Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Baltic Beaded Necklaces
Amber
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1960s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Onyx, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Jade
1920s American Baroque Revival Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k...
1940s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Hong Kong Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1960s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Silver Plate
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Baltic Beaded Necklaces
Amber
1980s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral
1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Jade
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
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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