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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Style: Artisan
Style: Anglo-Indian
AJD 27 Inch Sparkling Lilac Amethyst Necklace Fabulous February Birthstone Gift
Located in Raleigh, NC
27-inch sparkling lilac amethyst necklace with goldy lava accents and toggle clasp. This necklace sparkles and pops as the faceted amethyst rondelles catch the light as well as the ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Other, 10k Gold, Mixed Metal

24" Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Guan Yu Pendant Amulet Beaded Necklace A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
Beaded Necklace Overall Length: 24" This finely carved yellow jadeite pendant (on matching jadeite beads) features Guan Yu, courtesy name Yunch...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Jade

Antique 19c Chinese Russet Jade Carved Concentric Bi Disc Pendant Necklace 18"
Located in Richmond, CA
This 19th-century Chinese russet jade bi-disc pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry that beautifully encapsulates the rich heritage and artistry of traditional Chinese craftsmanship...
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19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Jade

Lapis Lazuli Gold Beaded Necklace II- Lapis Link Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Lapis Lazuli Beads and Gold Plated Brass Beads, inspired by Salvador Dali's Famous Painting "Madrid". 16" Total Length, + 1.5" Extension Lapis Lazuli B...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold

Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Toggle Necklace C48
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Toggle Necklace C48 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 23" Toggle Necklace C49
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 23" Toggle Necklace C49 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 26" Necklace #C38
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 26" Necklace #C38 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ab...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

AJD 31 Inch Rhodochrosite Highly Polished Tumbled nuggets
Located in Raleigh, NC
31-inch necklace of rhodochrosite highly polished nuggets. These gorgeous nuggets vary in size from 5x5mm to 17x7mm. They show lovely color and striations in color. At 31 inches t...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Rhodocrosite, Mixed Metal

IRIS PARURE, Baroque Pearl, Non Colored & Bleached Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI AKOYA® Size of Pearl:8.00mm-8.50mm Number of Pearl:39 IRIS PARURE, since its establ...
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2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl

AJD 17 Inch Pink Peruvian Opal necklace Great Gift
Located in Raleigh, NC
17 Inch Pink Peruvian Opal necklace. This lovely pink necklace features various shades of pink peruvian opal in 4mm squares. The delicate shades of pink are perfect for all skin to...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Mixed Metal

Louis Rousselet Pastel Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet pastel 3 strand pate de verre bead necklace. Composed of rose quartz, amythest, and aquamarine pate de verre Gripoix glass handmade beads. Finely hand wire wrapped a...
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1950s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Brass, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Gold Plate

Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 26" Toggle Necklace C51
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 26" Toggle Necklace C51 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

AJD Distinctive Smoky Quartz and Golden Czech Bead Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Custom made necklace of Beautifully Polished Oval Smoky Quartz Balanced with Gold tone Czech Beads. This necklace is a cool and sophicated look at 19.5 inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal

AJD 20 Inch Fascinating, Unique Lapis Lazuli Briolette and White Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-inch one-of-a-kind necklace of lapis lazuli smooth 9x7 highly polished gemstones accented with creamy white 5mm pearls and double shine 9x7 pearls. This 20-inch necklace is secure...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Other

Extra Long 52" Icy Jadeite Beaded Necklace A-Grade GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
This magnificent and extra long (52") strand of icy jadeite beads can be worn multi layered for an extra special effect. This special necklace consists of 200pcs of well matching 6mm icy white jadeite...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Jade

LB one of a kind Indian Resin Gold and Cranberry colored necklace with silver
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
On offer is a handmade, one of a kind, Indian Resin, yummy colored beaded necklace. The golds and cranberry colors are stunning. This is the perfect piece with either the dark shades...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Base Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Passementerie Necklace, S/S 1977
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Passementerie Necklace, Haute Couture Spring Summer 1977 Spanish Collection. Composed of silk cord with tassel ends. Black faceted jet crystal beads and black cor...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Unique Carnelian , Turquoise and Gold Bead Flapper Necklace
Located in Jerusalem, IL
A unique long flapper type necklace which is composed of various size and shapes of carnelian beads , various turquoise beads the big ones being Tibetan turquoise along with natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Carnelian, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

