Beaded Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s British Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Mixed Metal
1950s Victorian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
2010s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Other, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
1960s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Oriental Pearl, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Silver
2010s Chinese Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Kunzite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl
1880s British Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Kyanite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Larimar, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Russian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Kyanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel
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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