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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Pre-Columbian Gold Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This gold and bead necklace, was crafted by a pre-Columbian artisan from the Gran Coclé area of Panama. It represents a rich cultural tradition of adornment, utilizing some of the mo...
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15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
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
Antique early 20th century opal bead and pearl necklace
Located in Malmö, SE
42 beautiful, gently graduated, multi-chromatic opal beads imbued with lightening flashes, alternate with small even sized pearls to create this enchanting necklace. The beads are ra...
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1890s European Late Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pearl chain with lock set with ruby and diamonds 18k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold with silver clasp set with ruby and rose diamonds on a three-strand pearl beaded necklace, with gold centers set with ruby, 85 cm long
detailed description:
the l...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Prehistoric Tairona Carnelian Frog Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Pre-Columbian, Northern Colombia, Tairona culture, circa 800 to 1500 CE. A wonderful necklace of wearable form constructed with dozens of hand-carved carnelian beads. Dozens of addit...
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15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Greek 4th C. BC Coin Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Greek Silver Hemidrachm Coin from Sikyonia (Sicyon), 360 - 330 BC, set in a 22k Gold Bezel on a 18" Necklace made of Ancient Middle Eastern Glass and Bronze Accent Space...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Greek Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Bronze
Gold and silver lock set with diamonds on a pearl bead necklace
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver clasp set with rose diamonds. 0.30ct on a two-row pearl necklace - 38 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 38 cm long and 1.3 mm wide
the size...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
14k gold clasp and garnet bead necklace with gold center piece - 44 cm long
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold clasp and garnet bead necklace with gold center piece - 44 cm long
detailed description:
the necklace is 44 cm long and 7.2 mm wide
The size of the center piece is approx...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 14k Gold
RARE Victorian Etruscan 18/14K Choker Beads Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Gorgeous Victorian Etruscan 18/14K bright yellow butter gold beaded necklace. The beads are intricately adorned with little swirled filigree, which is not common on these Victorian beaded...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Whitby Jet Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian matt black Whitby Jet lorgnette bead necklace. Composed of small round hand knotted beads, six large elongated kite shape beads flanked by round beads of woven matt Whitby ...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Steel
1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
This a unique opportunity to buy an extremely rare and strikingly unusual antique necklace, a fine example of Egyptian Revival jewelry composed of 14 genuine ca.1786 -1567 BC ancient Hyksos Egyptian / Middle Eastern Soapstone or Steatite Scarabs assembled /swivel set into solid 18K Yellow Gold frame between ca. 1800s- 1850s somewhere in Europe. All scarabs can be rotated around the axes. Each golden bezel was individually made to fit the specific dimensions of each beetle. The V-lock part and the security chain are made of Silver.
The length of the necklace is 37.5 cm / it's a chocker. To make it longer you will need to replace or extend the existing 18K Gold chains for longer ones.
Weight of the piece: 51 grams / of which about a half is a weight of 18K Gold metal parts.
Condition is fine used / as found - I didn't try to clean it. It seems that the scarabs are covered with tinted beeswax-like substance. All parts are securely set /attached to each- other. Ready to be used again.
Most of these or likely all of these beetles date approximately to the period called the Second Intermediate Period of Egypt ca.1650 -1550 BC when Ancient Egypt fell into disarray for a second time, between the end of the Middle Kingdom and the start of the New Kingdom. It is best known as the period when the Hyksos made their appearance in Egypt and whose reign comprised the Fifteenth dynasty.
These scarabs are Made of Steatite - a very unusual natural mineral that initially is rather soft ( Mohs hardness 1 ) and easy to carve on but it undergoes transformations when heated to temperatures of 1000–1200 °C turning into Enstatite and Cristobalite; in the Mohs scale, this corresponds to an increase in hardness from initial Mohs hardness 1 > to Mohs hardness level 5.5–6.5 and that makes it a very suitable material for making jewelry like these scarabs. This future of Steatite was known to ancients and they used this material in its initial naturally softer state to carve and shape the way they wanted to and would burn it in the oven when ready making it much harder. The scarabs would often undergo second heating to apply enamels of various colors or were painted with certain long-lasting natural dies - some beetles show reddish glaze or paint still present (note N. 9 and 10) , and two are black colored (N.3 and 11). Once these scarabs were a common form of "charm" which everyone could afford and easily wear strung on a cord on their person. Most scarabs were made for the living, both rich and the poor. The small magical object was believed imbued with particular protective powers that warded off evil and provided good things for the owner for this life and also for the next, particularly when sewn to mummy wrappings.
All scarabs in this set are one-of-a-kind genuine ancient pieces. All bottoms are flat and demonstrate the decorations - cartouches typical for Egyptian iconography that demonstrate the extraordinary skills of ancient carvers.
