Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
1980s French Artist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Turkish Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 24k Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s British Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s British Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
1980s French Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s French Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Onyx
Early 2000s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Polynesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Polynesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s Greek Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Other
1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Amber
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Agate, Pearl, Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k 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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