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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Jade Necklace Translucent Greenish-Blue Certified Untreated, New, 25"
Located in Southbury, CT
This jadeite jade necklace is new and unworn. The beads are as translucent as glass, and with a color that is most unique -a greenish-blue that almost seems metallic in nature, excep...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Miriam Haskell 2 Strand Grey Baroque Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell 2 Strand Unusual Faux Grey Baroque Pearls with elaborate clasp with ruby bead, citrine paste and aurora pastes. Signed. 1950's USA.
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Category
1950s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Long Vintage Branch Coral Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful branch coral necklace measuring 28 3/4" long. The longest branch is 1.61". The clasp is base metal jump ring.
Category
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Base Metal
Vintage Mikimoto 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite Mikimoto 18K yellow gold pearl necklace from the 1990s showcases a timeless and elegant design, featuring 108 lustrous pearls. Measuring 31 inches in length and 7mm in...
Category
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace, Germany
Located in Southbury, CT
A double strand of huge, luxurious warm-toned cultured Akoya pearls -what a treasure!
The most classic, timeless necklace there is: a double strand of large and fine cultured Akoya pearls in golden cream with a soft pink overtone. Akoya cultured pearls 8mm in diameter and larger are uncommon, which is why 8mm represents the dividing line between ordinary Akoya pearls and "luxury-sized" Akoya pearls.
This vintage necklace features 87 pearls in two strands and the pearls measure between approximately 8.35mm to 8.93mm. The length of the inner strand is 15" while the outer strand is about an inch longer. So it wears like a 15 ½ necklace, sitting right over the hollow of your neck. The 9K yellow gold clasp is marked for J. Köhle, a German jewelry manufacturer in business since 1872. This is a weighty necklace, tipping the scales at just over 80 grams. That's a lot of weight for a 15 ½ inch necklace...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold
Brazilian Faceted Citrine Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Marquis de Pompadour said: “Champagne is the only drink that leaves a woman still beautiful after drinking it.”
These citrine beads seem to be filled with champagne.
And you will rad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Apatite Pink Topaz Pearls Art Nouveau Enamel Locket Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Rosaline Necklace.
A gorgeous locket with a Sèvres style floral enamel painting serves as the design inspiration for this necklace. It was presented to me as a Art Nouveau compact...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Rose Quartz Gold Beaded Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Adorn your neckline with this Necklace, each bead handcrafted to perfection. Let its beauty infuse you with energy, vitality, and a youthful glow, making you feel as if you've steppe...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Alex Jona Persian Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona collection, long necklace of Round and Smooth Iranian Turquoise Beads ranging from 8.4MM to 11.18MM. GW: 759 cts. Length: 53.74", 18K Yellow G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faceted Peach Moonstone Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 21 inches (53.5 cm). The size of the faceted rondelle beads varies from 7.5 mm to 17.5 mm. The moonstone beads are high-quality AAA. Peach Moonstone is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
327.80 Carats Aquamarine Carved Melon Beads Necklace Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
327.80 Carats Aquamarine Carved Melon Beads Necklace Natural Gemstone
gemstone - Aquamarine
weight - 327.80 carats
size - 7 to 18 mm
quantity - 1 Strand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine
Miriam Haskell Chain and Pearl Lariat
Located in New York, NY
Long versatile rope necklace of gilt chain and pearls to wrap as desired by MIriam Haskell. Signature Russian gold finish and pearls. 60" total, 5 mm pearls. 1950's USA.
Excellent c...
Category
1960s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Ethiopian Opal Bead Necklace, 680.00 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Thirty-four solid opal beads totaling approximately 680.00 carats line the length of this eye-catching necklace. The graduated gems are an impressive size and perfectly matched, with each exhibiting a high level of translucence and a rainbow of colors. Opals are not cut into beads very often, as they are usually found in thin layers, and bigger deposits are exceptionally rare. Cutting the round structure also creates a great deal of excess– about 90% of the rough opal is cut away to create just one bead. To find 34 matching beads of this size and exceptional quality is extraordinary beyond compare.
Opals are truly the stuff of legend. It was the Romans who first classified the black opal as a precious gemstone, believing that it was a source of good fortune. Since that time, the black opal has found its way into the crown jewels of many nations, including the Holy Roman Empire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Onyx, Opal
Black/green Tourmaline and Gold Bead Chunky Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Black/green Tourmaline and Gold Bead Chunky Necklace - This unique black/green Tourmaline bead necklace is strung with 22 rough cut tourmaline beads th...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Chanel Glass Pearl and Strass Black&White Necklace, 1985
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Chanel glass necklace made of white and black faux pearls in gold-tone metal. Accented with strass.
Year: 1985
Signed.
Condition: ...
Category
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1980s VCA coral and diamond necklace
Located in London, GB
This striking 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels coral and diamond necklace is beautifully made with a detachable 18 carat gold and diamond clasp that...
Category
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 17" 3 Pearl Strand W/ 18k Gold Red Stones & Diamond Clasp Center Piece
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
Numerous Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Strung - Creamy White Color w/ Light Green Overtone - Fine Luster - 6.2-6.5mm each (approx.)