N1 : 15mm long,top part grinned off and mounted into the golden lock casing, showing great detailed carving of a goat or an antelope - very common Hyksos design.
N2 : 14 mm long, carved design of a hawk and two uraeii /cobras
N3 : 13 mm long, two "ankh" hieroglyphics representing life and swirled decor in the center, very typical Hyksos design
N4 : 16 mm long, carved design of a Goddess, likely Anubis, and a figure of a Dead in front of him.
N5 : 16 mm long, 11 deep-groove concentric circles with remnants of dark-colored enamel still visible, very typical Hyksos design
N6 : 18.5 mm long with the body of the scarab nicely carved and engraved with spiral scrolls, a very typical Hyksos design.
N7 : 22 mm long, three figures, one knelled
N8 : 18 mm long, a figure of a sitting pharaoh
N9 : 18 mm long, two "ankh" hieroglyphics representing life with probably the name of a pharaoh in between.
N10 : 18 mm long, body of the scarab nicely carved, cross-seal design on the other side.
N11 : 16 mm long, black, unknown design
N12 : 15 mm long. Very unusual piece I could not find any reference to any similar - there are three small scarabs in the shape of one (Egyptians divided...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Chinese Carved Natural Green Nephrite Jade Pendant Beaded Necklace 32"
Located in Richmond, CA
This late 19c carved green nephrite jade pendant and beads necklace, with a total length of 32 inches, makes a versatile and sophisticated accessory. The beads are strung together on...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Silver
Antique Belle Époque Long Guard Chain Silver Muff Chain Chrysoprase Beads
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant long guard chain is made was crerated towards the end of the 19th century. from long narrow oval links joined by smaller oval links. Ten pebbles made out of chrysoprase...
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1890s Belle Époque Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Chinese Antique Jade Necklace, Nephrite, Certified Untreated, 33"
Located in Southbury, CT
This opera-length (33") nephrite jade necklace is exactly like the one your Chinese great-grandmother wore or maybe still does wear. Those of us without a Chinese great-grandmother must make do with whatever treasures we can find. And this is one of those found treasures.
A proper old-school Chinese nephrite beaded necklace...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Mediterranean Coral Necklace late 19th century
Located in Chesterland, OH
A 3-strand antique coral necklace, a very exceptional necklace.
The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm).
The size of the round, smooth, tiny coral beads is 3.2mm. The size of small coral beads around the clasp is 2mm. The size 14k gold beads are 2mm and 3mm.
The necklace is beautified with a glorious clasp of antique gold and natural coral. This is a traditional Dutch coral necklace...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
AJD 19 Inch Unique Peridot and Kyanite Necklace Perfect for Winter Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
This perfect for Winter green and blue kyanite necklace will add spice to your Winter wardrobe. The interesting green peridot across the front of this necklace are faceted sparklers...
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15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Peridot, Kyanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
AJD Rose of France Cubes and 6MM Amethyst in a 21 Inch Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Shades of Amethyst create this unique and gorgeous 21-inch necklace. The beautifully polished 10mm cubes of rose of france and accented with 6 mm darker amethyst and secured with a ...
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15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Victorian Natural OX Blood Red Coral Rare Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent five strands of untreated OX Blood intense Red Natural Coral make this genuine Victorian necklace. 1880 ca. Italian origin from Sardinia.
Each bead is 4 mm. in diameter –...
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1880s Italian Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 9k Gold
Victorian Large Whitby Jet Graduated Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning chunky necklace is held together by large bolt clasp. The beads graduate in size, starting large at the centre and the smallest on the outer edges.
Length: 58.5cm
La...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Rare Burmite Amber Fossil Tribal Necklace from 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare reddish brown Burmite amber fossil tribal necklace late 19th century. Made of 34 irregular facetted beads from 13mm to 24mm and 4 round stone beads ...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Antique Victorian Red Salmon Coral Opera Beads Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian c.1880s hand knotted natural Red Salmon Coral Opera length beads necklace on gold color metal bolt clasp. English ori...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Base Metal
Victorian Sterling Young Girls Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Sterling Young Girls Bead Necklace. Sterling beads in marquise and round shapes. Small size with sturdy engineered clasp. Has a light vermeil finish, 1880's USA. 12.75".
Category
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lapis Lazuli and Gold Necklace with Large Lapis Pendant
Located in London, GB
Bactrian culture spread across a wide area of modern-day Afghanistan and Uzbekistan and reached its zenith between 2100 and 1700 B.C. It produced many unique and distinctive objects and jewellery.
