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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Estate Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold 5.40mm Pearl Strand Necklace 16.25”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An original single pearl strand by Mikimoto strung with numerous 5.30-5.50mm freshwater akoya pearls. A lovely addition for the Mikimoto collector or anyone who enjoys that classic, ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Pastel Baroque Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Eleven ginormous baroque pearls (origin: China) form this statement necklace. The pearls are in shades of peach, lavender, gray and pink. They are blemish free and possess highly r...
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver

AJD Elegant 20 1/2" Natural Real Blue Beautiful Magnesite Gemstone Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This lovely exquisite elegantly glamorous natural Blue Magnesite highly polished necklace is 20 1/2 inches long and set dramatically. The three larges...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Mikimoto Signed 33-Inch Akoya Pearl 18k Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant single strand of glowing Akoya cultured pearls from Mikimoto, this 33-inch necklace features a signature 18K yellow gold box clasp. The versatile length offers wear as a i...
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1990s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Graduated Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
Slightly Graduated Baroque Pearl Necklace With 18ct White Gold Clasp by Mikimoto. Cultured pearls from 15.2 to 10.2 mms , length 45 cm. Hallmarks for London Date: weight: Size: Hall...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

Crispy Sparkling Opal Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Exceptional Crispy Sparkling Opal Necklace with 18 Carat Rose Gold is totally handmade. Cutting as well as goldwork are made in German quality. The screw clasp is easy to handle...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Original Mummy’s Bundle Choker by Doug and Mary Handcock 14232 H.C
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mary and Doug Hancock, of Mummy’s Bundle, create beautiful wearable art jewelry inspired by the ancient Indian cultures. Doug an archaeologist, Mary an artist. Their Exotic Wearable Jewelry is described by them as “Archaeology meets Style”. Mummy’s Bundle is renowned for exquisite chokers boasting beautiful macrame with bold silver adornments. When Doug passed a few years ago, Mary’s passion for the business waned. This gorgeous piece is a wide statement choker crafted using turquoise nuggets and a focal point of sterling silver cross dangles. • Artist: Doug & Mary Hancock...
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Early 2000s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Silver

Vintage GIA Certified Lapis Lazuli 18K Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This striking lapis lazuli necklace is crafted from untreated 10mm beads, each showcasing deep ultramarine hues with natural flecks. Finished with intricate 18K yellow gold accents a...
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1990s Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Super Long Victorian Genuine Coral Beads
Located in New York, NY
Super Long Victorian Undyed Genuine Coral Beads from the late 19th Century. Beautiful salmon red-orange color, rare long length, extremely versatile to wrap or use multiple times as...
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1870s Italian Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Citrine Nugget Apatite Cartouche Chatelaine Scent Bottle Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Rosalie Necklace. The history of perfume during the Regency and Victorian Eras is a fascinating subject and this delicate necklace pays homage to the creativity and workmanship of that time. A Victorian teal scent bottle (c. 1900) encased with gilt ormolu is the focal point of this remarkable necklace and has set the preference for the color-way. Sparkling faceted citrine nuggets, ranging in shades of dark and light, repeat the elegant gold persona of the romantic gilded cartouche encasement. Rich gold citrine nuggets have been intercepted with stations of jewel-toned teal apatite and freshwater pearls which repeat the magnificent coloring of the glass found in the Victorian chatelaine scent...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Royal Lapis Lazuli Necklace with Vintage Porcelain Cameo Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 17 inches (43 cm) long, and the smooth round beads are 18 mm in size. Lapis lazuli is treasured the world over for its beautiful deep blue color. It is highly saturated and variously described as indigo, royal, midnight, or marine blue. Lapis lazuli has visible calcite and golden pyrite flecks. It is a natural color, not dyed. Bead knotting is traditionally done with silk thread. A knot is placed between each bead to prevent them from rubbing against each other. The necklace is fastened with a large, beautiful sterling silver clasp with a detailed porcelain vintage cameo clasp...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Natural Lapis Lazuli Beads Necklace 14 K White Gold Diamonds Spacers And Clasp
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Color Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli Round Beads Necklace strung with 14k White Gold and Diamonds spacers for a total of more than ...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Diamanté Pearl Gold Vermeil Fringe Collar
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Diamanté Pearl Gold Vermeil Fringe Collar of exquisite delicacy and rarity. This fabulous necklace, measuring 15 inches, runs through your fingers like gold silk brocad...
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1950s European Artist Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

