Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel
1980s North American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Silver
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Persian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Peridot
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
1980s French Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary European Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Swedish Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s Asian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel, Silver
1980s English Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 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.