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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Style: Artisan
Style: Retro
7 Eye Ancient Dzi Bead Collar Necklace W Carnelian Beads, Silver Clasp, 18.5"
Located in Milford, DE
Ancient Himalayan 7 Eye Dzi Bead Collar Necklace With Carnelian Beads and Sterling Silver Clasp. A unique, valuable and powerful Protection Amulet from Tibet This necklace features a 7-eye Tibetan Dzi...
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19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Marina J Semi Precious Gem Sautoir with Green Amethyst Tassel & 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous piece hand made by Marina J. This stunning Sautoir is made using multi shaped and colored Semi Precious Stones all strung together with gorgeous high luster Baroque Pearls. Large Green Amethyst, Citrine, London Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, Emeralds and solid 14k Yellow Gold findings adorn this entire Sautoir. Each stone's beautiful facets and translucent quality allow them to shine and radiate beautiful Greens, Blues and Oranges when illuminated by light. Measuring 33.5 inch sans Tassel, each end of this Sautoir meets at solid 14k Yellow Gold Hooks which attach to the solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring Clasp; from which an amazing removable Tassel Hangs. The 5 inch Tassel features a stunning 21.52 CT Oval Cut Green Amethyst set in a 14k Yellow Gold band. Underneath hangs a beautiful Baroque Pearl siting atop a 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Encrusted Roundel, from which Graduated strands of Emeralds...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Blue Topaz, Pearl, Emerald, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, ...

Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace is a luxurious and stylish piece of jewelry known for its high-quality craftsmanship and classic design....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB offers a Stunning, OOAK , Sterling and Crystal, Vintage Urn Pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers an Amazing, Stunning, Dramatic, one of a kind, handmade, original necklace. The centerpiece is an incredible Vintage, Sterling Silver, Marcasite, and cut crystal Urn Brooc...
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Carved Natural Green Nephrite Jade Pendant Beaded Necklace 32"
Located in Richmond, CA
This late 19c carved green nephrite jade pendant and beads necklace, with a total length of 32 inches, makes a versatile and sophisticated accessory. The beads are strung together on...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Silver

LB offers a Dramatic French Bakelite and Red Coral Stunning necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers Dramatic, French 80’s Bakelite and Chinese Red Coral , one of a kind, handmade necklace. Sterling Silver spacer beads and l...
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Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage Polish Polished Amber Bead Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage polished Polish amber bead necklace with a hidden barrel clasp. This beautiful graduated strand is from the 1930s and measures 24" long. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Amber

AJD 25 Inch Glowing Lilac Amethyst Necklace February Birthstone!
Located in Raleigh, NC
February Birthstone! What a great gift for the February Baby. This 25-inch necklace is glowing translucent lilac amethyst. The necklace is smooth highly polished 12 mm beads. It i...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Handmade ~ Sterling Silver .925 Beige Barrel Coral Salmon Beaded 36" Necklace #9
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This stunning 36" handmade necklace features beautiful round coral beads in a lovely salmon shade, accented with beige barrel beads. The necklace is made of high-quality 925 sterling...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage Hand-Crafted Portuguese Necklace Yellow Gold
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Vintage Hand-Crafted Portuguese Necklace is a testament to the artistry and heritage of Portuguese jewelry making. Crafted from 19kt yellow gold, this necklace showcases traditio...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

1970s Matte Robin's Egg Blue Turquoise Oval Bead Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
The pastel shades of turquoise have endeared it to many great cultures of antiquity: it has adorned the rulers of Ancient Egypt, the Aztecs (and possibly other Pre-Columbian Mesoamer...
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1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise

Marina J. Pearl Woven Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold Faceted Findings & Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Pearl Woven necklace adorned by 14k Yellow Gold Plated - Silver Faceted beads. Three strands of Pearls, graduating in size, are woven together into a soft Lace design, inspi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Elegant Tonal Faux Pearl Collar
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Tonal Faux Pearl Collar from the 1990's. 3 strand oval faux pearls of differing tones and sizes with matte gold clasp. Beads can be worn in different configurations. 16" x 1....
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1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Style Pearl and Pate de Verre Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Chanel Style Pearl and Pate de Verre Sautoir from the 1990's. High quality faux jewelry made in Italy with hand knotted pearls, glass bea...
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1990s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Beautiful Vintage Natural Carnelian Oval Shaped Bead Necklace Dark Amber Colour
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This vintage necklace features natural Carnelian, oval shaped beads. They vary in size from the front to the back and are individually knotted. Each bead has been honed by hand a...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Carnelian

Golden Thread Crochet Necklace Light Blue Glass Beads
Located in Kfar Sava, IL
One of a kind hand crochet necklace. This necklace was crochet around a metal wire to help keep the round shape. I incorporated many light blue glass ...
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2010s Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Other

