Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Onyx, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1970s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amber
1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Carnelian, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Early 1900s Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s North American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Citrine, Peridot, 22k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Kyanite, Vermeil
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Vermeil, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Indian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
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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