Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Kyanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber
20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century New Zealand Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold Plate
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Peridot, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other, Mixed Metal
1880s Italian Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Kyanite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Apatite
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Apatite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Sterling 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.