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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Price: $1 to $2,500
Vintage Moschino Collar Necklace
By Missoni
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage gem encrusted collar necklace from Missoni. Tortoise shell resin collar in brown and amber tones embellished with pink, green, lilac and orange gems in gold toned metal casin...
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1990s Beaded Necklaces
Jakob Bengel 1930s Chrome, Bakelite and Galalith Vintage Necklace
By Jakob Bengel
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This stylish necklace dates from the 1930s and was created by Jakob Bengel.
Condition Report:
Excellent
The Details...
This necklace is constructed from chrome plated metal. It is...
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage Dzi Pendant, Freshwater Blue Green Pearl Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 45 cm / 17 3/4 in
Beads vary, average size 1cm
Dzi pendant: 4.4 cm / 1.75 in wide
Marks / Hallmarks: 925 on clasp
Elevate your style with our exquisite vintage fres...
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20th Century Asian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage CHANEL 1981 gold pearl crystal long designer runway necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• CHANEL Made in France (no tag)
• gold plated, crystal, glass
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal ...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage American Turquoise Bead Collar Knotted Necklace w Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 46.5 cm / 18.4 in
Each bead approximately 1/2 cm
American Turquoise
Marks / Hallmarks: 925 on clasp
Step into a world of timeless beauty with our vintage handcrafte...
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20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Faux Pearl CC Logo Necklace, 2008
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD gold tone faux pearl necklace featuring 4 CC logos.
From the Fall 2008 Collection.
Lobster clasp closure.
Embossed CHANEL 08A Made in France.
Indicative ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Dzi Pendant Centerpiece, Obsidian Beads Knotted Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
Necklace length: 48 cm / 18.5 in
Beads approx 1cm each, polished obsidian glass
Dzi pendant: 6.5 cm / 2.5 in wide
Marks / Hallmarks: 925 on clasp
Elevate your style with our stunnin...
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20th Century Asian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Coro Pegasus Gold Plated and Aqua Blue Rhinestone Pendant Necklace circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Coro Pegasus gold plated snake chain necklace featuring a beautiful aqua blue rhinestone pendant centrepiece. The pendant is free moving on the chain.
Measuring necklace length 42.5...
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Vintage 1940s North American Beaded Necklaces
A.Jeschel Masterpiece Oval Chrysocolla plates necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing our captivating creation: the Dramatic and Bold Chrysocolla Oval Plates Necklace, a true one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Crafted with meticulously polished Chrysocolla plates...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Chrysocolla, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Lariat Necklace or Belt with Silvery Glass Beads
Located in London, GB
Art Deco lariat necklace or belt, featuring silvery glass beads on grey thread. Length 182 cm / 71.6 inches by 1.8 cm / .7 inches width. This ...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Faceted Onyx Beads and Sterling Silver Swallow Bird Long Necklace
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Faceted Onyx Beads Necklace inter-spaced with Sterling Silver spacers and centered by a Sterling Silver Swallow Bird; newly hand strung and knotte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
AJD 24 Inch Abalone Shell and Amethyst Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Organic shapes of double-sided abalone shell accented with sparkling amethyst necklace. This dramatic 24-inch necklace is light weight and sits beautifully at the neckline. The abal...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Silver Plate
Art Deco Black and White Necklace Disco Ball Faux Pearl Crystal Seed Beads
Located in Montreal, QC
Stand-out Black and White Necklace featuring a combination of Celluloid Beads, Seed Beads, Tubular black beads embedded with a circle of rhine...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Emerald Sapphire Stone Pearl Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage necklace featuring large emerald glass beads/cabochon, faux pearls, emerald/sapphire crystals and clear crystal rondelles.
Hook clasp closure.
Unmarked (...
