Beaded Necklaces
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate
1950s American Baroque Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century British Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
1960s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
19th Century Antique Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Druzy
2010s Spanish Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
1950s Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Silver
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Larimar, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold Plate...
1950s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other, Mixed Metal
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Charoite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1880s Italian Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold
2010s Spanish Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yell...
2010s Australian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century German Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Quartz
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Coral
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.