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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
AJD 19 Inch Black Opal and White Keshi Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Timeless 19-Inch Black and White Necklace with Black Opal and Keshi Pearls – Elegant for Any Occasion
Add a touch of sophistication to any outfit with this 19-inch black and white n...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Bulgari-Inspired Vintage Zebra Motif Costume Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Bulgari-Inspired Vintage Zebra Motif Costume Pearl Strand Necklace is a stunning statement piece that captures the essence of playful elegance. This exquisite double-strand neckl...
Category
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
AJD Lovely Natural Real Magnesite & Real Black Onyx 19" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These lovely white natural Magnesites (approximately 18mm) are enhanced with the interestingly gem cut natural black Onyx (largest approximately 14mm). This elegant necklace is 19 i...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
An Antique Victorian Mediterranean Coral Necklace with 18K Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This lovely piece dates from late Victorian era
and is quite typical for that period,
but will never go out of style
Featuring 160 Natural Coral Beads,
graduated with the larges...
Category
1870s European Late Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cultured Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating pearl rope necklace features cultured baroque pearls ranging from 20.05mm-13.20mm. The single stand graduating necklace has a versatile length making it easily doubl...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Vermeil & Oxidized Silver Open Link Chain Necklace w Akoya Pearls
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A striking blackened 800 silver and gold toned vermeil chain creates interest on this fine necklace which is expertly softened with fourteen lustrous 7.7mm Akoya pearls giving it the...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Vermeil, Silver
Jade Necklace Muted Tones Midcentury Certified Untreated 27"
Located in Southbury, CT
This approximately 27" necklace is composed of alternating 8.3mm natural and untreated jadeite jade beads from Burma and small 14K yellow gold beads. No clasp, just luminous, etherea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 17 inches (43 cm) long, and the smooth round beads are 12 mm in size.
The beads are a deep purple color.
The color of the beads is authentic and natural. No thermal o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Amethyst and Gold Necklace, circa 1920
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful amethyst necklace from the 1920s comprising a line of twenty-four faceted, light violet amethyst beads grouped in clusters of three, alternating with oblong gold filigree l...
Category
1920s American Edwardian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
AJD 36 Inch Long and Lovely Silvery Pearls and Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
36-Inch Iridescent Silvery Chinese Freshwater Keshi Pearl and Matte Black Onyx Necklace
Embrace elegance with this stunning 36-inch necklace featuring iridescent silvery Chinese fres...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD Beautiful 21" Beige & Cream Natural Real Coral & Goldy Rondels Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This damatically beautiful 21 inch long natural Beige Coral necklace is enhanced with Gold Plated round fascinating real Lava beads set with an easy to use gold plated hook clasp. These real Corals...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold Plate
Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl & 14k Gold Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kissed by the sun! This strand of highly lustrous golden South Sea cultured pearls is composed of 25 pearls measuring from 13.63 to 11.0 mm, and finished with a unique, polished clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Long Paradizia Necklace (shown doubled)
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 136 carats 14k yellow gold delicately wire-wrapped necklace. Can be worn long or doubled as a shorter necklace.
Item # N3828
Materials and Weig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The blue of the gorgeous lapis stone beads really pop in this necklace.
Length: 47.5cm
Large Bead Diameter: 12mm
Weight: 53g
Category
1960s British Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Trifari Faux Pearls, Original Box
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Faux Pearls with rare Original Shell Box in velvet. Sterling paste clasp signed Trifari Sterling dating it to the 1940's. 18" graduated with origina...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Freeform Citrine and Round Garnet Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace features chunky freeform citrine beads and yellow gold accent beads arranged with garnets that add exciting pops of red color! The citrine gems have lovely golde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat White Gold 7.5 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k White Gold 18" 7.5 mm Certified $3,490 110698
This is one of Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
Nothing says, “I Love you” mo...
Category
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fine Long Saltwater Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A fine long saltwater cultured pearl necklace, consisting of a hundred-twenty-six fine Akoya pearls measuring 9.5-10mm in diameter, a...
Category
2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl
Freshwater Pearl and 22 Karat Gold Beaded Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Knotted Freshwater Pearl, seed Pearl and 22k yellow gold beaded necklace. Necklace is finished with a 22k gold toggle clasp. Beaded Pearl strand i...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hakimoto 16x14 mm Tahitian South Sea Pearl Strand Necklace with 18K Diamond
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K PEARL STRAND NECKLACE
18K Yellow Gold
Weight (g): 125
Cultured Tahitian South Sea Pearl
Pearl Size: 16X14mm
Pearl Shape: Round
Body color: Silver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea White Pearl Strand Necklace Luminous Quality 104.70 Grams
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
South Sea White Pearl Strand Necklace with Luminous Quality Natural Beads.
