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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
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LB Stunning large Aquamarine Large white Baroque Pearls Sterling Silver necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning necklace with Large Blue Aquamarine faceted beads, luscious large White Baroque Freshwater Pearls, faceted pyrite spacer beads, Sterling Silver v...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Antique Chain adorned with German Glass Beads & Pearls, Entwine Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
Inspired by the Glam of the 1920s, the antique chain is detailed with beautiful filigree. The chain is adorned with 3 vintage German glass beads that are edged with 24K gold and fres...
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled

60" Black Czechoslovakian Jet Faceted Crystal Bead Long Rope Necklace, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage necklace! A single strand of jet-black Czech crystals fastened with a goldtone springring clasp. A simple and stylish long (60 in / 148 cm) rope necklace which can be ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Wa Large Brass Choker 24k Gold Plated
Located in Lezica Melilla, UY
This piece was designed, hand-carved and then cast in brass from our workshop Uruguay. The brass used in this manufacturing process is fully recycled. Each piece is then finished by ...
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2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Almond Blossoms Petal Pearl Necklace - By Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Natural Baroque Pearls and handmade Ceramics beads, inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's 'Almond Blossoms' oil painting. • 20" Total Length • Handmade Ceram...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold

Pink Opal Mika Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Pink Peruvian Opal and Turquoise beads, finished with 22K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Adjustable hook. • 20" Total Length • Pink Opal Beads 5.5mm - 6m...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Tiny Ruby Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring mini beaded Ruby Gemstones. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure. A perfect pop of color to pair with your favorite day and casual out...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Ethiopian Opal Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring graduated Ethiopian Opals. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure. • 16" Total Length + 2" Extension  • Opal 3.6mm x 4mm, Semi-preciou...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Green Turquoise Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Necklace featuring graduated Green Turquoise. Fastens with a 20K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure. • 16" Total Length • Turquoise 4mm x 6mm, Semi-precious gemstone, From In...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold

AJD Absolutely HUGE Dramatic REAL Aquamarines & Turquoise 21" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This hugely dramatic flippy-floppy 21 inch long Aquamarine necklace stands out around your neck very dramatically. The longest of these real Aquamarine...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Turquoise

AJD 24 Inch Abalone Shell and Amethyst Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Organic shapes of double-sided abalone shell accented with sparkling amethyst necklace. This dramatic 24-inch necklace is light weight and sits beautifully at the neckline. The abal...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver Plate

Chanel CC Drop Silver Crystal Metal Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2132 Date 2020 Model CC Weight 5.8 g Condition Excellent Comes with Chanel Box / Dandelion Antiques Guarantee Card __________________________________ If you are interested...
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2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, Silver

AJD 23 Inch Abalone and Amazonite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-Inch Iridescent double-sided abalone and reconstituted amazonite necklace. This perfect Spring necklace is a lovely turquoisy blue-green and iridescent blue/green/purple. Silver ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

1930s Miriam Haskell Persimmon Dangling Bead Bib Necklace & Earring Set
Located in Maywood, NJ
Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th century. The intricate designs coupled with their novel colours and materials have ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Large 22.5mm Round Sterling Silver 925 Beads Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Show Stopper Long Large Round Sterling Silver 925 Beads Necklace. Each Bead measuring approx. 22.5mm; Clasp held necklace. The Necklace measures approx. 29”...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pink Agate Peony Flower Earrings - By Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
These earrings are crafted from rare Pink Carnelian Agate. Hand carved Peony Flower Bead by skilled artisans. Each bead is a unique masterpiece, imbued with intricate detail and craf...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Vintage Butterscotch Berber Moroccan Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Jewelry of the Berber cultures is a historical style of traditional jewelry that was worn by women mainly in rural areas of the Maghreb region in North Africa and inhabited by indige...
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Tiny Charcoal Obsidian Necklace Gold Beaded Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This delicate Tiny Charcoal Obsidian Necklace is a perfect addition to any jewelry collection. The Shiny Grey Mika is made with high-quality gold beads and features a stunning Obsidi...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Art Deco Honey Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Art Deco honey amber bead necklace with natural inclusions, and a gold plated ring bolt clasp. The beautiful faceted beads are graduated wit...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber

1950s Maison Gripoix for Chanel Glass Lariat, Pearl & Black Spinel Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
One of the enduring legacies of Gabrielle Chanel was her elevation of costume jewelry to high fashion. Maison Gripoix, a house that has serviced the couture industry since its founding in 1869, was among her earliest and most frequent collaborators. Their specialized pâte de verre (glass paste) technique was developed by the founder, Augustine Gripoix, and passed down generationally. In opposition to the kiln method of other manufacturers, the house pours molten glass directly into molds. This careful and costly process allows for greater freedom with coloration and form. Gripoix became particularly admired for its sophisticated metal settings that framed floating glass to achieve a subtle effervescence. This design by Suzanne Gripoix for Chanel reflects the late 1930s vogue for romantic nature...
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Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel

Purple Chalcedony Beaded Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring purple beaded Chalcedony. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure. • 18" Total Length • Chalcedon 10mm, Semi-precious stone, From India...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

AJD 23 Inch Gorgeous Golden Brown Agate Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-Inch Gorgeous glowing golden brown agate necklace. This one-of-a-kind necklace is features brown, goldy, orange, and creamy agates in 14 and 10 mm. The necklace is secured with a...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

AJD 19 Inch Glowing Aquamarine Cocktail necklace March Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
19-Inch glowing smooth aquamarine necklace secured with a hammered sterling silver toggle. This collection of 14mm gemstones is a delight to wear. Aquamarine is the March birthstone...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Antique HandPressedGlass European GoldFiligreeCapped Beaded Heavy Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique rare hand-pressed-glass necklace features semi-translucent grape-green large beads that are capped with gilt-brass filigree. Based on the combination of bead seams, spri...
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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal

Pearl & Ceramics Bead Necklace - The Almond Blossoms II by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from natural Baroque pearls and handmade Ceramic beads, Aventurine gem stones, inspired by Monet's 'Branch of the Seine near Giverny' oil painting. • 20" To...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Lapis Lazuli, Chalcedony, Gold Beaded Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Malaysian Jade Beads, Lapis Lazuli Pendant, inspired by the oil painting 'Water Bridge, Sunlight Effect', painted by Claude Monet. • 18" Total Length +...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

AJD 20 Inch Flashing, Sparkling Multi Color Beryl Briolette Necklace for March
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-Inch necklace of multi color sparkling briolette beryls. These 6mm, faceted glittering beryls are all the usual beryl colors with aquamarine and morganite featured. This unique a...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Beryl, Silver, Mixed Metal

MiriamHaskell Late1920s Hess SignatureGrapeClusterPendant GlassPearl Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring the earliest white-swirled glass and enameled faux-pearl round beads handcrafted by Parisian lampwork-master Louis Rousselet for American entrepreneur Miriam Haskell and he...
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Vintage 1920s American Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

AJD 18 Inch Mauvy/Pink Potato Pearl and Coin Pearl Necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
18-Inch elegant pearl necklace of mauvy/pink potato pearls with three inches of center drilled coin pearls across the center front of the necklace. This is the perfect necklace for d...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

AJD 19 Inch Gorgeous Graduated Rondelles of Neon Apatite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
19-Inch neon apatite necklace of graduated faceted rondelles. This one-of-a-kind necklace fairly glows. The rondelles graduate from 4 to 10 MM. At 19 inches it sits perfectly on yo...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Apatite, Gold Plate

AJD 19 Inch Elegant Necklace of Smooth Transparent Smoky Quartz
Located in Raleigh, NC
Absolutely beautiful necklace of smooth, transparent nuggets of smoky quartz with frosted goldy accents. This incredible necklace is such a pleasure to wear. At 19 inches it is very...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

AJD 25 Inch Multi Color Fabulous Fluorite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
25-Inch fabulous fluorite necklace great for Spring. This necklace features green, purple, gold, pink, and lilac fluorite in various shapes including flowers, barrel, and round. We...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Fluorite, Silver, Mixed Metal

