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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 2000s
Tiffany & Co Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k yellow gold bead necklace by Tiffany & Co. The necklace has a tapering width from 8mm to 15mm and measures 16 1/4 inches in length. The necklace is signed K18 ...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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18k Gold

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Galalith Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
1970s bakelite necklace from none other than Guillemette L'Hoir Paris- designer of avant-garde art inspired jewelry made from Galalith. This piece is made out of various shades of Ga...
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1970s French Artist Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Beautiful Vintage Natural Carnelian Oval Shaped Bead Necklace Dark Amber Colour
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This vintage necklace features natural Carnelian, oval shaped beads. They vary in size from the front to the back and are individually knotted. Each bead has been honed by hand a...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Carnelian

Vintage Vendome Glass Seed Bead & Faceted Crystal Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
A sea of teal, green, and clear glass seed beads are handstrung, strand after strand, and affixed on either side of a faceted crystal flower with teal and green enameled fixtures. Vendome was established as a subsidiary of Coro to manufacture a superior line of jewelry. The mark was used as early as 1944 on charm bracelets and faux pearl jewelry...
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1960s American Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Cultured Pearl Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Cultured Pearl Necklace With 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 34.5 grams Pearls: Cultured, 7.5-8mm creamy white color with high luster Length: 17 inches
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Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2-Row Red Coral Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Filigree Golden Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 2-row genuine red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) graduated beads necklace with 14 karat yellow gold filigree closure. The necklace was made in the Netherlands in the early 1900s. The necklace has a middle length and optionally it could be worn as a single strand. The coral beads have a round shape and they display some natural irregularities regarding the shape, the color, and the surface, please see the pictures for details. The golden closure is not stamped with any gold content mark, but it was tested for the gold content and the test was positive for the 14 karat gold. The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who appreciates timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Cartier, ‘Délices de Goa' turquoises and amethysts necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
By the inimitable Maison Cartier, ‘Délices de Goa' necklace decorated with a succession of beads, turquoises and amethysts some of which are enr...
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Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Louis Rousselet Pastel Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet pastel 3 strand pate de verre bead necklace. Composed of rose quartz, amythest, and aquamarine pate de verre Gripoix glass handmade beads. Finely hand wire wrapped a...
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1950s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Gold Plate

Superb 1930's Graduated Amber Butterscotch Beaded Choker - Necklace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Truly exceptional Antique Amber Necklace, circa 1930. Graduated olive shaped beads, crafted from beautiful butterscotch Amber, with a 9ct Gol...
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1930s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, 9k Gold

Vintage Art Deco opaline glass bead necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage Art Deco opaline glass bead necklace. It is made up from oval shaped opaline glass beads, slightly opaque with a mostly blue hue. The beads are affixed to a gold...
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Early 20th Century British Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Gorgeous Red Blood Coral Necklace With Natural Non Treated Coral
Located in Media, PA
This stunning necklace features beautiful red blood coral beads that shimmer in the light. The natural, untreated coral gives each bead a unique texture and color, making it a truly ...
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Coral

Long Cream Glass Pearl Necklace with a Gold Plated and Pearl Clasp
Located in London, GB
Beautiful long cream glass pearl necklace featuring a round gold plated ridged design clasp set with three pearls. The lustrous pearls are knotted between each pearl. Measuring lengt...
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1980s English Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Extra Long 52" Icy Jadeite Beaded Necklace A-Grade GIA Gemologist Appraisal
Located in Richmond, CA
This magnificent and extra long (52") strand of icy jadeite beads can be worn multi layered for an extra special effect. This special necklace consists of 200pcs of well matching 6mm icy white jadeite...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Vintage 1960’s 18K Lapis Cylinder Bead Necklace 15.75”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful strand of deep blue natural cylindrical carved lapis lazuli complete with 18 karat yellow gold hook clasp. Dimensions/Weight: Necklace measures 15.75” and weighs 103g...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Vintage Single Strand Coral Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage coral single strand necklace. The necklace features graduating coral beads with a 9ct yellow gold bolt ring clasp. Condition: ...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Passementerie Necklace, S/S 1977
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Passementerie Necklace, Haute Couture Spring Summer 1977 Spanish Collection. Composed of silk cord with tassel ends. Black faceted jet crystal beads and black cor...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Chinese Carved Yellow Jadeite Butterfly Pendant Beaded Necklace 18"-23"
Located in Richmond, CA
Vintage mid-century Chinese carved jadeite butterfly pendant beaded necklace, with several fine beads of various size and style, necklace adjustable ...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Chanel Necklace Spring Grey Pearly Baroque Beads, 1998
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Necklace with grey pearly baroque beads. Spring-Summer 1998 collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length : 80 cm P...
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Mikimoto Black South Sea Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite necklace by designer Mikimoto* displays 47 of the finest and lustrous graduated black South Sea Pearls. These breath-taking black pearls measure 11mm to 8.5mm in diameter perfectly matching in color and size, strung on matching black knotted thread, while the necklace weighs 57.3 grams and measures approximately 17 inches long. Its secured with a luxurious 18K white gold Mikimoto clasp...
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Early 2000s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

