Beaded Necklaces
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Other, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Spinel, Topaz, Multi-gemstone, Black Spinel, Gold-filled, Sil...
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Charoite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
1950s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold
18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
1950s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Druzy, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Jasper, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
Mid-19th Century Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold
2010s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
1970s French Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
1950s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Jasper, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Tiger's Eye, Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 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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