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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Yoko London Tahitian Pearl Long Classic Strung Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
Comprised of timeless, jewellery box staples, our Classic collection is designed to last through the generations. Featuring a striking combination of various shades of Tahitian pearls in grey to black tones, secured to an 18ct gold clasp, this necklace is both contemporary and elegant.
Other sizes, qualities and lengths of classic Tahitian necklaces...
Category
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite South Sea Pearl Bead Necklace is crafted with attention to detail, boasting 45 lustrous pearls. Each pearl measures 9mm in diameter, showcasing the luxurious beauty of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 18Kt Yellow Gold Ball and Locket Necklace
Located in Wheaton, IL
Stunning Antique 18Kt yellow gold ball and locket necklace - 16" ball chain 50 7.25mm gold balls with gold spacers strung on foxtail with gold ball hidden clasp with 1/4" gold bail a...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Abalone Gemstone and Art Glass Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Statement necklace featuring a large centrally set abalone shell on a multi-strand chain of art glass, glass, and quartz beads with 12K gold-filled a...
Category
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold-filled
Art Deco Chrome and Faceted Amber Glass Bead Necklace circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Art Deco chrome necklace featuring faceted amber glass beads, length 46.7cm / 18.4 inches. The glass beads are diameter 1.5cm / .59 inch. This necklace has been professionally restrung, and the vintage barrel clasp...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1960s Pierre Cardin Rare Brutalist Oversized Shield Red + Silver 60s Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage 1960s PIERRE CARDIN red and silver chrome brutalist shield necklace!! Features oversized red beads, with a unique oversized shield as the front clasp. A great bold state...
Category
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Roseate Jewelry Akoya Mini 4.0-5.0mm White Pearl Strand 14k Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
From our Mini Collection. This beautiful 17 inch Akoya cultured pearl necklace is composed 4.0-4.5 mm pearls of lustrous, natural-color pearls featuring a white to cream bodycolor. T...
Category
2010s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coomi 20K Gold, Turquoise, Sapphire, Diamond Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Hand made Coomi Affinity collection necklace set in 20K yellow gold with 398.73cts turquoise, 0.25cts blue sapphire, and 0.95cts diamonds. Necklace measures 18" in length.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Vintage Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Closure
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Closure-
This lovely necklace features 97 graduated white...
Category
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
Natural uncut rose cut diamond bead orange opal sterling silver necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Elevate your style with the enchanting fusion of vibrant opals and dazzling diamonds showcased in our exquisite necklace. Crafted with meticulous attentio...
Category
2010s Chinese Artist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
Black Onyx Bead and Diamond Tassel Pendant Necklace, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco black onyx tassel pendant necklace, comprising of multiple rows of graduating black onyx beads, hanging below a brilliant-cut diamond set domed cap, and an old-cut diamon...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
French Poured Glass Faux Jade Beads, Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
French Poured Glass Faux Jade Beads from the 1950's. Double strand with hand made mottled Gripoix glass beads and spacers in variegated jade tones with gilt filigree clasp. 17.5" s...
Category
1950s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
44" David Yurman 18k Gold Lemon Quartz Bead Station Textured Link Long Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful necklace designed by David Yurman that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. This long necklace is strung with beautiful textured gold links and features m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold
Garnet 12.5mm Bead Knotted String Necklace, Sterling Silver S Hook Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite necklace featuring polished garnet beads on a knotted string necklace. Fastened with a sterling silver S hook clasp. Bold, striking, dark ...
Category
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Old Tibet Coral Beads Gilt Silver Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous long Necklace featuring Old Tibetan reconstructed Coral Heirloom Beads (a gem material made by the fusing small particles of the genuine stone), inter-spaced with nin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
Tahitian Keshi Pearl Necklace with Enamel and Pave Diamond Pinwheel Accents
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description
Tahitian Keshi pearls with enamel and pave diamond pinwheels accented with 14k gold faceted balls. Can be worn long or short as a double strand necklace.
Item # N3719
Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Karat Victorian Beaded Collar, circa 1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our circa 1860 Victorian collar of graduated 18K yellow gold hand crafted solid gold beads strung on a gold chain. It is the perfect piece for layering with an antique chain or with another beaded chain as shown in our photos. (Other beaded chain seen in photo is in 9K and also available on 1st dibs under "9K Gold Victorian Beaded...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage GRIPOIX Necklace, Fall 1993
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD gorgeous vintage gold toned chain necklace featuring MAISON GRIPOIX green glass beads and rectangular links with CC logos, glass faux pearls, green facetted beads and clear crystal rondelles.
From the Fall 1993 Collection.
Spring clasp closure.
Embossed CHANEL 93...
Category
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Necklace with Coral Onyx and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with three strands of Pearls, Coral, Onyx, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 6.00 carats.
Signed by Van Cleef & Arp...