This Bactrian necklace...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Red Agate, Carnelian and Gold Ancient Necklace
Located in London, GB
This striking necklace is made of expertly carved tubular carnelian and red agate stone. Most likely from the Hellenist period or just after, jewellery at this time was worn by both ...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Gold
Lapis and Gold Beaded Necklace, with Central Gold-Capped Black Agate
Located in London, GB
Bactrian culture spread across a wide area of modern-day Afghanistan and Uzbekistan and reached its zenith between 2100 and 1700 B.C. It produced many unique and distinctive objects ...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Antique Inlaid Turquoise Gold Wire Choker Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Very rare and unusual Art Nouveau necklace from the 1900s mounted with 9 antique Iranian turquoise pieces, which are inlaid with Arabic symbols in gold...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Ancient Hellenistic Turquoise Necklace with Black Banded Agate
Located in London, GB
These necklace elements come from Asia minor, a large region covering areas of modern-day Turkey, Iran and east into India. Many important civilisations inhabited this area in antiqu...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Agate, 18k Gold
Baltic Honey Colored Amber Necklace, Faceted Cut, Russia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Natural antique honey colored amber necklace composed of 40 oval hand faceted natural amber beads 15mm to 9mm. Very good condition, the beads trans...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Victorian Coral 3 Strand Toggle Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Coral 3 Strand Toggle Necklace from the late 19th Century. Composed of 3 strands of carved toggle beads which fall from larger coral resin beads at clasp which may have bee...
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1870s Italian Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Victorian necklace features a single row of natural salt water pearls, graduating in size. The largest pearl measures 6.4mm and the smallest pearl measures 3mm. The c...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone
Located in Chicago, IL
ROSARY BEAD WITH WENDEKOPF
Germany, 16th century
Bone
Weight 12 grams; dimensions 29 × 23 × 24 cm
A double-sided bead made of bone with a finely carved head of Christ on one side an...
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16th Century German Antique Beaded Necklaces
Victorian Orange Chalcedony & Pearl Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A charming Victorian necklace featuring a classic combination of pearls and chalcedony. There are a total of 18 orange chalcedony's which complement the clusters of small natural sal...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
Ancient Hellenistic Necklace with Banded Agate and Gold-Charm Beads
Located in London, GB
This stunning necklace dates from the Hellenistic Period. Beginning with the death of Alexander
the Great in 323 B.C., the era is renowned for its artistic efflorescence. Gold flooded into the
Eastern Mediterranean after Alexander’s conquest of Persia, and with an abundance of material to
work with, the skill of Hellenistic jewellers reached new heights of refinement and inspiration. This
piece likely dates from the Late Hellenistic period, during which jewellers made innovative use of
gemstones within elaborate gold settings.
This necklace composed of ancient elements, including 10 gold beads with hanging charms, 28 large natural polished garnet beads and a large central gold capped lozenge shaped banded agate.
From the Hellenistic period, this necklace may have originated from Greece or as far East as the Bactriana (modern day Northern Afghanistan, including parts of southwestern Tajikistan and southeastern Uzbekistan).
This necklace has been restrung and fitted with an 18ct gold S clasp.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 14k Gold Coral Small Size Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique late 19th century coral necklace is created with a 14 karat gold clasp. The beautiful three-strand coral necklace is strung with small coral b...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Natural 10.10 Carat Apple Green Loose Peridot Included Clarity from Supat Valley
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Peridot
Weight : 10.10 Carats
Dimension: 12.8x12.7x8.4 Mm
Origin : Suppat Valley Pakistan
Clarity : Included
Certificate: On Demand
Color: Green
Treatment: Non
Shape...
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Early 17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Peridot, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Garnet and Gold Necklace, Netherlands
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century 1890's garnet necklace set with a 14 karat gold cannetille work clasp. The design of this round hollow openwork clasp is ma...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Necklace with Figurative Pendant
Located in London, GB
An ancient Hellenistic period necklace from, 3rd-1st Century B.C., South Arabia, possinly Yemen. This remarkable necklace is composed of spherical garnet beads, interspersed alternat...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Ring, 22k Gold and Ombré Spinel Beaded Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman bronze ring artifact and 22k yellow gold cross charm pendant on an ombré red / purple / brown tone Spinel and antique...
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15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Collier En or 18 Carats, Perles Fines, Maillons Double Face Epoque Napoleon LII
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Charmant collier en or 18 carats formé de 16 maillons rectangulaires double face, sertis d’une demi perle fine dans un décor ajouré de filigranes. Ils sont reliés entre eux par trois anneaux ronds retenus jusqu’au fermoir par des mailles forçat. Le fermoir...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold Unique Statement Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Evening cocktail necklace made with natural onyx and diamonds, completed in 18KT yellow gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 57.10gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
NATURAL DIAMOND(S)
Cut: Round Brilliant
Co...
