Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Amethyst, Jade, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Mexican Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1960s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate
2010s Turkish Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Mozambican Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Other
1970s Egyptian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Green Beryl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amber
1970s American Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Base Metal
1920s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century German Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1960s American Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
1790s British Georgian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel
Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s African Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 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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