Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
1990s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Russian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
1960s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral
2010s Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Belle Époque Antique Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Garnet
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Silver
2010s Turkish Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Labradorite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
1950s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, 10k Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1940s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Other
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other, Apatite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 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.
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