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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Vintage 1920's Turquoise Glass Beaded Lariat Necklace Flapper Necklace Art Deco
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderfully eye-catching 1920's turquoise blue faceted glass beaded lariat necklace, is a rare piece to behold.
The elegant length boasts a pattern of faceted tubular glass bea...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Kenneth Jay Lane Laguna Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Kenneth Jay Lane, Laguna multi strand faux pearl necklace with elaborate jeweled clasp of faux sapphires and emeralds in the...
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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Mixed Metal
AJD 49 Inch Mauve/Wine Pearl necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
49-Inch Unique Pearl Necklace – Mauvy Wine Coin Pearls with Seed Pearls & Bali Silver Clasp
This stunning 49-inch pearl necklace is a true statement piece, featuring 12mm coin pearl...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
AJD 20 Inch Gray Iridescent Biwa Pearl and Black Onyx necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-Inch Gray Iridescent Biwa Pearl and Black Onyx Necklace with Silver Toggle Clasp
Elevate your jewelry collection with this sophisticated 20-inch necklace, featuring a stunning co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal
19th Century Coral Horn Assemblage, SdesR by Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Modern Coral Horn Assemblage of 19th Century elements which have been redesigned for contemporary use. A large natural Victorian angelskin coral horn swings from a genuine strand of ...
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Antique 1880s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
AJD 21 Inch Green Beryl/Emerald Graduated Faceted Necklace Perfect Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
21-Inch Green Beryl/Emerald Necklace with Blue Lapis Lazuli Accents and Gold Vermeil Clasp
Add a touch of vibrant elegance to your wardrobe with this stunning 21-inch necklace, craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Italian Gilt Coral and Fuchsia Collar
Located in New York, NY
Italian gilt faux branch coral and fuschia faceted and molded resin bead collar. Large dramatic scale mid 1960s. Italy.
Excellent condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces
AJD 18 Inch 'K2' Blue and White Jasper Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Chic 18-Inch Blue and White Jasper Necklace – Perfect for Summer Style
Add a fresh and vibrant touch to your summer wardrobe with this delightful blue and white jasper necklace. Ins...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jasper, Mixed Metal
Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace, Gold Accents, Mid 1900s, 22 Inches
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage pearl necklace, featuring a single, 22 inch strand of white faux pearls decorated with two gold-tone accents. An exquisite accessory!
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Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
AJD 27 Inch Peachy Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Chic 27-Inch Peachy Freshwater Pearl Necklace – A Wardrobe Essential
Add a touch of elegance to your look with this lovely 27-inch freshwater pearl necklace. Featuring slightly grad...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl Necklace with Large Pearl and Rhinestone Embellishment
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stunning and impossible to find Kennth Jay Lane seed pearl necklace with the most amazing faux baroque pearl clasp framed in gold plate and rhinestones. Can be worn in the front or back, depending on the dress. Does not get more chic than this. This necklace was from the Kenneth Lane Collection...
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
MARGUERITE DE VALOIS Necklace with Aged Silver Chain with Colored Cabochons
Located in Paris, FR
Timeless single-row Marguerite de Valois necklace, aged silver chain set with green and purple cabochons in molten glass.
The Maison Marguerite de Valois makes its jewelery in its P...
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2010s French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
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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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Pastel Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Maison Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent unusual pastel tinted rock crystal hand knotted necklace. Composed of large nugget tumbled beads in...
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
AJD D 24 Inch Desert Jasper Beaded Necklace Great Gift
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning 24-Inch Desert Jasper Necklace
Enhance your jewelry collection with this beautiful 24-inch Desert Jasper necklace, a stunning piece that showca...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jasper, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
A.Jeschel Magnificent necklace with Tibetan Bold Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
This is an exquisitely crafted Dramatic and Bold Amber set in Sterling Silver Tibetan Pendant. Sterling Silver cross design center and Turquoise decoration. Tibetan artists always include animals and flowers in their designs. Sterling Silver assorted carved Tibetan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Lisner Pate de Verre Heart Set
By Lisner
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Lisner set composed of pink pate de verre beads of various sizes strung onto "heart" form gilded clasps. Strikingly simple and effective.
