Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine
20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century New Zealand Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold Plate
2010s Namibian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
1980s British Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary British Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Onyx, Spinel, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Druzy
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal
1950s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Charoite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1880s British Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
1980s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1950s Czech Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Charoite, Mixed Metal
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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