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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Coral
Gemstone: Freshwater Pearl
Handmade Gold Plated Beads and White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 28" Necklace #C26
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plate Beads and White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 28" Necklace #C26 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ab...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade ~ Gold Beads & White/Beige Coral Barrel Shaped Beaded 27" Necklace C44
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade ~ Gold Beads & White/Beige Coral Barrel Shaped Beaded 27" Necklace C44 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary 3 available, average weight 194.3 grams Coral represents happ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 21.5" Necklace #C27
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 21.5" Necklace #C27 Beads approximately 1/2" - 3/4" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the perso...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Gold Beads Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace 8.5" Bracelet Set C41
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace and 8.5" Bracelet Set #C41 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represe...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 23.5" Necklace #C32
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 23.5" Necklace #C32 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the a...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

AJD 23 Inch Lapis Lazuli and Red Bamboo Coral Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Statement necklace of gorgeous blue lapis lazuli in three sizes of smooth round beads in 14, 10, and 8 MM. The red bamboo coral focal features a large roundish 35mm piece accented w...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 26.5" Necklace #C30
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 26.5" Necklace #C30 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the a...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace #C28
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace #C28 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the abi...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 26" Necklace #C33
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 26" Necklace #C33 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the abi...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Arizona Turquoise Freshwater Pearl Necklace With Sterling Silver Turquoise Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18 inches (45.7 cm). The size of the irregular beads is 17-21 mm x 12-15 mm. The color of the beads is bright, sky blue. In bright sunlight, a necklace ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 25" Necklace #C29
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 25" Necklace #C29 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the abi...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade Gold Beads and White/Beige Coral Barrel Shaped Beaded 26" Necklace C43
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Beads and White/Beige Coral Barrel Shaped Beaded 26" Necklace C43 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary 5 available ~ average weight ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade ~ Gold Beads and White/Beige Coral Barrel Shaped Beaded 25" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade ~ Gold Beads and White/Beige Coral Barrel Shaped Beaded 25" Necklace Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary 2 available, one weighs 205, the other 174.3 grams Coral repres...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 21.5" Necklace #C31
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads & White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 21.5" Necklace #C31 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the a...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Handmade Gold and White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace #C24
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade Gold Plated Beads and approximately 1/2" (vary in size) White Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Necklace Coral represents happiness and joy and give...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Antique Coral and 18 and 22 karat gold Beads Necklace
Located in Jerusalem, IL
In our Jerusalem workshop we utilize the materials that come into our hand to create unique beaded Necklaces. Here we have used Round Sardinian coral beads and various antique Yemeni...
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2010s Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

AJD 19 Inch Fabulous Blue Coral Necklace with huge Freeform Focal Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
19 Inch unique blue coral necklace featuring a huge, 54x42mm, freeform center focal. This gorgeous focal is smooth on one side and sort of hollowed...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Mixed Metal

1920's French Art Deco Coral, Rock Crystal, and Diamond Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period French hallmarked fine coral and rock crystal necklace with diamond set clasp in platinum. This necklace is comprised of very fine coral beads interspaced with fac...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal

Coral, jade, rock crystal and black onyx sautoir
Located in New Orleans, LA
Striking combination of natural red Sardinian coral with stations of luminous green jade round beads flanked with round black onyx beads and faceted tubes of rock crystal. Suspended ...
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal

Glamorous freshwater peacock pearls w/ sliced diamonds and emeralds necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glamorous single strand necklace with large (approximately 20mm to 24mm) freshwater very baroque black peacock pearls interspersed with patinated silver gilt beads, small sliced diamonds with emerald slices. The pearls have a shimmering green with mauve overtones luster. Length: 20.5" Style: Contemporary, Baroque Creator: Ned Marshall
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2010s American Baroque Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal

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.
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Coral

