Beaded Necklaces
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver Plate
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, 14k Gold, Vermeil
1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Base Metal, Brass
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Japanese Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Opal, Black Opal
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Labradorite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Tiger's Eye
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Pearl
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Early 2000s German Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate
1970s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
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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