Beaded Necklaces
1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Stainless Steel
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Aquamarine, Opal, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Indonesian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
1960s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Mexican Retro Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, White Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gilt Metal
20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Amazonite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 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.
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