Necklace...
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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
Summer Necklace with white Freshwater pearls and turquoise beads
Located in Boostedt, SH
A modern, bohemian necklace made of white/ cream lustrous freshwater pearls and beautiful Arizona turquoise beads.
Beautiful on tanned skin with every outfit in summer.
The Fresh...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
Art Deco Clear Beehive Crystal Bead Necklace Sterling Clasp
Located in London, GB
Wonderful fine quality Art Deco necklace with clear beehive crystal beads, strung on a fine chain, and in very good condition. The beads are interspersed with faceted glass discs. Length 40.5cm / 15.94 inches, and the faceted beads are diameter 1.05cm / .41 inch. The spring bolt clasp is stamped Sterling.
These vintage crystal beads...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Handmade, one of a kind, Ethnic style , beaded necklace from Lorraine’s Bijoux.
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Handmade,one of a kind ,statement,Ethnic style beaded collar necklace from Lorraine’s Bijoux is on offer. All beads and stones are hand sewn onto wool felt in a tiger print and there is a sawtooth black felt edging around the perimeter. The stones consist of butterscotch amber,citrine,and clear amber nuggets. The borders are of yellow and orange vintage glass beads and the feather border is of vintage ostrich feathers...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Citrine
A.jeschel Whiskey Quartz and freshwater Pearl necklace
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Three-strand Whiskey Quartz faceted and polished beads sparkles amidst the grey freshwater pearls and the sterling silver spacers. Three sizes and shapes of Quartz to create a graduated matinee length. The necklace is finished with a polished labradorite set...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil
Givenchy Floral Jet Choker, Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture choker from the estate of Bunny Mellon. Composed of 4 strands of large faceted jet bead hand sewn flower heads and moong...
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Vintage 1960s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
AJD Ode to Red, White, and Blue 32 Inch Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Striking 32-Inch Patriotic Necklace – Red, White & Blue Elegance
Show off your patriotic spirit in style with this stunning 32-inch handcrafted necklace, featuring a bold combinatio...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Mixed Metal
14k solid Gold Rare Pink Pearl necklace 7mm Freshwater wedding Party necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
Details:
: 14k Yellow Gold Lock Freshwater pearl beads Necklace.
: Item no- KM24/250/9807
:Pearl Size: 7mm (Approx.)
:Necklace length: 18" Inches
If you need other special size, ...
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2010s Australian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Bill Blass Glass Beaded Tiered Bib Necklace c 1970
By Bill Blass
Located in University City, MO
Bill Blass glass beaded tiered bib necklace c 1970
The stylish necklace is designed with three
graduated rows of heavy gauge gilt metal chains
Interspersed within the graduate...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Green Murano Glass Fashion Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Murano glass pendant costume necklace, Italy.
The Murano glass convex ornement and the brass hook are vintage, circa 1970s.
The beaded chain and clasp are new.
In a beautiful bright...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Unusual Lucite Necklace, Les Bernard
By Les Bernard
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Lucite Necklace by Les Bernard from the 1980's. A large frosted lucite swirl forms the central motif. Twisted strands of clear and faceted lucite ar...
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Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Miriam Haskell's 2 Tone Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Miriam Haskell pearls in 2 tones of copper and nacre taupe. Long and versatile with large 15mm pearls. The copper pearls are smooth and the tau...
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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Sapphire Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Adorn yourself with this unique pink opal charm necklace. A sparkling pink Peruvian opal necklace that exudes true beauty and sophistication. It is elevated to the next level with sp...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Sapphire, 14k Gold
AJD28 Inch Fluted Aquamarines and Brown Pearls Statement necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
28-Inch Statement Necklace – Glowing Brown Pearls and Stunning Aquamarine Focal Accents
Make an unforgettable impression with this 28-inch statement necklace, showcasing the rich elegance of 10mm glowing brown pearls paired with the captivating beauty of aquamarine gemstones.
