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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Price: $1 to $5,000
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Round Ball Crystals Gold Long Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine.
A unique piece. Signed at the back. It also an be wear as bracelet or add a pendant on the necklace.
Size: 80 cm.
Weight: 30 g.
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Great fo...
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Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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 metal CRYSTAL WING & STONE CHAIN Necklace Retails $9.8k
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Lanvin short necklace in light gold-tone and antique silver chain with crystal encrusted wing and pendant with multiple precious stones. Has been worn and is in excell...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
Chanel, 93P Pearl necklace
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, 93P Pearl necklace. The item has a little peeling off the fabric on the pearls, overall in good condition. Comes with box. A real vintage collector item.
• CONDITION: good c...
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1990s Beaded Necklaces
A.Jeschel Natural Aquamarine with Freswater Pearl necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Aquamarine Elegance: Handcrafted Statement Necklace
Prepare to be mesmerized by the singular beauty of this one-of-a-kind necklace, meticulously crafted to captivate the sens...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
Bakelite and Lucite Extra Long Necklace with Orange, Green and Glitter Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb extra-long Bakelite and Lucite beaded necklace was crafted in the 1980s with beads from the 1950s. The rounded beads have assorted sizes, and some have a pattern. Mix and...
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Rose Quartz Gold Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
Decorate your neckline with this stunning Rose Quartz Gold Beaded Choker Necklace, handmade to perfection. Its unique design of beads adds a touch of ...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Baby Blue Angelite Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
Decorate your neckline with this stunning Baby Blue Angelite Gold Beaded Choker Necklace, handmade to perfection. Its unique design of beads adds a to...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
7 Eye Ancient Dzi Bead Collar Necklace W Carnelian Beads, Silver Clasp, 18.5"
Located in Milford, DE
Ancient Himalayan 7 Eye Dzi Bead Collar Necklace With Carnelian Beads and Sterling Silver Clasp. A unique, valuable and powerful Protection Amulet from Tibet
This necklace features a 7-eye Tibetan Dzi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Carat London Vee Line White Gold Plated Necklace With Brilliant Stones
Located in London, GB
Carat London Vee Line White Gold Plated Necklace With Brilliant Stones
Timeless V-Shaped Tennis necklace crafted from sterling silver and plated with white gold.
Adorned with round c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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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Category
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Crystal, Silver
LB offers a Stunning, OOAK , Sterling and Crystal, Vintage Urn Pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers an Amazing, Stunning, Dramatic, one of a kind, handmade, original necklace.
The centerpiece is an incredible Vintage, Sterling Silver, Marcasite, and cut crystal Urn Brooc...
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
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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Antique 1890s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Enamel, Steel
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
1950s Natural Marbled Jade Graduated Beaded Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Graduated Jade meet at either end of a barrel closure to create the imperial beaded necklace.
Jade was considered to be the "imperial gem" and was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, from indoor decorative items to jade burial suits...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
1970s Matte Robin's Egg Blue Turquoise Oval Bead Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
The pastel shades of turquoise have endeared it to many great cultures of antiquity: it has adorned the rulers of Ancient Egypt, the Aztecs (and possibly other Pre-Columbian Mesoamer...
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Vintage 1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Chanel Style Pearl and Pate de Verre Sautoir
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Chanel Style Pearl and Pate de Verre Sautoir from the 1990's. High quality faux jewelry made in Italy with hand knotted pearls, glass bea...
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1990s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
1970s Hand-Strung Sea Foam Ombre Lucite & Vintage Crystal Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
The start of plastic jewellery was seen in the middle of the 19th century and it became very popular in the 1920's and 30's. Celluloid was the first quality of plastics which was used, then followed Bakelite and Catalin. The invention of Bakelite took place in 1909. Sometime later Catalin was produced. Catalin was easy for mass production and at the same time affordable.
