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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
925 Sterling Silver Round Ball Bead Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Graduated Sterling Silver Ball Bead Necklace. Necklace length: 19 inches/48 cm. Number of silver beads: 36. Maximum dimension: 14.03 length x 14.95 width. Minimum dimension: 6.41 len...
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1980s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Round Malachite Beaded Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Natural Nearly Round Malachite Beaded Necklace 46 natural near-round malachite stones strung together by nylon thread. Malachite maximum size: 13.65 mm. Malachite minimum size: 7.31 ...
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1980s European Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Malachite, Sterling Silver

Red Agate, Carnelian and Gold Ancient Necklace
Located in London, GB
This striking necklace is made of expertly carved tubular carnelian and red agate stone. Most likely from the Hellenist period or just after, jewellery at this time was worn by both ...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Carnelian, Gold

Yellow Gold Hollow Beaded Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hollow Beaded Necklace. The necklace features a single strand seventy-four hollow yellow gold round graduate beads. The beads range in size from 4.85 to 11mm. Th...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Napier Faux Pearl Necklace, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Napier Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace 1980s This Napier Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace from the 1980s is a must-have for any vintage jewelry col...
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1980s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

18K Yellow Gold Bead Etruscan Revival Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18K Solid Gold Ball Etruscan Revival Necklace. Unique design links 51 yellow gold balls together in an oval spring ring with no open clasp. Gold ball dimensions: 7.48 mm long x 9 mm ...
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1980s European Etruscan Revival Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Turquoise Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise Bead Necklace A necklace of beaded turquoise with an 18 karat white gold clasp set with round cut diamonds Length: 19"
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Blue Turquoise Bead Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Natural flat blue turquoise bead sterling silver necklace. A total of 7 flat and 30 oval turquoise stones were used to make this necklace. Necklace leng...
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1980s European Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1980s Natural Turquoise Bead Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The necklace is made of 60 natural turquoise stones. Each turquoise is unique in shape and color. Necklace length: 28.9 inches/73.4 cm. Turquoise dimensions: the largest stone is 19....
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1980s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise

Natural Red Coral Bead Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
63 irregular natural red coral necklace. Each natural red coral is uniquely shaped. Necklace length: 19.7 inches/50 cm. Coral length range: 7.41 to 19.88 mm. Coral width range: 4.45 ...
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1980s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Silver

Oversized Faux Baroque Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Oversized High Quality Faux Baroque Pearls from the 1980's when bigger was better. 30mm across like small golf balls which are hand knotted. Please note they are quite heavy which is...
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1980s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Chanel Vintage Pearl & Gripoix Necklace By Victoire de Castellane
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Pearl & Gripoix Necklace By Victoire de Castellane Pearl necklace which featuring ornate gripoix and crystal detailing. Four strands of faux pearls with 24k gold pla...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Multi-color Stone and Diamond Pave Bead necklace in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
A unique and modern bead necklace featuring multicolor gemstones set in a pave fashion with diamond accents. The necklace has a total of 21 balls including the clasp. Each ball is se...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Boucheron Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU: AT-1679 Brand Boucheron Date Circa 1980s Metal Platinum _____________________________________________________ Stone Pearl and Diamonds Length Approx 47cm Diameter Approx ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum

1980s Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling 925 Freeform 10 Bean Toggle Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Wonderful, rare, original Studio 54 era Elsa Peretti for Tiffany pea/bean necklace. Toggle closing Metal: 925 sterling silver Toggle Circa: 1980s Condition: very good, needs polis...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Ancient Hellenistic Turquoise Necklace with Black Banded Agate
Located in London, GB
These necklace elements come from Asia minor, a large region covering areas of modern-day Turkey, Iran and east into India. Many important civilisations inhabited this area in antiqu...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Agate, 18k Gold