Coral and gold pendant, blue chalcedony, rock crystal and 14kt gold necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Kwan yin will bring calm and serenity into your life with this beautiful sautoir necklace. The exquisitely carved vintage pendant is mounted on 14kt gold with a delicately detailed b...
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Coral, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Gorgeous Tanzanite Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Tanzanite & Pearl Necklace with diamonds on pearls strung on gold wire is 22inch long is a treat to Tanzanite lovers. 14k:7.44gms D:2.2cts ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise White Coral MOP Fetish 30" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sterling Silver .925 White Coral, Mother Of Pearl and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Fetish 30" Necklace Coral represents happiness and joy and gives th...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Red Coral Mother Of Pearl Fetish 27" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sterling Silver Red Coral Mother Of Pearl Fetish 27" Necklace Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ability to appreciate life. Coral is thought to boost emot...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Cultured Freshwater Pearl Strand 17.25" with Stylish Sterling Fold Over Clasp
Located in Austin, TX
Add a fresh touch to your favorite pearl look with this strand! Wear this strand in the classic style showing only pearls, or spin the strand to display the clasp somewhere at the fr...
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Soft Blue Jade (rare)
Located in Menlo Park, CA
Erin Mac Blue Jade is the most unusual color Jadeite. This one is soft and awaits your meditation, bringing peace to your day... Hand-carved and dangles of w...
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2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Freshwater Pearl

Yoko London Baroque Natural Colour Pink Freshwater Pearl Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in London, GB
Comprised of timeless, jewellery box staples, our Classic collection is designed to last through the generations. Featuring large rare, natural colour Baroque shaped pink Freshwater ...
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2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Mediterranean Coral Necklace late 19th century
Located in Chesterland, OH
A 3-strand antique coral necklace, a very exceptional necklace. The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm). The size of the round, smooth, tiny coral beads is 3.2mm. The size of small coral beads around the clasp is 2mm. The size 14k gold beads are 2mm and 3mm. The necklace is beautified with a glorious clasp of antique gold and natural coral. This is a traditional Dutch coral necklace...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Sterling Silver Red Coral, Turquoise, Mother Of Pearl Fetish 33" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sterling Silver .925 Red Coral, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Mother Of Pearl Fetish 33" Necklace Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ability to appreciate life...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver .925 White Coral MOP Fetish 3 Strand Graduated 36" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sterling Silver .925 White Coral Mother Of Pearl and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Fetish 3 Strand Graduated 36" Necklace Coral represents happiness an...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Long Vintage Branch Coral Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful branch coral necklace measuring 28 3/4" long. The longest branch is 1.61". The clasp is base metal jump ring.
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Base Metal

Art Nouveau Style Emerald Diamond Pink Coral Yellow Gold Bee on Flower Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

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Yellow Sapphire, Emerald, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, ...

White Gold Cultured Freshwater Pearl Knotted Strand Necklace 16 1/2" - 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Cultured Freshwater Pearls Color: White Size: 9.7mm - 10.3mm Style: Knotted Strand Fastening Type: Tab Box Clasp with Safety Bar Fea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carved Rose Quartz And Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 17 inches (43 cm). The size of the carved beads is 18 mm. The beads have a delightfully soft, gentle, rose tone. The color is authentic and natural. No thermal or other treatments were used. This necklace alternates beads of quartz with 4 mm natural freshwater pearl beads. The necklace is fastened with a beautiful sterling silver gold pale toggle clasp with a natural freshwater pearl. Necklace weight 160 grams (5.6 oz). Gently rose mineral belongs to the world of feelings and emotions. In the culture of the East, rose quartz is called the “stone of the heart.” Rose quartz evokes gentle, touching sensations and has a romantic, dreamy, refined, and soft aura. This is not loving itself but rather a premonition, the origin of feelings. The ancient people believed that rose quartz sent down the god of love, Eros (Cupid), to Earth. But according to another version, rose quartz is the “juice” of the Earth, which crystallized over many centuries and became a stone. Regular wearing of Rose quartz jewelry...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver .925 White Coral Mother Of Pearl Fetish Four Strand 34" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sterling Silver .925 White Coral Mother Of Pearl Fetish Four Strand 34" Necklace Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ability to appreciate life. Coral is th...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Blue Coral Akori Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 27 inches (68.5 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 10 mm. The beads have a delightfully saturated denim color. Authentic, natural color. Only re...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Coral

Art-Deco c1920's Mediterranean Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace, 10mm-5mm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace I s dating back to Art-Deco period Composed of 87 graduating natural coral beads, with the biggest being 10mm x 7.5mm & smallest...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Silver

Tiffany & Co Gold Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k yellow gold coral necklace by Tiffany & Co. The necklace features 6 strands of lovely bead corals. The necklace measures 17 ...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold

Vintage Natural Red Coral Lariat Bead Necklace, Estate Fine Jewelry, 42 " Long
Located in New York, NY
Red Coral lariat slider Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry Length 42" Weight: 133 Gm Small beads woven together and has a Y slider to change the Y length Please look at all the pictures...
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1990s Beaded Necklaces

