Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Aventurine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Jasper, Multi-gemstone, Silver
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
1910s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s Indian Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Copper
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Onyx
1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
1990s Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
2010s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Modern Beaded Necklaces
1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Vermeil
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.