Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled, Bronze
1970s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea P...
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Brass
Late 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Green Sapphire, 18k...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Agate, Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Aquamarine, Beryl, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, R...
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, Gold
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Black...
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pe...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwa...
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18...
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Artist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k 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.
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