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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
AJD Gorgeous Real Rose Quartz & Pearl & Large Gem Cut Amethysts Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glowing very light pink gently translucent natural Rose Quartz - 14 mm - enhanced with large sparkling checkerboard gemcut glittering real Amethyst rondels - 10.2 mm - and beautifu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Chanel Long Pearl Swarovski Crystal Chicklet Necklace circa 1980s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Long Pearl Swarovski Crystal Chicklet Necklace from the circa 1980s is a stunning vintage accessory that embodies elegance and retro charm. This necklace features a series of unique chicklet-shaped Swarovski crystals accented with freshwater pearls, creating a playful yet sophisticated look. The gold-tone hardware beautifully frames each chicklet, adding a touch of luxury and warmth to the piece. Its long, versatile design makes it perfect for layering or wearing as a statement piece on its own. This necklace can effortlessly elevate a variety of outfits, whether paired with a classic little black dress or a chic blazer. It complements high-end designer items such as a Gucci silk blouse, a Saint Laurent tailored blazer, or a Hermès cashmere sweater...
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Pink Sapphire and Opal Beaded Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Drench yourself in gemstones with hues of reds and greens... This handmade necklace in 14K Solid Gold, enriched with colorful pure gemstones such as; • Rainbow moonstone • Pink Opal...
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2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold

Coppola e Toppo for Schiaparelli Aquamarine Crystal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Coppola e Toppo for Schiaparelli ombre aquamarine crystal and gilt metal necklace. A plastron of blue ombre crystal arabesques is supported from th...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Opera Length Pearl Rope Necklace 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A very long, single Strand of Vintage Opera Length Pearls. A classic and chic addition to your jewel repertoire. Why not team this gorgeous rope w...
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1990s Beaded Necklaces

Vintage gold chain pearl glass beaded designer runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass beads • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 52" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Elegant French Amythest Pearl Choker
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Pearl Collar choker with 3 rows of purple faux pearls with central jeweled station and clasp. 1950's France. Shortest length (highest strand), 13.5", Width 1.75". ...
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Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Set Of Four Vintage Jewelry Pins Some Gold
Located in New York, NY
A set of four vintage pins, each featuring a unique design. The first pin is decorated with two crossed hammers. The second is a gold pin set with a green faceted gemstone, surrounde...
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold

PRADA black ribbon 2017 PUNK BAT BEADED CHOKER Necklace
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Prada Runway Punk Bat Pendant Bead-Embellished Choker is a rare and iconic piece from Prada's 2017 collection. Crafted with a bold black tie-style choker, it feat...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

French Poured Glass Faux Jade Beads, Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
French Poured Glass Faux Jade Beads from the 1950's. Double strand with hand made mottled Gripoix glass beads and spacers in variegated jade tones with gilt filigree clasp. 17.5" s...
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Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Extra Large White Baroque Pearl & 18K Gold Necklace II -by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Turn heads and command attention with this bold necklace featuring extra-large baroque pearls and freshwater pearls. Each pearl is unique, showcasing natural textures and luster that...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

MWLC Graduated Rose Quartz Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
MWLC Graduated Rose Quartz Tumbled Bead Necklace with hand made pate de verre zinnia clasp in pastel tones. Hand knotted beads. Made in the Parisian stud...
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2010s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Bronze

Queen Conch-shell Rondelle Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
As you drape this necklace around your neck, feel the infusion of inspiration and creativity it brings. Let it spark joy within you, its artistry elevating the everyday into somethin...
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2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Suite of Yves Saint Laurent Passementerie Necklaces
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Passementerie necklaces of lilac and tangerine silk floss tube beads and gilt bronze saucer bead spacers. Each Chinoiserie inspired n...
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Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

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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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Vintage West Germany Iridescent Bead Long Rope Necklace, Gold Tone Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish retro necklace originating in West Germany. Features clear iridescent beads on a knotted string necklace, secured with a gold-tone clasp. Very long - 62 inches around! Mar...
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20th Century German Retro Beaded Necklaces

Coco Chanel Gilt Filigree Bead Long Necklace, Goossens
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel Gilt Filigree Bead Long Necklace, Goossens. Long chain with gilt filigrees stacked and layered with polished gilt beads. A subtle play on matte and shiny in a long, transformable hand knotted...
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Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Vintage Miriam Haskell set, necklace and clip-on earing collectore pieces, 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Beautiful necklace with matching ear clips made of tiny pearls, completely hand embroidered, rhinestones and fake pearls on Haskell's signature material - "Russian gold-plated metal". Measurement Length of the necklace about 36cm plus 4 cm Extension Wide of the Flower und bows from 5,5 cm to 7 cm clip-on earrings H 5 cm . W 3,5 cm Features - Original M. Haskell set...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

Opera Length Rainbow Sapphire, Turquoise and Opal Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Embrace yourself with sparkling gemstones that capture the colours of the rainbow! The facetted shapes of the stones enhance this necklace’s beauty, with precious stones featuring fa...
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2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethys...

