Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Peridot, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold...
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
2010s American Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Brass
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, ...
1990s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
1990s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Turquoise, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Late 20th Century Central American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pakistani Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Ruby
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Apatite, Topaz, Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, Garnet, Ca...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise
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.