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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
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Golden South Sea Pearls with Pave Diamond Clasp Necklace 18k Yellow Gold
By DSL
Located in La Jolla, CA
Golden South Sea Pearls & Diamond Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Golden South Sea Pearls and Diamond Necklace features 29 Golden South Sea Pearls and one Pavè Diamond Ball Clasp with R...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Superb 1930's Graduated Amber Butterscotch Beaded Choker - Necklace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Truly exceptional Antique Amber Necklace, circa 1930. Graduated olive shaped beads, crafted from beautiful butterscotch Amber, with a 9ct Gol...
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1930s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, 9k Gold

Cartier, ‘Délices de Goa' turquoises and amethysts necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
By the inimitable Maison Cartier, ‘Délices de Goa' necklace decorated with a succession of beads, turquoises and amethysts some of which are enr...
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Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

A.Jeschel Radiant Sunstone Specimen necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
Radiant Sunstone Elegance- a necklace that intertwines sophistication and natural beauty. This unique masterpiece features not one, but two strands of meticulously hand-knotted silk,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Vendome Glass Seed Bead & Faceted Crystal Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
A sea of teal, green, and clear glass seed beads are handstrung, strand after strand, and affixed on either side of a faceted crystal flower with teal and green enameled fixtures. Vendome was established as a subsidiary of Coro to manufacture a superior line of jewelry. The mark was used as early as 1944 on charm bracelets and faux pearl jewelry...
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1960s American Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Sterling Graduated Bead Strand Necklace 20 1/4" - 925 Dot Ball Magnetic Clasp
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver Style: Graduated Bead Strand Chain Style: Rolo Necklace Style: Beaded Chain Fastening Type: Magnetic Clasp Measurements Length: 20 1/4" Front Width: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cultured Pearl Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cultured Pearl Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 34.5 grams Pearls: Cultured, 7.5-8mm creamy white color with high luster Length: 17 inches
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Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco opaline glass bead necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage Art Deco opaline glass bead necklace. It is made up from oval shaped opaline glass beads, slightly opaque with a mostly blue hue. The beads are affixed to a gold...
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Early 20th Century British Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl and White Diamond Bead Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous emerald, ruby, and blue sapphire beads with white pearls and white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white and yellow gold. Length is 17.25".
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chanel CC Drop Silver Crystal Metal Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2134 Comes With Box Only Date 2021 Model CC Serial Number B21V Weight 10 g Length 3.5 cm Width 20 mm Comes with Chanel Box / Dandelion Antiques Guarantee Card ________________...
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Louis Rousselet Pastel Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet pastel 3 strand pate de verre bead necklace. Composed of rose quartz, amythest, and aquamarine pate de verre Gripoix glass handmade beads. Finely hand wire wrapped a...
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1950s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Gold Plate

AJD 20 Inch Fascinating, Unique Lapis Lazuli Briolette and White Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-inch one-of-a-kind necklace of lapis lazuli smooth 9x7 highly polished gemstones accented with creamy white 5mm pearls and double shine 9x7 pearls. This 20-inch necklace is secure...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Other

LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Venetian bead and coral necklace with brass
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a handmade, one of a kind, Venetian bead and Chinese coral necklace. The center piece Venetian bead was handmade in Mur...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass

Vintage 1960’s 18K Lapis Cylinder Bead Necklace 15.75”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful strand of deep blue natural cylindrical carved lapis lazuli complete with 18 karat yellow gold hook clasp. Dimensions/Weight: Necklace measures 15.75” and weighs 103g...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

AJD 31 Inch Rhodochrosite Highly Polished Tumbled nuggets
Located in Raleigh, NC
31-inch necklace of rhodochrosite highly polished nuggets. These gorgeous nuggets vary in size from 5x5mm to 17x7mm. They show lovely color and striations in color. At 31 inches t...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rhodocrosite, Mixed Metal

Alex Jona Blue Diamond White Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona collection, hand crafted, white gold chain necklace featuring 76 blue diamonds weighing 14.45 carats in total. Dimensions: L 46cm/18in, W 0.15in/3.89mm. This piece will ar...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Blue Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Clarissa Bronfman TUTTI Cotton Candy Love Heart Multi Color Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18" length, adjustable with pink cord turquoise smooth 9mm roundelle beads 925 sterling silver, diamond, 14k gold plated signature LOVE HEART pendant attached rainbow quartz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Chanel CC Drop Silver Crystal Metal Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2132 Date 2020 Model CC Weight 5.8 g Condition Excellent Comes with Chanel Box / Dandelion Antiques Guarantee Card __________________________________ If you are interested...
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

White Cultured Pearls 18K Gold Beaded Choker Necklace Wedding Bridal
Located in New York, NY
The Light. This white large cultured pearl beaded handmade choker necklace is elegant in its clean beautiful versatility. Great as a gift for a Bride, a Wedding, Christmas or any oth...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, G...

