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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Topaz
Gemstone: Coral
Necklace Madrepora Coral Gold Plate
Located in Milan, IT
Necklace Madrepora Coral Gold plate the length is adjustable. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously owned or worn. Each item will arrive at your door beauti...
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Silver Rose Cut Diamond Coral Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Long necklace with coral and pearl gemstones, featuring silver pendant with rose cut diamonds approx. 210 stones. Measures necklace - 41" long and drop is 20mm x 10mm. Weights 24.4 g...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Silver

Angel Skin Coral Large Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This necklace is composed of light coral beads with an approximate 11mm size. Features gold bead accents. In excellent condition. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have,...
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20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Baroque Pearl, Blue Topaz and Lemon Citrine Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow gold Necklace with 9 Baroque South Sea cultured pearls and 4 Lemon Citrine cabochons stations and 4 Blue Topaz cabochons stations. The Blue Topaz cabochon meas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Virgin Mary Medal silver Red Coral Bead Choker Necklace J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Virgin Mary Medal silver Red Coral Bead Choker Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with Virgin Mary Medal with a White Diamond set in a...
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Diamonds Topazes Pearls White Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Silver

Red Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Clasp Beads Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This rare vintage necklace is composed of genuine coral beads forming a graduated strand and ranging in size from 7.50mm to 12.00mm. Completed with...
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1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Pacific Ocean Round Coral, Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate Pacific Ocean round coral, diamond and 18K white gold necklace. Showcasing 51 round Pacific Ocean coral beads. Accented with six round brilliant cut diamonds, pave set on the ...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salmon Coral Bead Knotted String Silver Accent Necklace, 50 cm, Sterling Silver
Located in Milford, DE
A luxurious beaded salmon coral necklace, decorated with sterling silver accents and a filigree clasp. Fit for royalty! Hallmarks: 925 Each bead...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Sautoir Red Coral Bead Diamond Emerald and Onyx Platinum Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Art Deco style sautoir red coral bead, diamond, emerald and onyx platinum necklace. Showcasing numerous Old European cut and round brilliant cut diamonds, with various measurements, ...
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20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Sardinia Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Strands Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. The promo is to allow customers to amortize the customs taxes they will pay at the time of delivery. The instructions to follow are as follows: before sending us your purchase proposal, write us through the messages section, we will be happy to immediately send you our offer reduced by 10 percent. Do not hesitate to write to us, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. Sardinia Coral...
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1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

241.2 g Big Red Coral Long Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful long coral necklace...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Natural Red Coral Beaded Yellow Gold Floral Two-Piece Choker and Bracelet Set
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: Natural Red Coral Bracelet Total Item Weight (g): 28.7 Bracele...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

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

Diamonds, Garnets, Topazes, Cameo, Australian Pearls Beaded Retro Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Amazing beaded retrò necklace composed of 106.34 g of australian pearls (14 mm) row, with 9K rose gold and silver closure mounted with 3.2 g of central cameo (30 mm X 23 mm), adorned all around by 1.5 ct of diamonds, 2.37 ct of garnets yellow tapazes and little white pearls. Diamonds 1.50 ct Australian Pearls 106.34 g / 14 mm Garnets and Yellow Topazes 2.37 ct Cameo 3...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Natural Coral Beads and Sticks with Turquoise and Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Southwest Necklace. One strand natural highly polished red Coral beads enhanced with Turquoise beads connecting to a brass cap with six strands coral sticks...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Brass

Turquoise, Clam Shell Coral Necklace w Jacla Silver Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishe
Located in Wallkill, NY
Graduated turquoise heishi necklace Double strand with attached jaclas and carved clam shell centers. Has sterling silver findings, slide and coral beads at the terminals with sterli...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Branch Coral and Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
4 strand genuine branch coral and faux pearl necklace. Luxurious drape. 24" x 1.5" with gilt slide clasp. Excellent condition. 1960's Italy. Domestic Sales Only.
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1960s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate

