Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Silver
20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst
2010s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1930s European Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1950s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Vermeil
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst
1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s British Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Apatite, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow 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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