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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Coral
Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli
Fine Coral Rose Quartz Rock Quartz Fine Pearls Necklace
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Gemstones: Fine Coral Rose Quartz Rock Quartz Fine Pearls Length: 27 Inches Jewelry Gift Box Included
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Quartz, Silver

30 inch White and Red Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A 30 inch White and Red Coral Necklace with round coral beads that range in size from 3.5 mm - 8mm each. Accented with white irregular shape coral and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Salmon Coral Bead Double Strand Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant vintage salmon coral bead necklace. Features two strands of coral beads, fastened with a luxurious 14K yellow gold clasp, with a ...
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20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Faceted Coral Black Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Faceted Coral Black Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Necklace A collar necklace made of twenty faceted coral beads, twenty-one black onyx-lined discs, a...
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Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Impressive 330ct Aquamarine and Lapis Turtles Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An extravagant and impressive necklace composed of four lapis lazuli turtles "dipping" into a 330ct (approximate) Aquamarine "pond", framed by an 18 kt yellow gold circular element, ...
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1980s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

1970s Diamond Coral Onyx 18K Gold Tassel Statement Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning vintage statement necklace, a testament to the luxurious aesthetics of the 1970s era. Crafted with lavish Diamond, Coral, and Onyx in 18K yellow gold a Statement Necklace. A...
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1970s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Vintage 17" Multi Strand Coral Bead Necklace w/ 14k Gold Colored Stone Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Multi Gemstones - Round - Prong Set - Red, Blue, Green, Pink & Turquoise Colors Numerous Natural Genuine Corals - Round Bead Shape - Light Angel S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k 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

1970s David Webb Coral Enamel Gold Set
Located in New York, NY
An iconic set comprising necklace and ear pendants by David Webb, with carved coral beads interlinked by fine white enameled gold elements. Circa 1975.
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1970s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k 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

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Coral, 14k Gold

AJD 24 Inch Rich Red Bamboo Coral Statement Necklace with Fluted Accents
Located in Raleigh, NC
24 Inches of gorgeous red bamboo coral starting with two fantastic focals and fluted silver tone accents throughout the necklace. This unique necklace is secured with a detailed sil...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver Plate

Double Strand Lapis Bead Necklace
Located in Solvang, CA
Estate double strand lapis bead necklace. This necklace features two strands of knotted lapis beads with a 14 karat yellow gold clasp. [RHAW 59] Dimensions 18″L; 6.3mm beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Lapis Bead Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning Elizabeth Locke necklace with brilliantly colored lapis lazuli beads that measure about 12.5 mm. . The clasp is a medallion with a lion. It can be interchanged with other L...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) long, and the smooth round beads are 12 mm in size. The lapis lazuli beads are dark blue. Lapis lazuli has visible calcite and golden pyrite fle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Lapis Lazuli 9.5 - 10mm Beads with 14k yellow gold Rondelle Necklace 36 inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lapis Lazuli 9.5 - 10mm Beads with 14k yellow gold Rondelle Necklace 36 inches
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold 18 inches Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Rare 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace is crafted with precision and elegance. This necklace features stunning lapis lazuli beads, each imbued with rich hues of blue....
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Coral, Gold

Rare Antique 3 Strand Coral Beads
Located in New York, NY
Rare 3 strand Antique Genuine Coral Beads with silver filigreed clasp. Hard to find natural untreated coral with graduated toggle beads circa 1900,...
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Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

Lapis Lazuli Necklace With Agate Druzy Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 17.5 inches (44.5 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 21-22 mm. The lapis lazuli beads are indigo, a midnight tone. Lapis lazuli has visible calc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Druzy, Sterling Silver

Sardinian Coral Aquamarine Turquoise Kyanite Sapphire Necklace, Lynn K Designs
Located in San Jose, CA
A striking combination of undyed, ox blood red Sardinian coral cylindrical beads with stations of large oval aquamarine faceted beads flanked with hessonite garnet, Sleeping Beauty t...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Coral, Sapphire, Turquoise, Kyanite, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Go...