Du Pont is the pioneer in the field of Lucite and made it popular in the 1930’s as an alternative to Bakelite which was an expensive grade of plastic. Because of its versatility it became a popular choice for costume jewellery and became even more popular in 1950s for its Jelly Belly Jewellery...
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
Elegant Tonal Faux Pearl Collar
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Tonal Faux Pearl Collar from the 1990's. 3 strand oval faux pearls of differing tones and sizes with matte gold clasp. Beads can be worn in different configurations. 16" x 1....
Category
1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Golden Thread Crochet Necklace Light Blue Glass Beads
Located in Kfar Sava, IL
One of a kind hand crochet necklace. This necklace was crochet around a metal wire to help keep the round shape. I incorporated many light blue glass ...
Category
2010s Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Other
CHANEL gold-tone 2020 20C FAUX PEARL & CC Short Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel short necklace in mother-of-pearl white faux pearls with light gold-tone metal, crystals and black leather CC pendant. Claw closure with adjustable chain. Has b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chanel necklace 2016
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Champagne metal necklace with costume pearls and rhinestones. 2016 Collection.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: from 88 cm to 93 cm
CB95
Category
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Yves Saint Laurent Lavish Haute Couture Passementerie Necklace, F/W 1977
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Passementerie Necklace, Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1977 Chinese Opium Collection. Composed of silk cord with tassel ends. Gilt chinese passementerie knots, silk sat...
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Vintage 1970s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
AJD 25 Inch Glowing Lilac Amethyst Necklace February Birthstone!
Located in Raleigh, NC
February Birthstone! What a great gift for the February Baby. This 25-inch necklace is glowing translucent lilac amethyst. The necklace is smooth highly polished 12 mm beads. It i...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
LB offers an Art Deco style vintage cigarette holder, onyx, Sterling, necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, Art Deco style vintage cigarette holder necklace. The combination of faceted black onyx, labradorite, ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Labradorite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Statement Light Blue Glass Beads Crochet Necklace Light Golden Thread
Located in Kfar Sava, IL
Beautiful, intricate, one of a kind, statement necklace. It is hand crochet with Light golden smooth passing thread and Light Blue Glass seed beads....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces
AJD 32 Inch Gorgeous Fresh Water Pearl Necklace in Multi Colors
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous and elegant 32-inch freshwater pearl necklace in shades of gold, mauve, and gray. This unique 8-10mm pearl necklace is luscious. The glowing pearls are a delight to wear. ...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
CHANEL gold-tone 2014 14V CAMELLIA CRYSTAL & PEARL CHAIN Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel chain necklace in gold-tone metal with crystal and faux pearl encrusted Camellia pendant. Has been worn and is in excellent condition.
2014 Continuous Collect...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
Tiny Labradorite Gold Beaded Necklace Shiny Grey Choker
Located in Westport, CT
This delicate Tiny Labradorite Gold Beaded Necklace is a perfect addition to any jewelry collection. The Shiny Grey Choker is made with high-quality gold beads and features a stunnin...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Amethyst Heart Briolettes Bib Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an amethyst heart briolettes bib necklace. It was created with up to 18mm faceted transparent pink amethyst heart briolettes, 8 mm smooth opaque amethyst beads and 2 mm facet...
Category
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
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
AJD 27 Inch Sparkling Lilac Amethyst Necklace Fabulous February Birthstone Gift
Located in Raleigh, NC
27-inch sparkling lilac amethyst necklace with goldy lava accents and toggle clasp. This necklace sparkles and pops as the faceted amethyst rondelles catch the light as well as the ...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Other, 10k Gold, Mixed Metal
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...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold
Vintage Vendome Glass Seed Bead & Faceted Crystal Multi-Strand Necklace
By Vendome
Located in Maywood, NJ
A sea of teal, green, and clear glass seed beads are handstrung, strand after strand, and affixed on either side of a faceted crystal flower with teal and green enameled fixtures.
