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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian beaded turquoise and coral necklace. Exceptional piece featuring large Royston turquoise nuggets in deep green, sea green, and sky-blue colors. All with great matrix, some having brown matrix, some having gold. Each stone is interspersed with a small bright red coral bead. With traditional sterling silver clasp. A bold statement piece that would complement a Southwestern or vintage eclectic...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Turquoise and Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian turquoise and coral beaded necklace. Three strand beaded necklace with small chipped natural turquoise from a variety of mines, interspersed with small coral beads. Beaded on string with sterling silver accent bead work and three large natural, untreated turquoise nuggets in center. Stones vary from a light sea green color to a bright sky-blue color. A truly stunning statement piece that would complement a formal Southwestern look or a vintage eclectic style...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Fine Quality Cultured Pearl Necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Fine Quality 9mm Cultured Pearl Necklace With 18ct Yellow Gold Fluted Clasp
Additional Information:
Clasp Weight: 4g
Clasp Measurement: 24mm x 18mm
Length: 17''
SMS2867
Category
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Jade Necklace Midcentury Muted Multicolor 35" Certified Untreated, Italian
Located in Southbury, CT
This sophisticated jade necklace features 76 9mm hand-carved round Burmese jadeite jade beads in a range of muted tones (the black beads are not jade).
The 35" necklace -still on i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Polished Amazonite Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, Vintage, Collar
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage necklace features polished amazonite beads in a beautiful shade of blue-green. The beads are strung on a secure rope and connected with a sterling silver clasp. The neck...
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20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Filigree Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Miriam Haskell signature baroque pearl and Russian gold plate filigree choker necklace with caged pearls wrapped in filigree caps. Hook clasp a...
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1960s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
French Poured Glass Faux Jade Beads, Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
French Poured Glass Faux Jade Beads from the 1950's. Double strand with hand made mottled Gripoix glass beads and spacers in variegated jade tones with gilt filigree clasp. 17.5" s...
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1950s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage Garnet Almandine Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 22 inches (56 cm). The size of the faceted beads is 10 mm.
Beads are a hand-faceted, deep-saturated, uniform color. The color of the beads is authentic ...
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Mid-20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Deco Coral Spades and Beads Necklace, Italy
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An Art Deco 1930's coral necklace set with a coral cabochon stone round closure. This lovely necklace - originally from Italy - has a gorgeous design of many panels which are all of ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gilt Metal
Vintage 8-8.5 mm Pearl & Ruby Yellow Gold Snake Clasp Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 79.1 Grams
Stone: Pearl (8-8.5 mm). Ruby (2 mm)
Length: 32 Inches
Hallmark: 14K
ITEM #:BR-1078-101823-13
Category
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Aquamarine Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm).
The size of the smooth round beads is from 8 mm to 19 mm.
The color of the beads is a soft shade of blue sky. A very gentle soft pastel color! Beautiful statement beads...
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Late 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine
Art Deco Silver Foiled Aqua Murano Beads
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Silver Foiled Murano Beads from the 1930's. Graduated and handmade with silvered foil within aquamarine glass and floral murrine. Handmade and hand knotted, lovely quality. ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Jade Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Jade bead necklace purchased in mid/late 20th century. Weighs 370.55g in total weight and has 45 beads, beads are Large in scale and knotted in between each bead 16 inches long. Perf...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Polished Carnelian Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, Vintage, Collar
Located in Milford, DE
This necklace is a vintage piece that features polished carnelian beads and a sterling silver clasp. It’s designed to be worn as a collar necklace and is in excellent condition. The ...
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20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Vintage Freshwater Pearls and Natural Lavender Amethyst Long Necklace 66"
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing our elegant long necklace, made of natural freshwater pearls and natural lavender amethyst in the classic Art Deco style of 20-40 years ago.