The centerpiece of this exquisite design features stunning fluted 18mm aquamarines, strategically spaced across the front to create a bold focal point. Smooth, highly polished 8mm aquamarines continue along the sides and back, adding a subtle yet striking contrast to the warm tones of the pearls.
Key Features:
Pearls: Lustrous 10mm brown pearls with a radiant glow
Aquamarine Accents: Fluted 18mm aquamarine focals and 8mm polished aquamarine gemstones
Length: 28 inches – perfect for a dramatic and elegant look
Design: A handcrafted, one-of-a-kind piece that exudes sophistication
Whether you’re attending a formal event or elevating your everyday style, this unique necklace blends classic beauty with contemporary flair, making it the perfect statement accessory.
Shop now to own this luxurious brown pearl and aquamarine necklace...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Mixed Metal
Vintage 80s Monet Glam Gold Bamboo Wrapped White Sphere Neclace
By Monet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This necklace is as timeless and glamorous as when it was designed. Monet did some really beautiful jewelry in the 70s and 80s. This upscale piece is one of the best we have seen. Wh...
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Vintage 1980s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Emerald Pate de Verre Suite
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Pate de Verre Suite with faux rubies and rondel pastes, 3 strands of graduated hand made French beads. Earrings have clip back fittings with long drops. Length: 16.5" to 19" ...
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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
AJD 25 Inch Graduated Rich Green Emerald Matrix Rondelle necklace. Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite 25-Inch Graduated Emerald Matrix Necklace
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 25-inch graduated emerald matrix necklace, a perf...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
AJD Delicate Green Chrome Diopside and Goldy Accents Necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
This striking Chrome Diopside necklace is all about vibrant green—perfect for those who adore bold, natural hues. The delicate design features...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Other, Mixed Metal
MWLC Zinnia Poured Glass Long Quartz Beads
Located in New York, NY
Versatile MWLC Zinnia Poured Glass Long Quartz Beads made to look like faceted amber. Hand knotted super long strand of 15 mm beads with hand made poured g...
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2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
LB Sterling Marcasite Vintage Pendant Necklace Turquoise Agate Labradorite
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB Sterling Marcasite Vintage Pendant Necklace Turquoise Agate Labradorite Sterling
Silver on offer. Handmade, one of a kind, unique piece wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
A.Jeschel Exquisite Faceted Moonstone necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
This exquisite necklace features a stunning ruffled Bibb of white moonstone, delicately surrounding the neck. The faceted tear-drop stones reflect the light beautifull...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Multi-Hued Pearls Baroque, Keshi Pearls, Rose Quartz Necklace in Sterling Silver
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Indulge in the enchanting allure of our Multi-Hued Pearls Baroque and Keshi Pearls and Smoky and Rose Quartz Necklace in Sterling Silver. Each pearl, ranging in exquisite hues, is me...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco French Melon Cut Emerald Glass Sautoir 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An exquisite and wonderfully rare French, Art Deco green glass sautoir dating to the 1920s. Featuring an impressive thirty six, hand made, emerald glass melon cut beads, in three siz...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Faux Salmon Coral Bead Rope Necklace and Clip on Earrings in Gold, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Matching vintage faux salmon coral bead necklace and earrings, accented with glowing gold-tone beads and motifs.
Circa mid 1900s.
Necklace...
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20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
AJD 22 Inch Glowing Charoite with gold tone accents necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
22-Inch Purple Charoite Necklace with Gold-Tone Focal and Accents
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 22-inch charoite necklace, featuring large 14mm glowing purple b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Charoite, Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Long Mother of Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Lovely long mother of pearl necklace with oval shaped beads, small mother of pearl spacers., and a rhinestone set clasp. Measuring necklace length 130 cm / 51 inches.
The necklace has graduated sized beads. It has been re-designed and restrung in the past, the string has stretched. The design is not symetrical, the necklace will need re-designing. The mother of pearl beads...