Category
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
AJD Fascinating Multicolor Natural Real Ruby Zoisite & Real Pearl Shell Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This multi-color natural Ruby Zoisite glows magnificently between these beautiful highly polished (no sharp edges) white Pearl shells in this 19 inch long necklace. The Ruby Zoisite...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby
French Jet and Clear Beaded Sautoir Necklace with Oval Pendant and Tassel 1920s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous long sautoir necklace, with faceted french jet and clear beads, an oval french jet and paste stone pendant, and ornate long beaded tassel. The necklace closes with a barrel ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
130 Carat Genuine & Natural & Fine Strand of Emerald Smooth Beads Necklace, 18K
Located in New York, NY
A fine strand of Genuine and Natural Brazilian Emerald Plain Beads Necklace, weighing 131 carats, measuring 20.50 Inches, the beads ranging from 4.50MM t...
Category
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald
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....
Category
1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Jade Necklace Double Necklace Certified Untreated Midcentury 9.5mm 20" & 24"
Located in Southbury, CT
Grand, beautiful, and rare, this double-strand jade necklace features 114 approximately 9.5mm hand-carved and polished untreated Burmese jadeite beads. These are substantial, fine, o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 9k Gold
Tahitian Pearl and 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
These deep blue Tahitian pearls have a rainbow luster that is mesmerizing. The 18 karat beads and clasp add a beautiful accent of color. The 18 inch leng...
Category
2010s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Genuine Beaded Turquoise Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Closure 1960s
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage necklace made of genuine turquoise beads (4-4.5 mm) in classic blue and blue/green undertones with 14 karat yellow gold spacer beads (4 mm). The necklace features a round 1...
Category
20th Century German Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
AJD Necklace of Amazonite and Amethyst Spheres February Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mix gorgeous Amethyst with luscious Amazonite and you have this custom made, one of a kind necklace perfect for all occasions. This unique necklace is 20 inches in length and secured with a Diamond studded Sterling Silver lobster claw clasp. The 16 mm beads are accented with silver tone spacers. Amethyst is the February birthstone and is said to protect from intoxication and evil spells. It will calm your spirit and give you focus. Pure quartz is colorless, but the most prized variety is Amethyst, the purple variety. It's always been considered a 'royal color' and is featured in the British Crown jewels. It was also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. It has long been used in Christian jewelry and in the Christian seasons of Lent and Advent. All this and being absolutely beautiful, what's not to love!! Although Amazonite is named for the Amazon River in the Amazon in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amazonite, Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Mixed 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...
Category
1990s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Marina J. Pearl woven Necklace with 14k Vintage Blue Sapphire & Pearl Brooch
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing piece by Marina J. This stunning necklace features all real cultured White Pearls intricately woven together into a tight lace like design. Woven into a 'V" shape, this piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12 Strand Black Spinel Glass Bead Necklace with 14K Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
This elegant necklace features 12 strands of sparkling black glass spinel beads, connected with a 14 karat yellow gold clasp. A luxurious accessory!
Hallmarks: 14K, 585
Stylized gol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Woven Lapis Lazuli and Hammered Sterling Silver Bead Choker Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning hammered sterling silver bead and lapis lazuli choker necklace that is woven.
Marked Sterling on the clasp.
Category
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Genuine and Natural Smooth Emerald Small Tumbled Beads Necklace, 9 Lines
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine & Natural Smooth Emerald Small Tumbled Beads Necklace with 9 Lines. The beads range from 5MM to 8 MM weighing 715 carats. The clasp is 14K Yellow Gold and the length ranges...
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Late 20th Century Zambian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Mother-of-Pearl Necklace with Mother-of-Pearl Fashion Pendant 22 In Long
Located in Austin, TX
This is a Pink Mother-of-Pearl pendant necklace that is absolutely stunning. Mother of Pearl is a strong, resilient stone and it gives off an iridescent color. It is so easy to appre...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Alex Jona Yellow Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold necklace suspending 114 drop briolette cut natural fancy yellow diamonds weighing 6.64 carats in total. Chai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Graduated Toggle Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Victorian Coral Graduated Toggle Necklace composed of hundreds of hand carved coral beads in the shape of barbells which form a "bead" rope of ...
Category
1890s Italian Late Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold
Coral, rock crystal, carved emeralds, black onyx and vermeil necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
I must have been subliminally thinking about Cartier’s Art Deco jewelry when I was making this. I love the combination of coral with emeralds....
Category
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Emerald, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Vermeil
A South Sea Cultured Pearl And Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
A South Sea cultured pearl and diamond necklace, the thirty-three cultured South Sea pearls graduating from 10 to 11mm, strung with twenty-two diamond-set beads, to a single pearl hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Beaded Gemstone Necklace With Carved Bone Frog Accents By Amy Kahn Russell
By Amy Kahn Russell
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s
- 20" length
- Sterling silver hardware
- Whimsical frog-theme with mixed green gemstones and carved bone frog beads
- By Amy Kahn Russell (signed AKR 925 on hang tag...
