Beaded Necklaces
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1960s European Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1960s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
1950s American Post-War Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Brass
1870s Italian Late Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise
1990s French Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Opal, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Spinel, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Beryl, Morganite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 22k Gold
2010s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
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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