Beaded Necklaces
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1950s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
1950s European Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
1950s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1980s Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
1920s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire
1980s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Czech Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver
1940s American Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
1940s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond
Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
1980s European Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
1980s European Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1960s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1980s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
1930s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Quartz, Silver
1980s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s European Etruscan Revival Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century Lithuanian Beaded Necklaces
Amber
20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Deco 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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