AJD 18 Inch Graduated Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Tablets and Amethyst Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
18-inch unique Sleeping Beauty turquoise tablets accented with amethyst necklace. This one-of-a-kind necklace features graduated flat Sleeping Beauty turquoise tablets, 38x29- 21x17...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Vintage Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Pendant Beaded Necklace 18"-23"
Located in Richmond, CA
Vintage mid-century Chinese carved jadeite butterfly pendant beaded necklace, with several fine beads of various size and style, necklace adjustable ...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Jade

Smokey Topaz , Ruttel quartz Glass and 18 karat Gold Necklace
Located in Jerusalem, IL
A Necklace creation from our Jerusalem workshop. Onyx, Smokey Topaz , Gold Ruttel Quartz, Glass , Tiger Eye and Vintage 18 karat Gold Indian Beads. In a elegant and classical comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

AJD 25 Inch Elegant Green Angelite and Apatite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
25-inch angelite and apatite necklace in shades of soft green and deep green. These gorgeous 10mm gemstones are smooth and highly polished. The neckla...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Other, Apatite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 28" Toggle Necklace C50
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 28" Toggle Necklace C50 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

16mm Sea Foam Green Aquamarine Bead and 18k Yellow Gold Necklace, 20 Inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning necklace features an impressive collection of large, 16mm round aquamarine beads with lovely, natural sea foam green color! The beads are beautifully matched, varying f...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

53" Long Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace with 14 Karat Gold Details
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry One of a kind Natural Peruvian Pink Opal Handmade Necklace with Pear shaped and tubular shaped Peruvian Opals with Natural L...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Chalcedony Gold Necklace - The Irises Garden Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Amethyst Crystal Beads, and Gold Plated Brass Beads, inspired by artist Erin Hanson's Famous Painting "Irises Garden". 18" T...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Pearl Chalcedony Gold Necklace - The Le Reve II Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Natural Fresh Water Peals, Chalcedony Beads and 22K gold plated sterling silver Beads, inspired by oil painting "Le Reve -The Dream" by Pablo Picasso. ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 25" Necklace #C37
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 25" Necklace #C37 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ab...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Pearl Chalcedony Gold Necklace - The Seaside Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from handmade gold plated beads and handmade Ceramics beads, inspired by Henri Matisse's 'Le Jarre II' painting. 16" Total Length Designed to fit snug at th...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Gold

AJD 21 Inch Gorgeous Garnet Necklace Perfect for the January Birthday!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant and unique garnet necklace of smooth highly polished 10 MM round translucent garnets. These lovely gemstones are accented with gold tone 12 MM lava rocks across the front of...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Garnet, Mixed Metal

AJD 23 Inch Necklace of Rose of France Amethyst and Rich Darker Amethyst
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fascinating and unique necklace of Rose of France Amethyst octagon shaped in highly polished tablets. These gorgeous tablets are accented with darker amethyst faceted rondelles. This...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Indian Resin and Shell necklace with silver
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a handmade, one of a kind, Indian Resin and Shell necklace. The colors of burgundy resin and gold shell are rich and flattering to every complexion. This pie...
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2010s Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Base Metal, Silver

IRIS PARURE, Non Colored&Bleached Japan Pearl, 8.00-8.50mm Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI AKOYA® Size of Pearl: 8.0mm-8.50mm Number of Pearl: 53 IRIS PARURE, since its estab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace #C40
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace #C40 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ab...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

IRIS PARURE, Akoya Pearl 7.00-7.50mm Necklace, Non Colored & Non Bleached Pearl
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI AKOYA® Size of Pearl: 7.00mm-7.50mm Number of Pearl: 33 IRIS PARURE, since its esta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

