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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Turquoise
Gemstone: South Sea Pearl
A.Jeschel Stunning Amber and Freshwater Pearl Y Necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Embark on a journey around the world with this stunning necklace, featuring an array of exquisite elements from different corners of the globe. The journey begins in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 22K Gold Necklace: A beautiful necklace, it features fiery red ruby beads weighing 121 carat, with 34.36 carat of c...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Ye...

Hubei Turquoise Bead Necklace with Diamond White Gold 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite hubei turquoise bead necklace featuring a single strand of 20mm turquoise beads in gorgeous teal, green, and earth tones....
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster & Turquoise Necklace Hand Crafted Santo Domingo
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Large spiny oyster topped with turquoise. The back of the shell is stunning as well. Sterling Silver Beaded necklace with hook and eye enclosure. Shell Measures 3.38 in. top...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Hubei Turquoise Bead Necklace with Diamonds and White Gold 585 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
This regal hubei turquoise bead necklace features a single strand of 17.5mm turquoise beads, accented with pave diamond white gold acc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Single Strand Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite necklace, featuring a single strand of South Sea pearls connected with a 14K yellow gold clasp. A golden glow perfect for any style! Hallmarks: 14K Pearls approx 11mm each
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Pink Sapphire Pearl Rubies Georgian Porcelain Mourning Locket Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Emiline Necklace. A delicate strand of hand-linked creamy cultured pearls has been intercepted with stations of exquisite and rare faceted Sleeping Beauty turquoise ovals, then flan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...

Beautiful Old Tibet Reconstructed Coral Beads Gilt Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Statement Necklace featuring Old Tibetan reconstructed Coral Heirloom Beads (a gem material made by the fusing small particles of the genuine stone), centered by a stunning ...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Silver

Turquoise Sterling Silver NATIVE American Horse Head Beaded Pawn Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Truly a work of art Carved Turquoise Horse head with an onyx eye- Bridle is made up of Sterling Silver Strung on Turquoise discs. Horse head measures 2.22 inch top to bottom x 2.50 a...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Multi-Color South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lustrous graduating necklace featuring 17.00mm-13.00mm gold South Sea pearls, white South Sea pearls and Tahitian pearls. This single strand necklace has a secure hidden lock. A 14...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Chalcedony, 22 Karat Gold and South Sea Pearl Beaded Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is actually two separate necklaces, both with tumbled and faceted chalcedony beads (great color), and 22K gold beads with fine granulation work. One necklace has south sea pear...
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold

AJD Dramatic Statement Natural Glowing American Turquoise & Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Extraordinary highly polished 17 inch long graduated natural glowing American Turquoise handmade necklace. The focal point gemstone is 32.7mm. These luscious Turquoise rondells a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Mixed Metal

Hubei Turquoise Bead Necklace with Diamond White Gold 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite Hubei turquoise bead necklace featuring a single strand of 20mm turquoise beads in gorgeous teal, green, and earth tones....
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Stunning Rare Tommy Singer Three-Strand Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Three-strand necklace signed by Tommy Singer. Onyx tube beads with accent beads of silver and 14k gold, turquoise, spiny oyster, and lapis. Rare and stunn...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Michael Kneebone Fossil Coral Nugget Turquoise Bead Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Three tomato red beads of fossil coral are combined with turquoise nuggets in this daring and dramatic necklace. The beads are spaced with cornflake shaped rondelles in vermeil as i...
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Vermeil

Santa Domingo Coral and Turquoise Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Santa Domingo four-strand necklace with stunning red jasper beads and turquoise pebbles. PERIOD: After 1950 ORIGIN: Santa Domingo, Southwest SIZE: 35" total length jewelry necklaces silver women's jewelry coral necklace santa domingo southwest turquoise...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise

Yoko London Golden South Sea and Pearl Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This mesmeric necklace by Yoko London features three rows of alternating Golden South Sea and Freshwater pearls. Each of the pearls in this necklace has been painstakingly selected according to size, colour, shape and quality by experts in our London atelier, ensuring a seamless finish. This unique necklace is the perfect way to add a soft touch of colour to your Spring/Summer outfits. -10-11mm Freshwater Pearls -10-11mm Golden South Sea Pearls...
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2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Spider Web Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo Pendant Necklace 1970s Jim Harrison
Located in Wallkill, NY
Center Spider Web Turquoise with coral flanking the sides, set in sterling silver. Sterling silver Saucer beads have wonderful detailing on them 23 in l...
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1970s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

AJD Dramatic Impressive Coral Chunk and Turquoise Statement Neckace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Artistic Bamboo Coral and Turquoise 20 inch long MAKE A STATEMENT necklace with gold plated hook easy to use clasp. The largest Coral is 45 mm x 25 mm. This goes happily from daytim...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Yoko London Baroque South Sea Pearl Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
This striking necklace by Yoko London features spectacular Baroque South Sea pearls secured to an 18K white Gold diamond set clasp. Each ba...
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2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold...

