Beaded Necklaces
1970s Japanese Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal, Brass
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Hessonite, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Vermeil
Late 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Botswanan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Pyrite, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Silver
1990s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Iolite, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, Quartz, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Turquoise, Silver
1970s Egyptian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Brazilian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Tsavorite, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, So...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Silver
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
1980s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, 14k 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.
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