White Coral & Turquoise Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
White Coral & Turquoise Bead Necklace A necklace with white coral and turquoise beads with gold spacers throughout Metal Type: 14 karat yellow gold Length: 16.5" Gross Weight:
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Round Pearls Set Silver Necklace Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Good condition. Some of light scratches or colour loss on faux pearl earrings, necklace faux pearls are peel off, barely noticeable. Vintage and rare to find. 100% Genuine. Size: ...
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1980s German Belle Époque Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Ruby Bead Torsade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Bead Torsade Necklace A 14 karat yellow gold necklace with a strand of 262 ruby beads Approximate Ruby Weight: 21.4 carats Length: 17" Gross Weight: 95.1 grams
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Strand Emerald Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Multi Strand Emerald Bead Necklace A necklace made of 2 strands of emerald beads suspending a pendant. The clasp and pendant consist of round cut d...
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Carved Aquamarine & Onyx Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carved Aquamarine & Onyx Bead Necklace A necklace made of carved aquamarine beads and onyx beads, with 14 karat white gold spacers and clasp set w...
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lapis Lazuli and Gold Necklace with Large Lapis Pendant
Located in London, GB
Bactrian culture spread across a wide area of modern-day Afghanistan and Uzbekistan and reached its zenith between 2100 and 1700 B.C. It produced many unique and distinctive objects and jewellery. This Bactrian necklace...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Bulgari Necklace Coral Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1980s MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold GEMSTONE: Coral, Diamond WEIGHT: 208.3 grams MEASUREMENTS: 30" x 1/2" HALLMARKS: Bvlgari An amazing Bulgari necklace made of the coral beads and 18k gold. The beads of great quality are glossy and bright. Every second bead alternates with the gold rondelles embellished with diamonds. The clasp is designed as a gold oval bead with the rows of diamonds channel set. The clasp can be worn upfront as a pendant. This Bulgari necklace is long enough to be doubled around a neck. Being carefully selected by the Bulgari jewelers...
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold

Vintage Southwestern Gemstone Bead Necklace 16 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous southwestern necklace features natural hand carved gemstone and sterling beads. The silver beads, end caps and clasp are all sterling silver. At its widest, this necklace measures 11mm. The necklace is 16 inches...
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1980s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver

Lapis and Gold Beaded Necklace, with Central Gold-Capped Black Agate
Located in London, GB
Bactrian culture spread across a wide area of modern-day Afghanistan and Uzbekistan and reached its zenith between 2100 and 1700 B.C. It produced many unique and distinctive objects ...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Vintage Chanel 1981 Sautoir Chain Necklace w/Pearl & Bevel-Set Gripoix beads
Located in Studio City, CA
1981 Chanel 24k gold plated sautoir necklace made from textured gold links, baroque pearls and two sizes of oval, hammered gold bezel-set dark blue & clear Gripoix glass beads. Necklace was purchased by original owner at Bergdorf Goodman in the 1980's. Not show in photos, necklace has a small round tag with the Chanel stamp, CC logo in the center and year next to copyright. Comes with original gray velvet...
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1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Re-engineered Vintage Beaded Necklace, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Re-engineered Vintage Beaded Necklace, 1980s Beautiful vintage Venetian glass beads rescued from a neglected necklace and transformed into this incre...
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1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces

1980s Chunky Pearl Choker With Ruby Glass Maltese Cross Pendant By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 14.5" length with additional 3" extender chain - 3.75" x 2.25" Maltese cross style pendant - Gold plated hardwa...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Natural 10.10 Carat Apple Green Loose Peridot Included Clarity from Supat Valley
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Peridot Weight : 10.10 Carats Dimension: 12.8x12.7x8.4 Mm Origin : Suppat Valley Pakistan Clarity : Included Certificate: On Demand Color: Green Treatment: Non Shape...
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Early 17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Peridot, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage CHANEL Grande Baroque Pearl Collar and Earrings, Early KARL LAGERFELD
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An important and highly desirable vintage chanel pearl necklace and earring suite. Attributed to Maison Gripoix for the House of Chanel a...
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1980s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Handmade Ceramic Beaded Black & White Hearts Necklace By Ruby Z, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 17" length - 2.5" drop - Hand-painted black, white & red ceramic glaze with zig-zag motif - Screw clasps - By Ruby Z...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Handmade Ceramic Beaded Watermelon Necklace By Flying Colors, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - Adjustable between 18" and 23" using extender beads - Watermelon focal bead measures 2.5" x 1.25" - Hand-painte...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Ancient Hellenistic Necklace with Banded Agate and Gold-Charm Beads
Located in London, GB
This stunning necklace dates from the Hellenistic Period. Beginning with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C., the era is renowned for its artistic efflorescence. Gold flooded into the Eastern Mediterranean after Alexander’s conquest of Persia, and with an abundance of material to work with, the skill of Hellenistic jewellers reached new heights of refinement and inspiration. This piece likely dates from the Late Hellenistic period, during which jewellers made innovative use of gemstones within elaborate gold settings. This necklace composed of ancient elements, including 10 gold beads with hanging charms, 28 large natural polished garnet beads and a large central gold capped lozenge shaped banded agate. From the Hellenistic period, this necklace may have originated from Greece or as far East as the Bactriana (modern day Northern Afghanistan, including parts of southwestern Tajikistan and southeastern Uzbekistan). This necklace has been restrung and fitted with an 18ct gold S clasp.
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

