Hand Knotted Bead Necklace
Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Tribal Tribal Art
Shell, Twine, Beads
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Amber
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Iolite, Labradorite, 10k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Morganite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Collectible Jewelry
Stone, Metal
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Malachite
Vintage 1970s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold
Vintage 1980s Chinese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1980s Chinese Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Vermeil
Vintage 1940s American Retro Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Amber, Crystal
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectible Jewelry
Stone, Jade
Early 20th Century Burmese Chinese Export Collectible Jewelry
Jade, Gold, Gold Plate
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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.
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