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Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Chanel Black Beaded Multi Strand Emblem Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Black Beaded Multi Strand Emblem Necklace in excellent condition. Black beads with silver hardware. Black gripoix center embellishment. Top part of necklace features 5 rows of...
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Chanel Vintage Make Up Charm Beaded Pearl Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chanel Vintage Make Up Charm Beaded Pearl Chain Necklace in excellent condition. Beaded pearls with chain links between and adorable acrylic beauty cha...
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1990s Beaded Necklaces

David Yurman Multi-Color South Sea Pearl Limited Edition Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Designer David Yurman Multi Color South Sea Pearl Limited Edition 16 " Strand Necklace Exclusive , Very Supreme quality, One of a kind Ne...
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Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian MuranoGlass MicroMillefiori GoldBalls RedBeaded Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique late-Victorian Italian Murano-glass unsigned necklace features three oblong red beads with miniature multicolor swirled-stripe patterns made with the millefiori techniqu...
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Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

Vintage Gucci Necklace, Wood and 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite vintage Gucci necklace, a grand fusion of 18k yellow gold and iconic wood links crafted in their signature Gucci style. Measuring 21 inches on ...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Classic Mid-20th Century Torsade Choker with Lapis, Turquoise and Gold Beads
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Classic Mid-Century choker length torsade necklace is a true classic in style and in the materials used to fabricate it. Two 4.5mm, bright, natural turquoise strands are grouped...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 3 Row 7.3mm-3.55m Graduated Cultured Pearl Necklace With Diamond Clasp
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage 3-row 7.3mm-3.55mm cultured pearl necklace is set with a 14ct white gold clasp set with 0.46ct old cut diamonds. The total length is 16.5". Length: 16.5" 14c...
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 16-17" 18k Gold 7 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Tiffany & Co Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 16-17" 18k Gold 7 mm Certified $12,950 401395 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds an...
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1990s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Coral Gold Necklace 20 Inches Graduated Coral Beads 5 - 10mm
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in this elegant antique Victorian - Art Deco Graduated Coral and Gold Necklace. The magnificent Coral beads are graduated from 5mm to 10mm in diameter. The necklace is 20 i...
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage Mid Century 7.5 Mm Pearl Necklace With Floral Diamond Clasp
Located in Montgomery, AL
This vintage pearl necklace was crafted sometime during the Mid Century design period (1940-1960). The Mid Century or “Retro” design period was the golden age of cultured pearls. There might not be any other gem so absolutely iconic to the 1950’s and 60’s. Mid Century films like Rear Window (1954) featured Grace Kelly wearing exceptionally exquisite pearl strands in almost every scene. During the Mid Century period cultured pearls were more accessible and more desirable than ever before. This gorgeous strand features approximately 26 inches of 7.5 mm cream colored cultured pearls. 7.5 mm is a great mid sized pearl, sure to compliment any jewelry collection. Each pearl in the strand features a good luster and complexion. The 14K gold realistic floral bloom clasp features a large center pearl surrounded by 12 tiny sparkling diamonds. We love the clasp’s luxurious contrasting finish. The finish gives beautiful depth and dimension to the sculpted floral bloom. No detail was spared. The clasp features a hidden brooch...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Gold 9 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Tiffany & Co Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Gold 9 mm Certified $24,975 401394 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! This necklace is from Tif...
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1990s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Triple Strand GRIPOIX Necklace, 1988
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD gold tone triple strand necklace featuring faux pearls and MAISON GRIPOIX green and red glass beads. CHANEL jewelry creator director : VICTOIRE DE CASTELLAN...
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