A.Jeschel Rich Lapis & Golden Citrine Necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind Necklace Discover this one-of-a-kind necklace's exquisite blend of rich Lapis Lazuli and radiant Citrine. Inspired by Marco Polo's legendary tales of the Lapis mines in Bactria, this piece celebrates the captivating beauty of the deep blue stone laced with golden flecks. This necklace's heart is a stunning Citrine geode...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Vermeil

Yves Saint Laurent Semi-Precious Stones Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Short necklace made of semi-precious stones. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 45 cm (17.72 in) to 50 cm (19.69 in) Condition: Good condition Seller...
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Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces

South Sea Graduated Baroque Pearl Long Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, 98cm
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite strand of South Sea baroque pearls on a sterling silver box clasp. Gorgeous color gradient! The 98 cm length accessory can be worn single or double-stranded. A classy ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Louis Rousselet Glass Pearl Lace Style Collar 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A truly beautiful, timeless Vintage Louis Rousselet Collar created in Paris. Crafted in silver tone metal and glass pearls. Featuring a lacey style collar of beautiful lustrous, most...
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Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces

AJD 18 Inch Graduated Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Tablets and Amethyst Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning 18-Inch Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Amethyst Necklace Elevate your jewelry collection with this one-of-a-kind 18-inch necklace, showcasing the vibrant beauty of Sleeping B...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

AJD Stunning Dramatic Real Howlite White-Brown Vein & Pearl 21" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Known as Howlite Crystal Beads - Creamy White Brown Vein Beads - these are polished so they sit comfortably and artistically around your neck in the 21 inch long necklace. The large...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Paris Massive Huge Scale Avant Garde Couture Necklace c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Christian Lacroix Paris Massive huge scale avant-garde couture statement necklace c 1980s The extraordinary avant-garde huge scale artisan necklace is designed with a massive rigid silver metal free form chest plate...
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Late 20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Base Metal

MiriamHaskell 1930s Torsade Set GiltFiligreeCapped FauxPearls Earrings & Choker
Located in Chicago, IL
During the Art Deco period, Miriam Haskell's first designer Frank Hess designed this blue-and-white glass-beaded hand-sewn torsade set of dangle earrings and a choker necklace, whose knotted string is capped with their characteristic Russian-gilt brass flora filigree. Coinciding with the American Great Depression, to offer some less expensive costume jewelry than her initial ready-to-wear styles featuring Parisian hand-crafted materials found in French couture, Haskell reduced the cost of some of her findings by locally sourcing stamped metal and incorporating hand-pressed glass beads from Germany and Czechoslovakia. With a loop, the line from hand pressing the glass can only be found on the blue beads, while the white ones are coated in an organic material like authentic French faux pearls. The ends of the textured cords that string the beaded set were frayed to form a fuzzy opaque dome that hides the knots attached to the filigree caps. No Haskell jewelry was signed before 1947. The unsigned necklace...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

Cherry Red Bakelite Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace on Sterling Silver Chain
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco cherry red Bakelite graduated and faceted beads, on sterling silver chain. Measuring length 71.5 cm / 28.1 inches, and the largest ...
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Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pearl Chalcedony Gold Necklace - The Le Reve II Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Embrace the essence of your being with jewelry that resonates with your unique spirit, effortlessly enhancing your confidence and style. Inspired by the mesmerizing strokes of "Le Re...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil

One of a kind Bakelite and vintage glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
One of a kind,handmade,statement,Bakelite and vintage glass necklace is offered from Lorraine’s Bijoux. Antique French glass beads,crabapple cor...
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Early 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Vermeil

Lester Joy Les Bernard huge iridescent glass beaded collar necklace 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lester Joy of Les Bernard huge textured iridescent glass beaded collar necklace...This necklace is marked Joy, designed by Lester Joy, the Les of Les Bernar...
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20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Rare 1980s Marc Labat Colrful Beaded Pearl Vintage Navajo 80s Choker Necklaece
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 80s MARC LABAT muto colored fruit salad style necklace choker. Features blue, yellow, purple, blue, turquoise, red and orange beads, stones and pearls throughout. Adjustab...
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Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Pearl Statement Necklace with Diamond-Accented Pendant
Located in Boostedt, SH
💎 Radiate Royal Energy – Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Pearl Statement Necklace with Diamond-Accented Pendant ✨ Step into your power with this breathtaking, one-of-a-kind necklace — a ...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire

Vintage gold glass faux turquoise beaded necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone glass beads • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • 16.75" long CONDITION • very good vintage con...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

NIB Handcrafted Smoky Quartz and Agate Sterling Silver Floral Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning statement piece handcrafted in rich colors of orange agate flowers accented with turquoise and smoky quartz centers. Each beaded strand graduates longer than the next, and features stations of multishaped smoky quartz, orange agate, red glass and dyed brown freshwater pearls. Smoky quartz rondelles complete the end of each strand. Scrolled sterling silver cone...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Enamel Beaded Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. double strand beaded necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold with alternating white enamel beads. The necklace features a graduated design, with bead sizes ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Miriam Haskell Pink Pate de Verre Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Pink Pate de Verre Bead Necklace with floral clasp. Mottled pink pate de verre beads are used with crystal spacers and a hand sewn beaded clasp. 1950's USA. 15.5" x 1...
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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Massive Chanel Double Strand Maison Gripoix Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Timeless, massive Chanel double strand pearl statement necklace. Of handmade, hand knotted Gripoix glass pearls, with large Byzantine clasp in hammered gilt bronze with emerald pour...
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1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