AJD 23 Inch Exotic African Natural Ruby Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-Inch Graduated Natural Ruby Cube Necklace with 14K Gold Vermeil Clasp This exquisite 23-inch necklace features graduated cubes of opaque natural ruby, showcasing rich, deep hues ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Strand with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Dallas, TX
This beauty measures 31.25 inches in length and is composed of 6.85 mm - 7.00 mm individually knotted, round cultured pearls.
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Gold Tone Wire Necklace with Clear Faceted Crystal Beads circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco pale gold tone wire necklace, featuring graduated clear faceted crystal beads. Length 44.2 cm / 17.4 inches, and the largest crystal bead measures 1.1 cm / .43 inc...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Lapis Lazuli Blue Madrid Princess Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Immerse yourself in the sophisticated simplicity of this Lapis Lazuli necklace, inspired by Salvador Dali's "Madrid." Its modern edge, yet effortless, whispers timeless beauty and di...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold

Perfect 40" Banded Agate Necklace c.1860
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian Banded Agate Bead Necklaces are few and far between and in this length and quality are rare. This strand is in excellent condition showing no sign of its age. Black agates ...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, 15k Gold

Rare Antique 3 Strand Coral Beads
Located in New York, NY
Rare 3 strand Antique Genuine Coral Beads with silver filigreed clasp. Hard to find natural untreated coral with graduated toggle beads circa 1900,...
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Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Silver

Miriam Haskell Ruby Melon Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rare and collectible Miriam Haskell Anglo Indian inspired two strand ruby Gripoix glass melon bead choker necklace. Of signature Russian gilt filigree backings with hand sewn demi lu...
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1950s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Cut Steel

Michael Kneebone Pink Ingot Pearl Torsade Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Six strands of oblong shaped freshwater pearls in various shades of pink, mauve and lavender are twisted together to form this torsade necklace. The pearls possess a bright luster a...
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 14kt Gold, Diamond and Pearl Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco double strand pearl necklace with a gold, diamond and pearl clasp. Individually knotted pearls measuring 7.5 mm each. With a 14k ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Vintage 1920's Necklace Jadeite Glass Chrome Art Deco Flapper Necklace Beaded
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderfully designed 1920's jadeite glass beaded necklace in a vibrant shade of forest green, is a rare piece to behold. On a silver toned metal chain link base, the green glass...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Mixed Metal

Olive Jade Necklace with Jade Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
Olive Jade is the trade name for this stone, which is a serpentine. This gemstone is sure to delight, with colors varying from a deep olive green to a light avocado. The necklace is...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Mozambique Amazonite Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 18 inches (45.7 cm) long, and the smooth round beads are 19 mm in size. The beads are a beautiful blue-green color. We are guaranteed 100% natural Mozambique Amazonit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Amazonite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Company Pearl Necklace with Gold Signature Clasp
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Tiffany & Company Culture pearl Necklace, 18 inches in length and comprised of 7 M.M. very fine round Pearls that grade as AAA with White Cream Luster and almost no visibl...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Angel Skin Coral Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Clothes, and especially jewelry, affect our mood. By wearing an antique coral necklace and white pants, you agree in advance that today is not the time to worry about anything. Thi...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 10k Gold

TANZANITE NECKLACE with 14k GOLD
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite Necklace Tanzanite, 14k Gold Sixteen inches of gorgeous purply-blue Tanzanite beads (3-4mm). This necklace looks beautiful on its own or paired with one of our pendants....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Tanzanite, 14k Gold