Navajo Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian four strand choker necklace. Featuring interspersed stones of turquoise, coral, purple and orange spiny oyster, and lapis. All beads are of different si...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Lapis Lazuli Necklace With Vintage German Glass Scarab Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 14 mm. The lapis lazuli beads are indigo, midnight tone, and highly saturated. Lapis lazuli h...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charms, Coral and Silver Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Custom Made Necklace by Famous Moroccan Jeweler Chez Faouzi of Marrakech. A Double Stranded 30.5" This fabulous necklace that was custom made for Angie Tyner during her travels t...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

Lapis Lazuli Necklace with Gold Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm) long, and the smooth round beads are 12 mm in size. The lapis lazuli beads are dark blue. Lapis lazuli has visible calcite and golden pyrite fleck...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Angel Skin Coral Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
Clothes, and especially jewelry, affect our mood. By wearing an antique coral necklace and white pants, you agree in advance that today is not the time to worry about anything. Thi...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 10k Gold

Lapis Lazuli Double Stranded Beaded Necklace Diamond Clasp 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 48.2 Grams Length: 15" strand and 16" strand ​ ​Diamond Count: 20 ​ ​Diamond Color: H-I ​ ​​Diamond Clarity: VS...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 38" Necklace #C45
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 38" Necklace #C45 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary 2 available with slight variations due to the beads Coral represents happines...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate

Lapis Lazuli, Chalcedony, Gold Beaded Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Malaysian Jade Beads, Lapis Lazuli Pendant, inspired by the oil painting 'Water Bridge, Sunlight Effect', painted by Claude Monet. • 18" Total Length +...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Toggle Necklace C52
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 24" Toggle Necklace C52 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

LB offers a tribal amber, coral, Tibetan silver, resin, and wood necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a tribal style, one of a kind, handmade, tribal style casual necklace. A selection of Chinese red coral, amber, resin, Tibet...
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Coral, Silver Plate

AJD Dramatic Natural Double Strand Red Bamboo Coral Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These real very red natural Bamboo Coral in this 17 1/2 inch long necklace are enhanced with glowing gold plated gemcut rondel spacers. The larger Coral are approximately 24mm x 18m...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate

Blue Coral and Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Vintage Porcelain Cameo Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47cm). The size of rare large beads is 20 mm. The beads have a delightfully saturated, uniform denim color. Authentic, natural color. Only ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Aldo Cipullo Cartier 18k Gold Coral Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Aldo Cipullo, renowned for his innovative designs, crafted this exquisite necklace for Cartier in 1972. Bearing the distinguished markings "Cartier 18k" and "Aldo Cipullo 1972," the ...
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1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

The Palm Beach Costume Jewelry Turquoise Bead Look Necklace by Clive Kandel
Located in New York, NY
From our Palm Beach Look collection, an elegant strand of man-made 16mm coral, turquoise, lapis-lazuli beads interspersed with gilt and diamante set rondels made to a 25 inch length ...
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2010s North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Victorian Coral Flower Necklace 18 Karat Gold Hand Carved Coral Beads and Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a magnificent and very rare Antique Victorian - Art Deco Coral Necklace of graduated hand carved Coral Beads with Forget Me Not Flow...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Handmade ~ Sterling Silver .925 Beige Barrel Coral Salmon Beaded 36" Necklace #9
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This stunning 36" handmade necklace features beautiful round coral beads in a lovely salmon shade, accented with beige barrel beads. The necklace is made of high-quality 925 sterling...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold Natural Coral Drops by Hancocks 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
A Masterpiece of Jewelry Art by Hancocks, London! The deep orange-red natural coral drops are each set in yellow intricately decorated gold caps mounted on golden balls which are con...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ox Blood Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This antique Victorian era Mediterranean coral necklace is lively with old world charm and retro Hollywood glam. 44 natural ox blood coral beads a...
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Early 1900s Italian Victorian Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Branch Coral Graduated Strand Necklace 25" - 14k Beach Ocean
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Branch Coral Style: Graduated Strand Fastening Type: Fishhook Clasp Theme: Beach Ocean Measurements Length: 25" Front Width...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Graduating Genuine Red Coral Bead Strand Necklace Circa 1950s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
A lovely vintage Coral necklace displaying dark red to medium red tones C1950s. The necklace features 16 uniform beads at the front which then graduate to alternating large and sma...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