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
AJD Absolutely HUGE Dramatic REAL Aquamarines & Turquoise 21" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This hugely dramatic flippy-floppy 21 inch long Aquamarine necklace stands out around your neck very dramatically. The longest of these real Aquamarine...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Turquoise
1930s Miriam Haskell Persimmon Dangling Bead Bib Necklace & Earring Set
Located in Maywood, NJ
Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th century. The intricate designs coupled with their novel colours and materials have ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
AJD 23 Inch Abalone and Amazonite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-Inch Iridescent double-sided abalone and reconstituted amazonite necklace. This perfect Spring necklace is a lovely turquoisy blue-green and iridescent blue/green/purple. Silver ...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amazonite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Vintage Large 22.5mm Round Sterling Silver 925 Beads Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Show Stopper Long Large Round Sterling Silver 925 Beads Necklace. Each Bead measuring approx. 22.5mm; Clasp held necklace. The Necklace measures approx. 29”...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Beaded Sautoirs, French
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Beaded Sautoirs, French old stock, unworn. Different colorations available with red tassel, black tassel or in purple/crystal colorations. 1920's France of Czech beads.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Yves Saint Laurent Turquoise Bead Gilt Nautilus Shell Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Turquoise Gilt Nautilus Shell Tassel Necklace for YSL Rive Gauche. Natural turquoise beads hand knotted onto a hammered gilt b...
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Pink Agate Peony Flower Earrings - By Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
These earrings are crafted from rare Pink Carnelian Agate. Hand carved Peony Flower Bead by skilled artisans. Each bead is a unique masterpiece, imbued wi...
Category
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Miriam Haskell Classic Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Classic three strand (three size) signature baroque faux pearl necklace. The center motif is made of Miriam Haskell's classic signature Russian gilt filigrees and crys...
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Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Mother Of Pearl Clover Gemstone Necklace
Located in McKinney, TX
Clover shaped Mother of Pearls flanked by Pink Aventurine gemstones and gold-plated accents on stretchy elastic cord.
30" length.
Due to the uniqueness of natural gemstones, each ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
Tiny Charcoal Obsidian Necklace Gold Beaded Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This delicate Tiny Charcoal Obsidian Necklace is a perfect addition to any jewelry collection. The Shiny Grey Mika is made with high-quality gold beads and features a stunning Obsidi...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Art Deco Frosted Crystal and Jet Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Art Deco Frosted Crystal and Jet Bead Necklace, French 1920's. Unusual frosted crystal striped beads are mixed with faceted crystal rondels and jet pyramidal beads. Hi...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
AJD 18 Inch Mauvy/Pink Potato Pearl and Coin Pearl Necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
18-Inch elegant pearl necklace of mauvy/pink potato pearls with three inches of center drilled coin pearls across the center front of the necklace. This is the perfect necklace for d...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Almond Blossoms Petal Pearl Necklace - By Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Natural Baroque Pearls and handmade Ceramics beads, inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's 'Almond Blossoms' oil painting.
• 20" Total Length
• Handmade Ceram...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
Pink Opal Mika Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Pink Peruvian Opal and Turquoise beads, finished with 22K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Adjustable hook.
• 20" Total Length
• Pink Opal Beads 5.5mm - 6m...
Category
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
MiriamHaskell Late1920s Hess SignatureGrapeClusterPendant GlassPearl Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring the earliest white-swirled glass and enameled faux-pearl round beads handcrafted by Parisian lampwork-master Louis Rousselet for American entrepreneur Miriam Haskell and he...
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Vintage 1920s American Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
AJD 23 Inch Gorgeous Golden Brown Agate Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-Inch Gorgeous glowing golden brown agate necklace. This one-of-a-kind necklace is features brown, goldy, orange, and creamy agates in 14 and 10 mm. The necklace is secured with a...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Mookaite Jasper Gemstone Necklace
Located in McKinney, TX
When ancient sea bed sediment from seas near Australia is slowly transformed over time, it creates the beautiful Mookaite Jasper gemstone.
8mm facete...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jasper
AJD 25 Inch Multi Color Fabulous Fluorite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
25-Inch fabulous fluorite necklace great for Spring. This necklace features green, purple, gold, pink, and lilac fluorite in various shapes including flowers, barrel, and round. We...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Fluorite, Silver, Mixed Metal
Chanel CC Pearl Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2095
Date Circa 2014
Model CC Long Necklace
Serial Number B14K
Metal Gilt
Length 126 cm
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Condition Excellent / Wear consistent with age and u...
