Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Charoite, Sterling Silver
1950s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s European Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Rhodolite, 14k 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
1880s British Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Charoite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1950s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby
2010s Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond
1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl beaded necklaces, antique emerald beaded necklaces, diamond beaded necklaces and more.