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Lava Bead Necklace

Round black lava beads necklace w/ metal spacers and sterling silver clasp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Single strand necklace. Round black lava beads, square white metal spacers and sterling silver
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Michael Kneebone Jasper Lava Rock Hematite Bead Necklace
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
rock beads, hematite and vermeil spacers in this bold necklace. The composition is finished with a
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Hematite, Jasper, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Victorian Large Hand Carved Lava Cameo Link Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely incredible lava cameo necklace from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Large Hand Carved Lava Cameo Link Necklace
Victorian Large Hand Carved Lava Cameo Link Necklace
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H 1.25 in W 1.63 in L 15.5 in
Necklace Antiques Russian Amber with Fossil Lava Button
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Veri nice amber different color with old lava black button total length 55cm. All Giulia Colussi
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Vermeil

AJD Natural Dramatic Rutilated Quartz & Gold Plated Lava Rondels 22" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
polished gold plated natural rondels 10 mm Lava beads set in this 22 inch long necklace with gold plated
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate

AJD Dramatic Artistic Natural Curly Pearl Shell & Goldy Lava 23" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Dramatic beautifully glowing natural Shells accented with gold plated round natural Lava enhance
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

AJD Stunningly Elegant REAL Cultured Pearls & Goldy Real Lava Rock Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Large round Gold plated Lava Rock enhances these gorgeous slightly goldy tone natural ocean
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl

Vintage Coral, Moonstone, Turquoise Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Charleston, SC
Turquoise Beads 4 Coated Lava Spacers 26 Rainbow Moonstone 1 Vintage Coral Carving *Please inquire if you
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Moonstone, Turquoise

AJD 21 Inch Gorgeous Garnet Necklace Perfect for the January Birthday!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
. These lovely gemstones are accented with gold tone 12 MM lava rocks across the front of the necklace and
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Mixed Metal

AJD Stunning 21 Inch Blue Sapphire necklace with Silver accents
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
21 Inch blue sapphire necklace with silver lava rock focal accents. These 11 mm blue sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

AJD 27 Inch Sparkling Lilac Amethyst Necklace Fabulous February Birthstone Gift
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
27-inch sparkling lilac amethyst necklace with goldy lava accents and toggle clasp. This necklace
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Other, 10k Gold, Mixed Metal

AJD Elegant Dramatic Natural Sparkling Translucent Jasper 26" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
enhanced with bright polished happy gold plated natural lava in this amazing 26 inch long necklace. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jasper

AJD Beautiful 21" Beige & Cream Natural Real Coral & Goldy Rondels Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
round fascinating real Lava beads set with an easy to use gold plated hook clasp. These real Corals are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate

AJD Natural Glistening Fire Agate & Real Citrine 23 1/2" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
brilliant gem cut clear citrines and goldy round beautiful Lava Rock. This elegant necklace is 23 1/2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Fire Agate

LB vintage Mexican Pinwheel pendant Stunning Venetian beads Lava stone necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
lava stone beads, blue opal beads, and sterling silver. This necklace is very dramatic and will set you
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver

Lava Cameo Pearl Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian Flower Garland
Located in New York, NY
Cameo Pendant Necklace with a magnificent deeply carved lava cameo of a woman with spectacular flower
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Balenciaga Gilt Metal and Lava Rock Resin Choker Necklace
By Balenciaga
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Balenciaga Paris signed necklace from the 1980s. Features heavy gilt metal carved beaded
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Lava Cameo Pendant with Diamonds and Citrine
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
your own beaded chain or necklace to this. 18k: 0.46g Diamond: 4.44ct LAVA CAMEOS: 85.25Cts CITRINE
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Silver

Lava Cameo Pendant with Diamonds and Citrine
Lava Cameo Pendant with Diamonds and Citrine
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W 2.4 in L 4.9 in
Annamaria Cammilli "Sultana" Large Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Vision collection, large size Sultana pendant necklace handcrafted in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Annamaria Cammilli "Goccia" Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Vision collection, three drop Goccia pendant necklace handcrafted in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Annamaria Cammilli "Sultana" Medium Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Annamaria Cammilli
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From Annamaria Cammilli's Vision collection, medium size Sultana pendant necklace handcrafted in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD 15 Inch White Free form Baroque Pearls Gold Accents Choker Great Gift!!
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
pearl is separated by gold washed lava rock to give the entire necklace an extra sparkle. The Baroque
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold

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Located in New York, NY
A vortex shaped 18kt yellow gold ring sustaining a pink coral top carved in accordance, embellished by a diamond on white gold band. Adjustable size. Italy, circa 1960.
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Victorian Diamond 14k Gold Drop Stud Earrings, Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicate pair of Victorian rose cut diamond earrings, made of 14 karat gold. The earrings of drop dangling design, each feature two diamonds. The top one is a smaller, four-prong...
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Zandra Rhodes Light Blue Hand Printed Sheer Silk Pearl Beaded Dress Museum Piece
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Located in Boca Raton, FL
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Located in Chesterland, OH
Clothes, and especially jewelry, affect our mood. By wearing a vintage coral necklace, you agree in advance that today is not the time to worry about anything. The length of the nec...
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Angela Caputi Black, Green and Ivory Resin Choker Necklace Flowers and Owls
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Angela Caputi designed this lovely resin choker necklace. This necklace features carved beads with flower and owl shapes and geometric pebble elements. The choker boasts black with g...
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Butterscotch Amber Yellow Bakelite Huggie Style Clip On Earrings, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of bright butterscotch yellow huggie earrings. Vintage bakelite with goldtone clip on findings. Circa early to mid 1900s.
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1950s Rolex Ladies Precision 14K Gold Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wear this Swiss 1959 Rolex Ladies Precision 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch anywhere, every day. It features a 14 karat yellow gold case, decorative Art Deco style lugs, ivory colored dia...
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AJD BoHo Chic 16.5" Bamboo Coral, Smoky Quartz and Turquoise Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Polished thick coin slices of fascinating natural Bamboo Coral (approximately 20 mm round) delightfully enhanced with gem cut sparkling rondels of Smoky Quartz and natural Blue Turq...
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Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver

AJD Natural Real Bamboo Coral, Natural Turquoise, Sparkling Spinel 17" Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful polished rounded chunks of natural red Bamboo Coral enhanced with polished slices of natural bluish/greenish Turquoise accented with sparkling gem cut black Spinel set in a...
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Multicolor Bakelite Long Necklace with Articulated Crib Toy Doll Pendant, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning rare Bakelite long necklace was hand-crafted in France in the 1940s. The piece features a beaded design with an articulated crib toy doll pendant. The beaded necklace b...
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Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold enamel ladybug charm is perched and ready to take off into flight. Its red enamel wings—dotted with adorable black spots—are lifted to reveal its black and white polka ...
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Vintage 14K  Gold Enamel Ladybug Charm
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H 0.44 in W 0.32 in
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By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent LONG NECKLACE in Byzantine jet and faux pearls, rhinestones, vintage from the 50s, Robert Goossens for Chanel, length 89 cm, weight 64 g, very good state. Robert Goossen...
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VINTAGE 1950s CRYSTAL WATERFALL NECKLACE
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous crystal waterfall necklace was crafted from fine Czech crystal in 1950s. The crystals are beautifully faceted, in orange and a milky ivory hue, on a silver chain— the c...
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Amber Butterscotch Yellow Bakelite Button Brass-tone Clip On Earrings
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Located in Burbank, CA
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By Gurhan
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are united by Gurhan in this all-around necklace in 24k yellow gold featuring mixed size coins
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Located in Austin, TX
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Lava Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact lava bead necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, silver and sterling silver. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect lava 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. A lava bead necklace from Aria Jewelry Design, Annamaria Cammilli and Artisan NYC — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a lava bead necklace featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A mixed cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and round cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a lava 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 Lava Bead Necklace?

The price for a lava bead necklace starts at $100 and tops out at $20,120 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $678.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

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. 

Questions About Lava 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.