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18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Navajo Sterling Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
The earliest Navajo pieces did not have turquoise; this sand-cast and handmade squash blossom is turn of the century - most probably before; made for own use; simple, stunning and important.
PERIOD: Late 19th Century
ORIGIN: Southwest - Navajo, Native American
SIZE: 24"L, naja 3"L x 2 3/4"W
The Navajo word for the squash blossom...
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1890s American Native American Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Blue glass beads necklace with pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A rare Georgian handmade blue glass beads necklace with pendant. Pendant in silver mount, complete with rose gold fittings. An eye-catching ...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Silver
Onyx & Diamond cocktail necklace 18KT yellow gold 15" chocker
Located in Jupiter, FL
Evening cocktail necklace made with natural onyx and diamonds, completed in 18KT yellow gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 57.10gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
NATURAL DIAMOND(S)
Cut: Round Brilliant
Co...
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18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Modernist Bold Double Stand Pearl Necklace with Lapis, Gold and Diamond Clasps
Located in New York, NY
These very chic double strand pearls are a fine creamy rose luster and are approximately 7 mm and have 188 pearls joined by two 18k yellow gold clasps set with lapis and 6 round cut ...
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1870s Italian Modernist Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Large GIA Natural Jadeite Jade Dangle Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large antique pendant was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian era and features 2 large natural jadeite stones which are ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond and Coral, Pearl and Yellow Gold Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and pink coral, 0.62 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique coral and pearl...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Coral Bead Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The oval pendant set with polished pale orange coral buttons suspended from a decorative yellow gold fancy link chain set at intervals with ten smaller clusters of similar pale orang...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold
Antique Victorian Festoon Hand Cut French Jet Bead Cameo Necklace Silver Clasp
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian festoon faceted french jet bead necklace with a sterling silver clasp, featuring three lovely cameos and finishing with a lo...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Ancient Roman Glass and Bronze Key 22 Karat Gold Garnet Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient stamped Roman glass and authentic ancient Roman bronze key 22k yellow gold dangle pendant on a faceted Garnet beaded necklace with two accent, hammered 22k gold bea...
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15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 14K Gold Red Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique seven-strand red coral cannetille beaded necklace. The coral beads are barrel-shaped and the round clasp is made of 14 karat yellow gold. The clasp is absolutely g...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Archaeological Revival 15K Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
Antique, 1880's Archeological Revival style features twisted wire details and granulation set in rare 15-carat yellow gold.
Jewellery inspired by the ancient Etruscan people became ...
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1880s British Revival Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Necklace Beads Link Bracelet Blue Chalcedony 18 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant chalcedony bracelet has been joined to a length of 18 karat gold chain in an absolute matching bright warm gold hue to make up a necklace.
The bead bracelet on its own m...
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1880s Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Amber Necklace
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Antique Amber Necklace
Gorgeous Amber necklace with stunning bright colors of orange, red, brown and yellow.
The necklace was made in Russia i...
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1890s Russian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Victorian Diamond Pin/Pendant and Natural Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic convertible piece from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, the pendant/pin displays an elaborate foliate design, encru...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18k Gold and Coral Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Composed of seventy-five coral beads, measuring approximately 11.9 to 4.6mm, interspersed with archeological style gold spheres
Length: 82cm
Weight: 135gr.
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1890s Italian Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Georgian Natural Pearl Necklace with Blue Enamel Centre
Located in London, GB
A Georgian natural pearl necklace with blue enamel centre, the kite shape centre piece with blue enamel decoration, mounted with ivory carving o...
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1790s British Georgian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Enamel
Fine Victorian Diamond Scroll Brooch
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian diamond scroll brooch strung here as a centrepiece on a cultured pearl choker necklace, centrally-set set with a row of graduati...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pre-Columbian Sinu Gold and Bead Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking and rare Pre-Columbian gold necklace was crafted by the Sinu people of Colombia. The figural beads represent coatimundi, a much adored pet in many Pre-Columbian societi...
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15th Century and Earlier Colombian Antique Beaded Necklaces
Materials
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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Large Coral Beads
Vintage Japanese Beads
Gold Tube Necklace
Row Pearl Necklace With Clasp
Pearl Ruby Bead Necklace
Grey Tahitian Pearl
Venetian Glass Beads
Freshwater Pearl Necklace Artisan
Faux Chanel Long Pearl Necklace
Navajo Silver Beads
Lapis 14k Necklace
Silver Necklace With Black And White Pearl
14k Lapis Necklace
8mm Akoya Pearls