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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Turquoise
Gemstone: Agate
AJD BoHo Chic 16.5" Bamboo Coral, Smoky Quartz and Turquoise Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Polished thick coin slices of fascinating natural Bamboo Coral (approximately 20 mm round) delightfully enhanced with gem cut sparkling rondels of Smoky Quartz and natural Blue Turq...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver

Spider Web Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo Pendant Necklace 1970s Jim Harrison
Located in Wallkill, NY
Center Spider Web Turquoise with coral flanking the sides, set in sterling silver. Sterling silver Saucer beads have wonderful detailing on them 23 in l...
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1970s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Hubei Turquoise Bead Necklace with Diamond White Gold 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite hubei turquoise bead necklace featuring a single strand of 20mm turquoise beads in gorgeous teal, green, and earth tones....
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

A.Jeschel Sophisticated long freswater Pearl necklace with Turquoise pendant.
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the breathtaking One-of-a-Kind Turquoise and Silver Tibetan Pendant Necklace - a true work of art that exudes elegance and sophistication. This long necklace features a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Stunning Amber and Freshwater Pearl Y Necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Embark on a journey around the world with this stunning necklace, featuring an array of exquisite elements from different corners of the globe. The journey begins in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sapphire Rondelle, Red Coral, and Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Ball Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A vivid array of gems circulate throughout this necklace. Sapphires are the focus with additional beads of red coral and Sleeping Beauty turquoise as complements. 18k yellow gold bea...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

AJD Updated Look Blue Agate and Green Amazonite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
New take on the classic beaded look. Wear this 26 inch necklace with your entire wardrobe. The Crystal tubes space lovely green Amazonite and gorgeous blue dyed Agate. These Cryst...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amazonite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Spiderweb Turquoise Beaded Necklace with 18k Gold and Sterling Silver Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautifully veined "spiderweb" turquoise beads are accented by 18k yellow gold and sterling silver ornaments. The largest bead measure...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Stephen Dweck Long Quartz and Blue Coral Brass Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Dweck Long Necklace The necklace is brass There is Blue Coral, Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Agate, Crystal, Tiger Eye, etc. The necklace is 30" Long The necklace weighs 225.4 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, Topaz, Brass

Clarissa Bronfman Onyx, Agate, Diamond, Jade, 14K Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
37" long agate, matte onyx, diamond, silver beaded necklace with skull bead. Silver and diamond clasp to allow for interchanging of pendants/charms. Green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver

Hubei Turquoise Bead Necklace with Diamonds and White Gold 585 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
This regal hubei turquoise bead necklace features a single strand of 17.5mm turquoise beads, accented with pave diamond white gold acc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

64" Long Freshwater Pearls Necklace Chrysoprase Blue Lace Agate
Located in New York, NY
Sabrina Balsky Jewelry Handmade Long Necklace 64" Baroque Freshwater Pearls, Chrysoprase, Seed Pearls and Blue Lace Agate spacers. Incredibly lustrous Natural Baroque Pearls, very clean vibrant Australian Green Chrysoprase with Blue Lace Agate Rondelles bordered by Seed Pearls. Can be doubled and tripled the gemstones add a more casual quality to traditional pearls.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase, Freshwater Pearl, Agate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster & Turquoise Necklace Hand Crafted Santo Domingo
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Large spiny oyster topped with turquoise. The back of the shell is stunning as well. Sterling Silver Beaded necklace with hook and eye enclosure. Shell Measures 3.38 in. top...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

AJD Dramatic Statement Natural Glowing American Turquoise & Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Extraordinary highly polished 17 inch long graduated natural glowing American Turquoise handmade necklace. The focal point gemstone is 32.7mm. These luscious Turquoise rondells a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Mixed Metal

Ancient Roman Bronze Key 22 Karat Gold Pendant on Fire Agate Beaded Necklace
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze key and 22k yellow gold dangle pendant on faceted Fire Agate beaded necklace. Beaded necklace is 15.75 inches in length. Dangle pendant is 1.69 inches ...
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Natural Agate Bead Necklace
Located in Berlin, DE
This necklace is a timeless classic and elegant piece of jewelry. 16 natural agat beads with a diameter of ca. 0.87-1.02 in ( 2,2-2,6 cm ) weighing circa 300 ct. With silver magnetic...
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Silver

Banded Agate Sterling Silver Choker Necklace Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully designed large banded rectangular agate beads necklace inter spaced with sterling silver cubes and S/S clasp; agates are approx. 30.5mm x 40mm each; display beautiful col...
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1970s Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Black Pearl Turquoise Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise Black Pearl Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace 24" "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Turquoise and Gold filled Chain Necklace 24" ( 61 cm ) Hand made in...
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled

Turquoise Amazonite Pearls Madonna and Child Victorian Mourning Locket
Located in Colleyville, TX
Madonna And Child Necklace. Silky blush pink Baroque pearls are rhythmically intercepted with stations of pale aqua amazonite, flanked by mixed metals of oxidized silver and gold...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...