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

Engraved Red Coral, White Pearls Rows, Diamond Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Carved Coral Beads, Diamond Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A stunning suite by Van Cleef & Arpels comprising a necklace and earrings. The necklace is exceptionally made with a double row of vibrant carved coral beads...
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1960s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cellini Diamond Studded Coral Branch Clasp on Multistrand Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cellini 30 inch multistrand coral necklace terminating in a bezel set diamond studded coral branch 18k gold clasp. Marked 18k and Cellini...
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

AJD Superbly Chic Large Red Bamboo Coral & Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glittering 22 mm round gemcut polished real Black Onyx gems adorn these beautiful natural chunks of polished Bamboo Coral set in a 20.5 inch long necklace with a goldy tone hook clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Mixed Metal

Round Coral Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
round coral bead necklace Coral Bead: 7.5mm - 9.5mm connected by a silver clasp Length: 19.5 inches
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

Moonstone Black Spinel Smoky Topaz Intricate Beaded Necklace, Estyn Hulbert
Located in Dallas, TX
Wild Geese Necklace intricately hand-fabricated by jewelry artist Estyn Hulbert featuring moonstone, smoky topaz, and black spinel artfully arranged in a rolling pattern and individually hand-set on an oxidized sterling silver chain with a 14k yellow gold-filled clasp. 17 inches in length. About the Maker - Estyn Hulbert moved to New York at the turn of the millennium to assist her aunt, artist and jewelry designer, Jessica Rose...
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2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Black Spinel, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, Spinel, Moonstone, Mixed Metal, Gol...

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

1970s Natural Red Coral Gold Opera Length Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
The long red coral necklace of opera length, with a total length of 34". The necklace is comprised of 20 strands of evenly matched natural red coral tube beads mixed with 18k gold be...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Long Oriental Coral Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stylish coral necklace of Oriental origin, circa 1930s-40s. It features beads ranging from 4mm to 12mm in diameter and its total length is 38". No international shipping.
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Antique Georgian Hand-Carved Natural Coral Bead Tassel Lariat
Located in Stamford, CT
Each bit of Georgian coral in this lariat has been carved and polished by hand and is buttery soft to the touch, making it a breed apart from new coral....
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Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Coral

2-Strand Briolette Necklace with Blue Topaz, Peridot and Amethyst
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 2 strand faceted pear shaped Briolette Necklace with Blue Topaz, Peridot and Amethyst finished with 18kt White Gold Clasp. The faceted flat briolettes weigh approximately 52...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amazonite Red Coral Turquoise Gold Necklace
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice Multi tread necklace with antiques amazonite Italian red coral Chinese antiques turquoise stone, Little gold buddha bell. Total length 48cm adjus...
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amazonite, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Marina J. Woven "V" Shape Red-Orange Coral Necklace with Sliding Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful V-shaped necklace is designed to lengthen any neckline. Intricately woven coral beads meet at a silver gold plated clasp. This day or evenin...
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2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Long Coral Gold Ebony Necklace
Located in Milan, IT
Long red coral ebony long necklace with a geometric elements with horn and carved mother of pearls, gold 18kt 10,30gr. total length 116cm. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has...
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Carved Coral, Jade Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant piece centering 2 carved coral beads approx. 22.0 mm., and one carved jade bead approx. 23.0 mm., completed by 33 surrounding carved coral ...
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1970s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral, Sapphire Necklace or Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Coral Sapphire Convertible Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold. Exceptionally crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels, this angel skin coral necklace is convertible and can be worn ...
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Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Coral Bead Dog Collar
Located in New York, NY
Victorian dog collar of multi strands of genuine antique coral beads with gold stations. Late 19th Century. Fits small size: 12.5" x 1.5" wide wit...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Diamond Topaz Sapphire Beaded Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Coral Filigree Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique coral bead necklace with filigree leaf stations. Handmade filigree stations are made of gilded silver and anchor a double strand of...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver, Gilt Metal

1950s Coral Beaded Necklace Vintage
Located in Wallkill, NY
Circa 50s Coral necklace. Necklace is 26" long single strand, no clasp. This is out of a massive collection of Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, Southwestern, sterling silver, costume jewelry and ...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