Length is 18 inches.
This amazing strand is so beautiful with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
62" Venetian Wedding Cake Glass Bead Necklace, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 62" length
- Pastel blue wedding cake style Venetian glass beads
- Milky gla...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli and 18K Gold Beaded Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely necklace of natural, slightly graduated lapis lazuli beads with 18K gold beads between. This lapis is a rare and unusual cut with 14 sides and the color is exceptional with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Angel-skin Coral Strand With Onyx & 18 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This exceptional strand of angel-skin coral are the most beautiful colour and have been beautifully matched to create a fine necklace. Each of the coral beads measures between 14 and...
Category
20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
AJD Unique and Exciting Hubei Turquoise 26 Inch necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite 26-Inch Hubei Turquoise and Amethyst Necklace
Enhance your jewelry collection with this stunning 26-inch necklace that beautifully showcases Hubei turquoise, radiant amethy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Amethyst, Mixed Metal, Silver
Ruby 65 Carats and Pave Diamond Centerpiece Accent Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description
Ruby, pave diamond accent beads, two strand necklace.
Item # N3753
Materials and Weight
Ruby, 5mm faceted rondelle beads, 65 carats.
Pave diamonds 10 x 15mm.
Rhodium ste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Mexican Sterling Spoke Modernist Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Mexican Sterling Spoke Modernist Necklace from the 1950's. Sterling is ribbed on the beads and spokes throughout. Clean and elegant. Double ball screw clasp.
1950's Taxco, Mexico.
1...
Category
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pearl Chalcedony Gold Necklace - The Le Reve II Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Embrace the essence of your being with jewelry that resonates with your unique spirit, effortlessly enhancing your confidence and style. Inspired by the mesmerizing strokes of "Le Re...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
An 18k Gold Long Chain with Satinated Balls
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold long necklace with satinated balls, Italy, circa 1960.
weight: 110.17 g
length: 99 cm
width: 7.7 mm
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
AJD DRAMATIC Glittering Natural Druzy Quartz 17 1/4" Fascinating Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These glittering sparkling brilliant natural Druzy Quartz are approximately 15mm in the 17 1/4 inch long necklace (and in the light they glitter like diamonds !!. The enhancing spar...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Druzy
Charoite Necklace with Sterling Silver Charoite Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 12mm.
The color of the beads is unusual, with a silk effect. Charoite color is non-uniform an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Charoite, Sterling Silver
Graduated Cream Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9K Gold and Cultured Pearl Clasp
Located in London, GB
Beautiful graduated cream cultured pearl necklace, featuring a 9K gold clasp with dark red stones, possibly garnets. The pearls are knotted between each pearl. Measuring length 54 cm...
Category
1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
Hakimoto 17x15 mm Tahitian Baroque Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Tahitian South Sea Strand Necklace
18K White Gold With Diamonds
Weight (g): 132.7
Cultured Tahitian South Sea Baroque Pear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Looking Pearl Necklace With Pave Diamond & Ruby Motif
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:4.000g,D:5.56ct,SI:27.538g, PEAR:110.46ct,RUBY:10.41ct,
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
79.85 carats Aquamarine Beaded Necklace 1 Strand Faceted Beads good Quality Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
79.85 carats Aquamarine Beaded Necklace 1 Strand Faceted Beads good Quality Gem
gemstone - Aquamarine
weight - 79.85 carats
size - 2.5 To 9 mm
quantity - 1 Strand
Length : 18 Inch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine
Marina J Turquoise, Pearl & Solid 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir with Graduated Tassels
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous piece by Marina J. This Sautoir is made with all Turquoise, Pearls & Solid 14k Yellow Gold woven together into a Collumn like design. The Turoiqes in this piece hold a stunn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920 Antique Pearl and Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
1920 Antique Akoya cultured pearls are drilled in a two strand pearl necklace diamond with a platinum clasp set with white european b...
Category
1920s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20" Branch Coral Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful branch coral necklace measuring 20" long. The longest branch is 1.39" at the center of necklace. The clasp is base metal and screws together.
Category
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Double Strand Pearl Necklace with a 18k Gold Lock
Located in Stockholm, SE
This double strand pearl necklace has cultured pearls with a beautiful creamy color. The necklace closes with a 18 karat gold hook which fastens in a bracket decorated with a green s...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx, Turquoise Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional necklace by David Webb showcases a magnificent, carved Chinese coral centerpiece bead, measuring approximately 27.00 mm, surrounded by large coral beads, each rangin...
Category
20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carnelian, Turquoise, Onyx, Agate, Tourmaline, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò necklace mounted with spheres in 9 kt rose gold and satin silver spheres between spheres of tourmaline, onyx, green agate, turquoise and carnelian.
