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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Style: Artisan
Style: Anglo-Indian
Marina J. Black & White Pearl Sautoir / Lariat with Diamonds and 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Sautoir by Marina J. This stunning 'Art Deco' inspired piece is made of all cultured Black & White Pearls woven together into a lace like column. The White Pearls display a w...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Jade Necklace Rare Nephrite Colors, High Translucency Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This gorgeous handmade necklace looks to be a strand of fine jadeite jade; the high translucency of the beads, the rich and varied coloring; all traits we associate with jadeite. But these beads are natural and untreated nephrite jade. Typically, we think of nephrite jade as being green, black or white (mutton fat...
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2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Jade

AJD Stunning Blue Iolite 18 Inch Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
18 Inches of lovely blue Iolite. Iolite is a trichroic gemstone which means that is will present itself in three different colors depending on the way one lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Iolite, Mixed Metal

AJD Gorgeous glowing green 20-inch Amazonite necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 Inch necklace of glowing reconstituted amazonite with daisy shape silver tone accents. This warm, glowing green with a touch of blue necklace is just the perfect finish for all y...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amazonite, Mixed Metal

AJD 18 Inch Highly Polished Multi-color Graduated Sapphire Necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
18 Inch gorgeous sapphire necklace in smooth briolette that graduate 11-13.5mm in predominately pinks and deep reds, with accents of white seed pearls. This unique necklace is secur...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Terrific Tanzanite necklace graduated 23 inch purple/blue rondelles Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
23 Inch translucent tanzanite necklace finished with lobster claw clasp with diamond chips. This lovely necklace is faceted graduated (5-17mm) rondelles of that distinctive tanzanite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chinese Silver Lapis Lazuli Necklace Double Dragon Pendant Multi-wear
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage beaded Lapis necklace is a striking piece of jewelry that exudes both elegance and versatility. Measuring a generous 42 inches in to...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

AJD 21 Inch Elegant Gold Baroque Pearl necklace with goldy accents Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
21 Inch elegant baroque pearl necklace with goldy accents. These gorgeous 11-15 mm gold pearls feature pink and blue flashes. The necklace is secured with a hammered 14k gold verme...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Fine Nephrite Jade Necklace Hand Crafted Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a brand new, handmade necklace created from very fine, highly translucent nephrite jade beads. Featuring a unique "button hole" clasp and a central focal-point bead, the neph...
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2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Jade

14Karat Angel Skin Coral Individually Carved Bead 18" Necklace Artistry
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Exceptional carvings on every bead are individually carved with expressive artistry. The deep colors of desirable coral are interestingly expressed in the carvings. The strand is 18 ...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Perfect Pearl 17 Inch creamy white necklace Perfect Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
17-inch potato pearl, 8x6mm, necklace in that lovely creamy white color. These pearls have an iridescence and glow that is amazing and truly lovely. They are hand knotted and secur...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

AJD 25 Inch Graduated Rich Green Emerald Matrix Rondelle necklace. Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
25 Inch graduated emerald matrix necklace with faceted emerald, 3.5mm, accents. The emeralds graduate 8-11mm and are lovely highly polished smooth rond...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

AJD 19 Inch Blue Chalcedony with Matrix necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
I9 Inch necklace of highly polished 13mm blue chalcedony with matrix. This necklace features five additional blue chalcedony nuggets, each one is unique and fascinating. The neckla...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Mixed Metal

Adler Genèva 18kt Gold Necklaces 480ct Faceted Bead Emeralds CGL Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adler Genèva 2 Necklaces 18kt Yellow Gold with together 480 ct. Faceted Bead Emeralds CGL Certified fro Estate Sultan of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Emeralds: Together 480 ct. intense gre...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

LB Large faceted Blue Lace Agate beads with Peacock freshwater pearls necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a magnificent string of very large, faceted Blue Lace Agate beads from Namibia,Africa. These are gorgeous and will flatter the complexion of everyone. These ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Oriental Pearl, Sterling Silver

14mm Kyanite Bead and 18k Gold Necklace with Diamond Rondelles, 18 Inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This blue kyanite gemstone beaded necklace is breathtakingly luminescent with its gorgeous silvery white sheen and luxurious satin-like appearance! The 14mm kyanite beads display var...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Kyanite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

AJD 19 Inch Unique Peridot and Kyanite Necklace Perfect for Winter Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
This perfect for Winter green and blue kyanite necklace will add spice to your Winter wardrobe. The interesting green peridot across the front of this necklace are faceted sparklers...
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15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Peridot, Kyanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

15mm Round Emerald Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 18 Inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive strand of emerald beads showcases a stunning combination of elegant green and bright yellow gold that is flattering to all complexions! The 15mm round emerald beads h...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

18kt White Gold Tahiti Pearl Necklace with 2.24 ct Brilliant cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt White Gold Tahitian Pearl Necklace with 2.24 ct Brilliant cut Diamonds Pearls: 21 Dark grey Tahitian pearls diameter 10.5 mm, 1 big pearl diameter 12.5 mm Diamonds: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Miriam Haskell Emerald Gripoix Glass Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell multi strand faux emerald Gripoix glass bead necklace of 4 bead strands with gilt plated cut steel bead spacers, hand sewn back to back crystal rose montes and pierced...
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

