Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s British Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tsavo...
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Sapphire, Vermeil
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Spinel
2010s Italian Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Vermeil
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yell...
2010s Thai Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Morganite, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Palla...
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Spinel
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose 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.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl beaded necklaces, antique emerald beaded necklaces, diamond beaded necklaces and more.