Beaded Necklaces
19th Century European Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
1980s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Antique Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Fire Agate, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Spinel, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...
1960s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s Japanese Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
1930s Chinese Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
1960s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1950s European Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s North American Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Turquoise, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil
1950s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Enamel
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold
1970s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
1980s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Gold Plate
1960s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k 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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