Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Czech Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pyrite, Jasper, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s English Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1980s English Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Charoite, Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century English Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Aventurine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Mixed Metal
1990s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Kyanite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold, Silver
1950s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Brass, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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.