Multicolored Moonstone Palais Royal Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Seal
Located in Colleyville, TX
Luna Necklace. During the Victorian Era, young American adults often spent a year abroad studying all that Europe had to offer, in order to broaden their horizons. This year of travel was often referred to as “The Grand Tour” and offered insights into the history of civilization, arts and music. Little tokens or souvenirs depicting their travels were a popular theme. This stunning Palais Royal Grand Tour scent bottle...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...

Yoko London Multicolored Tahitian Pearl Long Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
An elegant mix of muted autumnal tones, this long necklace by Yoko London is sure to make a statement with even the most simple of outfits. Each pearl has been hand selected by our a...
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2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD Super Statement Extra-Large Natural Turquoise & REAL Carnelian Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Aria Jewelry Design's natural graduated highly polished Turquoise necklace is enhanced with chunks of gemcut polished glowing real Carnelia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Vermeil

Onyx Tommy Singer Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Multi-strand necklace signed by Tommy Singer. Onyx tube beads with accent beads of silver and 14k gold, turquoise, turquoise and coral. Tommy Singer (19...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Amazonite Lacquer Long Necklace
Located in Milan, IT
Turquoise Amazonite Lacquer Long Necklace length cm 80. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your door beautifully gift wrapped...
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Turquoise

Black Pearl Turquoise Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise Black Pearl Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace 24" "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Turquoise and Gold filled Chain Necklace 24" ( 61 cm ) Hand made in...
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled

Hubei Turquoise Bead Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Clasp and Accents
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite Hubei turquoise bead necklace. This 34-inch, knotted string necklace features a series of round, 14mm, turquoise beads wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Necklace with Pearls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tahitian Pearl necklace with 12-13.5mm and 8mm pearls 36 inches, with silver "bean" clasp.
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver

AJD Splendidly Gorgeous Real Blue Tiger Eye & Turquoise 22" Long Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This rare, unique, and very unusual highly polished real Blue Tiger Eye is enhanced with round gemmy polished natural Turquoise in a 22 inch long necklace. The clasp is "antique bra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Brass, Mixed Metal

"Australian" Natural Multi-Color Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Australian" natural multi color Baroque Pearl necklace 36 inches, pearls measure 11-14.5m in size. Sterling silver tourmaline bean.
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Antiques Japanies Tsuba Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Long Necklace
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic antiques Japanies tsuba, coming from samurai sward in bronze with little cherry blossom with irregular turquoise beads. Total length 86cm total. Linked in gold 18kt 4gr. A...
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

White Pearl Turquoise Necklace Gold Tone Chain Bead Choker J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Turquoise Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace J Dauphin "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Turquoise Necklace 16" ( 40.5 cm ) Hand made in Los Angeles ...
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled

AJD South Sea Shimmering Elegant Real Cultured Pearls w/ Vermeil Gold Clasp
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful South Sea Fresh Water Goldy and White and Creamy natural Cultured Pearls with Vermeil (gold plated silver) easy to us hook clasp. The pearls are graduated in size with the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Vermeil

Alex Jona Burmese Red Spinel Baroque South Sea Pearl 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold sautoir long necklace, featuring 77.65 carats of Burmese red spinels and grey baroque Tahiti pearls. Total ...
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Spinel, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

South Sea Pearl Knotted String Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An extravagant South Sea pearl necklace, feauting a strand of lustrous pearls on a knotted yellow string necklace. Accented with a lavish 14K yellow gold clasp. Exquisite! Hallmarks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace Yellow Carved Coral Shells Fresh Water Pearls
Located in Milan, IT
Necklace with carved yellow coral shells green fresh water pearls amazonite. Total length 46cm gold plated. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or w...
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Yoko London Tahitian Baroque Pearl and Diamond Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in London, GB
This mesmeric necklace by Yoko London features striking, natural-colour Tahitian baroque pearls in rare sizes. Each baroque pearl is completely unique and this design perfectly highl...
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2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pe...

Yoko London Pistachio-Colored Tahitian Pearl and Sapphire Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
This spectacular necklace by Yoko London features large, pistachio-colour Tahitian pearls, which softly graduate in size from 12-14.9mm, allowing the necklace to sit elegantly upon its wearer’s neck. The soft hue of the pearls is enriched by the striking, green-sapphire encrusted...
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2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Green Sapphire, 18k...