Amethyst, turquoise and black pearl necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Long very smart single strand sautoir of multi cut faceted beautiful rich colored amethysts accented with brilliantly colored turquoise beads flanked with pear shaped black cultured ...
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2010s American Byzantine Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise

Vintage Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Pendant Beaded Necklace 18"-23"
Located in Richmond, CA
Vintage mid-century Chinese carved jadeite butterfly pendant beaded necklace, with several fine beads of various size and style, necklace adjustable ...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

LB one of a kind Indian Resin Gold and Cranberry colored necklace with silver
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
On offer is a handmade, one of a kind, Indian Resin, yummy colored beaded necklace. The golds and cranberry colors are stunning. This is the perfect piece with either the dark shades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Diamond Akoya & Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace 18K Gold with Enhancer
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Akoya & Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace 18K Gold with Enhancer This gorgeous vintage necklace is made with fine genuine cultured Akoya Pearls, black Tahitian pearl and set in solid 18K Yellow gold for the necklace and 18K White gold for black pearl diamond enhancer...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL 2021 Multi Motif Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2124 Date Circa 2021 Model CC Long Necklace Serial Number F21K Metal Gilt Weight 29 g Length 88 cm __________________________________ Condition Excellent Comes with Chanel Bo...
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2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate

AJD 17 Inch Pink Peruvian Opal necklace Great Gift
Located in Raleigh, NC
17 Inch Pink Peruvian Opal necklace. This lovely pink necklace features various shades of pink peruvian opal in 4mm squares. The delicate shades of pink are perfect for all skin to...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Mixed Metal

David Yurman Multi-Color South Sea Pearl Limited Edition Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Designer David Yurman Multi Color South Sea Pearl Limited Edition 16 " Strand Necklace Exclusive , Very Supreme quality, One of a kind Ne...
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Passementerie Necklace, S/S 1977
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Passementerie Necklace, Haute Couture Spring Summer 1977 Spanish Collection. Composed of silk cord with tassel ends. Black faceted jet crystal beads and black cor...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces

AJD 18 Inch Graduated Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Tablets and Amethyst Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
18-inch unique Sleeping Beauty turquoise tablets accented with amethyst necklace. This one-of-a-kind necklace features graduated flat Sleeping Beauty turquoise tablets, 38x29- 21x17...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Yoko London Chocolate-Coloured Tahitian Pearl Necklace set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
This exceptional necklace from Yoko London features chocolate-coloured Tahitian pearls which softly graduate in size, each of which have been hand-matched according to size, shade an...
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2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

AJD 25 Inch Elegant Green Angelite and Apatite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
25-inch angelite and apatite necklace in shades of soft green and deep green. These gorgeous 10mm gemstones are smooth and highly polished. The neckla...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Other, Apatite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Tiffany & Co. Sterling 925 Silver Bead Chain Necklace Atlas Pendant 15"
Located in Richmond, CA
Tiffany & Co. Atlas 2003 series 15" bead chain with Atlas roman numeral pendant Lobster clasp Good pre-owned condition
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Yellow Gold Baroque Akoya Pearl Knotted Strand Necklace 34" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Genuine Baroque Akoya Pearls Pearl Size Range: 7.4mm - 7.9mm Necklace Style: Knotted Strand Fastening Type: Fishhook Clasp Measurements Length: 34" Width: 5/16" (7.9mm) Weight: 58.2 Grams Stamps: 14k G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Large Hand Cut French Jet Pendant and Beaded Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
Art Deco large hand cut french jet pendant with a beaded chain necklace, and barrel clasp. The beautiful pendant has crescent, round and marquise s...
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Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

$9750 / Yvel Biwa Coin Pearl Diamond Statin Necklace / 18k Gold
By Yvel
Located in Rancho Mirage, CA
Designer Yvel Necklace (stamped with the designer hallmarks) BIWA Collection, BIWA Natural Japanese Coin pearls NEW with tags, Tag Price $9750 18K sol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chalcedony Gold Necklace - The Irises Garden Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Amethyst Crystal Beads, and Gold Plated Brass Beads, inspired by artist Erin Hanson's Famous Painting "Irises Garden". 18" T...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Antique Victorian MuranoGlass MicroMillefiori GoldBalls RedBeaded Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique late-Victorian Italian Murano-glass unsigned necklace features three oblong red beads with miniature multicolor swirled-stripe patterns made with the millefiori techniqu...
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Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

Pearl Chalcedony Gold Necklace - The Le Reve II Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Natural Fresh Water Peals, Chalcedony Beads and 22K gold plated sterling silver Beads, inspired by oil painting "Le Reve -The Dream" by Pablo Picasso. ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil

18k White Gold Dual Strand 8-8.5mm Pearl Necklace w/ GIA 3.68ctw Diamond Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (99) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White Color w/ Pink Overtones - Amazing Luster - 8-8.5mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Marquise Cut - V Prong Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Yellow Gold Freshwater Pearl Knotted Strand Necklace 24 3/4" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Freshwater Pearls Color: Cream Size: 5.6mm - 6mm (3.9mm clasp accent) Style: Knotted Strand Fastening Type: Fishhook Clasp Measure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxle 0.5 Cts. Drill Diamond Frontal Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Luxle 0.5 carat drill diamond frontal necklace is made with 9 drop-shaped motifs of round full cut white diamonds in 3 clusters. The round diamonds are suspended from an 18k yellow gold bead chain...
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2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Bead Necklace #16430
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Bead Necklace This beautiful sterling silver gradual bead necklace by designer Tiffany & Co. is go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pearl Chalcedony Gold Necklace - The Seaside Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from handmade gold plated beads and handmade Ceramics beads, inspired by Henri Matisse's 'Le Jarre II' painting. 16" Total Length Designed to fit snug at th...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Gold

AJD 23 Inch Necklace of Rose of France Amethyst and Rich Darker Amethyst
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fascinating and unique necklace of Rose of France Amethyst octagon shaped in highly polished tablets. These gorgeous tablets are accented with darker amethyst faceted rondelles. This...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Mikimoto Black South Sea Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite necklace by designer Mikimoto* displays 47 of the finest and lustrous graduated black South Sea Pearls. These breath-taking black pearls measure 11mm to 8.5mm in diameter perfectly matching in color and size, strung on matching black knotted thread, while the necklace weighs 57.3 grams and measures approximately 17 inches long. Its secured with a luxurious 18K white gold Mikimoto clasp...
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Early 2000s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Colombian Emerald and White Diamond Bead Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 385.00 ct. Colombian emerald beads with good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Total of 5 strands. Length of shortest strand is 23" a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Indian Resin and Shell necklace with silver
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a handmade, one of a kind, Indian Resin and Shell necklace. The colors of burgundy resin and gold shell are rich and flattering to every complexion. This pie...
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2010s Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Base Metal, Silver

Tiffany & Co Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 16-17" 18k Gold 7 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Tiffany & Co Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 16-17" 18k Gold 7 mm Certified $12,950 401395 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds an...
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1990s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

AJD 21 Inch Gorgeous Garnet Necklace Perfect for the January Birthday!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant and unique garnet necklace of smooth highly polished 10 MM round translucent garnets. These lovely gemstones are accented with gold tone 12 MM lava rocks across the front of...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Garnet, Mixed Metal

14 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl Multicolored and Diamond Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k WG South Sea Pearl multi colored and diamond necklace, containing 10 multi natural colored south sea pearls measuring 9.5mm-12mm. Also 108 round full cut diamonds; color "G", cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chanel Necklace Spring Grey Pearly Baroque Beads, 1998
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Necklace with grey pearly baroque beads. Spring-Summer 1998 collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length : 80 cm P...
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Tiffany & Co Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Gold 9 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Tiffany & Co Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Gold 9 mm Certified $24,975 401394 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This necklace is from Tif...
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1990s American Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Classic Mid-20th Century Torsade Choker with Lapis, Turquoise and Gold Beads
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Classic Mid-Century choker length torsade necklace is a true classic in style and in the materials used to fabricate it. Two 4.5mm, bright, natural turquoise strands are grouped...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Triple Strand GRIPOIX Necklace, 1988
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD gold tone triple strand necklace featuring faux pearls and MAISON GRIPOIX green and red glass beads. CHANEL jewelry creator director : VICTOIRE DE CASTELLAN...
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Gucci Necklace, Wood and 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite vintage Gucci necklace, a grand fusion of 18k yellow gold and iconic wood links crafted in their signature Gucci style. Measuring 21 inches on ...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Rough Cut Amethyst & Mauve Glass Seed Bead Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Worth its weight in glass beads; no picture or video could ever do it justice! Clasped at either end in highly-polished silver plate, strand after strand of mauve glass seed beads a...
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1980s North American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver Plate

AJD 18 Inch Amethyst Highly Polished Chunks with Goldy Accents Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous, purple glowing amethyst polished chunks necklace with goldy accents. Each of these polished chunks is a unique size and shape. The necklace is secured by a two-ring gold ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Mixed Metal

Marina J. American Flag Woven Pearl, Coral, & Lapis Necklace with 14K Yellow G.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This American flag woven pearl, coral, and lapis lazuli, the necklace is designed by Marina J for your 4th of July festivities. Woven together are 2.5-3 mm beads of pearls, coral, and lapis lazuli to create this marvelous and patriotic American flag necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Cream Glass Pearl Necklace with a Gold Plated and Pearl Clasp
Located in London, GB
Beautiful long cream glass pearl necklace featuring a round gold plated ridged design clasp set with three pearls. The lustrous pearls are knotted between each pearl. Measuring lengt...
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1980s English Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 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.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl beaded necklaces, antique emerald beaded necklaces, diamond beaded necklaces and more.

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