Ruby Moonstone with Glass Moser Chatelaine Heart Scent Bottle, La Vie En Rose
Located in Colleyville, TX
When I first began collecting these lovely scent bottles, they were readily available and quite lovely. Fast forward thru the pandemic plus everyone figuring out this gorgeous format and they supply has simply dried up! Be that as it may, when I do find a lovely scent bottle that is reasonably priced, I do tend to snag it. The is the case with this Moser hand painted scent bottle in the shape of a pink heart. Although the stopper is now missing, it is not an unusual predicament to not find them in place on these scent bottles. When you realize how very tiny they are, that should easily explain how they might have been lost or damaged over the past hundreds of years. Since Viva Magenta is the Panatone 2023 color of the year, this dreamy necklace should easily fit into that category with its confectionary pink colors and sweet heart design. The necklace portion consists of pink oval moonstone gems that are hand-linked and feature a small puffy gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

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Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Tibetan Gau Box Pendant Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A rare and captivating Tibetan Gau Amulet Box Necklace, featuring an intricately designed amulet box pendant with a silver alloy frame, accented with...
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Early 20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces

AJD Magnificent Lapis Lazuli and Aquamarine 27 Inch Statement Necklace Gift!!
Located in Raleigh, NC
27-Inch Lapis Lazuli and Aquamarine Statement Necklace with Hammered Silver Toggle Clasp Elevate your jewelry collection with this bold and striking 27-inch statement necklace, feat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal

Amethyst Rondelle Beads Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 20 inches (51 cm) long, and the smooth rondelle beads are 7x14 mm. The amethyst beads are semitransparent, with light inclusions that confirm their naturalness. They...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

AJD Beautiful Real Red Coral & Black Onyx 21" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This outstanding elegant intense red Coral necklace is 21 inches long. It is enhanced with teeny tiny little black real Onyx rondels. The clasp is an easy to use gold plated hook c...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold Plate

Southwestern Vintage Sterling Bead Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful Southwestern estate necklace is sterling silver. Measurements: 10mm at its widest point - adjustable from 16 to 20.5 Inches Marks: 925 Condition: Excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Simple and elegant retrò necklace mounted with spheres of coral and a clasp in 18 kt yellow gold. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfect...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Coral Torsade Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior faux coral pate de verre long torsade necklace. Consisting of eight strands of the pale orange coral glass beads with double clasp of ...
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1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co Beaded Ball Necklace In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Bead necklace With original box 41.5 Grams of gold Length: 16”
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Jadeite Necklace Certified Untreated, Diamond Clasp, 33"
Located in Southbury, CT
This luxurious 33" necklace is composed of 99 fine emerald green certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade beads. The beads graduate in size from 6.10 mm near the clasp to...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

21-strand Turquoise and Coral Beaded Necklace by Aldrich
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
21 strands of turquoise beads interspaced with coral beads. A piece of Aldrich Art by Bennie and Valerie Aldrich. Sterling silver ends, Aldrich tag and lobster clasp 20.5" – 22” ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Tiny Turquoise 14K Gold Necklace -by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This tiny light blue turquoise necklace will make you feel serene and effortlessly chic, adding a touch of tranquil elegance to your style. • 16" Total Length • Turquoise Beads 2m...
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2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Vermeil

Tanzania Chrysoprase Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18 inches ( 45.7 cm). The size of the smooth, high-quality round beads is 13 - 14 mm. The color of this stone is apple-green. Authentic, natural color. No thermal or other mechanical treatments were used. The necklace is fastened with a very comfortable sterling silver clasp with a natural Chrysoprase...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver

Tanzania Chrysoprase Necklace
Tanzania Chrysoprase Necklace
$960 Sale Price
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7.7mm+ Translucent Green Burmese Type A Jadeite Jade Necklace
Located in Singapore, SG
Kindly note that the stated price for this item is fixed and non-negotiable. We appreciate your understanding and respect for our pricing decision. ** The stated price is for each n...
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Silver