AJD 18 Inch Amethyst Highly Polished Chunks with Goldy Accents Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous, purple glowing amethyst polished chunks necklace with goldy accents. Each of these polished chunks is a unique size and shape. The necklace is secured by a two-ring gold ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Mixed Metal

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 27" Necklace #C35
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 27" Necklace #C35 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ab...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 27" Necklace #C34
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 27" Necklace #C34 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the abi...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

IRIS PARURE, Akoya Pearl 7.00-7.50mm Necklace, Non Colored & Non Bleached Pearl
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Features:Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI AKOYA® Size of Pearl: 7.0mm-7.50mm Number of Pearl: 86 IRIS PARURE, since its estab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

18 karat Gold and Coral Necklace.
Located in Jerusalem, IL
In our Jerusalem workshop we strive to compliment our collection of ethnic and vintage jewelry with contemporary pieces which many times include vintage elements as well as our take ...
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2010s Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

25" Icy Jadeite Beaded Necklace with Carved Dragon Pendant A-Grade
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite icy jadeite beaded necklace showcases a 25" strand of A-grade icy jadeite beads (approx D:6mm), each carefully chosen for its delicate icy clear hue, some accented wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Jade

Handmade Gold Plated Beads and White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 28" Necklace #C26
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plate Beads and White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 28" Necklace #C26 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ab...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Green Chalcedony Beads and Gold Necklace -The Poet's Garden by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Chalcedony Beads, and Gold Plated Sterling Silver Beads, inspired by Dutch post-impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh's Famous Painting "The Poet's Gard...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Mist on Blue Terrain Chalcedony Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Chalcedony Beads, Ceramics Beads and Gold Plated Sterling Silver Beads, inspired by Russian landscape painter Ivan Shishkin's Famous Painting "Morning M...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace #C28
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace #C28 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the abi...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Antique Coral and 18 and 22 karat gold Beads Necklace
Located in Jerusalem, IL
In our Jerusalem workshop we utilize the materials that come into our hand to create unique beaded Necklaces. Here we have used Round Sardinian coral beads and various antique Yemeni...
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2010s Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace #C39
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace #C39 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ab...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Lapis Lazuli Gold Beaded Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Lapis Lazuli Beads and Gold Plated Brass Beads, inspired by Salvador Dali's Famous Painting "Madrid". 20" Total Length, + 1.5" Extension Lapis Lazuli B...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 23.5" Necklace #C32
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 23.5" Necklace #C32 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the a...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 26" Necklace #C33
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 26" Necklace #C33 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the abi...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Hand Carved Rock Crystal Quartz Bead Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning necklace features large, hand carved rock crystal quartz beads arranged with 18k yellow gold accents. It is quite a statement piece! The faceted transparent crystals ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Round Turquoise and 18 karat Gold Wax Beads Necklace
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This very striking and elegant necklace was put together in our Jerusalem workshop , 14 mm round Chinese Turquoise of superior quality enhanced by 9 mm round 18 karat Gold wax bead...
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2010s Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Beads Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace 8.5" Bracelet Set C41
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace and 8.5" Bracelet Set #C41 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represe...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Lapis Lazuli Necklace - Blue Madrid Lapis Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from apis Lazuli Beads and Gold Plated Sterling Silver Beads, inspired by Salvador Dali's Famous Painting "Madrid". 32" Total Length, + 1.5" Extension Lapi...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 26.5" Necklace #C30
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 26.5" Necklace #C30 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the a...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Pearl & Ceramics Bead Necklace - The Almond Blossoms by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from natural Baroque pearls and handmade Ceramics beads, inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's 'Almond Blossoms' oil painting. 16" Total Length Designed to fit snu...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Baroque Pearls and Gold Necklace - White Peonies Pearl Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is Handcrafted from natural Baroque pearls and 18K gold plated sterling silver clasp. Inspired by oil painting "White Peonies With Pruning Shears" by Edouard Manet. 18...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Handcraft Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst Agate Citrine Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Turquoise, 14k 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.

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