Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
1990s French Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s Spanish Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Czech Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Silver
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century German Retro Beaded Necklaces
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Russian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1980s German Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Anglo-Indian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber
1950s Moroccan Egyptian Revival Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
1970s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Asian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Asian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold
1940s North American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1990s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1940s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
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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