AJD Fascinating Real Amazonite and Round Flat Glass Rondels 16" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This Double-Strand beautiful necklace is 16 inches long. The real Amazonites are approximately 20mm across and the blueish glass rondels are also approximately 20mm across. The are ...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Silver

Red Vintage German Glass Beads edged with 24K gold on Pearls, Alex Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
White freshwater pearls adorned with a red German glass bead that is edged with 24K gold. It is finished with 14K gold filled metals. This neckl...
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate

Long Multi-Strand Black Bead Mother of Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage 18-strand black glass bead necklace featuring a large geometric bead with mother-of-pearl sections between two black faceted beads wi...
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Van Cleef & Arpels 10 Motifs Mother Of Pearls 18K Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Located in Aventura, FL
Vintage Alhambra necklace, 10 motifs, 18K yellow gold, white mother-of-pearl. Details: Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Vintage Alhambra Necklace Clasp: Hallmark Clasp Small Model St...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Necklace
Located in New York, NY
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Flower Necklace circa 1960. Of pink Gripoix hand knotted faux pearls with a floral centerpiece of poured Gripoix glass enamel florals in pink, amythest an...
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1960s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Vintage Malachite Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This necklace has a length of 20.5 inches (52 cm) and features smooth barrel beads measuring 12mm x 5mm and small round beads measuring 4mm. The color of the beads ranges from deep d...
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Late 20th Century Russian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Malachite

Miriam Haskell Aquamarine Crystal and Diamonte Drop Bib
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Miriam Haskell Aquamarine Crystal and Diamonte Bib of faceted faux aquamarine oval crystals, signature Russian gilt filigrees and hundred...
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1950s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Native American 5-Strand Mediterranean Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Five strands of hand rolled tubed Mediterranean red coral beads interspaced with small green turquoise beads. The 21.5” necklace has sterling silver ends with a Zia Cross hallmark.
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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

Maison Gripoix Ruby Pate de Verre Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ruby pate de verre rondel bead necklace with pave ball spacers from Maison Gripoix. Hand made ruby glass rondels. 1920's France. Excellent condition.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze

AJD Glowing Kunzite and Aventurine Necklace for Summer Fun
Located in Raleigh, NC
Discover the elegance of this unique, handmade necklace featuring highly polished Kunzite nuggets in their finest pinky-mauve shade, perfectly paired with vibrant green Aventurine ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Kunzite, Other, Aventurine, Gold Plate

Louis Rousselet Baroque Pearl and Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Louis Rousselet hand made naturalistic faux baroque grey pearl and faux pale emerald pate de verre double strand necklace. 1930's France. Lovely color combination. Unsigned. ...
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1930s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Multicolour Tourmaline Round Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural Multicolour Tourmaline Round Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Yellow Gold is handmade in German quality. The screw clasp is ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cleopatra Style Eygptian Revival Bib
Located in New York, NY
Large Eygptian Revival Handmade Bib from the 1960's. Beads of all shapes and sizes in resin, glass and plastic are used to simulate lapis, gold, coral...
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1960s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

Chunky Beaded Tortoise & Moonstone Three Strand Necklace By Arnold Scaasi, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 19" length - Faux tortoise and moonstone beads (resin) - Push clasp closure - By Arnold Scaasi (signed on clas...
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1980s Canadian Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Antique Silver Pools of Light Necklace Extra Long, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Silver Pools of Light Necklace Extra Long. Created around 1900. This antique silver rock crystal necklace with its long pools of light showcases a unique and eye-catching de...
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Early 1900s Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

AJD Real Gorgeous Spider Web Agates 19" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These highly polished beautiful glowing bright real Spider Web Agates are all approximately 18mm round. They are enhanced by little highly polished glittering gem-cut 6mm black Onyx....
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Silver

Vintage Baltic Amber Wide Collar Necklace, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Striking wide Baltic amber necklace composed of natural tumbled amber artfully mounted on an amber colored glass bead setting, 14k gold filigree clasp. Hand made, fabulous scale - 1....
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, 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.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl beaded necklaces, antique emerald beaded necklaces, diamond beaded necklaces and more.

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