Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Kyanite
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Kyanite, Chrysocolla, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1750s Georgian Antique Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Opal, Turquoise, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Fire Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
1950s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Spinel, Mixed Metal
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Chrysophrase, Quartz, Gold-filled
1950s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amber
1970s French Artist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Chrysophrase, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Baroque Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Artist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Base 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.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl beaded necklaces, antique emerald beaded necklaces, diamond beaded necklaces and more.