The necklace measures an imp...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl
Cultured Pearl Necklace with Quality Lustre in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
7.5mm-8mmCultured Pearl Necklace,With Quality Lustre With 18ct Yellow Gold Clasp
Additional Information:
Total Clasp Weight : 2.5g
Necklace Length: 23"
SMS5523
Category
20th Century British Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Necklace in 18 Karat Gold with 500ctw Citrines
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
A vintage and rare collector's piece, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany Studios back in the late 1980'...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Freshwater White Pearl Necklace Length 102"
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is a white natural freshwater pearl necklace that is very long at approximately 102″ from end to end – long, beautiful, and elegan...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Artisan French Neckalce with Venetian Glass Beads
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Artisan French Neckalce with Venetian Glass Beads from the 1980's. Large blown glass beads with black and white striations end in gilt floral caps and a hard necklet closure ...
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1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Polished Jade Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, Vintage, Collar
Located in Milford, DE
This Polished Jade Bead Necklace is a stunning piece of vintage jewelry that is sure to turn heads! The necklace features dark green jade beads that have been polished to a high shin...
Category
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage Biwa Pearl and Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 29 inches (74mm).
The irregular shape of baroque pearls varies from 14 to 16mm.
The size of the Biwa pearls varies from 30 to 37mm.
The color of the pe...
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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
Vintage Amethyst Bead Collar Necklace, Large Chunky Retro Style
Located in Milford, DE
A simple, yet bold, amethyst bead necklace on a knotted string. Features a sterling silver clasp.
Necklace is approximately 17 and 1/4 inches or 44cm.
Each bead is approximately 3...
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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Polished Dark Amber Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, Vintage, Collar
Located in Milford, DE
This vintage necklace features polished dark amber beads that have a rich and warm glow. The beads are strung on a sturdy, yet elegant cord with a sterling silver clasp. The necklace...
Category
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Sterling Silver
Vintage Red Coral Collar Necklace with Decorative Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your outfit with this stunning vintage red coral collar necklace. This necklace features natural red coral o...
Category
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Silver Foiled Purple Murano Beads
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Silver Foiled Murano Beads from the 1930's. Graduated and handmade with silvered foil within purple glass and floral murrine. Handmade and hand knotted, lovely quality. 32"....
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Adler Genèva 18kt Gold Necklaces 480ct Faceted Bead Emeralds CGL Certified
By Adler
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...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Santo Domingo Multi Strand Turquoise Treasure Fetish Bead Necklace
Located in Frazier Park, CA
Important One of a Kind Unique Native American hand carved Santo Domingo multi strand fetish bead necklace.
The strands are: 30", 26", & 24"
Materials include: Natural Carved Turqu...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage Double Strand Angel-Skin Coral Graduated Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Add a touch of elegance and charm to your outfit with this vintage double strand necklace. This stunning piece features natural angel-sk...
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20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Exquisite Chinese Yellow Jadeite Buddhist Meditation Beads 108pc A-Grade 40"
Located in Richmond, CA
This magnificent Chinese prayer beads necklace is an epitome of artistry and spiritual resonance, featuring 108 A-grade jadeite beads, each with an approximate diameter of 9.5mm. The...
Category
20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
SantaFe School Navajo Sterling 1990s Spondelous Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Santa Fe School Navajo Squash Blossom Sterling 1990s Necklace. Has Red and Blue Coral. Each section has a pair if Orange and Blue Coral accents provide a subtle splash of color to t...
Category
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Robert Goossens for Chanel, Important Byzantine Long Necklace, Vintage 50s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent LONG NECKLACE in Byzantine jet and faux pearls, rhinestones,
vintage from the 50s,
Robert Goossens for Chanel,
length 89 cm, weight 64 g,
very good state.
Robert Goossen...
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1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
Gubelin Yellow Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Clasp Pearl Necklace 1980S
By Gubelin
Located in Geneva, CH
Yellow Sapphire Cushion shape estimated approximately 5.50 / 6.50 carats (treated) surrounded by round-cut Diamond on Yellow Gold 18K Clasp Cultured Pearl Necklace (pearl necklace is...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Synthetic Pearl Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the world of vintage elegance with our stunning 1970s Synthetic Pearl Beaded Necklace. Crafted with a captivating blend of large synthetic pearl...