AJD 23 Inch Graduated Polished Larimar Necklace Perfect Gift
Located in Raleigh, NC
23 Inch polished graduated, 13 to 23MM, Larimar necklace with a silver hook and eye clasp. This is lovely Larimar, each gemstone is unique with blue, white, gray, and brown features....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Larimar, Silver

Hand Carved Agate Flower Enhancer and Coffee Colored Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely hand carved agate flower necklace is a conversation piece and wonderful way to add interest to your wardrobe. The agate flower has subtle color variations of tan and amb...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

AJD 24 Inch Blue Chalcedony Highly Polished Nugget necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fabulous 24-inch blue chalcedony highly polished nugget, 10x10mm, necklace with brushed silver tone accents. This unique necklace features a hammered sterling silver toggle clasp. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Iradj Moini Emerald tone Gemstone Pearl Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Iradj Moini seven strand pearl necklace with removable pale emerald colored pear shape stone brooch decorated with clear and colored small stones.
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1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Base Metal, Brass

AJD Fascinating Faceted Freeform Ametrine 20 Inch Necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 inch faceted freeform Ametrine with time silver tone accent. The clasp is a silver tone easy to use toggle. Remember that Ametrine is a combination of amethyst and citrine in the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Silver, Mixed Metal

Marina J. Pearl Woven Lace Sautoir with Diamond Encrusted 14k Yellow Gold Tassel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and classic piece by Marina J. This Sautoir is made of all cultured Seed Pearls intricately woven together into a fine lace like design. The weaving on this piece is inspire...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Elegant & Unique Blue Topaz & Peridot 23 Inch necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Sparkling 23 inch necklace of highly polished nuggets of blue topaz and faceted rodelles of peridot. This necklace will quickly become a favorite just because it is such fun to wear...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

LB Blue Agate Purple dyed Sugilite Blue Calcedony Sterling Silver Necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a handmade, one of a kind Blue Lace Agate, dyed Purple Sugilite, blue Chalcedony and Sterling Silver Stunning Necklace.This unusual ,asymmetrical blue and p...
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2010s Namibian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Marina J. Pearl Satuoir with 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Cup Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dazzling woven pearl sautoir has an intricate rope like design with 2mm and 6mm pearls. A classic and timeless piece has a variety of wearable options at 48.5 inches long, inclu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Warm and Glowing Citrine nuggets with goldy accents 21 inch necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
This lovely 21 inch citrine necklace is slightly graduated, 18-22 mm. The smooth, highly polished nuggets are basically ovals and secured with a 14k vermeil hook and eye clasp. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Citrine, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Handcarved Amethyst Flower, Rhodolite, Pearl and Tourmaline Bead Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This eye-catching necklace features a gorgeous amethyst pendant set in 18k yellow gold on a strand of pearls and pink tourmaline beads. The f...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Rhodolite, 14k Gold...

AJD 26 Inch Exquisite Blue Chalcedony polished nugget necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
26 Inch unique necklace of highly polished blue chalcedony nuggets and rounds blue chalcedony 8mm. The combination and arrangement of the gemstones creates a unique and pleasing des...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

AJD Exquisite & unique 25 Inch necklace ofTransparent Blue Iolite Goldy accents
Located in Raleigh, NC
25 Inch necklace of graduated transparent Iolite nuggets with goldy accents. This magnificent necklace wraps 25 inches around your neck. The highly polished nuggets of Iolite, 12-24...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Iolite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

AJD Elegant Emerald 15 Inch expandable graduated necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
15 Inch graduated emerald necklace, 5-7mm, with extendable cord for easily slipping over your head. These gorgeous translucent Indian emeralds, 95ct, are faceted and create a lovely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald

Marina J. All Pearl Sautoir & Tassel with Diamond encruste solid 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic piece by Marina J. This sautoir is made of multi sized Pearls woven together into a column like design. The white Pearls hold a beautiful luster to them that perfectly match ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

AJD Delicate Green Chrome Diopside and Goldy Accents Necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
This is a full-on GREEN chrome diopside necklace. If you want a green necklace this is for you. This necklace has two stations on the gold-p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Other, Mixed Metal

AJD 23 Inch Peacock Iridescent Fireball Pearl Necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
'Because you deserve to wear Pearls' Unique Fireball Peacock Iridescent Pearl necklace with silver enhancements. This gorgeous necklace features Peacock color pearls with bronze, bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Green Prehnite with Silverite and Tahitian Pearls Paradizia Lariat Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description The dramatic beauty of this unique and striking lariat lies in the uncommon combination of delicately hand wire-wrapped soft mint green Prehnite with flawless Tahitian pearls, and in the floating precious baby pearl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Jade Necklace with Turquoise Accent Beads Certified Untreated Jadeite Jade
Located in Southbury, CT
This luxurious and rare black jadeite jade necklace is composed of 37 certified untreated black jade beads that graduate in size from 8mm to 11mm. The...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Turquoise, Black Jade, 14k Gold

