Beaded Necklaces
1950s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century New Zealand Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold Plate
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Indian Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Japanese Vintage Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
1980s European Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1940s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Artisan Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Enamel
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century German Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
1950s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s Mexican Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Silver
1960s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 9k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1980s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Early 20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
1990s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver
1920s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
Late 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire
Late 20th Century Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
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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