Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century French Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1960s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Retro Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Early 1900s Retro Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1980s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amber
2010s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
1970s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Japanese Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Amethyst, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s American Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Retro Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s British Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
1960s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gol...
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
1960s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
1990s Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz
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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