Robert Lee Morris Flared Egg Burst Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1986, as part of a huge family of egg themed jewelry, this is part of the Wabi Sabi collection. A blend of oxidized brass and copper the simplicity of this design is part of its dramatic charm. Individually constructed hollow ovalized components hang from a chain separated by copper beads. The coloration of this piece is warm and non conventional, typical of the breaking of new ground Morris accomplished with his fashion jewelry. Wabi Sabi is the Japanese term that means aged, used, worn, filled with character and spirit through use, old, spirited, and Robert Lee Morris loves it. So much of his jewelry has the Wabi Sabi quality, which is the opposite of glitz and sparkly bling so associated with jewelry in the first place. Morris spent 4 years living in Japan as a child, his father a USAF officer and pilot, and was very inspired by the beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetic and culture. Therefore one can see this exemplified in the colors of the metal and materials he uses; tarnished and oxidized brass, copper bronze and sometimes even darkened silver. The occasional use of leather or Elk skin...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Brass, Copper

Vintage Pearl Rope with Horseshoe Clasp 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A demure and timeless Vintage Pearl Horseshoe Necklace. Perfect pearls paired with a horseshoe inspired crystal clasp makes this one a perfect jewel box classic or delightful gift. A...
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Vintage 80s Coin Pearl Pendant Chain Choker Necklace 24k GHW 66495
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 66495 Chanel 80s Coin Pearl Pendant Chain Choker Necklace 24k GHW A collector's piece. Measures 16.5 inches, thick chain choker with hanging second chain draping with coin and pearl...
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Rondelle Bead GIA Rich Green Emerald Strand Necklace 14k Gold Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a magnificent vintage bead strand necklace that features 127 natural genuine emerald Rondelle beads that are neatly strung throughout. The beads range from 3.45mm to 4.5...
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone
Located in Chicago, IL
ROSARY BEAD WITH WENDEKOPF Germany, 16th century Bone Weight 12 grams; dimensions 29 × 23 × 24 cm A double-sided bead made of bone with a finely carved head of Christ on one side an...
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16th Century German Antique Beaded Necklaces

Ancient Necklace with Figurative Pendant
Located in London, GB
An ancient Hellenistic period necklace from, 3rd-1st Century B.C., South Arabia, possinly Yemen. This remarkable necklace is composed of spherical garnet beads, interspersed alternat...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Marvella Elegantly Hand-Knotted Pearl with Polished Gold Hardware Clasp Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Marvella wonderfully elegant hand-knotted pearl with polished gold hardware clasp closing measures 54 inches in total length. The circumference of the pear...
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1980s French Baroque Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Magnificent NECKLACE vintage pearls, High Fashion, vermeil, 18th century style
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent 18th century style NECKLACE, French High Fashion, 70s - 80s vintage, composed of 9 rows of cultured pearls, removable central motif depicting a two-sided knot in 800 thousandths silver vermeil set with cultured pearls and colored stones, French goldsmith hallmark HH, crab hallmark, necklace accompanied by its illustration taken from a magazine, dimensions central motif 6.5 x 4.5 cm, weight 31 g, pearl part length 43 cm, weight 61 g, total length 49.5 cm, total weight 92 g, description provided by the French house Drouot, very RARE piece, exceptional quality, collector's item, very good state. FR: Magnifique COLLIER style 18eme siècle, Haute Couture française, vintage des...
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1980s French Artist Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Vermeil

Faux Semi Precious Stone Resin Necklace, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1980's chunky resin bead necklace with the appearance of semi-precious stones accented with gold tone metal fittings and dimpled beads. Some of the 'stones' are carved with an Asian...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

