Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
20th Century Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
20th Century Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
1980s Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
20th Century Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
1980s Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
1950s American Modern Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Gold Plate
1980s American Artist Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Base Metal
20th Century Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
1980s Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
20th Century Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
1960s American Art Nouveau Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Crystal, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Gilt Metal
1980s French Modern Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
20th Century French Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Gilt Metal
1990s French Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Glass
1940s Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Gold-filled
20th Century Retro Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Silver Plate
20th Century French Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Gilt Metal
1980s Modern Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1950s American Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Agate, Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Gold Plate
20th Century American Retro Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Agate, Amber, Turquoise, Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Carnelian, Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Carnelian, Jade, Malachite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Afghan Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century English Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Onyx, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Opal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century English Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Coral, Turquoise, Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Amber, Brass, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
1980s French Modern Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Pearl, Gold
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Anglo-Indian Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Coral, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Niello, Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Coral, Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Jade, Malachite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
1980s Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
20th Century North American Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Coral, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Copper
1930s Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Necklace
Malachite, Base Metal
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.
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