AJD Dramatic REAL Reddish Orange Natural Bamboo Coral Black Onyx Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This is a natural piece of orangy/reddish Bamboo Coral enhanced with round polished orangy/reddish Coral and Black Onyx Rondels. Size: Pendant piece is 51 mm x 58 mm; Length: 21.5...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx

Triple Strand Red Natural Coral Gold Beads Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant Vintage necklace incorporates three strands of graduated barrel-shaped natural red color coral beads measuring from 11mm to mm in diameter. The coral beads are silk-stru...
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1970s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Gold

Angel skin Pink Coral Gold Onyx Ram's Head Necklace 1950s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Coral beaded 14K gold necklace with Onyx Ram head. Ram head center with Gold rondelles bead scattered in between the coral beads, Beads measures .32 in. or 8.15mm and the ra...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

19th Century Coral Horn Assemblage, SdesR by Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Modern Coral Horn Assemblage of 19th Century elements which have been redesigned for contemporary use. A large natural Victorian angelskin coral horn swings from a genuine strand of ...
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1880s Italian Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald Topaz Garnet Pearl Silver Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Topaz, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold

3 Strands of Antique Tumbled Branch Coral
Located in New York, NY
3 antique necklaces of tumbled coral toggles. Not raw branch coral, as these are all matched and cut to a similar shape, form and color. Great alone or twisted together. Each strand ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Double Strand Natural Red Coral Necklace Gold Clasp
Located in Napoli, IT
Charming antique Art Deco period double strand Coral necklace 1920 circa Italian Mediterranean origin Comprising two strands of natural untreated –...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold

GIA Vintage Natural Red Coral Necklace 14-18MM, 18 KY Gold, Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Vintage GIA Certified Natural No Dye 18k Solid Yellow Gold Red Coral Bead Strand Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry GIA Certificate # 2235192707 No indication of dye Semi Translucent Oran...
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1990s Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 36” Red Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Lovely vintage strand of angel skin red coral. Measuring a generous length of 36 inches long including the clasp. The gold clasp is adorned with a coral cabochon. It opens a...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Vintage 4-Strand Beaded Orange Red Coral 925 Sterling Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
An elegant choker necklace, crafted with 4-strands of alternating vibrant orangish-red coral beads and sparkling faceted clear glass beads, each varying in size for added allure. Set...
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

120 Carat Pink Diamond Sapphire Necklace with Pink Peruvian Opal in 14K Gold
Located in GOES, NL
Pink Peruvian Opal Necklace encriched with diamonds, pink sapphires and angel skin corals. Methiciously hand knotted on pink thread. Treat yourself to a magical, ethereal look with ...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold

AJD Dramatic Turquoise and Red Coral Double Strand Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These beautifully polished chunky little chips of real blue Turquoise enhance this 17 inches long double strand Turquoise and natural red real Coral necklac...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver

Coral, Pearls, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Cameo, Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Bold, 23mm White Coral Bead, 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Necklace by Emis Beros
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This outstanding and bold choker necklace was exquisitely designed and crafted by Emis Beros. The main focal point is a wide 18K gold plate in the center w...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Natural Coral Bead 14 Karat Yellow Gold X Clasp 40 Inch Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare large coral bead estate necklace designed by Tiffany & Company. The necklace features natural coral beads measuring 12.5mm in size, and ribbed 1...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Yellow Gold

A.Jeschel Romantic Rose Quartz single strand necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
Step into a world of enchantment with this truly unique creation, a masterpiece as singular as your own dreams. Delicately crafted, it whispers of romance akin to a midsummer night's...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Topaz

GIA Certified Coral Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's coral bead necklace with 16 sections of small GIA certified natural orange/red coral beads, spaced by open work yellow gold balls. 19.5 inches in length 16 orangey ...
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Marian J. Woven Mediterranean Coral Rope Necklace with 14K White Gold and Tassel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand woven necklace by Marina J. This great piece is made with small Mediterranean Coral beads which display a beautiful soft Pink/ Orange color, accented by deep Red Raw Mediterrane...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Malachite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. Clasp 18 karat yellow gold and 800 thousands silver necklace.Handmade by our artisans assembled with malachite sphere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Malachite, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.

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