Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
1980s French Baroque Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Apatite, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Ziosite, Rose Go...
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl
20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Agate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral
1980s British Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s German Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
1970s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold-filled
1990s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Silver Plate
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Vermeil
1890s American Native American Antique Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl
1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces
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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