crafted with vibrant red coral beads

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Navajo Coral Beaded Necklace
Navajo Coral Beaded Necklace

Navajo Coral Beaded Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

. Premium grade coral graduated beads with sterling silver barrel and beads. Stamped Sterling with maker's

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Coral Necklace, 14k Graduated Knotted Strand
Yellow Gold Coral Necklace, 14k Graduated Knotted Strand

Yellow Gold Coral Necklace, 14k Graduated Knotted Strand

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Genuine Coral Bead Diameter

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Double Strand Coral Beads Necklace
Antique Victorian Double Strand Coral Beads Necklace

Antique Victorian Double Strand Coral Beads Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted with two strands of graduating red Coral beads measuring 5 - 12.3 mm. The necklace

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Antique Mediterranean Angel Skin Coral Graduated Opera Necklace, *UK ORDER ONLY
Antique Mediterranean Angel Skin Coral Graduated Opera Necklace, *UK ORDER ONLY

Antique Mediterranean Angel Skin Coral Graduated Opera Necklace, *UK ORDER ONLY

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

Mediterranean coral opera necklace, composed of finely graduated natural coral beads displaying a warm angel

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Victorian Coral Graduated Toggle Necklace
Victorian Coral Graduated Toggle Necklace

Victorian Coral Graduated Toggle Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Victorian Coral Graduated Toggle Necklace composed of hundreds of hand carved coral beads

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold

Natural 18mm Pink Momo Coral 14 Karat Gold Necklace Graduated 19.5 Inches
Natural 18mm Pink Momo Coral 14 Karat Gold Necklace Graduated 19.5 Inches

Natural 18mm Pink Momo Coral 14 Karat Gold Necklace Graduated 19.5 Inches

Located in New York, NY

Momo Coral beads are graduated from 8mm to 18mm in diameter. Between each Coral Bead is a 4mm 14 Karat

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Angel Skin Coral Beaded Necklace with 10K Gold Clasp
Victorian Angel Skin Coral Beaded Necklace with 10K Gold Clasp

Victorian Angel Skin Coral Beaded Necklace with 10K Gold Clasp

Located in Chesterland, OH

. The coral beads graduate beautifully, ranging from 4 mm to 16 mm. Their natural hue is a soft ivory

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Beaded Necklace
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Beaded Necklace

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Beaded Necklace

Located in New York, NY

formal occasions and everyday elegance. Weight: 45.5 Grams Stone: Coral (Graduating beads 5.38 - 13.3mm

Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Coral Bead 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Clasp Necklace & Earrings Set
Red Coral Bead 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Clasp Necklace & Earrings Set

Red Coral Bead 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Clasp Necklace & Earrings Set

Located in Westport, CT

Double-strand graduated red coral bead necklace featuring 133 polished round natural coral beads

Category

Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Mediterranean GIA Red Coral Gold 14 Karat Beaded Necklace
Natural Mediterranean GIA Red Coral Gold 14 Karat Beaded Necklace

Natural Mediterranean GIA Red Coral Gold 14 Karat Beaded Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Barrel shaped Natural Mediterranean Red Coral beads that graduate in size. Gold Beads scattered

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Gold

Ultra-Long Coral Bead Rock Crystal Necklace, 18k White Gold, USA
Ultra-Long Coral Bead Rock Crystal Necklace, 18k White Gold, USA

Ultra-Long Coral Bead Rock Crystal Necklace, 18k White Gold, USA

Located in New York, NY

solid impact to a smartly tailored suit. This ultra-long and versatile Coral Bead Rock Crystal Necklace

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Huge orangy pink Coral bead Necklace 18 yellow Gold Diamond Clasp Sabbadini
Huge orangy pink Coral bead Necklace 18 yellow Gold Diamond Clasp Sabbadini

Huge orangy pink Coral bead Necklace 18 yellow Gold Diamond Clasp Sabbadini

By Sabbadini

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

. The necklace with a length of 48 cm has a total of 26 coral beads graduating from 13.80-18.10-25.65

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Coral and Green Onyx Necklace
White Coral and Green Onyx Necklace

White Coral and Green Onyx Necklace

Located in New York, NY

the round, natural white coral beads that graduate from 5.0 mm TO 8.5 mm and are enhanced by 2 diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx

White Coral and Green Onyx Necklace
White Coral and Green Onyx Necklace

White Coral and Green Onyx Necklace

Located in New York, NY

round, natural white coral beads that graduate from 5.0 mm TO 8.5 mm and the 4 mm bright salmon red

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

19th Century Coral Horn Assemblage, SdesR by Studio VL
19th Century Coral Horn Assemblage, SdesR by Studio VL

19th Century Coral Horn Assemblage, SdesR by Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

use. A large natural Victorian angelskin coral horn swings from a genuine strand of graduated

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

An Antique Victorian Mediterranean Coral Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Clasp
An Antique Victorian Mediterranean Coral Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Clasp

An Antique Victorian Mediterranean Coral Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Clasp

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

never go out of style Featuring 160 Natural Coral Beads, graduated with the largest being 6-7mm in

Category

Antique 1870s European Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Italian 1950s Angel Skin Coral Double-Strand Bracelet with 14K Gold Coral Caboch
Italian 1950s Angel Skin Coral Double-Strand Bracelet with 14K Gold Coral Caboch