Marina J. Pearl, Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Sautoir with Tassel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful piece by Marina J. This sizeless Sautoir is made with gorgeous faceted Amethyst beads that display pigmented Purple hues, all woven together with white Cultured Pearls. Mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD 20 Inch Unique Pink Peruvian Opal Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 Inch Pink Peruvian Opal necklace that is perfect for fall and winter. It is the perfect accent all your fall and winter browns, grays, burgundies, and blacks. This easy to wear ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Opal

AJD 25 Inch Pink Peruvian Opal necklace perfect for Winter
Located in Raleigh, NC
One-of-a-kind 25-inch pink Peruvian necklace. This unique necklace features highly polished smooth 10 mm beads and mostly flattish up to 25mm nuggets all in interesting shades of pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Sterling Silver

AJD 16 Inch Polished Peridot Rondelles Choker necklace Perfect Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
16 Inch choker necklace of glowing green peridot rondelles, 5mm. These elegant gemstones sit side by side to create a tight, solid look of perfect peridot green. The necklace is se...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Peridot, Silver

AJD Rose of France Cubes and 6MM Amethyst in a 21 Inch Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Shades of Amethyst create this unique and gorgeous 21-inch necklace. The beautifully polished 10mm cubes of rose of france and accented with 6 mm darker amethyst and secured with a ...
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15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Stunning Rock Crystal and Venetian Glass Beads Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Striking combination of natural rock crystal and hand blown Venetian glass beads. Crystalline rock crystal segments alternating with large luminous clear rock crystal ovals and round...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal

AJD Elegant 22 Inch Praziolite Graduated necklace with goldy accents Great Gift
Located in Raleigh, NC
22 Inch of smooth nuggets praziolite with goldy accents and a hammered 14K vermeil hook and eye clasp. These gorgeous transparent praziolite nuggets graduate from 13 to 25 mm in siz...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Quartz, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

AJD 22 Inch Necklace Hubei Turquoise Mixed with White Freshwater Pearl
Located in Raleigh, NC
22 Inch necklace of graduated rounded rondelles of Hubei turquoise (up to 23mm) mixed with white freshwater pearls. The pearls have gorgeous luster with flashes of pink and blue. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

AJD Simply Elegant Emerald necklace with goldy accents 18 Inch
Located in Raleigh, NC
18 Inch slightly oval, not quite round faceted emerald necklace. There are tiny goldy daisies accenting the glitter of the emerald facets. All you emerald lovers are in luck with thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Hand Carved Amethyst Flower Pendant and Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique necklace features a beautiful floral amethyst pendant set in 18k yellow gold on a strand of pastel and royal purple amethyst beads. The flower pendant has been hand carve...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD 19 Inch Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Nugget necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant necklace of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise flat nuggets with silvery accents and a charming double heart clasp. The nuggets graduate from 11 to 32MM. This 19-inch necklace is the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Mixed Metal

AJD Unique and Exciting Hubei Turquoise 26 Inch necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
26 Inch necklace that features Hubei turquoise, sparkling amethyst rondelles, and distinctive silver tone etched discs. This lovely necklace is secured with a large silver toggle cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver, Mixed Metal

AJD Magnificent Malachite 20 inch necklace with Spinel and Onyx Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 Inch magnificent Malachite necklace accented with black Spinel and black Onyx. The 10MM beautifully banded smooth Malachite is separated by the sparkling faceted black Spinel. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Malachite, Onyx, Spinel, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

18 kt. Yellow gold Adler Genève Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet, Ring Lion Set
Located in Antwerp, BE
Amazing 18 kt. Yellow gold Adler Genève Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet, Ring Lion Set from Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Necklace Diamonds: brilliant cut diamonds, together a...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD 20 Inch Flat Oval Turquoise Nugget Necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 Inch oval, flat, Chinese turquoise necklace with faceted bronze accented. These gorgeous nuggets graduate from 20x17mm to 38x21mm. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold

AJD 27 Inch Glowing Freshwater Pearls and Multi Color Sapphire necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glowing white freshwater pearl necklace with matte multi color sapphire accents. The white freshwater pearls are from the 2nd harvest. They have a special glow and luster. They juxt...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Orange Carnelian Double Strand Paradizia Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Influenced by Cleopatra’s rich style and colorful jewelry, this Carnelian necklace radiates your personal powerful beauty as the magnificence of the past imbues the prese...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled

AJD Elegant White Pearl and Blue Lapis Lazuli 20 Inch Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 Inch stunning lapis lazuli and white pearl necklace. The lapis is smooth and fashioned in thick rondelles, and just slightly graduated. The central pearl focal is absolutely gor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

AJD Stunning 20 Inch African Azurite Freeform Nuggets with Sterling Silver
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning 20-inch necklace of highly polished African Azurite. This gorgeous Azurite exhibits various shades of blues and greens as well as the usual black, brown, and gray matrix. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Other, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

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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