(1) Red Stone - Round Cabo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Couture 1920s Chanel Rousselet Hearts Camellia Metallic Glass Bracelet & Sautoir
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's earliest fashion motifs of camellias, hearts, and topaz are combined in this Art-Deco period tightly silk-strung metallic-glass couture set of a mixed-bead ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper
198.75 Carats Aquamarine Beads Plain 2 Strand Necklace Top Quality Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
gemstone - Aquamarine
weight - 198.75 carats
size - 3 To 10 mm
quantity - 2 Strand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine
Kenneth Jay Lane Ancient Medallion Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Kenneth Jay Lane Ancient Medallion Necklace in the Moroccan style with rich gold bead spacers and long adjustable chain. 1980's USA.
25" x 2...
Category
1980s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Pearl & 18K Gold Necklace, 32", circa 1970s-1980
Located in Southbury, CT
This 32" long necklace was handmade in buttery 18K gold intertwined oval links and features seven "stations" composed of 9 Akoya Keshi pearls, for a total of 63 pearls. Keshi pearls ...
Category
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Double Row Graduated Jade Necklace
Located in London, GB
A double row jade necklace, both strands graduating from the centre measuring 5mm to 10mm, a total of one hundred beads, to a 14ct white gold jade carved cl...
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Fresh Water Natural Pearl Beaded Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Indulge in the timeless allure of this Vintage Fresh Water Natural Pearl Beaded Necklace. Adorned with lustrous pearls, this necklace exudes classic eleg...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl
Banded Agate Sterling Silver Choker Necklace Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully designed large banded rectangular agate beads necklace inter spaced with sterling silver cubes and S/S clasp; agates are approx. 30.5mm x 40mm each; display beautiful col...
Category
1970s Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage Jade Necklace w Decorative Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Porcupine Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With a look of vintage color and elegant style, molted moss green jade beads create this lovely double strand beaded necklace dressed with an decorative oval-shaped porcupine clasp i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Semi-Precious Stones Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Short necklace made of semi-precious stones.
Additional information:
Dimensions: Length: 45 cm (17.72 in) to 50 cm (19.69 in)
Condition: Good condition
Seller...
Category
1960s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli Bead Gold Necklace, 1970s VCA
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Nice and wearable necklace created by Van Cleef & Arpels in New York in the 1970s.
Made of 14 karat (stamped) yellow gold and lapis lazuli beads, the clasp marked 18 karat. The nec...
Category
1970s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Boucheron Pearl Diamond Platinum Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU: AT-1679
Brand Boucheron
Date Circa 1980s
Metal Platinum
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Stone Pearl and Diamonds
Length Approx 47cm
Diameter Approx ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
Beaded Necklace Spinel Gemstones Amethyst Citrine Quartz Long Infinity Opera
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Beaded Necklace Spinel Gemstones Amethyst Citrine Quartz Long Infinity Opera Length
This gorgeous beaded necklace is made with 2.5mm faceted black Spinel and Earth mined semiprecio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Spinel
Vintage Chanel Pearl Lariat Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chanel Pearl Lariat Necklace in very good condition. 1/2" pearl beads strung through a gold tone chain in a unique Y lariat style. 4.5" s...
Category
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Antique 19th Century Garnet and Gold Necklace, Netherlands
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century 1890's garnet necklace set with a 14 karat gold cannetille work clasp. The design of this round hollow openwork clasp is ma...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Organic Blue Glass Bead and Crystal Gilt Leaf Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This necklace is gorgeous. I love the foil within the blue glass bead gives the piece such dimension and life. The draping gilt leafs makes you fee like you are in a secret garden ...
Category
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Alex Jona Crazy Cut Intense Purple Amethyst Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, crazy cut intense purple amethyst necklace, with a brushed gold plated sterling silver clasp.
Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special des...
Category
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Rachel Koen Cross Rosary Lariat Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A bold statement of faith, this rosary inspired beaded necklace features a medallion of the blessed virgin and a powerful cross. Crafted in lustrous 14K yellow gold. Chain length: 30...
Category
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
130 Carat Genuine & Natural & Fine Strand of Emerald Smooth Beads Necklace, 18K
Located in New York, NY
A fine strand of Genuine and Natural Brazilian Emerald Plain Beads Necklace, weighing 131 carats, measuring 20.50 Inches, the beads ranging from 4.50MM t...
Category
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald
14k Gold Bead Necklace Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A shiny 14k gold bead necklace, circa 1970s.
The necklace comprises of evenly sized gold beads strung along a woven gold cord. The beads have a ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Turquoise Necklace 18k
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
Turquoise balls and white gold 18 k balls
Turquoise balls diameter 15 mm and engraved
white gold balls diameter 8 mm
long 48 cm
weight 162 gram
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso, 18K Yellow Gold and Citrine Bead Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This fun and colorful Tiffany design by Paloma Picasso features smooth oval citrine beads measuring approximately 10.00-20.00 mm. Mounted in 18 karat white gold, this necklace is ver...