Italian 1950s Angel Skin Coral Double-Strand Bracelet with 14K Gold Coral Caboch

Located in Miami, FL

, creamy blush tone. The bracelet is designed as a double strand of smooth round coral beads, graduating

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Natural Coral Dangling Earrings
Victorian Carved Natural Coral Dangling Earrings

Victorian Carved Natural Coral Dangling Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

. Each consists of three graduated coral beads which are set in a vertical row, hanging from a clasped

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Japanese Momo Coral Necklace 50.18g 14K Gold Clasp
Antique Art Deco Japanese Momo Coral Necklace 50.18g 14K Gold Clasp

Antique Art Deco Japanese Momo Coral Necklace 50.18g 14K Gold Clasp

Located in Media, PA

, graduated coral beads displaying the signature peach-pink tone and soft, glowing luster that distinguish

Category

Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Sardinian Red Coral Bead Long Necklace 18 Karat Gold Clasp
Sardinian Red Coral Bead Long Necklace 18 Karat Gold Clasp

Sardinian Red Coral Bead Long Necklace 18 Karat Gold Clasp

By Angeletti

Located in Roma, IT

Intense Red is definetely Rare in the area. High quality Coral Beads are Graduated from 15.50 to 7.3 mm

Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Angel Skin Coral Pink Beads Long Necklace with 5 Threads Clump
Angel Skin Coral Pink Beads Long Necklace with 5 Threads Clump

Angel Skin Coral Pink Beads Long Necklace with 5 Threads Clump

By Angeletti

Located in Roma, IT

Threads Clump gives a more modern and comtemporary design. These High quality Coral Beads are Graduated

Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Red Coral 14 Karat Gold Negligee Mesh Necklace Antique
Art Deco Red Coral 14 Karat Gold Negligee Mesh Necklace Antique

Art Deco Red Coral 14 Karat Gold Negligee Mesh Necklace Antique

Located in New York, NY

NATURAL RED CORAL BEADS AND THE TWO PENDANT ENDS HAVE TWO GRADUATED RED CORAL BEADS. A VERY RARE NECKLACE

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Angel Skin Coral Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Pink Angel Skin Coral Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold

Pink Angel Skin Coral Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold

Located in GOES, NL

Cover yourself in pink with this delicate layered coral necklace made of blush pink coral beads

Category

2010s Japanese Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chantecler Capri Coral Diamond Long Drop Earrings in 18K Gold
Chantecler Capri Coral Diamond Long Drop Earrings in 18K Gold

Chantecler Capri Coral Diamond Long Drop Earrings in 18K Gold

By Chantecler Capri

Located in Dallas, TX

exquisite boutique in Capri. The earrings feature a graceful line of graduated angel skin coral beads of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1940-50's Large Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Vintage 1940-50's Large Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace

Vintage 1940-50's Large Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

Details: Fabulous strand of graduated natural coral—vintage angel skin coral beads with a silver

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

14 Karat White Gold Japanese Red Coral Graduated Beads Necklace
14 Karat White Gold Japanese Red Coral Graduated Beads Necklace

14 Karat White Gold Japanese Red Coral Graduated Beads Necklace

By Okura Coral

Located in Tokyo, JP

Japanese Chiaka Sango (Oxblood Coral) has a white core, so when you make beads for these kinds of

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Momoiro Sango Coral Graduated Beads Necklace
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Momoiro Sango Coral Graduated Beads Necklace

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Momoiro Sango Coral Graduated Beads Necklace

By Okura Coral

Located in Tokyo, JP

natural Japanese Momoiro Sango Coral beads and completed with a 14 karat gold clasp. Using such a large

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Coral Pendant and Necklace of Graduated Beads
18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Coral Pendant and Necklace of Graduated Beads

18 Karat Yellow Gold Red Coral Pendant and Necklace of Graduated Beads

By Okura Coral

Located in Tokyo, JP

carefully and polished to make a gradation necklace. Coral Beads: Approx. 3-6.5mm Center Stone: Pear

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Oxblood Coral Graduated Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold Oxblood Coral Graduated Necklace

18 Karat Yellow Gold Oxblood Coral Graduated Necklace

By Okura Coral

Located in Tokyo, JP

Japanese Chiaka Sango (Oxblood Coral) has a white core, so when you make beads for these kinds of

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Red Coral and White Gold Bead Necklace

Vintage Red Coral and White Gold Bead Necklace

Located in Toorak, Victoria

Graduated 4mm - 10mm rich red coral bead necklace with graduated 14kt white gold beads. 14kt white

Category

Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

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Graduated Coral Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of graduated coral beads available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 27 vintage editions and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of graduated coral beads bearing Contemporary or Retro hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Okura Coral, Gemjunky/M D Designs and Buccellati are consistently popular. Browse our collection of 26 Coral versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of bead, round cut and pear cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of graduated coral beads, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Graduated Coral Beads?

Prices for graduated coral beads can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $128 and can go as high as $56,500, while graduated coral beads, on average, fetch $1,645.

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 Graduated Coral Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Coral has several meanings and properties. Many consider coral to be the stone of peace, harmony and transformation and that it can help reduce stress and fear. Coral is also sought for its deep red to soft pink hue. Shop a selection of coral bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What coral beads mean is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In West Africa, people tend to associate coral beads with royalty and power. Coral beads first arrived in Benin, Africa, during the 16th century when the Portuguese traded them for local handicrafts. You'll find a selection of coral bead jewelry on 1stDibs.

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