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1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Vintage Double Strand Pearl Necklace by Master Rey Urban Made Year 1956
By Rey Urban
Located in Stockholm, SE
This double strand pearl necklace has cultured pearls with a beautiful creamy colour. The necklace closes with a 18 karat gold clasp box which is adorned with a pink tourmaline.
No ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Ford & Forlano Sculptural Squiggle Bead Necklace, 1980's
Located in Atlanta, GA
David Forlano & Steve Ford began their artistic collaboration in the 1980's with a design philosophy of creating unique pieces that combine upscale craft an...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
High Lustrous South Sea Peacock Tone Pearl Diamond Strand Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This very high quality lustrous South Sea peacock pearl and diamond strand necklace, weighs 80 grams and measures 19 inches long. Com...
Category
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Old Baltic Amber Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
This necklace features a lovely strand of genuine Baltic Healing Amber irregular beads. They are very lightweight, and though the beads are chunky, th...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Silver
David Webb Turquoise Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Large Bead Strand Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of a David Webb masterpiece with the remarkable 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Bead Necklace, a true embodiment of luxury from the 1980s era. This exquisi...
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20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chinese Carved Red Coral Beaded Long Necklace 36" Total Length
Located in Richmond, CA
THIS ITEM CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED WITHIN CANADA, Canadian shipping address only please. Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience!
This exquisite strand of carved Chinese coral beads...
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral
Vintage Multi-color Long Freshwater Pearl Necklace 70"
Located in Chesterland, OH
An amazing expression of modern chic and charm inspired by the birth of real pearls, this statement-long pearl necklace creates a playful, bright, and flirty look. Unlike the traditi...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl
Vintage Emerald Glass & Crystal Torsade Tassel Suite 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A magnificent suite, a Vintage Emerald Glass Torsade Necklace, Bracelet and Statement Earrings. Emerald faceted beads, pearls and white crystals making for a timeless combination. We...
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1990s Beaded Necklaces
Bright Apple Green Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
Bright, and filled with light, this radiant Art Deco era (circa 1920s -1930s) necklace is composed of 107 hand-carved and polished natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade beads. T...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
Iradj Moini Emerald tone Gemstone Pearl Necklace
By Iradj Moini
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.
Category
1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Base Metal, Brass
Miriam Haskell Pearl, Turquoise Beaded Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Stamford, CT
A Miriam Haskell Stunning pearl and turquoise beaded necklace and bracelet set. Necklace cluster and hanging lower double pearl strands are 6" long.
Expandable Bracelet is roughly 2....
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1960s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
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
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 18mm Pink Momo Coral 14 Karat Gold Necklace Graduated 19.5 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in this significant antique pink natural 18 mm Momo Coral and 14 Karat Gold Necklace. The marbled pattern on each bead will send you to bliss with its charming beauty and ap...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace with Gold & Diamond Clasp Pristine Midcentury
Located in Southbury, CT
This 16" strand of vintage cultured Akoya pearls features large and luminous pearls. 8.31mm, 8.24mm, 8.19mm, 8.04mm, 8.29mm, 8.43mm, 8.51mm: these are measurements I took of the pearls at random. In the world of cultured Akoya pearls, 8mm is the delineating mark; 8mm and larger are considered "luxury" pearls because of the time and risk involved in culturing pearls this large. The longer a pearl stays in the water, the thicker the nacre but the greater the chances for malformation. With this strand, we have the ideal: uniform, round pearls with thick nacre, and gorgeous luminosity, but without the pits and surface imperfections, we often see in pearls of this size and vintage.
The vast majority of Akoya pearls are 6mm and 7mm. All of these pearls are 8mm and well beyond. If the classic 16" length feels too short for you, it's easy for your jeweler to add a bit of length by having the pearls restrung with double knots and French wire. In this way, you can transform this into a 17" necklace.
