Beaded Necklaces
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
19th Century Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver Plate
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Israeli Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amber
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Turquoise
Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
Early 2000s North American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century American Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Topaz, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
19th Century Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
1930s Chinese Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Chinese Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s Spanish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tsavorite, Garnet, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Baroque Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Fluorite, Apatite, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Other, Aventurine, Gold Plate
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1980s Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Gold Plate, 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.
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