Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Jasper, Gold Plate
20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Vermeil
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s North American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Mixed Metal
1950s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
19th Century Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Tiger's Eye
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
19th Century European Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Spinel, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass
2010s Spanish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil
1950s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil, 14k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Silver, 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.