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Silver Moonstone Bead Necklace
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Silver 925 1.5 g 133 ct Moon Stone
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Silver

Wood and Silver Dots Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Dramatic wood bead necklace studded with tiny silver dots. The beads are approximately one inch in
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wood and Silver Dots Necklace
Wood and Silver Dots Necklace
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Dm 1 in L 19 in
Mint Green Aventurine & Silver Bead Necklace
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Metal: Silver Gemstones: Mint-Green Aventurine Dimensions: 40 Inches in Length (around); .40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Agate Poise Collar Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
The Ornate Poise Collar necklace in sterling silver with chunky agate rondelle beads is carefully
Category

2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Agate Poise Collar Bead Necklace
Sterling Silver Agate Poise Collar Bead Necklace
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W 0.56 in L 14.97 in
Silver Moon Rock Necklace, MWLC
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
Mark Walsh Leslie Chin raw quartz nugget bead necklace with iridiated silvered finish like hematite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz

Silver Moon Rock Necklace, MWLC
Silver Moon Rock Necklace, MWLC
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W 1.25 in L 16.5 in
Faceted Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
faceted along their edge, separated by small sterling silver beads to give them space. Graduated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Powerful Turquoise and Silver Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
creation. Here, resplendent Sleeping Beauty Turquoise nuggets find their eternal home within a solid silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pearl Necklace Silver Turquoise Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Necklace Silver Pearl Turquoise Choker Necklace By J Dauphin "As within so without" Silver
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

Pearl Necklace Silver Chrysophrase Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Necklace Silver Pearl Turquoise Choker Necklace By J Dauphin "As within so without" Silver
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

Spectrum Black Spinel Silver Necklace
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Spectrum Gold & Oxidized Necklace is the perfect length for wearing long and swingy, or doubled up for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace with Silver Clasp
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic pearl strand necklace is the ultimate statement in luxury with its seamless elegance
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Silver

Timeless White Pearl Halo Necklace In Sterling Silver
Located in London, GB
Thread by hand in our London studio, this pearl necklace will slip seamlessly into your collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Pearl Necklace Silver Pearl Chrysophrase Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Necklace Silver Pearl Chrysophrase Choker Necklace Designer J Dauphin "As within so
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled

Pearl Necklace Silver Pearl Chrysophrase Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Necklace Silver Pearl Chrysophrase Choker Necklace Designer J Dauphin "As within so
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

Aquamarine Beads Necklace with Pave Diamond Silver Clasp
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Silver 925 7 g 230 ct Aquamarin
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Silver

Pearl Necklace Silver Pearl Turquoise Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Necklace Silver Pearl Turquoise Choker Necklace J Dauphin "As within so without" Sweet Water
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled

Pearl Necklace Silver Pearl Turquoise Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pearl Necklace Silver Pearl Turquoise Choker Necklace J Dauphin "As within so without" Sweet Water
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold-filled

Freshwater Button Pearl and Pavé Diamond Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr Designs
Located in Naples, FL
Button or roundel shaped Freshwater Pearl knotted strand with oxidized sterling silver pavé
Category

2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Medal Pearl Necklace Virgin Mary Opal J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal Pearl Silver Medal Necklace Virgin Mary Designer: J Dauphin J DAUPHIN necklace 24" Made in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Silver

A.Jeschel Impressive Icy Crystal and Sterling Silver Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite "One-of-a-Kind" necklace, a piece of jewelry that's sure to capture your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Gorgeous Baroque South Sea Pearl Diamonds Silver Necklace
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Baroque South Sea Pearl & Diamonds Necklace in silver with diamond clasp at the back. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Silver

A.Jeschel Massive Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
with the sturdy Sterling Silver beads from Bali, make this necklace a true powerhouse of design. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Smoky Quartz, Diamond and Sterling Silver Sautoir Necklace
By Golconda
Located in New York, NY
Clasped hands in sterling silver, each hand accented with a diamond ring, strung from custom-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Diamond Ruby Monkey Silver Pearl Rosario Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Tummy Ruby Eyes Pendant Monkey on a Silver Pearl Rosario Chain Necklace By Designer J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Quartz Rondelle Necklace with Silver T-Bar Clasp
By Kary Adam
Located in Coupeville, WA
Kary Adam Designed, White Quartz Rondelle Beaded Necklace with a Silver T-Bar Clasp. Clasp is set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver

Diamond Ruby Monkey Silver Pearl Rosario Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Tummy Ruby Eyes Pendant Monkey on a Silver Pearl Rosario Chain Necklace By Designer J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Medal Silver Choker Chain Necklace Black Pearl J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Opal and Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Silver Chain J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Hard Wear 10mm .925 Sterling Silver Ball Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lexington, KY
This sterling silver ball necklace shines with every movement. Inspired by the bold architecture
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rose 16-Inch Single Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace Sterling Silver
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
beautiful glisten. Rose single strand pearl necklace with cubic zirconia encrusted sterling silver rose, set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Magnificent Sterling Silver Cross inlaid with Turquoise necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
magnificent sterling silver cross studded with exquisite turquoise accents, suspended from a 32" necklace of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Long Estate Baroque Pearl Silver Pave Diamond Bead Clasp Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Long Very well made Estate large Baroque Pearls with Silver Pave Diamond Bead necklace . Lobster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Lapis Rosecut Diamond Sterling Silver Heart Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
OF 4-6 WEEKS TO SHIP**** Beaded necklace consists of: - 18" length - diamond and silver clasp at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. White Howlite Bead and Sterling Silver Princess Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tiffany and Co. Howlite Necklace - Sterling Silver, White Howlite Features: 18 inches long
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Faceted Onyx Beads and Sterling Silver Swallow Bird Long Necklace
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Faceted Onyx Beads Necklace inter-spaced with Sterling Silver spacers and centered by a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Large Black Beaded Beads and Gilt Sterling Silver Heart Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
approximately 21.5mm-26mm, highlighted by a gilt sterling silver Heart. Hand strung. Never worn. The necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Lapis Diamond Sterling Silver Enamel Cross Beaded Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
OF 4-6 WEEKS TO SHIP**** Beaded necklace consists of: - 18" length - diamond and silver clasp at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Baroque Cultivated S.Sea Pearl Necklace with Sterling Silver Trigger Clasp
Located in Bilbao, ES
A classic yet contemporary baroque cultivated south sea pearl necklace with a sleek and functional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver

Morning Walker with Plants, Melanie Yazzie, necklace, cast sterling silver onyx
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Morning Walker with Plants necklace, Melanie Yazzie cast sterling silver onyx Melanie A. Yazzie
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Emerald Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Choker Necklace Silver Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Opal and Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Silver Chain J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...

A.Jeschel Turquoise Sterling Silver Spiny Shell Oyster Tribal Statement Necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in New York, NY
Estate A. Jeschel turquoise, Spiny Shell Oyster and sterling silver Tribal large statement necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Turquoise and Ethnic beads necklace with Tibetan Silver Bird Pendant
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
necklace. Adorned with Ethnic Beads, Bone, Sterling Silver, and 16mmTurquoise, each silver bead is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Stunning Keshi Pearl necklace with silver cross pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
element to the design. This necklace, combines the natural beauty of pearls, coral, silver, and jasper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Love Faith Hope Medal Silver Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Love Faith Hope Medal Silver Bead Necklace J Dauphin Love Faith Hope Medal pendant
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Multi-Color Round and Baroque Pearl Sterling Silver Link Collar Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
and Gray, linked together in a handmade sterling silver collar necklace. Pearls range from 13mm to
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2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Si...

A.Jeschel Rich solid Sterling Silver pendant with Turquoise necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
American jewelry. The necklace is finished with a large polished Turquoise set in a Sterling Silver clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Jasper, Sterling Silver

Medal Silver Choker Chain Necklace Black Pearl Emerald Prong J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Opal and Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Silver Chain J
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Citrine Necklace with Hand-Carved Agate Eagle Claw Pendant
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Facet-cut Citrine Necklace inter-spaced with Labradorite stones, suspending a hand carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Labradorite, Sterling Silver

White Diamond Medal Faith Hope Love Sterling Silver Labradorite Bead Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Medal Faith Hope Love Sterling Silver Labradorite Bead Necklace Labradorite bead
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

