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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
AJD Glorious Graduated 21-inch African Sunstone Necklace Perfect Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glorious African sunstone necklace that sparkles and dances in the light. The expandable necklace has 21 inches of graduated, 12 to 25MM, gemstones a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Other

Tahitian Opera Pearl Necklace 17 - 15 mm AAA- Multi Color 14k yellow Gold 35"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Origin: French Polynesia Pearl Type: Tahitian Pearls Pearl Size: 17.3 - 15.0 MM Pearl Color: Natural Multicolor Black, Green, and Shades of Grays Pearl Shape: Near Round / Short Oval Pearl Surface: AAA- Pearl Luster: AAA Gem Pearl Nacre: Top Length: 35" Clasp: 14k yellow Gold Seven seas pearls...
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2010s Baroque Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace Over sized in blue resin, wood with crystal embellishments and gold chain. Lobster clasp clo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal

Estate 173 Grams Natural Unthread Coral Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Coral Beauty This outstanding massive Coral necklace would fit a queen! Beautiful quality mid-century age, full of charm, natural untreated, no dye, no wax filling, 1960 ca, Ita...
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1950s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Jade, 18k Gold

Agate, Baroque Pearl and Pink Sapphire Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Welcome to the enchanting world of refined, original jewelry. Let us introduce you to our exceptional necklace in agate, baroque pearls and pink sapphir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Red Natural Coral Bead Diamond Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful natural red coral bead necklace with 12 diamond roundels spacer. Platinum clasp with 5 carved emerald, 1 jadeite and 8 diamon...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Platinum

Mid Century Natural Turquoise Necklace 18 KT Diamond Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding mi-century Turquoise necklace is totally untreated, 1950 ca. Majority of Turquoise necklaces are in fact treated, stabilized , tinted, waxed, reconstituted, vaporized quarts enhanced to end with paste which is the poorer This scarce vintage find weighs 127 grams, large beads ranging from 11 mm. to 16 mm. Prizing gorgeous robin egg colour with minimal matrix Completed with a large Turquoise cabochon clasp complemented with a halo of round brilliant cut Diamonds for 1.60 Ct assessed G VVS...
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1950s European Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Handcarved Amethyst Flower, Rhodolite, Pearl and Tourmaline Bead Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features a gorgeous amethyst pendant set in 18k yellow gold on a strand of pearls and pink tourmaline beads. The f...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Rhodolite, 14k Gold...

Green Beryl Emerald Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 23 inches (58.4 cm). The size of the beads varies from 6 mm to 13 mm. The color of the faceted beads is vibrant, saturated, apple green, semi-transparen...
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Beryl, Emerald, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

AJD Iridescent Peacock Pearl Petals necklace 17 Inches Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fluttering petals of iridescent peacock pearls necklace. This expandable necklace is 17-18 inches for a comfortable fit. The gorgeous pearls f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Mixed Metal

Estate 14k Yellow Gold 7.5mm White Pearl By The Yard 23.5" Cable Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous pearl by the yard style necklace crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features 12 round cultured pearls neatly and evenly spaced out throughout the solid 23 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque White Freshwater Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Clasp
Located in Great Neck, NY
This unique and beautiful necklace is made from large 18-22mm baroque white freshwater pearls. Each pearl has its own unique luster and shape made out of 16 pearls. This necklace is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary Heishi Style Coral Beaded Necklace with Five Strands.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Contemporary Heishi Style Coral Beaded Necklace with Five Strands. #1012 @ S
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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

132.80 Carats Burma Ruby Beads Plain Top Quality For Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Gemstone - Ruby Weight - 132.80 carats Shape - Beads Size - 4 To 6 MM Quantity - 4 Line
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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Ruby

Mid Century Double Strand Pearls with Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This elegant double strand pearl necklace is made of 170 7 mm cultured pearls of fine quality with a slightly rose luster and fitted with a diamond and 14k white gold clasp set with ...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Denise Roberge 22k Yellow Gold White South Sea Pearl Necklace & Earring Set
Located in beverly hills, CA
This stunning was created by California-based jewelry designer Denise Roberge. Known for her exceptional craftsmanship, Roberge specializes in crafting unique pieces using high karat...
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20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

Denise Roberge 22k Yellow Gold Black Tahitian Pearl Necklace & Earring Set
Located in beverly hills, CA
This stunning was created by California-based jewelry designer Denise Roberge. Known for her exceptional craftsmanship, Roberge specializes in crafting unique pieces using high karat yellow gold, along with precious and semi-precious stones and pearls. This exquisite necklace showcases large round black Tahitian pearls. The pearls range in size from 12 mm to 15 mm and boast excellent luster while being impeccably preserved. The necklace is secured with a substantial 22k Yellow Gold toggle clasp, embodying both elegance and durability. This stunning necklace offers versatility – it can be worn traditionally or with the clasp elegantly displayed at the front for an added touch of style. The earrings were finely crafted of solid 22k yellow gold and are each finished with a 16.10 mm pearl. The pearl is set at the top of the piece, and the earrings are adorned by 3 mm emeralds...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

