Beaded Necklaces
2010s Turkish Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
1960s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century North American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
2010s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Ruby, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
1970s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
1960s British Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Persian Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, Peridot, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Zambian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold,...
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Opal
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 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.