Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Asian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Chalcedony, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Fire Opal, 22k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Carnelian, Gilt Metal
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Polynesian Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
2010s Danish Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Early 2000s Italian Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Regency Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Opal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century German Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Labradorite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Apatite, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, R...
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.