Beaded Necklaces
1980s Canadian Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
1990s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold
1980s Japanese Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, 15k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 2000s Mexican Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold
1950s European Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
15th Century and Earlier Antique Beaded Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 22k Gold
Early 2000s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Silver
1960s Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
1980s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
1970s Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Vermeil, Brass
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
1980s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Polynesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal
1970s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
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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