1980s Rough Cut Amethyst & Mauve Glass Seed Bead Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Worth its weight in glass beads; no picture or video could ever do it justice! Clasped at either end in highly-polished silver plate, strand after strand of mauve glass seed beads a...
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1980s North American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver Plate

Late 1950s Napier Art Deco Bakelite Beaded Pendant Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Lustrous Lucite beads meet a striking Bakelite pendant in this signed, Art-Deco Napier Co necklace. A true statement piece, born in the late 1950s, it is sure to dazzle decades later...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

David Webb Platinum & 18k White Gold Coral, Diamond and Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exceptional allure of the David Webb Coral and Pearl Diamond Bead Necklace, a unique and captivating piece that combines cora...
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20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 120 Carat Pear-Shape Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Necklace in 22K
Located in Miami, FL
A 22K gold necklace with a 120-carat total assortment of pear-shaped pink checkerboard cut rubellite tourmalines. The gems have wonderful rounded facets that give the necklace textur...
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 22k Gold

1950s Robert Levy 'Originals by Robert' Hand-Blown Glass & Black Spinel Necklace
By Original by Robert
Located in Maywood, NJ
Hand-blown glass cobalt beads and black spinel beads are hand strung in this statement piece from the Early 1950s. The history of the brand “Original by Robert” dates back to 1942. ...
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1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Spinel, Black Spinel

Chanel Necklace of Baroque Glass Beads, 1998
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Necklace of baroque glass beads. Spring-Summer 1998 collection. Additional Information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length : 81 cm Period: 20t...
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Santo Domingo Beaded Coral Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Santo Domingo beaded coral necklace. Featuring eight strands strung with coral and sterling having traditional cord wrapping. Beads are exceptionally small and fine with deep scarlet coloring. Would make the perfect finishing touch for a casual or formal western look. 30"L Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, Indian, Santa Domingo...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Estate Natural Bahrani baroque pearls and antique beads
Located in New York, NY
Estate Natural Bahrani baroque pearls and antique beads
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Late 20th Century Persian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Necklace 28" Fine Nephrite Highly Translucent Beads & Interlocking Rings
Located in Southbury, CT
With a creamy texture and high translucency, this 28" necklace is composed of exquisite, fine nephrite jade beads and hand-carved interlocking rings, all joined together by hand-worked 14K yellow gold wire. Created by the iconic Hawaiian jeweler, Ming's, in the 1960s or 1970s, this stunning, ethereal, and highly unusual necklace features 30 10mm round beads, and 4 sets of 17-19mm interlocking rings -each carved from a single piece of stone. This interlocked carving is often referred to as "devil...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold

Cream Glass Pearl Necklace with a Gold Plated and Pearl Clasp
Located in London, GB
Beautiful cream glass pearl necklace featuring a round gold plated ridged design clasp set with three pearls. The lustrous pearls are knotted between each pearl. Measuring length 43....
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1980s English Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold Plate

Italian Pate de Verre Seed Bead Chain
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, handmade Italian Pate de Verre Seed Bead Chain from the 1940's. Chain links of hand of crochet charcoal seed beads are spaced with orangey red glass beads. Engraved brass sp...
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Matte Gold and Carnelian Pate de Verre Necklace, Varga
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Matte Gold and Carnelian Pate de Verre Necklace by Varga from the 1990's. Matte Gold pendants with a Pre Columbian feel are spaced with pate...
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1990s American Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage 80s Monet Glam Gold Bamboo Wrapped White Sphere Neclace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This necklace is as timeless and glamorous as when it was designed. Monet did some really beautiful jewelry in the 70s and 80s. This upscale piece is one of the best we have seen. Wh...
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1980s Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Art-Deco c1920's Mediterranean Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace, 10mm-5mm.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Natural Salmon Red Coral Bead Necklace I s dating back to Art-Deco period Composed of 87 graduating natural coral beads, with the biggest being 10mm x 7.5mm & smallest...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Silver