Onyx Tommy Singer Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Multi-strand necklace signed by Tommy Singer. Onyx tube beads with accent beads of silver and 14k gold, turquoise, turquoise and coral. Tommy Singer (19...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Multicolored Moonstone Palais Royal Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Seal
Located in Colleyville, TX
Luna Necklace. During the Victorian Era, young American adults often spent a year abroad studying all that Europe had to offer, in order to broaden their horizons. This year of travel was often referred to as “The Grand Tour” and offered insights into the history of civilization, arts and music. Little tokens or souvenirs depicting their travels were a popular theme. This stunning Palais Royal Grand Tour scent bottle...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...

AJD Dramatic Impressive Coral Chunk and Turquoise Statement Neckace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Artistic Bamboo Coral and Turquoise 20 inch long MAKE A STATEMENT necklace with gold plated hook easy to use clasp. The largest Coral is 45 mm x 25 mm. This goes happily from daytim...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal

Stephen Dweck Long Carnelian and Agate Brass Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Dweck Long Necklace The necklace is brass There is Smokey Topaz, Agate, Crystal, etc. The necklace is 33" Long The necklace weighs 258.2 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Brass

Turquoise Pink Sapphire Pearl Rubies Georgian Porcelain Mourning Locket Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Emiline Necklace. A delicate strand of hand-linked creamy cultured pearls has been intercepted with stations of exquisite and rare faceted Sleeping Beauty turquoise ovals, then flan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...

AJD Super Statement Extra-Large Natural Turquoise & REAL Carnelian Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Aria Jewelry Design's natural graduated highly polished Turquoise necklace is enhanced with chunks of gemcut polished glowing real Carnelia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Vermeil

Stunning Rare Tommy Singer Three-Strand Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Three-strand necklace signed by Tommy Singer. Onyx tube beads with accent beads of silver and 14k gold, turquoise, spiny oyster, and lapis. Rare and stunn...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Amazonite Lacquer Long Necklace
Located in Milan, IT
Turquoise Amazonite Lacquer Long Necklace length cm 80. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your door beautifully gift wrapped...
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Turquoise

Hubei Turquoise Bead Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Clasp and Accents
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite Hubei turquoise bead necklace. This 34-inch, knotted string necklace features a series of round, 14mm, turquoise beads wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Hubei Turquoise Bead Necklace with Diamond White Gold 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite Hubei turquoise bead necklace featuring a single strand of 20mm turquoise beads in gorgeous teal, green, and earth tones....
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antiques Japanies Tsuba Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Long Necklace
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic antiques Japanies tsuba, coming from samurai sward in bronze with little cherry blossom with irregular turquoise beads. Total length 86cm total. Linked in gold 18kt 4gr. A...
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Santa Domingo Coral and Turquoise Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Santa Domingo four-strand necklace with stunning red jasper beads and turquoise pebbles. PERIOD: After 1950 ORIGIN: Santa Domingo, Southwest SIZE: 35" total length jewelry necklaces silver women's jewelry coral necklace santa domingo southwest turquoise...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

AJD Sophisticated Elegant 17.5" Black Agate, Jet & Moonstone Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Highly polished glowing black and white Agate gemstones (18 mm) enhanced with unique shining round slices of black Jet (black Amber) and glowing white checkerboard gemcut Moonstones...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Beautiful Old Tibet Reconstructed Coral Beads Gilt Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Statement Necklace featuring Old Tibetan reconstructed Coral Heirloom Beads (a gem material made by the fusing small particles of the genuine stone), centered by a stunning ...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Silver

White Pearl Turquoise Necklace Gold Tone Chain Bead Choker J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Pearl Turquoise Gold Filled Chain Beaded Choker Necklace J Dauphin "As within so without" Sweet Water Pearl with Turquoise Necklace 16" ( 40.5 cm ) Hand made in Los Angeles ...
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2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled

Massive Vintage Old Pawn Sterling Silver + Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Sparks, NV
Spectacular vintage Navajo squash blossom with 17 turquoise stones. A truly stunning piece of Native American history. Details: Cla...
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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Marina J Woven Pearl & Turquoise Bead Long Sautoir with Pearl and Gold Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-functional and timeless, this Sautoir is designed to fit any occasion. The ribbon is made by tightly weaving 6mm pearls with 3mm Turquoise beads into a symmetrical weave, resul...
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2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Turquoise Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Bead Necklace GIA
Located in New York, NY
The lovely necklace is composed of 9.80mm - 10.20mm turquoise beads, forming a single strand, completed with a 14k gold clasp and accented with a 6.30mm cultured pearl. The clasp is ...
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20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Splendidly Gorgeous Real Blue Tiger Eye & Turquoise 22" Long Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This rare, unique, and very unusual highly polished real Blue Tiger Eye is enhanced with round gemmy polished natural Turquoise in a 22 inch long necklace. The clasp is "antique bra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Brass, Mixed Metal

