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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K Gold and Double Strand 10mm Lapis-Lazuli Bead Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This mid to late twentieth century Tiffany & Co. casual necklace is strung with a double strand of rich, blue Lapis Lazuli 10mm beads. Punctuating the beads an 18K yellow gold rope m...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Magnificent Lapis Lazuli and Aquamarine 27 Inch Statement Necklace Gift!!
Located in Raleigh, NC
27-Inch Lapis Lazuli and Aquamarine Statement Necklace with Hammered Silver Toggle Clasp Elevate your jewelry collection with this bold and striking 27-inch statement necklace, feat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal

Vintage Chanel Beaded Multi Strand Gold Intaglio Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Impressive and scarce vintage Chanel Haute Couture necklace - choker comprised out of three braided strands of iridescent bronze/purple f...
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1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Vintage 1920's Turquoise Glass Beaded Lariat Necklace Flapper Necklace Art Deco
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderfully eye-catching 1920's turquoise blue faceted glass beaded lariat necklace, is a rare piece to behold. The elegant length boasts a pattern of faceted tubular glass bea...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl & Blue Topaz Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” FreshWater Pearl & Blue Topaz Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Topaz - 8 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Pearl Necklace is Set in 18K Gold & Silver is a st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Estate 1970s Zuni Carved Fetish Bear Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage fetish necklace is from the 70s. It features 47 carved gemstone animals. Measurements: 32 inches from end to end To give...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

The Poet's Garden Green Chalcedony Beads and Gold Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is inspired by Vincent van Gogh's "The Poet's Garden". Crafted to make you feel exquisitely refined and genuinely special. Wearing it, you'll be enveloped in a sense of...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Gold

Lapis Lazuli & Pearl Bracelet -by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Wrap your wrist in regal wisdom with this lapis lazuli and pearl bracelet. As you wear this timeless combination, you'll feel a connection to ancient knowledge and inner truth, inspi...
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2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Natural Red Coral Strand Bead Necklace Silver Clasp, Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Red Coral and Silver Strand Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry Vintage Natural Coral Bead Necklace Estate. A vintage piece. Designed as a graduating beads, ranging from 3.8 to 6.8 mm, j...
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1990s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, Silver

17" Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bead Necklace, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A regal necklace! Genuine sleeping beauty turquoise beads hang on a teal knotted string necklace, accented with a luxurious 18K yellow ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Rosario Necklace Gold Virgin Mary Cross
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosario Necklace Pearl Gold Virgin Mary Cross Length around the neck is 24" ( 61 cm ) and total drop down length is 15" ( 39 cm) Symbols or medals can become a powerful tool in our...
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Big Blue Aquamarine Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Mat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This BIG Sky Blue Aquamarine Rondel Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Mat Yellow Gold Clasp is totally handmade on German quality standard. The screw clasp is easy to handle and very sec...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Giant Blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
** FOR ALL CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE EU: WE CAN SHIP THIS ITEM FOR FREE AND TAKE CARE OF MOST OF THE IMPORT DUTIES, PLEASE ASK US BEFORE BUYING** A regal Sleeping Beauty Turquoise large...
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dangle Bead Necklace 001
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant unique Dangling Beads Necklace 14k Yellow Gold & Wire style Length 16.5’ Inch Dangle Length approx. between 1’ – 1.5’ inches Natural Amethyst Drops approx. 10 x 6 mm plus 3...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Three Strand Emerald Necklace Graduated Natural Mined Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
This is a radiant Emerald Necklace with Three Strands of Graduated Sparkling Natural Mined Emerald Beads with a fabulous Emerald clasp. The Emerald Neck...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Filled and Jade Necklace with a Pair of Carved Pixiu
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a grade A jadeite necklace with natural coral as spacers and 14K gold filled components. We created this necklace with up to 14 mm smooth jade beads and wired a pair of carve...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold-filled

Genuine Pink Sapphire and Bio Tourmaline Beaded Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Add a mesmerizing touch to any outfit with this giant graduated tourmaline beaded necklace in 14K solid yellow gold. This handmade necklace is made ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline

AJD 22 Inch Exotic Black and White Buffalo Horn Cube Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This stunning 22-inch necklace exudes both elegance and exotic charm with its striking black and white striped buffalo horn beads. Naturally beautiful and lightweight, each bead show...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Black Spinel, Silver

Triple Strand Gilt Costume Statement Necklace by Deauville, Signed, circa 1950
Located in McKinney, TX
This gorgeous vintage triple strand statement necklace by Deauville, circa 1950, is an elegant piece of costume jewelry history. Perfect for dressing up an evening look, this piece ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Round Natural Honey Amber 14K Hammered Gold Bead Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century round natural honey colored 5-6mm amber and hammered 5mm gold bead necklace composed of four strands. The amber beads lively, ranging in color from a golden yello...
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Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Amber, Gold, 14k Gold

