Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polynesian Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Chalcedony, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone...
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Apatite, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Peridot, Diamond, Enamel, Sterling Silver,...
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral
1970s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s Indonesian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli
1950s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1950s Victorian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
1960s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Early 20th Century British Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass
1970s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Aquamarine, Black Spinel, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 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.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl beaded necklaces, antique emerald beaded necklaces, diamond beaded necklaces and more.