Roman Bead Necklace
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antiquities
Stone
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antiquities
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary British Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Japanese Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Mixed Metal
2010s Namibian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Pearl, Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Emeral...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Ver...
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
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
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Quartz, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Classical Roman Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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