Category
1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pre-Columbian Sinu Gold and Bead Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking and rare Pre-Columbian gold necklace was crafted by the Sinu people of Colombia. The figural beads represent coatimundi, a much adored pet in many Pre-Columbian societi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold
A.Jeschel Rich solid Zuni Sterling Silver pendant with Turquoise necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Indulge in the rich cultural heritage and timeless beauty of Hallmarked Effie C Zuni Native American craftsmanship with this vintage solid Sterling Silver pendant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Jasper, Amazonite, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
AJD Elegant Natural Real Black Onyx & Real Red Magnesite 18 1/2" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful natural Black Onyx and red Magnesite necklace is 18 1/2 inches long. The largest round red Magnesites are approximately 25mm and th...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Onyx
Hakimoto 16x13 mm Natural color Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 13x16 mm Natural color Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace
21" and 35 Golden Cultured Pearls With 18K Full Ball Diamonds Clasp
Suggested Retail price $160,000
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Asian Semi Precious Stone, Ceramic & Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Asian beaded necklace designed with a colorful mix of semi-precious stones, carved wood Buddhas, Chinese silver, ceramics, cinnabar and resin with the appearance of amber. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
Fine Victorian Diamond Scroll Brooch
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian diamond scroll brooch strung here as a centrepiece on a cultured pearl choker necklace, centrally-set set with a row of graduati...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
LANVIN gold & silver CRYSTAL WING & PEARL CHAIN Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin necklace in gold-tone and antique silver chains and black grosgrain ribbon with faux pearls. Features a crystal encrusted wing. Has been worn and is in excellen...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage Cultured Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This vintage necklace is an elegant piece, featuring a delicate strand of small, round cultured pearls. Each pearl is lustrous with a soft sheen, showcasing the timeless beauty that ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
CHANEL 08P black Camelia enamel station faux pearl CC long necklace
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 08P black Camelia enamel station faux pearl CC long necklace
Reference: TGAS/E00836
Brand: Chanel
Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Collection: 08P
Material: Faux Pearl
Color: Black, P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
AJD Unique Glowing Natural Blue Kyanite Necklace 24" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
The hammered Sterling Silver clasp enhances this magnificent highly polished glowing unique natural blue Kyanite - graduated gemstones from 18 mm to 22 mm round - accented with tiny ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Kyanite, Sterling Silver
Platinum Diamond Coral and Emerald Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum clasp with approx. 0.40ctw diamonds, featuring emeralds beads, ranging in size from 6mm to 12mm, and coral beads - 5.5mm to 6.3mm.
Necklace is 19" long.
Marked Bvlgari on ...
Category
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Crown Trifari 1950s Coral Orange Floral Cabochon Openwork Set Necklace Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Coral Orange Floral Cabochon Pearls Openwork Jewellery Set Necklace Brooch, Gold Plated
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Signed at the back.
Size: Earrin...
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1950s American Baroque Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Lapis Lazuli Faceted Bead Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A lapis lazuli bead necklace with an 18 karat yellow gold clasp.
The lapis lazuli are double knotted for aesthetics and safety using dark blue thread to perfectly match the colour o...
Category
2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Coral and Green Onyx Necklace
Located in New York, NY
These Red Coral and Onyx beads were purchased as part of an estate before being made into this contemporary 30 inch Red Coral and Green Onyx Necklace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx
18 Karat White Gold Bead Cut Sapphires 0.44c White Diamonds Sautoir Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Art Deco Style 18Karat White Gold Bead Cut 43,50 Carats Blue Sapphires 0.44Karat White Diamonds Sautoir Necklace
The simplicity of the design, the preciousness of the cascade of sapphires.
The blue (my deep blue) of the sapphires supported by white gold and diamonds on the closure, 96 cm long, so as to go around the neck twice; evocative colors of that summertime waves, as well as the deep winter...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Carnelian Beaded Necklace with Gold Tone Adornments
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
A Carnelian Beaded Necklace with Gold Adornments is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines the vibrant energy of carnelian with the elegance and luxury of gold. This necklace is p...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold Plate
Blue Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, and 14k Yellow Gold Contemporary 1980s Beaded Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
This exquisite 1980s necklace is crafted with 14-karat yellow gold beads, forty-eight round blue lapis lazuli beads and eight oval pearls. The combination of the yellow gold, deep b...
Category
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful natural tanzanite necklace with diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous 14-karat necklace has been created in a delicate tanzanite beaded gold chain and features a beautiful natural 18.66-carat tanzanite and 0.31-carat diamond pendant. It i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Clasp Beads Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This rare vintage necklace is composed of genuine coral beads forming a graduated strand and ranging in size from 7.50mm to 12.00mm. Completed with...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 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.