14k Yellow Gold Coral Bead Necklace with 14k Beads and Pearls
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.5 grams Coral Details: Cut: Round Measurement: 4.1mm Color: Pink & White Necklace Measurement: 21.0 Inch...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Italian Faux Amber Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking Italian Faux Amber Bead Necklace from the 1980's. Italy is known for its amazing resin and bakelite jewelry. There are different sized beads with f...
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1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Silver Plate

Vintage French Beaded Choker Necklace, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Beaded Choker Necklace Circa 1980s. This is so gorgeous and needs to be on a neck to really show off. I believe this is a prototyp...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Large Costume Extra-Long Hand-Knotted Chanel-Like Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully extra-long hand-knotted elegant Chanel-like costume pearl necklace measures 71 inches in length. The circumference of the pearls measures 1/2 inch. Made in France.
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1980s French Baroque Vintage Beaded Necklaces

c1981 Ultra Long 105" Vintage Chanel Flower Necklace Purple Glass Beads
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel flower necklace crafted in yellow gold-tone (circa 1981). We haven't come across a Chanel necklace quite like this one! Measuri...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Vintage Pearl and Purple Crystal Satoir Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Pearl and Purple Crystal Satoir Necklace is in excellent vintage condition from the 1981 collection. Rose cut purple crystals and faux pearls are situated on a...
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1980s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Vtg Chanel Ornate Renaissance Pearl and Simulated Gemstone Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Exquisite and hard to find (large) Chanel simulated gemstone necklace "sautoir", comprised out of alternating joint gilt metal "metal dore" beads, large simulated baroque pearls, green and red "pate de verre" poured glass Gripoix, and diamante rhinestones. The necklace is accented by a large red "poured glass" drop at the bottom. Made by Maison Goossens in a Renaissance manner for Chanel - signed Chanel 1983. This rare necklace is a fine example of 1980's Chanel fashion jewelry.
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1980s French Renaissance Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl

Milor Italian 18k Gold Alternating Brushed Ball Bead & Polished Link Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous necklace by Milor that was crafted in Italy from solid 18k yellow gold. This very well made piece features gold ball beads that have a fine brushe...
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1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Double Black and White Vintage Pearl Necklace
Located in Milano, IT
Superb double pearl choker made in the 1980s, fine French craftsmanship. The necklace is wonderful and elegant. It is made with 2 strands of black pearls and three white ones, very e...
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1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Black Pearl

Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Carved Citrine & Iolite, 18k and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
These stunning Double strand pearls are comprised of 76 fine quality pearls approximately 7 mm each with 18 spacers of 18k gold set with oval shaped iolite stones bezel satin 18k. Th...
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1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Pearl, 18k Gold

10k Gold and Jade Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This necklace will be your next go-to piece of jewelry in your accessory collection! You will be reaching for this necklace everyday whether it be getting ready for a date-night or a special event. This is really a super unique find! This necklace is a perfect size and design to take from day to night with a change of an outfit. This beautiful necklace has a delicate design and some highly coveted details like jade beads with smaller gold beads throughout and the ornate vintage closure. Adding the right jewelry can take an outfit from zero to hero! This necklace is in excellent vintage condition, with minimal tarnishing. The 10k gold composition of this necklace will last you a lifetime and make for a great investment. These necklace will look great with a sleek Yves Saint Laurent black dress, some Chanel heels...
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, 10k Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Multi Strand Coral Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Multi Strand Coral Bead Necklace 9 strands of coral beads attached by an 18k gold clasp in a torsade design. Sig...
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold

Huge Southwestern Sterling Navajo Turquoise Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage necklace is comprised of sterling silver and natural turquoise. It is the creation of the late Navajo silversmith Fred Guerro. This necklace measures 21 inches end to end and 13 inches when clasped. It features 6 smaller focals that measure 7/8 by 1 3/8 inches and 1 large focal that measures 1 3/16 by 3 inches. The bench made navajo pearls...
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1980s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Chanel Vintage Pearl and Crystal Opera Length Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Pearl and Crystal Opera Length Necklace is in beautiful condition form the 1980’s. Baroque pearls are separated by round s...
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1980s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Textured Brown Beads w Blue & Gold Stones Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
This rare, absolutely stunning Yves Saint Laurent statement necklace is one of the most incredible we have come across. This sensational YSL necklace has ...
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1980s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Ancient Roman Bronze Ring, 22k Gold and Ombré Spinel Beaded Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze ring artifact and 22k yellow gold cross charm pendant on an ombré red / purple / brown tone Spinel and antique...
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15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow 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.

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