Category
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco French Pottery and Paste Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco French Pottery and Paste Link Necklace from the 1920's. Deep ombre glazed blue hand made pottery beads are spaced with silverplate l...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
1950s Graduated White Coral Bead Necklace Beads
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking white coral necklace with a dramatic graduated layout in a bold long look! The coral is a soft white color accented with splotches of stunning peach and pink. ...
Category
1950s Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Red Spinel Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural red Spinel Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat white Gold is hand cut in German quality.
The hexagonal screw clasp is easy to handle and very secure.
Finding this high ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
The earliest Navajo pieces did not have turquoise; this sand-cast and handmade squash blossom is turn of the century - most probably before; made for own use; simple, stunning and important. There are a vast array of prices on squash blossoms. This particular one is older than most as it is it is Circa 1890. The squash blossom...
Category
1890s American Native American Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Massive Chanel Double Strand Maison Gripoix Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Timeless, massive Chanel double strand pearl statement necklace. Of handmade, hand knotted Gripoix glass pearls, with large Byzantine clasp in hammered gilt bronze with emerald pour...
Category
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
AJD Unique 19 In Graduated Green Garnet Necklace with goldy accents Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
This stunning 19-inch green garnet necklace is a unique blend of natural beauty and refined craftsmanship. The highly polished, graduated rondelles of green garnet radiate a soft, ea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold Plate
Rare Mings Hawaii Large Amber Bead Strand Necklace
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications:
Designer: Ming's
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Gemstones: Amber
Total Weight: 94.8 Grams
Necklace Length: 23"
Stamped: "Mings" "14K"
Condition: Preowned
100% Authent...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Tahitian Pearl Single Strand Necklace with Black Spinel, Opera Length 46"
Located in New York, NY
Black 14 mm Tahitian Pearl Single Strand Necklace 46" Long With Black Spinel
This marvelous Tahitian Pearl necklace features 17 pieces of 14.15 MM of luscious Natural Tahitian pe...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Spinel
Vintage 14.5" 3 Strand Pearl W/ 18k Gold Chrysoprase Flower Journey Drop Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
Numerous Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round & Off Round Shape - Creamy White Color - 6.3-6.8mm (approx.)
(11) Natural Genuine Chrysoprase - Cabochon Cut - Green Color - 3m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Syna Aquamarine, Rubellite and Peridot Yellow Gold Bead Necklace
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
36 inch length
Aquamarine 240 cts approx
Rubellite 40 cts approx
Peridot 50 cts approx
18kyg roundels
18kyg ring clasp with diamond
Strung on silk
Li...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Peridot, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
12 Strand Black Spinel Glass Bead Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
This elegant necklace features 12 strands of sparkling black glass spinel beads, connected with a 14 karat yellow gold clasp. A luxurious accessory!
Hallmarks: 14K, 585
Stylized gol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Strand Pearl Necklace with a 18k Gold Lock
Located in Stockholm, SE
This double strand pearl necklace has cultured pearls with a beautiful creamy color. The necklace closes with a 18 karat gold hook which fastens in a bracket decorated with a green s...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
385 Carat 5-Strand Emerald Necklace with 9.06 Carat Sapphire and Diamond in Plat
Located in Southport, CT
A stunning necklace for anytime of year, but certainly perfect for the holidays! The origins of this necklace began in the Deco Period as a Broach. This gorgeous Brooch has been gi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
14k Solid Gold Beads Lariat Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Beads Lariat Necklace Wedding Anniversary Women Sister Gift Charm
Light weight can be worn everyday
Additional information:
Condition: Ne...
Category
2010s Indian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Blue Moonstone Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold Discs & Clasp
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural Blue Moonstone Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat White Gold is totally handmade. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. The screw clasp is easy to handle and very secure.
Timeless and classic design combined with the blue shimmer on the white surface of Moonstones togehther with 18 Carat White Gold clasp and discs reveal an individuel, unique and exclusive jewellry product.
Blue Moonstone Rondels diameter: 9-18 mm
Origin: Tanzania
Total Weigth: 124,8 gr.
Weight moonstone: 500...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Trifari Crown Sapphire Crystal Necklace, Pave Crystal, Silver Tone Chain
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the elegance of the past with the vintage Trifari Crown necklace, a timeless piece that exudes classic charm. This exquisite necklace features 1-inch faceted light-sapphire ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Miriam Haskell Coral Chip Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Coral Chip Necklace from the 1960's with gilt spacers. Raw genuine coral branch chips are spaced with gilt spacers with signature signed clasp. 29" total. 1960's USA. ...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Brass, Gilt Metal
1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace consisting of a strand of falling Baroque cultured pearls, white to shaded cream orient. The clasp is a spring ring in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diameter of the pearls : 3/3,5 m...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Pearl Necklace Choker labradorite Chain Bead
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Necklace Choker labradorite Chain Bead
Material: Goldfilled
Designer: J Dauphin
"As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Turquoise Necklace 16" ( 40.5 cm )
Hand m...
Category
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
Silver and Floral Etched Amber Bead Hand Forged Necklace circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful silver necklace with floral etched amber beads, and a toggle clasp. There are no hallmarks, the necklace tests as silver. Measuring length 46.5cms / 18.3 inches. The larges...
Category
1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Silver
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.