Category
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Turquoise Matrix Pendant, Goossens
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Natural Turquoise hand knotted bead necklace with gilt Goossens bronze sunburst and turquoise pendant by Maison ...
Category
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Bronze
Tiny Ruby Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring mini beaded Ruby Gemstones. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure. A perfect pop of color to pair with your favorite day and casual out...
Category
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Purple Chalcedony Beaded Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring purple beaded Chalcedony. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure.
• 18" Total Length
• Chalcedon 10mm, Semi-precious stone, From India...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Ethiopian Opal Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring graduated Ethiopian Opals. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure.
• 16" Total Length + 2" Extension
• Opal 3.6mm x 4mm, Semi-preciou...
Category
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Green Turquoise Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Necklace featuring graduated Green Turquoise. Fastens with a 20K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure.
• 16" Total Length
• Turquoise 4mm x 6mm, Semi-precious gemstone, From In...
Category
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
rare GIVENCHY Riccardo Tisci black pony hair shark tooth velvet ball necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GIVENCHY Riccardo Tisci black pony hair shark tooth velvet ball necklace
Reference: TGAS/D01003
Brand: Givenchy
Designer: Riccardo Tisci
Material: Pony Hair, Metal
Color: Gold, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Antique HandPressedGlass European GoldFiligreeCapped Beaded Heavy Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique rare hand-pressed-glass necklace features semi-translucent grape-green large beads that are capped with gilt-brass filigree. Based on the combination of bead seams, spring-ring clasp, and metal findings on the unmarked faux Chinese-jade necklace, it dates to the late Victorian period most likely from Western Europe.
Around WWI, hand presses, which stamped molten glass into a mold to create a bead with a hole and a seam, were often used to produce costume jewelry as a cottage industry in Germany and the Czech region. This was while there was a lack of factory machine presses and finishing tumblers that used sand to polish out the seam lines.
Another reason that the cloudy green beads can be identified as atypically hand-pressed is that they are more opaque and therefore harder and less prone to breaking during formation than fully-translucent glass, which was better suited for automated-machine pressing. Also the green beads are an unusual swirled color including white, which suggests that their production was more limited than machine-pressing would enable.
Without the bead-seams, this necklace could be mistaken for one by Coco Chanel. Her 1920s couture...
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Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
Chanel CC Black Beads Long Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1482
Brand Chanel
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Metal Gilt
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Condition Excellent
Comes with Chanel Box
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2010s French Necklace Enhancers
AJD 19 Inch Gorgeous Graduated Rondelles of Neon Apatite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
19-Inch neon apatite necklace of graduated faceted rondelles. This one-of-a-kind necklace fairly glows. The rondelles graduate from 4 to 10 MM. At 19 inches it sits perfectly on yo...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Apatite, Gold Plate
AJD 20 Inch Flashing, Sparkling Multi Color Beryl Briolette Necklace for March
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-Inch necklace of multi color sparkling briolette beryls. These 6mm, faceted glittering beryls are all the usual beryl colors with aquamarine and morganite featured. This unique a...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Beryl, Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD 19 Inch Elegant Necklace of Smooth Transparent Smoky Quartz
Located in Raleigh, NC
Absolutely beautiful necklace of smooth, transparent nuggets of smoky quartz with frosted goldy accents. This incredible necklace is such a pleasure to wear. At 19 inches it is very...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
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 +...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Pearl & Ceramics Bead Necklace - The Almond Blossoms II by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from natural Baroque pearls and handmade Ceramic beads, Aventurine gem stones, inspired by Monet's 'Branch of the Seine near Giverny' oil painting.
