Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other
2010s Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
1950s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Platinum
1950s European Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Rhodolite, 14k Gold...
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Ruby
1950s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Charoite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond
Early 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl
1950s Czech Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Charoite, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Vermeil
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Charoite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
1940s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
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.
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