Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s Spanish Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold Plate
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Onyx
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s European Artist Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, Silver
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
1980s French Baroque Vintage Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
1980s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, Vermeil
20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Mixed Metal
Early 2000s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
1980s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Mixed Metal
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Other, Jasper, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Other, Jasper, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold Plate
Unique Vintage Beaded Necklaces for Sale — Diamond Beaded Necklaces, Pearl Beaded Necklaces and Other Accessories
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.