This necklace, created in the 1950s, features two strands of 75 top-quality cultured Akoya pearls in a near-ivory tone without any evidence of pinking, the dying process the vast majority of cultured Akoya pearls undergo to give them a light pink blush. These pearls lack that artificial tint.
The clasp is measures 23mm x 19.47 and was hand-fabricated. The clasp is formed into the shape of a flower with six small, full-cut diamonds prong-set in the center Interestingly, the diamonds are of far better quality than such small stones on a necklace clasp need to be. They are near-colorless (G-I) and clean (VS2). Together they weigh .25 carats. The clasp is unmarked but tests as 14K.
This is the ultimate classic double-strand cultured Akoya necklace...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Iradj Moini Gemstone Crystal Necklace and Earring Set
By Iradj Moini
Located in Stamford, CT
Iradj Moini six large pale yellow gemstones, Swarovsky rhinestones, topaz stones necklace and earrings. In original Bergdorf Goodman box. Earrings dimensions: 1.88" high x 1" wide x ...
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1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
Vogue Pearls with Gripoix Flower Clasp
By Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Vogue Faux Pearls with Gripoix Poured Glass Flower Clasp in ruby and faux pearl. Hand knotted. 1950's USA. 29" length. 8 mm pearls.
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1950s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Chinese Export Coral Turquoise Necklace 30 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous 1950s imported necklace features stunning genuine coral and turquoise beads.
The ornate clasp is 14k gold.
Measurements: 1/2 of an inch wide, 30 wearable inches
Weight...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage Chinese Jade Long Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 36.5 inches long (92 cm) and weighs 212 grams (7.5 oz).
The size of the smooth olive jade beads is 16.5 mm in diameter, and beads knotting is traditionally done with ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Sophia D Platinum South Sea Pearl Necklace with 4 carats Diamond Clasp
By Sophia D
Located in beverly hills, CA
This elegant necklace is adorned with 29 graduated white South Sea pearls, ranging from 15mm to 12mm. A platinum round sphere screw clasp, gracefully pavé set with round diamonds tot...
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
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
King Fook Carved Red Coral & Sea Pearl Yellow Gold Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 65.0 Grams
Stone: Red Coral (11.5 x 11.5 - 18.3 x 12.2 mm) & Sea Pearl (2 mm)
Length: 23 Inches
Hallmark: King Fook 14K
ITEM #: BR-801-102522-18
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Diamond, Black Enamel Bead Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the vibrant world of the 1970s with this stunning Bvlgari bright candy-colored bead necklace, a testament to the brand's mastery of design and craftsmanship. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this necklace features classic revival patterns in solid 18k yellow gold, accentuated by bold splashes of candy-colored enamel that infuse the piece with an exuberant energy. Each bead is a miniature work...
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20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage New Zealand Bowenite Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Bowenite is often mistaken as Jade. Bowenite is a hard, compact variety of the serpentinite species antigorite. It has been used for tools, weapons, and jewelry by the Māori in New Zealand (it is also called Tangiwaite or Maori Greenstone), and this gemstone was used for jewelry by Fabergé.
Bowenite is also the state mineral of Rhode Island in the USA.
It typically ranges in color from dark green to light olive green and in shades approaching yellow. Bowenite was named by James D. Dana in 1850 after George T. Bowen, who analyzed it in 1822.
This is Bowenite from the New Zealand company of Tuarangi Jade Jewellery. The Maori classification system for pounamu describes four varieties: Kahurangi, Kawakawa, Inanga, and Tangiwai ((Bowenite) is the type of serpentine).
This beautiful, elegant, long necklace is made of high-quality natural Bowenite. The bowenite beads are top quality, pure, uniform, and soft green, and they're sumptuous in how they look and feel.
The beads are very old. Each bead was cut by hand and polished by a craftsman. The beads are much older than the necklace.
Authentic, natural color. No thermal or other mechanical treatments were used. Even holes in the beads were drilled by hand. Therefore, each bead is not ideal but perfect at the same time.
This necklace alternates beads of jade...
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20th Century New Zealand Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold Plate
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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