Natural Turquoise Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Bead Necklace GIA
Located in New York, NY
The lovely necklace is composed of 9.80mm - 10.20mm turquoise beads, forming a single strand, completed with a 14k gold clasp and accented with a 6.30mm cultured pearl. The clasp is ...
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20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Dollar Coin and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptional Navajo silver dollar squash blossom necklace. Crafted in 1925 for a special occasion/pow wow. Eleven 3" turquoise discs with silver dollar ce...
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1920s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Genuine South Sea Pearl Bead Knotted String Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite necklace that features 10.5mm glowing golden South Sea pearls on a hand knotted silk string. Fastened with 14K yellow gold garlic clasp. A luxurious accessory perfect fo...
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Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise, Clam Shell Coral Necklace w Jacla Silver Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishe
Located in Wallkill, NY
Graduated turquoise heishi necklace Double strand with attached jaclas and carved clam shell centers. Has sterling silver findings, slide and coral beads at the terminals with sterli...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

South Sea Black Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Pearl necklace, finely crafted in 18k gold with diamonds on the claps weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carat. Circa 2000.
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Early 2000s Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Elegant South Sea Pearl Beaded Necklace In 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elegant South Sea Pearl Necklace with gold ball clasp on the back strung on white thread. The pearl size range from 14mm -17mm 18kt: 1.75g Pearls: 653.75cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD Stunningly Elegant Unique Turquoise & Gem Cut Real Labradorite 17" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Polished chunks of natural rare Yai Turquoise rocks enhanced with checkerboard cut gemmy Mexican Labradorite spacers. This measures 17 inches long and the clasp is silver tone hook. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Labradorite, Mixed Metal

Roman Malakov Multi-Color Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a colorful combination of South Sea and freshwater pearls in a single strand necklace. Spaced by four 18 karat yellow gold beads encrusted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

AJD Exquisite Handmade 20.5" Turquoise and Red Bamboo Coral Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This splendid Turquoise comes from a new mine to the west of Hubei in China. The mixture of colors on the stones is like artwork. It is enhanced with black Onyx and a red Bamboo Co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Onyx, Turquoise

Yoko London Classic Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful classic row necklace of high-quality Indonesian Golden South Sea pearls strung onto silk and secured to an 18 Karat Yellow Gold diamond-set ball clasp. The intrinsic luxu...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18...

Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Three Strands of Pearl Opera Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Very elegant opera necklace: thee stands of white peals closing with a yellow gold clasp which is also the adornment of this piece. It consists of a 27mm long turquoise set in yellow...
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Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Samira13 South Sea Pearl and Diamond Silk Cord Tassle Long Necklace
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a perfect piece for those into fashion! A Samira13 designed South Sea Pearl and Diamond rondelle long necklace with a silk cord tassle. The necklace features 62 South Sea Pearls, varying in color from off white, to silver, to dark gray, with 11 oxidized silver Diamond...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Silver

Silver Dollar Coin Squash Blossom Necklace and Earrings
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beaded blossoms with three silver dollars dated 1894, 1902, and 1906; and four silver half dollars dated 1898, 1892, 1899 and 1911. The turquoise is from...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Bear Claw Squash Blossom
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Turquoise bear claw necklace, said to have been featured in Arizona Highways, purchased from a museum. Stamped BMS. Stunning Red Mountain turquoise...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Gorgeous Baroque South Sea Pearl Diamonds Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Baroque South Sea Pearl & Diamonds Necklace in silver with diamond clasp at the back. This necklace has an egg shape pave diamond and rosecut diamond bead with 1.75 inch lon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Silver

South Sea Black Pearl Necklace with White Gold Clasp
Located in Miami, FL
This beautifully crafted pearl necklace features 12-16mm South Sea black pearls with a 14k white gold clasp. Black South Sea pearls are famed fo...
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20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Australian Pearl Diamond 18 kt Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Turquoise and Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 20.5 inches (52 cm) long, and the faceted round beads are 12 mm in size. The color of the beads is sky blue to contain brown veins. Genuine, stabilized, no color adde...
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Late 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Estate 14K Golden South Sea Pearl Strand Necklace 13.2mm - 16.1mm 17.5”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A lovely strand of very large graduated golden baroque South Sea pearls starting at 13.20mm and going all the way up to a whopping 16.10mm. Anyone that understands pearls understands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Peruvian Turquoise Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 18 inches (45.7 cm) long. The smooth round beads are 12 mm in size. Peruvian turquoise has a gorgeous light blue-green color, or how can call it "Robin egg color," w...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver

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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