Beaded Necklaces
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl
1990s Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Go...
1990s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Kyanite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Greek Artist Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ster...
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Freshwater Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Sterling Silver
1960s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Larimar, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Stainless Steel
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
Late 20th Century Asian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
1980s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Freshwater Pearl, Base Metal
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Ver...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Pla...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
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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