Beaded Necklaces
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Kyanite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k ...
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Brass
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
1970s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1980s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 22k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Enamel
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1930s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Other, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Nigerian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Mid-20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Morganite, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Tiger's Eye
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 9k 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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