• 20" To...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
AJD Dramatic Irridescent Multi-color Reflections Coin Pearl 17.25" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This glowing 17.25 inch long Coin Pearl necklace set with a silver tone clasp is enhanced with little Czech crystal sparkles. Depending on what light you are in the pearls glow many...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Bruno Da Rocha Porcelaine and Vermeil Chocker
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Over several decades Bruno da Rocha has made his own path, his creations now shared and appreciated all over the world. His vision elevates jewels into sculptures that are both worn on and felt under the skin. The nobility of metals transported through the dimension of magic, of the senses and of the fusion between the oneiric, the imagination and the dramatic.
The excellence of his creations is demonstrated through seduction, uniqueness, elegance and boldness. A reinvented and luxuriant nature that, combined with great craftmanship, results in emerging artistic representations...architectural and geometric shapes, insects, plants, flowers and many other organic elements....transported to an urban environment.
A balance of mystery and sensuality. This is the genesis of his collections; a unique and unrepeatable look.
Bruno da Rocha is recognized as one of the great names of Portuguese Jewellery...
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2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces
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 16 Inch Sparkling Crystal necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
16 Inch elegant evening necklace of one and a half strands of sparkling, glittering crystals. This is the perfect cocktail party necklace! MN2435
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Mixed Metal
LB offers Agate Amethyst Rock Crystal Sterling Silver OOAK Unique necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a unique ,OOAK, handmade, Beaded necklace of fabulous purple dyed agates, genuine Amethyst and stunning Crystal. This is truly a Statement piece that include...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Base Metal
AJD 25 In Magnificent March Birthstone Aquamarine Glowing Translucent Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Magnificent Aquamarine necklace with tiny silver accents. This gorgeous necklace features two sizes of smooth, glowing aquamarine, 13 and 14.5 MM in varying shades of blue and green...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD 18 Inch Highly Polished Blue/Green Aquamarine Chip Necklace March Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
18 Inch gorgeous aquamarine necklace with sterling silver easy to use magnetic clasp. These so beautiful, highly polished, glowing, random sized aquamarine are medium to deep transl...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2021 Chanel Black Bead-Embellished Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel black bead-embellished long necklace featuring rounded black beads, the brand’s signature interlocking CC logo, spring-ring fastening with Chanel pitted on and a a back free c...
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2010s French Pendant Necklaces
LANVIN gold & silver CRYSTAL WING & PEARL CHAIN Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin necklace in gold-tone and antique silver chains and black grosgrain ribbon with faux pearls. Features a crystal encrusted wing. Has been worn and is in excellen...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
LANVIN blush pink silk FLOWER PETAL & PEARL CHAIN Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin chain necklace in antique gold-tone with delicate blush pink silk flower petals and faux pearls. Has been worn and is in excellent condition.
Measurements
Len...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
Chanel CC Drop Silver Metal Crystal Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2219
Comes With Box Only
Date 2010
Model CC
Serial Number B10
Weight 6.3 g
Condition Excellent
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If you are interested in any of our previous...
Category
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Crystal, Silver
AJD 49 Inch Mauve/Wine Pearl necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
49 Inch unique pearl necklace. This pearl necklace features 12 mm coin pearls and 5x3 mm seed pearls in this lovely mauvy/wine color. The 49 inch length lets you experiment with a ...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Shop Costume Jewelry: Beaded Necklaces for Sale on 1stDibs
Whether they’re chunky, statement-making accessories or a single strand of the understated sort, fashion beaded necklaces are versatile pieces of costume jewelry. Indeed, the vintage beaded necklaces in your jewelry box likely go with everything, from casual summer tops and shorts to dazzling evening gowns.
Costume jewelry, which is also called fashion jewelry, is designed to accessorize with current fashions and is typically made with inexpensive materials. In the realm of fine jewelry, beaded necklaces originating during the Art Deco era might feature double rows of jade — this period encompasses the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design — whereas accessories in the collection of fashion jewelry on 1stDibs are more often made with glass beads or moonstone.
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.
When it comes to fashion necklaces, 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.
Shop fashion beaded necklaces and other vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.