A.Jeschel Cabochon Amethyst and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
stunning Amethyst and Sterling Silver cross necklace, paired with a beautiful Amethyst and Pearl necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Genuine Ruby and Cultured Baroque Pearl 35" Station Necklace
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux NumContemporary Genuine Ruby and Cultured Baroque Pearl 35" Long Station Necklace. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil

A.Jeschel Magnificent necklace with Tibetan Bold Sterling Silver Pendant
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
necklace is 29" long while the pendant is 4" by 5". The Sterling Silver pendant is carved on both sides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Black Diamond Memento Mori Medal Pendant Silver Spinel Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Memento Mori Medal Pendant Silver Spinel Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Spinel, Silver, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Black Diamond Memento Mori Medal Pendant Silver Spinel Bead Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Memento Mori Medal Pendant Silver Spinel Bead Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Spinel, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Moonstone Quartz Onyx Silver Gemstone Bead Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tustin, CA
Silver Necklace. Paloma Picasso is one of the most celebrated designers at Tiffany & Co. her creative use
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Rutilated Quartz, Diamond, Oxidized Silver and 14 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Faceted, golden Rutilated Quartz, 14k yellow gold spheres and oxidized sterling silver with accent
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Ste...

White Diamond Pearl Gold Chain Faith Hope Love Medal Silver Pendant Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Silver Pearl Chrysoprase Beaded Faith Hope Love Medal Gold Filled Chain 18" Necklace
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold, Sterling S...

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Agate Bead and Sterling Silver Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Comprising fourteen very large black and white banded agate beads, joined to a sterling silver twin
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Necklace Shadow Box Squash Turquoise Matrix Navajo
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a wonderful shadowbox squash Necklace. It has a double beads with 5 Sterling Silver shadow
Category

Vintage 1970s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Large Sterling Silver Cross hangs from a Moonstone and Onyx Necklace
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
necklace of white Moonstone, Onyx beads, and filigreed Tibetan Sterling Silver beads. The clasp is of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Onyx, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Freshwater Pearl and Lapis necklace with a silver scarab pendant.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Still thought to provide protection and good luck. Enjoy the same
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Contemporary Silver Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of contemporary silver necklaces available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Our selection of items includes 17 vintage examples as well as 281 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of contemporary silver necklaces bearing Contemporary or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Clarissa Bronfman, Decadent Jewels and Jane Magon Collections produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 123 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many bead, rose cut and round cut contemporary silver necklaces for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of contemporary silver necklaces for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Contemporary Silver Necklaces?

Prices for contemporary silver necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $99 and can go as high as $24,000, while contemporary silver necklaces, on average, fetch $2,700.

A Close Look at Contemporary Jewelry

Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.

Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.

This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.

Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.

Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl beaded necklaces, antique emerald beaded necklaces, diamond beaded necklaces and more.

Questions About Contemporary Silver Necklaces
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best silver for a necklace is sterling silver; it is the best quality silver available in jewelry. 99.9% is the purest form of silver that you can get but it's too soft for jewelry production. Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. Globally, sterling silver is used as the standard for making silver necklaces. On 1stDibs, you can find an amazing selection of antique and vintage silver necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What a silver heart necklace means is up to interpretation. Some people associate silver heart necklaces with affection and love. Others consider the heart a religious symbol and believe it represents divine love. Others may choose to wear silver heart necklaces simply because they like their appearance. Explore a range of heart necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    What the highest-quality silver necklace is depends on your definition of "high quality." If you mean the type that is the most pure, fine .999 silver is the answer. It is 99.9% pure silver, with the tiny remainder of its contents coming from trace elements. On the other hand, if you define quality by durability and longevity, .925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy metal, may be a better option. Fine .999 silver is soft and more reactive, making it more vulnerable to tarnishing and scratching than .925 sterling. Explore a diverse assortment of silver necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, some Vivienne Westwood necklaces are real silver. Specifically, the British fashion and jewelry designer's brand produces some necklaces out of sterling silver. In addition, some pieces are fashioned out of brass. Shop a variety of Vivienne Westwood jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.