LB offers a Dramatic French Bakelite and Red Coral Stunning necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers Dramatic, French 80’s Bakelite and Chinese Red Coral , one of a kind, handmade necklace. Sterling Silver spacer beads and l...
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Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Lapis Lazuli Gold Beaded Necklace Beads
Located in Milano, IT
This beautiful and brilliant necklace features an exquisite strand of blue lapis lazuli sphere and a 18 Karat White Gold special clasp that its covered by shining diamonds that make...
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2010s European Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handmade ~ Sterling Silver .925 Beige Barrel Coral & Black Beaded 28" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This beautiful handmade necklace is crafted from high-quality sterling silver (.925) and features a gorgeous beige barrel coral beads. The necklace is adorned with black beaded accen...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Handmade ~ Sterling Silver .925 Beige Barrel Coral Beaded 26" Necklace #94
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Upgrade your jewelry collection with this stunning Handmade Sterling Silver Beige Barrel Coral Beaded Necklace. The 26-inch necklace is beautifully crafted with a heart shape lobster...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Handmade ~ Sterling Silver .925 Beige Barrel Coral Turquoise Beaded 35" Necklace
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This stunning beaded necklace is a one-of-a-kind piece of handmade jewelry. Crafted from high-quality sterling silver .925, it features lovely beige barrel beads interwoven with cora...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Dutch Antique Single Strand Genuine Red Coral Graduated Beads Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique one strand genuine red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) necklace with a 14 karat yellow gold lock. The beads are graduated and each bead is individually strung on a silk. The necklace was made at the beginning of the 20th century in the Netherlands, and the backside of the closure is marked with an oak leaf that is an antique Dutch mark for the 14 karat /585 gold content. The closure was also tested positively for 14 karat/585 gold content. The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who fancy timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Cartier Coral Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Suite
Located in New York, NY
Cartier's Coral Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Suite stands as a testament to refined elegance and sophisticated design. This exquisite ensemble ...
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Mediterranean Natural Dusty Pinkish Red Coral 18K 18ct 750 Gold Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Orangey Red Coral Bead Necklace Composed of 53 natural coral beads of approximately 4.2 to 13 mm., of stunning red to orangey red colour completed by a clasp set wit...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Dutch 3-Row Red Coral Necklace Choker with Filigree 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 3-row natural red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) choker necklace with round filigree 14 karat yellow clasp, from ca. 1945, the Netherlands. The beads have a round and regular ...
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20th Century Dutch Retro Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 23" Toggle Necklace C49
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handmade ~ Gold Beads & Salmon Barrel Shape Coral Beaded 23" Toggle Necklace C49 Beads approximately 1/2" wide but vary Coral represents happiness and joy and gives the person the ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold Plate

Marina J. Woven Pearl, Coral, & Lapis American Flag Necklace with 14K Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This American flag woven pearl, coral, and lapis lazuli, the necklace is designed by Marina J for your 4th of July festivities. Woven together are 2.5-3 mm beads of pearls, coral, and lapis lazuli to create this marvelous and patriotic American flag necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Gold Beaded Necklace II- Lapis Link Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Lapis Lazuli Beads and Gold Plated Brass Beads, inspired by Salvador Dali's Famous Painting "Madrid". 16" Total Length, + 1.5" Extension Lapis Lazuli B...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold

Antique Two Strand Red Coral Necklace with a 14 Karat Rose Gold Barrel Lock
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique two strand red coral necklace with a 14 karat rose gold barrel lock and a safety lock chain. The necklace was made at the beginning of the 20th century in the Netherlands, and it is marked with an oak leaf that is an antique Dutch mark for the 14 karat /585 gold content. The closure was also tested positive for 14 karat/585 gold content. The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who fancy timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Rose Gold

Antique 2-Row Red Coral Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Filigree Golden Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 2-row genuine red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) graduated beads necklace with 14 karat yellow gold filigree closure. The necklace was made in the Netherlands in the early 1900s. The necklace has a middle length and optionally it could be worn as a single strand. The coral beads have a round shape and they display some natural irregularities regarding the shape, the color, and the surface, please see the pictures for details. The golden closure is not stamped with any gold content mark, but it was tested for the gold content and the test was positive for the 14 karat gold. The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who appreciates timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Venetian bead and coral necklace with brass
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a handmade, one of a kind, Venetian bead and Chinese coral necklace. The center piece Venetian bead was handmade in Mur...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass

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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