Beaded Necklaces
1980s English Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Kunzite, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rubelite, Spinel, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold
1950s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Larimar, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1860s British Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Apatite, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Ziosite, Rose Go...
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold
1980s Japanese Vintage Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Aventurine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Black Pearl, 22k 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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