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Coral

7-8mm Candy Pastel Multi-Color Round Pearl Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our 18-inch 7-8mm Multi-color Pink Peach White Round Pearl Necklace, a beautifully hand-knotted accessory that adds a touch of sophistication and style to both men's and women's wardrobes. These candy-colored pearls, with their incredible luster and shine, catch and reflect light, adding a radiant glow to the wearer's skin. This exquisite necklace boasts an enchanting blend of Freshwater Cultured Pearls, ranging from 7mm to 8mm in size. The fusion of lavender pinks, soft peaches, and classic whites in this pastel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Siberian Nephrite Jade and Freshwater Pearls Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a stunning long necklace made of exquisite natural freshwater peach pearls and premium quality natural Russian green nephrite from Siberia. The soft green-colored nephrit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

David Webb Platinum & 18k White Gold Coral, Diamond and Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exceptional allure of the David Webb Coral and Pearl Diamond Bead Necklace, a unique and captivating piece that combines cora...
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20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Coral Bead w/ Bar & Cable Link 30" Long Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Corals - Round Bead Shaped - Strung - Deep Orange Color - 5.1mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 10.33 Grams Chain Type: Cor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Large Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beaded necklace with exceptionally large gradient size coral beads. Largest stone is over 1 inch across! Coral is natural, with semi-smooth beads that still retain the "raw" look wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral

Coral Necklace Art Deco 22" Natural Tomato Red
Located in Southbury, CT
This 22" natural and undyed coral bead necklace features 101 tomato-red coral beads strung on silk and individually hand-knotted between each bead. The beads graduate in size from f...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Silver

Seaman Schepps White Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps coral necklace with diamonds and sapphires. Circa 1980's.
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1980s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Sapphire

Vintage Italian Coral Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Clothes, and especially jewelry, affect our mood. By wearing a vintage coral necklace, you agree in advance that today is not the time to worry about anything. The length of the nec...
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1970s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage Freshwater White Pearl Necklace Length 102"
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is a white natural freshwater pearl necklace that is very long at approximately 102″ from end to end – long, beautiful, and elegan...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl

Vintage Chinese Carved Red Coral 9.5mm Beaded Necklace 20" Length
Located in Richmond, CA
THIS ITEM CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED WITHIN CANADA, please do not purchase if your shipping address is not in Canada. Thanks! This mid-century single strand coral necklace...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Navajo Turquoise and Coral Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian beaded turquoise and coral necklace. Exceptional piece featuring large Royston turquoise nuggets in deep green, sea green, and sky-blue colors. All with great matrix, some having brown matrix, some having gold. Each stone is interspersed with a small bright red coral bead. With traditional sterling silver clasp. A bold statement piece that would complement a Southwestern or vintage eclectic...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Coral and 18 Carat Yellow Gold Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Meticulously crafted, this classic necklace showcases a single strand of polished coral beads measuring approximately 7.2mm in diameter. The sleek coral beads are highlighted by 18 c...
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Early 2000s European Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise and Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian turquoise and coral beaded necklace. Three strand beaded necklace with small chipped natural turquoise from a variety of mines, interspersed with small coral beads. Beaded on string with sterling silver accent bead work and three large natural, untreated turquoise nuggets in center. Stones vary from a light sea green color to a bright sky-blue color. A truly stunning statement piece that would complement a formal Southwestern look or a vintage eclectic style...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian coral and sterling four strand necklace by artist Doreen Leyba. Premium grade coral graduated beads with sterling silver barrel and beads. Stamped Sterl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

1980s VCA coral and diamond necklace
Located in London, GB
This striking 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels coral and diamond necklace is beautifully made with a detachable 18 carat gold and diamond clasp that connects the plaited strands of coral. Th...
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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Freshwater Pearl and Synthetic Chrysoberyl Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU: FT-0014 Material: 18K Gold-Plated / Natural Freshwater Pearls/Synthetic Chrysoberyl Length: Approx. 37cm + 6cm Extension Chain Pearl Size: Each pearl is Approx 5mm Synthetic Chr...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Freshwater Pearl with Zircon Gold Heart Charm Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU: FT-0012 Material: 18K Gold-Plated / Natural Freshwater Pearls/Zircon Length: Approx. 40cm + 6cm Extension Chain
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Freshwater Pearl and Black Labradorite Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU: FT-0011 Material: 18K Gold-Plated / Natural Freshwater Pearls/Labradorite Length: Approx. 38cm + 6cm Extension Chain Pearl Size: Each pearl is Approx 4mm
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

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.

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