AJD 18 Inch Highly Polished Blue/Green Aquamarine Chip Necklace March Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
18 Inch gorgeous aquamarine necklace with sterling silver easy to use magnetic clasp. These so beautiful, highly polished, glowing, random sized aquamarine are medium to deep transl...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

AJD 25 In Magnificent March Birthstone Aquamarine Glowing Translucent Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Magnificent Aquamarine necklace with tiny silver accents. This gorgeous necklace features two sizes of smooth, glowing aquamarine, 13 and 14.5 MM in varying shades of blue and green...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal

AJD 16 Inch Sparkling Crystal necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
16 Inch elegant evening necklace of one and a half strands of sparkling, glittering crystals. This is the perfect cocktail party necklace! MN2435
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Mixed Metal

LB offers Agate Amethyst Rock Crystal Sterling Silver OOAK Unique necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a unique ,OOAK, handmade, Beaded necklace of fabulous purple dyed agates, genuine Amethyst and stunning Crystal. This is truly a Statement piece that include...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Base Metal

AJD 49 Inch Mauve/Wine Pearl necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
49 Inch unique pearl necklace. This pearl necklace features 12 mm coin pearls and 5x3 mm seed pearls in this lovely mauvy/wine color. The 49 inch length lets you experiment with a ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

AJD 18 Inch Statement Citrine and Tiger's Eye Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
18-Inch Unique golden citrine and tiger's eye necklace. This one-of-a-kind necklace features beautifully cut bias drilled citrines, 12mm, and glowing, smooth 8mm tiger's eye. Gold t...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Dior Mise en Dior Grey Faux Pearl Silver Tone Necklace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Define your neck with this super-stylish Mise en Dior necklace. It is a masterfully crafted creation that promises to hold its beauty and value for a long time.
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

LB offers a tribal amber, coral, Tibetan silver, resin, and wood necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a tribal style, one of a kind, handmade, tribal style casual necklace. A selection of Chinese red coral, amber, resin, Tibet...
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Coral, Silver Plate

AJD 18 Inch Sparkling Faceted Black Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fabulous black tourmaline rondelle necklace that is so sparkly is almost jumps off your neck! This faceted black tourmaline necklace is just delightful and delicious. You will love...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

A.Jeschel Natural Aquamarine with Freswater Pearl necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Aquamarine Elegance: Handcrafted Statement Necklace Prepare to be mesmerized by the singular beauty of this one-of-a-kind necklace, meticulously crafted to captivate the sens...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil

Rose Quartz Gold Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
Decorate your neckline with this stunning Rose Quartz Gold Beaded Choker Necklace, handmade to perfection. Its unique design of beads adds a touch of ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Baby Blue Angelite Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
Decorate your neckline with this stunning Baby Blue Angelite Gold Beaded Choker Necklace, handmade to perfection. Its unique design of beads adds a to...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Vintage Aldo Cipullo Cartier 18k Gold Coral Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Aldo Cipullo, renowned for his innovative designs, crafted this exquisite necklace for Cartier in 1972. Bearing the distinguished markings "Cartier 18k" and "Aldo Cipullo 1972," the ...
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

7 Eye Ancient Dzi Bead Collar Necklace W Carnelian Beads, Silver Clasp, 18.5"
Located in Milford, DE
Ancient Himalayan 7 Eye Dzi Bead Collar Necklace With Carnelian Beads and Sterling Silver Clasp. A unique, valuable and powerful Protection Amulet from Tibet This necklace features a 7-eye Tibetan Dzi...
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Bruno Da Rocha Porcelaine and Vermeil Chocker
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Over several decades Bruno da Rocha has made his own path, his creations now shared and appreciated all over the world. His vision elevates jewels into sculptures that are both worn on and felt under the skin. The nobility of metals transported through the dimension of magic, of the senses and of the fusion between the oneiric, the imagination and the dramatic. The excellence of his creations is demonstrated through seduction, uniqueness, elegance and boldness. A reinvented and luxuriant nature that, combined with great craftmanship, results in emerging artistic representations...architectural and geometric shapes, insects, plants, flowers and many other organic elements....transported to an urban environment. A balance of mystery and sensuality. This is the genesis of his collections; a unique and unrepeatable look. Bruno da Rocha is recognized as one of the great names of Portuguese Jewellery...
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2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces

Chanel CC Drop Silver Metal Crystal Pearl Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2219 Comes With Box Only Date 2010 Model CC Serial Number B10 Weight 6.3 g Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are interested in any of our previous...
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2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal, Silver

LB offers a Dramatic French Bakelite and Red Coral Stunning necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers Dramatic, French 80’s Bakelite and Chinese Red Coral , one of a kind, handmade necklace. Sterling Silver spacer beads and l...
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Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Oscar de la Renta Large Metallic Tarnished Gray Beaded Statement Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
A bold oversized bead necklace by Oscar de la Renta. This necklace features large beads in a reflective, metallic, tarnished finish on a fine chain. Large and loud, this necklace is...
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1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

1950s Natural Marbled Jade Graduated Beaded Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Graduated Jade meet at either end of a barrel closure to create the imperial beaded necklace. Jade was considered to be the "imperial gem" and was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, from indoor decorative items to jade burial suits...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

LB offers a Stunning, OOAK , Sterling and Crystal, Vintage Urn Pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers an Amazing, Stunning, Dramatic, one of a kind, handmade, original necklace. The centerpiece is an incredible Vintage, Sterling Silver, Marcasite, and cut crystal Urn Brooc...
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

1970s Hand-Strung Sea Foam Ombre Lucite & Vintage Crystal Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
The start of plastic jewellery was seen in the middle of the 19th century and it became very popular in the 1920's and 30's. Celluloid was the first quality of plastics which was used, then followed Bakelite and Catalin. The invention of Bakelite took place in 1909. Sometime later Catalin was produced. Catalin was easy for mass production and at the same time affordable. Du Pont is the pioneer in the field of Lucite and made it popular in the 1930’s as an alternative to Bakelite which was an expensive grade of plastic. Because of its versatility it became a popular choice for costume jewellery and became even more popular in 1950s for its Jelly Belly Jewellery...
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Chanel CC Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2095 Date Circa 2014 Model CC Long Necklace Serial Number B14K Metal Gilt Length 126 cm __________________________________ Condition Excellent / Wear consistent with age and u...
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2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Mixed Metal

Magnificent Genuine Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Genuine Turquoise Necklace, comprising 27 graduated rondelle shaped Turquoise beads, each approximately 19.25mm-42mm, inter-spa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Chanel Three CC Logos Pearl Sautoir Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2176 Comes With Pouch Only Date 2014 Model CC Serial Number B14 B Stones Glass Pearls Weight 75 g Length 130 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you a...
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2010s French Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Base Metal

Amethyst Heart Briolettes Bib Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an amethyst heart briolettes bib necklace. It was created with up to 18mm faceted transparent pink amethyst heart briolettes, 8 mm smooth opaque amethyst beads and 2 mm facet...
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2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

1970s Matte Robin's Egg Blue Turquoise Oval Bead Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
The pastel shades of turquoise have endeared it to many great cultures of antiquity: it has adorned the rulers of Ancient Egypt, the Aztecs (and possibly other Pre-Columbian Mesoamer...
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Vintage 1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Shop Costume Jewelry: Beaded Necklaces for Sale on 1stDibs

Whether they’re chunky, statement-making accessories or a single strand of the understated sort, fashion beaded necklaces are versatile pieces of costume jewelry. Indeed, the vintage beaded necklaces in your jewelry box likely go with everything, from casual summer tops and shorts to dazzling evening gowns.

Costume jewelry, which is also called fashion jewelry, is designed to accessorize with current fashions and is typically made with inexpensive materials. In the realm of fine jewelry, beaded necklaces originating during the Art Deco era might feature double rows of jade — this period encompasses the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design — whereas accessories in the collection of fashion jewelry on 1stDibs are more often made with glass beads or moonstone.

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.

When it comes to fashion necklaces, 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.

Shop fashion beaded necklaces and other vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.

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