Lapis Lazuli And Gold Beads Necklace
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lapis lazuli and gold beads long necklace. It depicts a necklace made of round large Lapis lazuli spheres fasten on a string. It i...
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

200.00 Carats Natural Carved Aqua Onyx Two Strand Art Deco Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
English hand carved 1920's Art Deco genuine natural untreated Aqua and Onyx two strand necklace. 16.5 to 17 inch length. Genuine carved Aqua beads 10mm to 8mm. alternating with round...
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Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Onyx, 9k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Red and Black Beaded Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Necklace made of three strings of black and red glass beads. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 52 cm (20.4...
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1970s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Matching Cultured Pearl Necklace with 9-Cultured Pearl Clasp
Located in London, GB
6.5mm/6.9mm Matching Cultured Pearl 18" Necklace With 9-Cultured Pearl Clasp Additional Information: Necklace Length:18" Total Weight: 25.5g SMS5524
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold

Emerald Green Jade Necklace Certified Untreated, Diamond Clasp, 33"
Located in Southbury, CT
This luxurious 33" necklace is composed of 99 fine green certified natural and untreated jadeite jade beads. The beads graduate in size from 6.10 mm near the clasp to 8.51 mm at the ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Rare Gump's Jade Necklace, Impossibly Translucent Nephrite 16 ¾"
Located in Southbury, CT
This is rare Gump's nephrite jade necklace from the Midcentury (circa 1960s) in an exceptionally translucent light chartreuse green. Indeed, the hand-carved and polished beads are so highly translucent they look to be made of glass. In fact, "Glassy" jade is a term usually reserved to describe only the finest jadeite jade -nephrite jade's rarer and more expensive cousin- and the word is only rarely applicable to the nephrite variety of jade, due to its different mineral structure. The 16 ¾" necklace is composed of 40 9.30mm untreated nephrite beads that are most likely from Siberia. These beads are a fine, evenly-toned chartreuse green, and they display the high translucency of the only finest jadeite. Most Gump's jade necklaces were available in 18" and 24" lengths. This 16" necklace is far less common, and the large size of the beads in combination with the brief length speaks to the scarcity of the beads themselves, their genuine preciousness. The 14K yellow gold clasp is marked "Hong Kong" and "Gump's." All original Gump's jade jewelry...
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Jade, 14k Gold

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Bead Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver beaded necklace. In sterling silver. Comprised of 63 8mm sterling silver beads. Marked to the clasp for 925 / Italy. Simply a wo...
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20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Christian Dior 1980s Runway Murano Art Glass Extra-Long Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular one-of-a-kind Christian Dior runway couture necklace boasts an extra-long multi-strand shape with a dangling tassel. The piece is built with hand-blown Murano art-glass beads and complemented with gilt metal carved spacers. This necklace was made for a Dior runway show in Paris in the 1980s as a prototype and was never turned into a ready-to-wear piece. The quality of each large carved bead is gorgeous, with gold application and tutti frutti glass...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

GIA Certified Natural Turquoise Beaded Necklace
Located in San Mateo, CA
Graduated Single Strand of 56 Natural Turquoise Round Beads with 18k white gold clasp with certificate of guarantee as Sleeping Beauty
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

Akiyo Matsuoka Akoya Pearl Necklace Bracelet Set 18K Gold
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The pearls measure 4mm each and they have great luster, symmetry, and nice skin. Both, the necklace or choker and bracelet, are very well made. Amazing style and quality. The necklac...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL off-white FAUX PEARL CHOKER Necklace Vintage
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel vintage faux pearls necklace with gold-tone hook closure. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Width 1.3cm (0.5in) Length 44cm (17.2in) Hardware Gold-...
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Antique Chinese Export White Jade Necklace 25 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous antique necklace is comprised of 7mm white mutton jade beads and a screw style clasp. Measurements: 7mm wide, 25 wearable inches Weight: 54....
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Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

Zuni Beaded Coral Necklace
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Zuni six strand beaded coral necklace with traditional cord wrapping. Strung with graduated coral beads, accented with turquoise and patinaed silver beads. Coral is a...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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.

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