Beaded Necklaces
19th Century American Georgian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Panamanian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 24k Gold, Silver
1960s Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Black...
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Topaz, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Vermeil, S...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Jade, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, 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.
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