Beaded Necklaces
1960s Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Labradorite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Antique Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century German Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Italian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1950s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Apatite, Gold Plate
1950s Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1970s Baltic Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amber
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
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.