56.12 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
56.12 Carats Turquoise Arizona Cabochons 2 Pieces Pair For Jewelry Natural Gemston Gemstone - Turquoise Size : 22x17 MM Weight : 56.12 Carats Quantity - 2 Piece Shape - Cabochons  ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Turquoise

Alex Jona Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold chain necklace suspending 10.80 carats of briolette faceted pink sapphires. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tanzanite Necklace 14k Gold -by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This captivating tanzanite and 14k gold necklace from Bombyx House radiates an aura of sophistication and timeless allure. • 16" Total Length + 1.5" Adjustable Extension • Tanzani...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Tanzanite, Vermeil, 14k Gold

Cartier Paris Diamond Onyx Coral Gold Long Bead Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Inspired by the enchanted lands of the Far East, this incredible Cartier diamond gold onyx and coral bead necklace is pure magic. The coral and black onyx beads are interspersed wit...
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2010s French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Native American 10-Strand Mediterranean Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful necklace has 10 strands of natural Mediterranean red coral beads in shades red-orange. Interspersed amongst the coral are turquoise and silver beads. The 26” necklace ...
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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

3 Strands of Fresh Water Cultured Pearls with 14k Diamond 2.16cts. Rondles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three (3) strands of fresh water cultured pearls 7.5-7.75mm enhanced with 14k white gold and diamond rondles. The three strands together create a lovely layered collar look. This necklace is a pleasing 15 inch, 17 inch and 19 inch length with 20mm 14k...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rare-Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold 12 Strand Liquid Turquoise Waterfall Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
Liquid gold is often referred to as “liquid heishi” or “gold heishi”, which is fine, tubular, gold beads that are hand-strung together in what appears to be seamless strands of gold....
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Sterling Silver Graduated Pearl Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Mikimoto graduated pearl strand necklace exudes timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Featuring lustrous Akoya pearls tha...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò necklace mounted with spheres of coral and, for every four spheres, a little structure in 18 kt yellow gold. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 18Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Links Garnet Beaded Necklace Sautoir
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Art Deco Style Collection 18Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Links Garnet Beaded Necklace Sautoir. Adjustable in length up to 120 cm, it can be worn in different ways arou...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Black Opal Old Mine Cut Diamond Rock Crystal Necklace 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN THIS RARE AND MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE ART DECO OPAL AND ROCK CRYSTAL BEAD NECKLACE WITH A SPECTACULAR BLACK OPAL AND ROSE CUT DIAMOND CLASP IN 14 KARAT GOLD. THE EXTRAORDINAR...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Opal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Aquamarine Necklace
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 27 double side rough and polished cut Aquamarine necklace weighing 1005 carats in total, featuring a sati...
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2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Hard Wear 10mm .925 Sterling Silver Ball Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This sterling silver ball necklace shines with every movement. Inspired by the bold architecture and edge of New York City, Tiffany HardWear combi...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

1988 Collection 27 Chanel Jumbo Gold Ball Long Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Incredible Chanel jumbo gold ball long from Collection 27. No rubbing or scratches on the gold plate. Every fourth ball has tiny CCs on either side. Entire length is 36", approximate...
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1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace is a bold statement of Southwestern artistry and cultural heritage. Crafted from sterling silver, the necklace features a classic...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vendome Crystal Cluster Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Vendome Crystal Cluster Beaded Necklace from the 1960's. Clusters of briolette crystal beads are spaced with seed beads, sapphire, peridot and aurora crystals. 1960's USA. 45...
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1960s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Crystal, Gilt Metal

25.00 Carat Black Diamond Briolette Bead Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
25.00 Carat Black Diamond Briolette Bead Necklace in 18K White Gold. This stunning black diamond necklace can enhance any pendant or charm and take it to the next level! These are n...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Italian Turquoise Rice Pearl Necklace Torsade 750 Hand Knotted Italy
Located in Greer, SC
Striking vintage Italian torsade necklace, featuring multi strand turquoise and pearl beads. Hand knotted with a buttery gold 18k clasp. Stamped / hallmarked 750 along with a star 25...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Draperie Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage blue opalescent bead draperie necklace embellished with blue crystals and clear glass cabochons. Silver tone metal hardware. Cruise collection 2008. Embossed...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces

Pink Rainbow Sapphire and Emerald Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
This vibrand hand made rainbow gemstone necklace includes polished bright multi-colored gemstones, such as: • Pink Sapphire • Ruby • Peruv...
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2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Opal, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Genuine Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Beaded Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
This may be a Sleeping Beauty Turquoise necklace, but that doesn't mean you should sleep on this exclusive beauty! This very rare form of Robinson Egg blue turquoises continue to be ...
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Japanese Engraved Coral, Rose Gold Closure Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Authentic vintage coral beaded necklace, composed of 41 engraved japanise coral spheres with 9kt rose gold simple closure. This necklace wa...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Ancient Bactrian Agate and Carnelian Bead Necklace, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.
Located in New York, NY
Ancient amulet necklace composed of twenty one well matched graduated banded agate biconical beads measuring 32mm to 17mm and 22 carnelian beads approximately 5mm in diameter. The agates of exceptional figure showing "eye" formations which were used as protective talismans, with natural inclusions, minor abraisions consistent with age, and pitting possibly from use of the mineral content of the stone for medicinal purposes. Modern twist lock. A comparable necklace was sold at Christie's New York Ancient Jewelry...
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Carnelian

Miriam Haskell Branch Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Branch Coral Beaded Necklace from the 1950's. 3 strand necklace of glazed glass beads with branch coral beads in the front. 1950's USA. Signed Haskell. 16" to 20". 3"...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Brass

Louis Rousselet Gripoix Glass Bib Necklace, France 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Louis Rousselet draped bib necklace of faceted fuschia crystal beads, mixed with handmade Gripoix glass mottled rose quartz pate de verre beads. Made in France. France 1950's...
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1950s French Baroque Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

AJD Real Double Strand of Real Aquamarine Polished Chips 24" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful unusual double strand of little Aquamarine polished chips is 24 inches long. It is enhanced with tiny little goldy/greenish crystally rondels. The Aquamarines are al...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Silver Plate

Kingman Turquoise Strand of Beads Necklace of Alternating 8-12mm
Located in Big Bend, WI
A strand of American turquoise beads with large 11-12mm Kingman turquoise beads alternating with 8-9mm Kingman turquoise beads. The beads have a blue-turquoise color. There is some ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long 36” 14k 10mm Round Black Onyx Bead Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely necklace is made with 10mm black onyx beads and 14k yellow bead gold spacers. This necklace is 36” inches in length, allowing for it to be worn and styled in different wa...
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Polished Baltic Amber Necklace, 44 Grams, Europe, C.1930's
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage Baltic amber long necklace - featuring polished beads (some with inclusions) - can be doubled up to wear as a choker - original barrel cla...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Amber

Hubei Turquoise Beaded Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 22 inches (56 cm). The size of the rondelle beads varies from 16 mm to 40 mm. Turquoise ranges in color from a light shade of green to light blue to a b...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Nephrite Jade Necklace with Jade Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
This beautiful, elegant, timeless necklace is made of high-quality natural Russian Siberian nephrite. The nephrite beads are top quality, uniform deep green, and they're sumptuous in...
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Gold Plate

Art Deco Yellow Jade Carved Fruit Pendant Necklace 29 Inches 10mm Jade Beads
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXQUISITE AND RARE ART DECO YELLOW JADE AND CARVED FRUIT MOTIF PENDANT NECKLACE OF 29 INCHES IN LENGTH. THE STUNNING NECKLACE HAS GORGEOUS 10MM YELLOW JADE BEADS. EACH BEAD IS INDIVIDUALLY KNOTTED. THE QUALITY AND COLOR OF THE YELLOW JADE IS ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT. HANGING FROM THE NECKLACE IS A FABULOUS CARVED LARGE YELLOW JADE FRUIT...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Jade

Genuine Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beaded Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A show-stopper of a necklace, with alluring round sky blue very rare turquoise beads, hand-knotted and enriched with hand carved solid gold beads, all cinched together with a 14k yel...
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

AJD PinkyPurple Amethyst Color Coin Pearls & Rose of France 19" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Bright glamorous pinky purple wonderfully unevenly shaped unique artistic Coin Pearls (approximately 20 mm) enhanced with small pink Rose of France Amethysts set with a goldy tone ho...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, Mixed Metal

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Faux Pearl CC Logo Necklace, 2012
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD pale gold tone faux pearl necklace featuring 3 CC logos. Lobster clasp closure. Embossed CHANEL A12 A Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. lengt...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Extra Large White Baroque Pearl & 18K Gold Necklace II -by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Turn heads and command attention with this bold necklace featuring extra-large baroque pearls and freshwater pearls. Each pearl is unique, showcasing natural textures and luster that...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Beaded Ball Necklace In 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Tiffany 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Bead necklace With original box 41.5 Grams of gold Length: 16”
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Necklace with Pearl & Imperial Jade Clasp Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This gorgeous certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade necklace is composed of 45 10mm hand-carved and polished light lavender jade bead...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold

AJD 20 Inch Pink Translucent Tourmaline Rondelle Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Delicate, radiant, and full of natural charm, this 20-inch Pink Translucent Tourmaline Necklace is a true celebration of color and elegance. Hand-strung with smooth rondelles of genu...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Mixed Metal

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo squash blossom necklace showcases the artistry and spirit of Native American craftsmanship. Meticulously handcrafted in sterling silver, the necklace features a s...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

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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