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
AJD Superbly Chic Large Red Bamboo Coral & Black Onyx 20.5" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glittering 22 mm round gemcut polished real Black Onyx gems adorn these beautiful natural chunks of polished Bamboo Coral set in a 20.5 inch long necklace with a goldy tone hook clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Onyx, Mixed Metal
AJD 18 Inch Hematite Necklace with Silver Clasp Perfect Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
18-Inch Polished Hematite Necklace with Silver 'S' Hook Clasp
This classic 18-inch hematite necklace features smooth, round 7mm beads that are polished to a sleek, shiny gray finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Hematite, Silver
Orange Blue Pink and Green Glass Bead Necklace with Round Tassel Pendant
Located in London, GB
Lovely orange, blue, pink and green glass bead necklace, featuring a round centrepiece with tassels. The necklace has matt and shiny beads. M...
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
AJD 38 Inch Elisa Turquoise Dangles and Flat White Keshi Pearls necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique 38-Inch Elisa Turquoise and White Flat Keshi Pearl Necklace
Elevate your jewelry collection with this unique 38-inch necklace, featuring exquisi...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Vintage German Glass Beads with Blue Tiger’s Eye Beads Necklace
Located in Monrovia, CA
Made of glorious blue tiger eye semi-precious gemstone that reflects colors from purple to blue with hints of golden brown. It is complimented by transparent colorful German vintage glass beads that are edged with 24K gold. On the center is a large flame shaped baroque freshwater pearls. It is measured at 16 inches and can be extended at about 18 inches.
The vintage glass...
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Base Metal, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 24k ...
Pierre Cardin Lucite Necklace
Located in New York, NY
3 strand graduated lucite necklace composed of elongated black barrels and faceted clear lucite beads by Pierre Cardin, Paris. Signature logo clasp. Lengths: 24" to 30". Excellent ...
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Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gilt Silver Filigree And Amethyst Jewelry Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage gilt sterling silver filigree jewelry set garnished with amethyst cabochons. The set includes a pair of clip-on earrings and...
Category
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Amethyst, Silver
Vintage Pierre Cardin Runway Frosted Lucite Statement Necklace
Located in McKinney, TX
- Rare & important
- 27" length
- 3.5" x 1.5" drop
- Silver tone
- Frosted lucite beads
- Turquoise colored accent beads
- By Pierre Cardin, featuring Pierre Cardin logo clasp
- Made...
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20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage gold emerald crystal beaded necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone glass beads
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 32" long
CONDITION
• very good vintage condit...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces
White Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Double Diamond Encrusted 14k WG Closure
Located in Boostedt, SH
Introducing our exquisite white freshwater pearl necklace, a perfect blend of elegance and versatility. Crafted with AAA quality pearls, this necklace boasts a lustrous sheen reminis...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
AJD 22 Inch Necklace Hubei Turquoise Mixed with White Freshwater Pearl
Located in Raleigh, NC
22-Inch Hubei Turquoise and Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Silver Toggle Clasp
This elegant 22-inch necklace features a stunning combination of graduated rounded rondelles of Hubei ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
AJD Beautifully Dramatic Natural Rutilated Translucent Quartz 18" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This interesting black and white 18 inch long dramatic necklace is enhanced with round white Quartz gem cut rondels and little black Onyx spacers. The big round rutilated Quartz are...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz
Coppola e Toppo Beaded Smoke Berry Bib
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate and striking Coppola et Toppo Beaded Berry Bib from the 1960's Italy. Intricately beaded berry motifs are attached to a beaded collar of the same beads in smokey faceted re...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
Chunky Carnelian & Bi-color Fluorite Long Chain Station Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Carnelian & Bi-color Fluorite Long Chain Necklace
The necklace features 6 large tumbled carnelian and 7 large tumbled bi-color flurite. Each station is hand wire wrapped with...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Other, Gold Plate
A.Jeschel Exquisite long Turquoise Vintage Cross pendant necklace
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
This exquisite long Turquoise necklace boasts a large 4''x3'' Sterling Silver and Turquoise Vintage cross pendant made in Mexico...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling 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.