Silver Dollar Coin and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptional Navajo silver dollar squash blossom necklace. Crafted in 1925 for a special occasion/pow wow. Eleven 3" turquoise discs with silver dollar ce...
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1920s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Agate Modernist Beaded Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Bezel set Agate set in sterling silver along with smokey quartz. Necklace is made up of agate beads along with highly decorated sterling beads along wi...
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1990s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Michael Kneebone Fossil Coral Nugget Turquoise Bead Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Three tomato red beads of fossil coral are combined with turquoise nuggets in this daring and dramatic necklace. The beads are spaced with cornflake shaped rondelles in vermeil as i...
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Vermeil

Beautiful Large Black Banded Agate Bead Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Large Banded Agate Bead Necklace comprising twenty-four 19.55mm beads; held by a unique bold sterling silver clasp; newly hand knotted with silk cord; Classic and Dynamic…il...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

AJD Stunningly Elegant Unique Turquoise & Gem Cut Real Labradorite 17" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Polished chunks of natural rare Yai Turquoise rocks enhanced with checkerboard cut gemmy Mexican Labradorite spacers. This measures 17 inches long and the clasp is silver tone hook. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Labradorite, Mixed Metal

Banded Agate "Eye" Beads, MWLC
Located in New York, NY
Banded agate eye beads with banded agate "eye" form clasp by MWLC. Made by hand in their Parisian studios. Each bead simulates an "eye" and the clasp has y...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gilt Metal

Champagne Moonstone Necklace with Detachable Geode Slice Pendant, Coco Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
A gorgeous strand of hand-linked moonstone teardrops in champagne, gray and peach - are the perfect compliment to this unique detachable geode slice pendant. The 18k gold electropla...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Moonstone, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Citrine Necklace with Hand-Carved Agate Eagle Claw Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Facet-cut Citrine Necklace inter-spaced with Labradorite stones, suspending a hand carved Agate Pendant, depicting an Eagle Claw clutching...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Agate, Citrine, Labradorite, Sterling Silver

AJD Exquisite Handmade 20.5" Turquoise and Red Bamboo Coral Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This splendid Turquoise comes from a new mine to the west of Hubei in China. The mixture of colors on the stones is like artwork. It is enhanced with black Onyx and a red Bamboo Co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise

Turquoise Bear Claw Squash Blossom
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Turquoise bear claw necklace, said to have been featured in Arizona Highways, purchased from a museum. Stamped BMS. Stunning Red Mountain turquoise...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Silver Dollar Coin Squash Blossom Necklace and Earrings
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beaded blossoms with three silver dollars dated 1894, 1902, and 1906; and four silver half dollars dated 1898, 1892, 1899 and 1911. The turquoise is from...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise, Diamond and Gold Three Strands of Pearl Opera Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Very elegant opera necklace: thee stands of white peals closing with a yellow gold clasp which is also the adornment of this piece. It consists of a 27mm long turquoise set in yellow...
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Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian banded Agate Beads
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Striped Agate Beads with lovely crisp striations throughout. These lovely period beads graduate from 14 to 18 mm and are hand knotted. 1870's U...
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1870s British Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate

MWLC Zebra Agate Angel Fish Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Imposing necklace of black and white chalcedony spoke beads with a hand carved zebra agate angelfish clasp by Mark Walsh Leslie Chin. Made in France. 20", ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony

Vintage Turquoise and Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 20.5 inches (52 cm) long, and the faceted round beads are 12 mm in size. The color of the beads is sky blue to contain brown veins. Genuine, stabilized, no color adde...
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Late 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Peruvian Turquoise Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 18 inches (45.7 cm) long. The smooth round beads are 12 mm in size. Peruvian turquoise has a gorgeous light blue-green color, or how can call it "Robin egg color," w...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver

Solid Gold 14K Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Diamonds
Located in GOES, NL
Sleeping beauty turquoise beaded necklace with diamonds in solid gold. The polished beads are as large as 8mm and sky blue in...
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Turquoise Beaded Necklace with 14k Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These turquoise beads have a beautiful "spiderweb" veining and beautiful blue body color. They are large, 12.5mm beads that have been hand-knotted with 14k yellow gold and sterling s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

Natural African Turquoise Necklace, Huge Turquoise Round Beads 25mm
Located in Chesterland, OH
Natural African Turquoise or African Spotted Teal Jasper Necklace Extraordinary necklace of natural African turquoise beads of very rare size. The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches ( 47 cm). The rare size of the huge round beads is 25 mm! The color of beads varies from silver-green to blue with a black matrix (black lines and dots). This stone is mined in Africa and is actually a type of spotted teal jasper, and it is also harder and more durable than turquoise. Authentic, natural color. No thermal or other mechanical treatments were used. The necklace is fastened with a large, very comfortable clasp of silver gold plate. Large turquoise beads...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Pyrite, Jasper, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Stunning Carico Turquoise necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Carico Turquoise is a sought-after gemstone known for its striking green coloration. Mined in the Carico Lake region in Nevada it is highly prized for its unique blen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary 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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