Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Druzy, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Vermeil
2010s Oceanic Beaded Necklaces
Larimar, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
1950s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1940s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1990s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Crystal, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
1970s French Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1950s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Base Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1970s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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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