Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1920s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Quartz, Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
1980s French Baroque Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century English Etruscan Revival Antique Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Moonstone, Geode, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Ziosite, Aventurine, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Apatite, Gold, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl
1960s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Amethyst, Fire Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, ...
20th Century Dutch Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tsavorite, Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Opal, Turquoise, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, So...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Fluorite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Tiger's Eye, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s European Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Moonstone, Turquoise
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
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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