This necklace was totally...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Onyx, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Alex Jona Persian Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona collection, long necklace of Round and Smooth Iranian Turquoise Beads ranging from 8.4MM to 11.18MM. GW: 759 cts. Length: 53.74", 18K Yellow G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
c1981 Ultra Long 105" Vintage Chanel Flower Necklace Purple Glass Beads
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel flower necklace crafted in yellow gold-tone (circa 1981).
We haven't come across a Chanel necklace quite like this one! Measuri...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
AJD Elegant Artistic Handmade Red Bamboo Coral & Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Outstanding highly polished Black Onyx Gems enhanced with unique natural dangles of Red Bamboo Coral with gold plated accents on this handmade necklace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Green Russian Amazonite Bead Knotted Necklace w Sterling Silver Clasp, Vintage
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 48 cm / 18.75 inches
Each bead approx 1 cm
Marks / Hallmarks: 925 on clasp
Discover the timeless elegance of this vintage amazonite bead necklace, meticulously hand-knotted for enduring quality. Each bead is a piece of history, showcasing the unique, vibrant hues of Russian Amazonite, known for its captivating sea-green tones.
Key Features:
Authentic Russian Amazonite: Sourced from the heart of Russia, each bead radiates a lush green color, reminiscent of ancient seas...
Category
20th Century Russian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Jade and Silver Bead Graduated Beads
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Jade and Silver Bead Graduated Beads from the 1920's. Elegant design with graduated beads with silver disc bead connectors. 24" total,...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
Ancient Roman Bronze Ring, 22k Gold and Ombré Spinel Beaded Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze ring artifact and 22k yellow gold cross charm pendant on an ombré red / purple / brown tone Spinel and antique...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Vintage Natural Faceted Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This vintage coral bead necklace is simply stunning! The simple design features a row of graduating coral beads, which are hand strung on red thread, and knotted in between. The cora...
Category
1950s Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Beaded Necklace with Diamond 24K Gold & SS by Kurtulan Jewellery
By Kurtulan
Located in Bozeman, MT
Beaded Necklace with Diamond 24K Gold & SS by Kurtulan Jewellery 16-18" in length. This piece is made to order and will take approximately 4-6 weeks for delivery.
ABOUT KURTULAN JEWE...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14k Gold Grey Pearl necklace 11-14mm Big Rare Natural Tahitian Pearl necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Details:
: 14k Yellow Gold Lock Freshwater pearl beads Necklace.
: Item no- KM90/250G
:Pearl Size: 11mmx13.7mm (Approx.)
:Necklace length: 18" Inches
If you need other special si...
Category
2010s Australian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
White Gold Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
White gold twisted Necklace.
Thickness: 6.50 millimeters.
Total length: approximately 42.00 centimeters.
Gross weight: 18.97 grams.
Category
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
MiriamHaskell Early SignatureGrapeCluster GlassPearl 1920s Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring the earliest white-swirled glass and enameled faux-pearl round beads handcrafted by Parisian lampwork-master Louis Rousselet for American entrepreneur Miriam Haskell and he...
Category
1920s American Baroque Revival Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
CARNELIAN NECKLACE, Carnelian & 14k Gold with Charm Enhancer
Located in New York, NY
CARNELIAN AND 14K GOLD NECKLACE
with 10mm 14k gold charm enhancer
14.5" of the most beautiful 8x4mm carnelian gemstone beads including four 8mm gold beads.
This necklace opens in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Marina J Natural Pearl Woven Necklace + Floral Mosaic Centerpiece & Gold Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vintage Floral Mosaic Brooch has been reworked into a One of A Kind Centerpiece for this Pearl Necklace. The Mosaic piece holds a "Made in Italy" stamp on its back and is adorned b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beaded necklace with 30.8g of south sea pearls, and a closure in 18k yellow gold studed by beautiful diamonds.
The origin of this pearl necklace goes back to the 1970s, it was totall...
Category
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baroque Black Pearl, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine & Solid 14k Earrings
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Earrings by Marina J.
This pair of hook earrings is made of Amethyst, Citrine, Green Chalcedony, Baroque Black Pearls and Solid 14k Yellow Gold. The Black Pearls d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Steven Battelle 50.5 Carats Tourmaline Tundra Sapphire 22K Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Soquel, CA
A 12 x 19 mm watermelon tourmaline briolette faceted bead with flashes of green and pink is held by 22K granulated caps and suspended below a string of greenish and orangish tundra s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 karat white gold beaded necklace. Handmade by our artisans assembled with turquoise beaded,onyx and diamonds.
Necklace total weight 56.60 grams
Diamonds weight 1.50 karat
Turquoi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White 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.