Vendome was established as a subsidiary of Coro to manufacture a superior line of jewelry. The mark was used as early as 1944 on charm bracelets and faux pearl jewelry...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
AJD 20 Inch Fascinating, Unique Lapis Lazuli Briolette and White Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-inch one-of-a-kind necklace of lapis lazuli smooth 9x7 highly polished gemstones accented with creamy white 5mm pearls and double shine 9x7 pearls. This 20-inch necklace is secure...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Other
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Passementerie Necklace SS 1977
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Passementerie Necklace , Haute Couture Spring Summer 1977 Spanish Collection. Composed of large and small silk sateen white and black beads and bright shocking pi...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage YSL Black Cabochon & Crystal Rivière Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage YSL Cabochon Necklace. A seriously stylish riviere necklace design embellished with dramatic black cabochons and accented with chaton c...
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
AJD 31 Inch Rhodochrosite Highly Polished Tumbled nuggets
Located in Raleigh, NC
31-inch necklace of rhodochrosite highly polished nuggets. These gorgeous nuggets vary in size from 5x5mm to 17x7mm. They show lovely color and striations in color. At 31 inches t...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Rhodocrosite, Mixed Metal
A.Jeschel Radiant Sunstone Specimen necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
Radiant Sunstone Elegance- a necklace that intertwines sophistication and natural beauty. This unique masterpiece features not one, but two strands of meticulously hand-knotted silk,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Rose Gold
AJD 18 Inch Graduated Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Tablets and Amethyst Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
18-inch unique Sleeping Beauty turquoise tablets accented with amethyst necklace. This one-of-a-kind necklace features graduated flat Sleeping Beauty turquoise tablets, 38x29- 21x17...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
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 ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Magnificent Genuine Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Genuine Turquoise Necklace, comprising 27 graduated rondelle shaped Turquoise beads, each approximately 19.25mm-42mm, inter-spa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
AJD 25 Inch Elegant Green Angelite and Apatite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
25-inch angelite and apatite necklace in shades of soft green and deep green. These gorgeous 10mm gemstones are smooth and highly polished. The neckla...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Other, Apatite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
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...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass
LB one of a kind Indian Resin Gold and Cranberry colored necklace with silver
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
On offer is a handmade, one of a kind, Indian Resin, yummy colored beaded necklace. The golds and cranberry colors are stunning. This is the perfect piece with either the dark shades...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Antique Dutch Genuine Red Coral Necklace with a Brass Barrel Lock
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique one strand, very long, genuine red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) bead necklace with a brass barrel lock. The necklace was made at the beginning of the 20th century in the Netherlands. The coral beads are not dyed and the necklace was professionally tested for the authenticity.
The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who fancy timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Brass
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
Antique Victorian MuranoGlass MicroMillefiori GoldBalls RedBeaded Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique late-Victorian Italian Murano-glass unsigned necklace features three oblong red beads with miniature multicolor swirled-stripe patterns made with the millefiori techniqu...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Indian Resin and Shell necklace with silver
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a handmade, one of a kind, Indian Resin and Shell necklace. The colors of burgundy resin and gold shell are rich and flattering to every complexion. This pie...
Category
2010s Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal, Silver
Chalcedony Gold Necklace - The Irises Garden Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Amethyst Crystal Beads, and Gold Plated Brass Beads, inspired by artist Erin Hanson's Famous Painting "Irises Garden".
18" T...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Pearl Chalcedony Gold Necklace - The Le Reve II Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Natural Fresh Water Peals, Chalcedony Beads and 22K gold plated sterling silver Beads, inspired by oil painting "Le Reve -The Dream" by Pablo Picasso.
...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
Pearl Chalcedony Gold Necklace - The Seaside Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from handmade gold plated beads and handmade Ceramics beads, inspired by Henri Matisse's 'Le Jarre II' painting.
16" Total Length
Designed to fit snug at th...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Passementerie Necklace, S/S 1977
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Passementerie Necklace, Haute Couture Spring Summer 1977 Spanish Collection. Composed of silk cord with tassel ends. Black faceted jet crystal beads and black cor...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
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.