Beaded Necklaces
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Iraqi Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1930s European Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 9k Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k...
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s English Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
1980s English Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
20th Century New Zealand Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold Plate
20th Century French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 9k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
20th Century Japanese Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Central American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s European Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Base Metal
1960s Swedish Vintage Beaded Necklaces
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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