Beaded Necklaces
1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea P...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Green Sapphire, 18k...
1950s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Base Metal
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Morganite, Carnelian, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 1...
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, Topaz, Brass
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwa...
2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold Plate
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pe...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Quartz
1990s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18...
1930s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Pearl, Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Emeral...
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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