A.Jeschel Luxury Keshy Pearls with a signature Charoite clasp necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Elegance: Indulge in the allure of singular beauty with our one-of-a-kind creation – a luxurious three-strand Keshi pearl necklace. Each strand has been lovingly hand-knotted...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Charoite, Sterling Silver

Ladies Vintage Natural Pearl Beads Cocktail Chain Necklace With 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Chain Length: 18.00 inches Width : 6.40 mm Weight: 23.61 grams Ladies 14K yellow gold bead link chain. Engraved with "14K". Pre-owned...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx Bead and Diamond Tassel Pendant Necklace, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco black onyx tassel pendant necklace, comprising of multiple rows of graduating black onyx beads, hanging below a brilliant-cut diamond set domed cap, and an old-cut diamon...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

13-16.5mm White South Sea Round Pearl Necklace - AAA Quality, 29 Pieces +Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 13-16.5mm White South Sea Round Pearl Necklace - AAA Quality. This stunning piece features 29 impeccable pearls, each measuring between 13 and 16.5 millime...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Contemporary Heishi Style Coral Beads with Turquoise and Sterling Silver
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful necklace has 10 strands of natural coral beads in shades red-orange. Interspersed amongst the coral are turquoise stones and silver. #J1786 @ S
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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Navajo Fox Turquoise and Sterling Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian beaded necklace with gradient natural Fox turquoise stones interspersed with Navajo pearl style patinated sterling b...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Japanese Coral Beads and Diamond Balls Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Coral Bead and Diamond Necklace harmoniously blends the elegance of Japanese coral beads with the dazzling allure of diamond spheres. In a rhyt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond

Navajo Turquoise Loop Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian turquoise and heishe Jacla with spiney oyster corn. Jacla is Navajo for "ear string" . The two hoops would be r...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise

Yellow Gold Hollow Beaded Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hollow Beaded Necklace. The necklace features a single strand seventy-four hollow yellow gold round graduate beads. The beads range in size from 4.85 to 11mm. Th...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Cert 16.10 Gr Graduated Swiss Pearl Strand with Diamond and Sapphire Clasp
Located in New York, US
A graduated pearl strand with a diamond and sapphire clasp. - Pearls graduating in size from approximately 3.6 - 7.2mm - Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.20 carat - Sa...
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1920s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire

Chalcedony sapphire and stick pearl necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unusual and striking abstract juxtaposition of luminous blue chalcedony spheres flanked by blue sapphire rondelles. Interspersed with lustrous Keishi solid nacre stick pearls. A pret...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

A.Jeschel Aquamarine and Baroque Grey Pearls necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Harmony: Discover the extraordinary synergy of pale blue translucent Aquamarine (15-16mm) and lustrous Baroque Gray Pearls (16mm) in this exceptional two-strand necklace, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Natural GIA Red Coral Bead 19 Inch Strand Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This striking Natural Red Coral 68 Bead Necklace spans 22 inches around the neck or can be wrapped around your wrist for more flexible wear. These Natural coral beads measure from 1...
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1980s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold

Tahitian Pearl Necklace Yellow Gold 18 Karat AAA
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this sumptuous Tahitian pearl necklace in 18-carat yellow gold, a piece of timeless elegance. Comprising 29 Tahitian pearls quality AAA, this necklace is a veritable treasur...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Coral Bead Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Get ready to steal the spotlight with this remarkable piece! This stunning necklace features 57 thoroughly handpicked coral beads, each radiating a mesmerizing gradient of pastel pin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Bone Diamond Ruby Gold Rosary & Sapphire Polki Flower Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Beaded necklace consists of: - 35" length total - gold fill chain - large oval double sided pave diamond gold clasp that opens and closes securely allowing to change/remove pendants/charms - 925 sterling silver pave diamond polki diamond tumbler/spacer bead - two tone 925 sterling silver gold pave diamond ruby tumbler/spacer bead - 10 - 12 mm smooth round ox bone beads - 8 mm smooth round hematite 14k gold plated beads ***PLEASE NOTE, PHOTOS OF MODELS ARE TO SHOW SIMILAR ITEMS...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Turquoise Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Sterling silver old style pendant by Navajo silversmith Leonard James. A pear-shaped turquoise stone in the center is surrounded by 17 smaller turquoise cabochons. The sterling silver pendant is 1 7/8” x 2 1/2” and signed “L James S/S.” Twenty two strands of small hand cut turquoise beads...
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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Southwestern Graduated Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage Southwestern necklace. In sterling silver. With graduated beads strung on a silver link chain approx. 17 1/2 in. lo...
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Late 20th Century Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Françoise MONTAGUE Paris, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage from the 50s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE, 50s vintage, glass beads, rhinestones, exceptional quality work, by FRANÇOISE MONTAGUE, necklace length 66 cm, weight 134 g, NECKLACE is in good condition. F...
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1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces

AJD Stunning 21 Inch Blue Sapphire necklace with Silver accents
Located in Raleigh, NC
21 Inch blue sapphire necklace with silver lava rock focal accents. These 11 mm blue sapphire beads are faceted and sparkle blue as they catch the light. The silver accents between...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Eostre Australian South Sea Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in Melbourne, AU
A strand of Cultured Australian South Sea pearls GUARANTEED NATURAL COLOUR AND LUSTRE These pearls display their natural colour and lustre and have not been subjected to chemic...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl

54" Peach and Sage Green Czech Bead Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 54" length - Tan, green and milky white Czech glass beads - Gold tone filigree bead caps - Circa 1950s ...
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1950s Czech Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

AJD Versatile and Elegant White Pearl and Purple Charoite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
24-25 Inch Expandable necklace of creamy white freshwater pearls of interesting shapes and smooth purple Charoite rondelles. These iridescent pearls j...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Charoite, Mixed Metal

19th Century Mughal style necklace w/ vintage bone bead, gold vermeil, turquoise
Located in New Orleans, LA
Single strand 19th century Mughal style necklace . With spiral cut round vintage bone beads , vintage bone torchons, turquoise beads and 18kt gold vermeil with turquoise plain and filigree beads. Fluted vermeil spacers and toggle clasp. 19.5" long 2017 - Creator: Ned Marshall...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Vermeil

Antique Black Venetian Glass Wedding Cake Beaded Necklace, 1930s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '30s - 19" length - Vintage Italian Murano black glass "wedding cake" lamp work beads - Barrel screw clasp - Circa 1...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

431.00 Carats Rubellite Tourmaline Plain Beads For Top Fine Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Rubellite Tourmaline Plain Beads For Top Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Gemstone - Rubellite Tourmaline Weight - 431.00 Carats Strand - 2 Size - 5 To 8 MM Shape - Beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Rubelite, Tourmaline

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 9mm Beaded Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a lovely classic style beaded necklace, crafted from 14k yellow gold with a high polished finish featuring 9mm strung gold beads on a 1mm box link yellow gold chain. It secur...
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Santo Domingo Spiny Oyster Shell Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Santo Domingo spiny oyster and natural Kingman turquoise Heishi necklace. Having five strands with coral beaded ends and graduated stones, sterling silver ties and two large spiny oy...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise

Baroque Black Pearl Diamond 18 Karat White Gold 64 Inch Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful long strand of black baroque pearls with diamond rondells. The 64 inch necklace features black baroque pearls intersperced with diamond rondells weighing approximately 1.00...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Red Salmon Coral Opera Beads Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian c.1880s hand knotted natural Red Salmon Coral Opera length beads necklace on gold color metal bolt clasp. English ori...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Base Metal

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Brown Quartz Diamond Lapis Topaz Rosary & Moroccan Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Rosary consists of: - brown quartz beads - opal diamond sterling silver tumbler bead, topaz diamond silver tumbler beads - 37" length total - gold fill chain - sapphire diamond silve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Chatoyant Charoite Necklace with Sterling Silver Charoite Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 20 inches (50.8 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 16.5mm. Top-quality beads. The color of the beads is unusual, deep with a bright shine and si...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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Charoite, Sterling Silver

296.70 Carats Pink Tourmaline Plain Tumbled necklace Jewelry Natural Gemstones
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Pink Tourmaline Plain Beads For Top Fine Jewelry Natural Gem Gemstone - Tourmaline Weight - 296.70 Carats Strand - 2 Size - 4x6 To 14x22 MM Shape - Tumble
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Rubelite, Tourmaline

Top Quality 186.90 Carats Colombian Emerald Beads For high Jewelry Natural Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Colombian Emerald Beads For Jewelry Natural Gems Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 186.90 carats Shape - Beads Size - 4 To 8 MM Quantity - 5 line
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald

Syna Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Rhodolite Garnet Bead Necklace
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold 36 inch length Aquamarine 195 carats approx. Rhodolite Garnet 125 carats approx. 18kyg roundels 18kyg diamond studded circle clasp Strung on silk Lim...
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Aquamarine, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Large Faux Pearl Necklace, 1993
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage large off-white faux pearl necklace. From the collection N°28 (year : 1993). Adjustable hook clasp closure. Embossed CHANEL 2 8 Made in France. I...
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Miriam Haskell Emerald Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell multi strand faux emerald Gripoix glass bead necklace of 4 bead strands with gilt plated cut steel bead spacers, hand sewn back to back crystal rose montes and pierced...
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Elegant Beaded Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Adorned with 39 Handpicked Pearls
Located in Geneva, CH
Experience Unparalleled Elegance with this Exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace This one-of-a-kind beaded necklace, masterfully crafted in sumptuous 18K yellow gold, represents ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Elegant Natural Black Onyx & Red Magnesite 18 1/2" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful natural Black Onyx and red Magnesite necklace is 18 1/2 inches long. The largest round red Magnesites are approximately 25mm and th...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Onyx

Top Quality 218.70 Carats Colombian Emerald Beads For high Jewelry Natural Gems
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Colombian Emerald Beads For Jewelry Natural Gems Gemstone - Emerald Weight - 218.70 carats Shape - Beads Size - 4 To 7 MM Quantity - 6 line
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald

Alex Jona Crazy Cut Intense Purple Amethyst Necklace
Located in Torino, IT
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...
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, 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.

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