Greek Bead Necklace
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Rhodolite, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1990s Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Russian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Malachite
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
2010s Greek Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1980s Greek Modern Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Vermeil
1990s Greek Artist Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold
20th Century American Classical Greek Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Peridot, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Greek Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other, Apatite, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Agate, 18k Gold
2010s Scottish Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rhodocrosite, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pyrite, Vermeil, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Morganite, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Greek Classical Greek More Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Multi-Strand Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Afghan Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Mandarin Garnet, Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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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.
- What do amber bead necklaces do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Amber 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.
- What is a Samoan bead necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A 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.
- Why do guys wear bead necklaces?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Why 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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