Handmade ~ Sterling Silver .925 Beige Barrel Coral & Black Beaded 28" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This beautiful handmade necklace is crafted from high-quality sterling silver (.925) and features a gorgeous beige barrel coral beads. The necklace is adorned with black beaded accen...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Handmade ~ Sterling Silver .925 Beige Barrel Coral Beaded 26" Necklace #94
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Upgrade your jewelry collection with this stunning Handmade Sterling Silver Beige Barrel Coral Beaded Necklace. The 26-inch necklace is beautifully crafted with a heart shape lobster...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Chanel 5 Silver CC Crystal Faux Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel 5 Silver CC Crystal Faux Pearl Long Necklace * Marked 12 * Made in France -It is approximately 42" long. -The large pendant is approximately 0.9" x 0.65". -The crystals are ...
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Lavish Haute Couture Passementerie Necklace, F/W 1977
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Passementerie Necklace, Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1977 Chinese Opium Collection. Composed of silk cord with tassel ends. Gilt chinese passementerie knots, silk sat...
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1970s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Tiny Labradorite Gold Beaded Necklace Shiny Grey Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
This Tiny Labradorite Gold Beaded Necklace Shiny Grey Necklace will make you feel ethereal and enchanting, with its subtle shimmer enhancing your skin tone and adding a touch of myst...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Labradorite, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Statement Light Blue Glass Beads Crochet Necklace Light Golden Thread
Located in Kfar Sava, IL
Beautiful, intricate, one of a kind, statement necklace. It is hand crochet with Light golden smooth passing thread and Light Blue Glass seed beads....
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Handmade ~ Sterling Silver .925 Beige Barrel Coral Turquoise Beaded 35" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This stunning beaded necklace is a one-of-a-kind piece of handmade jewelry. Crafted from high-quality sterling silver .925, it features lovely beige barrel beads interwoven with cora...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Natural Carnelian Round Bead Necklace
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful vintage natural carnelian round bead necklace. This necklace is continuous with no clasp and finished with a sliding square knot design. This allows the necklace to be exte...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Carnelian

Antique Chinese Intense Purple Amethyst Pendant Graduating Beaded Necklace 24"
Located in Richmond, CA
This late 19c to early 20c carved intense purple amethyst gemstone beaded necklace is comprised of a large, well carved amethyst double gourd pendant, and graduating amethyst beads f...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst

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

Double Strand Deep Intense Green Jade, Onyx, Gold Beaded Necklace, c1960's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Comprising of fine & well-matched Natural Jadeite beads of 7mm each of deep intense green colour Sections of 4 are separated by black faceted onyx beads, creating an elegant look Completed by a comfortable & secure parrot clasp, crafted in 18K yellow gold The necklace is double strand, with 1 strand being longer than the other with average length of 42cm Weight: 36gr. Vintage c1950...
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1960s Australian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Mediterranean Natural Dusty Pinkish Red Coral 18K 18ct 750 Gold Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Orangey Red Coral Bead Necklace Composed of 53 natural coral beads of approximately 4.2 to 13 mm., of stunning red to orangey red colour completed by a clasp set wit...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Blue Madrid Princess 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

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

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, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Beaded Necklaces with Peach Moonstone, Gold and Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our collection of moonstone, gold and bakelite pearl necklaces by Mesure et Art du Temps. These French pearl necklaces come with a magnificent...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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

Russian Emerald Pendant on a Double Strand Emerald Paradizia Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description The amazing feature of this necklace is its ability to adapt to an afternoon romp about town or to an evening of ritz and glamour. The natural untreated 88 carats of perfectly strung faceted and sparkling Emeralds hosts a magnificent 25 carat Russian Emerald pendant...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

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

Elegant Natural White Jadeite Beaded Necklace A-Grade 55pc 11mm Beads 23"
Located in Richmond, CA
This mid-century natural jadeite beaded necklace is comprising of 55 meticulously selected jadeite beads, each measuring approximately 11mm in diameter, the necklace achieves a total...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Jade

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

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

Chanel Rare Gold CC Pastel Blue Pink Flower Pearl Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Gold CC Pastel Blue Pink Flower Pearl Necklace *Marked 18 *Made in Italy *Comes with the original box and pouch - It is approximately 62" long. The largest flower penda...
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Toggle Necklace C52
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Toggle Necklace C52 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

Antique Dutch 3-Row Red Coral Necklace Choker with Filigree 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 3-row natural red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) choker necklace with round filigree 14 karat yellow clasp, from ca. 1945, the Netherlands. The beads have a round and regular ...
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20th Century Dutch Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vintage Gucci Necklace, Wood and 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite vintage Gucci necklace, a grand fusion of 18k yellow gold and iconic wood links crafted in their signature Gucci style. Measuring 21 inches on ...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Gold, Yellow Gold

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

IRIS PARURE, Japanese Non Colored & Non Bleached BENI 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: 6.50mm-8.00mm Number of Pearl: 37 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

Green Chalcedony Beads and Gold Necklace -The Poet's Garden by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Discover this rich green chalcedony necklace that redefines sophistication, crafted to make you feel exquisitely refined and genuinely special. This necklace is inspired by Dutch pos...
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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

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

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

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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