AJD Unique Black Agate Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Expandable Black Agate Necklace – Hand-Knotted Agate Slices with Botswana & Banded Agate Make a bold statement with this expandable black agate n...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

AJD Unique Black Agate Necklace
AJD Unique Black Agate Necklace
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Heidi Daus "In the Swim" Multi-Strand Asymmetrical Beaded Necklace, Fish Motif
Located in Milford, DE
You're a reel catch! This sparkling crystal-encrusted fish design makes a stylish splash. Swimming along your décolletage, its a fun and festive way to accessorize this season. Asymmetrical necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Tibetan Beaded Necklace with Turquoise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Tibetan beaded necklace with turquoise is a striking expression of Himalayan artistry and spiritual symbolism. Handcrafted with traditional techniques, the necklace feat...
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Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

LB Chinese inlaid bead necklace, Bakelite, Turquoise glass, Goldfilled beads
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB handmade, one of a kind ,Vintage Chinese kingfisher inlaid gold beads and French 80’s Bakelite beads comprise a necklace of incredible beauty.Antique Turquoise glass...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold-filled

Branch of the Seine Pearl Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Wear the elegance that sets you apart. This necklace is designed to make you feel special, sophisticated, and uniquely you, capturing the essence of Monet's 'Branch of the Seine near...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Signed Vintage HEIDI DAUS Designer Bead and Crystal Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Heidi Daus Designer Signed Necklace featuring a Sparkling Multicolor Crystals Pendant, suspended from a strand of Faceted Beads. Gold tone setting. Crafted with gre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

AJD Beautiful 21" Beige & Cream Natural Real Coral & Goldy Rondels Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This damatically beautiful 21 inch long natural Beige Coral necklace is enhanced with Gold Plated round fascinating real Lava beads set with an easy to use gold plated hook clasp. These real Corals...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate

Polished Carnelian Bead Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, Vintage, Collar
Located in Milford, DE
This necklace is a vintage piece that features polished carnelian beads and a sterling silver clasp. It’s designed to be worn as a collar necklace and is in excellent condition. The ...
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20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Vintage White Pearl Necklace, Long Rope Style Length, Mid 1900s, 56 Inches Long
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage pearl necklace, featuring a single, 56 inch strand of white and peach pearls. An exquisite accessory!
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Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

LB offers Handmade Glass discs Blue vintage crystal Delft Czech glass necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Blue necklace of Artist made glass disc beads, Vintage blue crystals, Venetian glass beads, and Delft Blue beads from Curaçao. Brass accents and vint...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

AJD 17 Inch Gold Washed 7mm Lava Rock with Asian Focal Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
"Unique 17-Inch Gold-Washed Lava Rock Necklace with Asian-Inspired Turquoise and Orange Focal" Stand out with this truly unique 17-inch necklace, fe...
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Mixed Metal

Miriam Haskell Milk Glass Pave Collar
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, Rare Miriam Haskell Milk Glass Pave Collar from the 1940's. Large scale with elaborate construction with hundreds of hand sewn rose montee crys...
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Fresh Water Natural Pearl Beaded Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Indulge in the timeless allure of this Vintage Fresh Water Natural Pearl Beaded Necklace. Adorned with lustrous pearls, this necklace exudes classic eleg...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl

White Peonies Baroque Pearls Gold Bead Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Elevate your style with "White Peonies Pearls," a statement of your unique taste. Radiate with a delightful sense of luxury, as these pearls lend an air of power and sophistication, ...
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2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Medium Length Turquoise/ Sapphire Bead Necklace
Located in Boostedt, SH
A stunning beaded necklace made of Arizona Turquoise beads and blue sapphires. Both stones together are a beautiful combination and very summer like. Adding some color to your outfit...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Genuine Arizona Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Diamond Beaded Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
This may be a Sleeping Beauty Turquoise necklace, but that doesn't mean you should sleep on this exclusive beauty! This very rare form of Robinson Egg blue turquoises continue to be ...
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1980s Chanel Crystal Flower Pearl Layered Necklace
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage Chanel Pearl Jewelry. Minor tarnishing on the pearls. Part of the stone has been fixed with other crystals. Unique design. Can be worn a...
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Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces

LANVIN Collier multi pearl beads black ribbon statement necklace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Collier multi pearl beads black ribbon statement necklace Reference: LNKO/A02579 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model: Collier Material: Fabric, Faux Pearl Color: Pearl, ...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Trifari Crown Sapphire Crystal Necklace, Pave Crystal, Silver Tone Chain
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the elegance of the past with the vintage Trifari Crown necklace, a timeless piece that exudes classic charm. This exquisite necklace features 1-inch faceted light-sapphire ...
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Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Chanel necklace 1985
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Costume pearl necklace with golden metal elements and Swarovski rhinestones. A 1985 Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 150 cm ...
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Vintage 1980s French 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.

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