Modern Beaded Necklaces
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Style: Modern
Multi Strand Smokey Quartz 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Strand upon strand creates a rope of brown. Transparent smokey quartz is carved into oval beads and strung widthwise onto three cords. They are twisted into a torsade, creating a rop...
Category
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Hematite and gold necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chic, very simple but elegant single strand necklace of large 10mm polished hematite discs divided with 8mm sterling silver vermeil with 5 microns 18kt gold. This is real vermeil not gold plated.
The necklace is complicated with a black onyx toggle which is very refined...
Category
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Hematite, 18k Gold
$888 Sale Price
20% Off
38.88 Carat Black & White Diamond 18 Kt. White Gold Flexible Necklace
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning 18 kt. white gold flexible necklace with 33.48 carat of diamonds and 5.40 carat of black diamonds.
Hand-made in Italy.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
One-of-a-Kind Masterpiece: 24K Gold & Baroque Pearl Necklace by Lika Behar
By Lika Behar
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The 24K Yellow Gold "Lydia" Necklace is a breathtaking, one-of-a-kind creation that radiates timeless elegance. This exquisite piece features lustrous freshwater white baroque pear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold
Black Onyx & Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace
Located in London, GB
Discover the elegance of our Black Onyx & Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace—a timeless piece that brings sophistication and charm to any ensemble. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
$1,002 / item
Opera Length Pearl and Diamond Gold Chain Necklace
By Autore
Located in Armadale, Victoria
A staple in any jewellery box, this glimmering necklace was designed with 'work and play' in mind. Compromising of 8 high luster South Sea pearls and 32 Marquise diamonds on an 18ct ...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$12,776 Sale Price
20% Off
One of a Kind Druzy and Sapphire Necklace by Stephen Dweck
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This one-of-a-kind 8-carat Druzy Necklace by Stephen Dweck is a testament to his eye for extraordinary natural beauty and his skill in jewelry design. The necklace features a central...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Sapphire, Druzy, 18k Gold
403 Carat Multi-Color Tourmaline Bead Necklace with Silk Thread
Located in Jaipur, IN
A necklace with Multi colour Tourmaline Beads strung together in Silk Thread. The Colour of tourmaline and the organic shape is very special. The colour is found in certain part of t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline
Rectangular Keshi pearls and fine silver spacers
Located in New Orleans, LA
Interesting and smart looking necklace of large rectangular freshwater Keshi pearls alternating with hand wrought heavy square spacers. The silver spacers are .975 silver which is mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Priyashi Nahata Multi Gemstone Beads Twilight Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
For 8Rock Studio's debut collection, designer Priyashi Nahata decided to infuse traditional men's and women's jewellery with an array of colourful, exclusive gemstone to create a uni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k ...
Diamond Akoya Pearl Necklace 18 Karat Gold Tassel Pendant Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Diamond Necklace 18k Gold Tassel Pendant 19" Women Certified $3,000 820700
This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
MADE IN ITALY
No...
Category
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
$952 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Cultured Pearls Peridots 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation.
Necklace featuring a drop of round pearly white cultured pearls alternating with faceted peridot beads. The clasp is a ratchet with 8 safety catches decorated with ga...
Category
2010s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Hardwear Ball Pendant Necklace Bracelet 18K Platinum Diamond 1 TCW
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co Hardwear Ball Pendant Necklace Bracelet
Marked 18K & Platinum
1 TCW Pave' set Diamond
No dents, no damage, no sign of any repairs, see pictures
Hallmarked "T & Co"
15...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Peter Brown Pearl and Gold Link Necklace
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold 17 inch Peter Brown Pearl And Gold Link Necklace
6.1 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
"Costis" Snail Shell Black Pearls Necklace with Watch-Like Clasp
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Snail Shell Black Pearls Necklace with Watch-Like Clasp
This necklace features an exquisite strand of black pearls and a 18K Yellow Gold special clasp which opens up as old...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Diamonds 1.96 Carat Straight Line Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Exquisite Vivid Diamonds Straight Line diamond tennis necklace crafted in 14K Yellow Gold, showcasing 192 round brilliant cut dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Modern Cultured Pearls Opals 18 Karat White Gold Clasp Necklace
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation.
Necklace of pearly white oriental cultured pearls, separated by flat, faceted opal beads. The clasp is in 18 Karat white gold, eagle-head hallmark, ratchet with safety chain. It is rectangular with cut sides and set with rose-cut diamonds.
Length : 45 cm approximately, diameter of the pearls : from 4/4,5 to 7/7,5 mm approximately.
Total weight of the jewel : 16,8 g approximately.
Modern jewel.
Jewel created from a 1930s pearl necklace...
Category
2010s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
"Cherub" Baby Angel Motif Diamond and 10k Gold Rosary Pendant Easter Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
"Cherub" Motif 10K Yellow Gold and Diamond Rosary Pendant Necklace. Depicting a cross-handed "Cherub", or baby angel, encrusted by over 3.00 Carats of Round...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Golden Color South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A golden colour South Sea cultured pearl necklace, the thirty-nine pearls measuring 10.5mm to 11.5mm graduating from the centre, stru...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pearl Quartz Topaz Necklace 14 Karat Gold Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Quartz Topaz Necklace 14k Gold 7.5 mm 35.75" Italy Certified $3,490 820429
This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
MADE IN ITALY
Nothing ...
Category
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,144 Sale Price
20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Necklace
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold 16 inch Beaded Necklace .
3.00 grams total weight.
Category
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Oval Zambian Emerald Gemstone Necklace Diamond 10 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Introducing a stunning masterpiece of fine jewelry, behold this Oval Zambian Emerald Gemstone Necklace adorned with dazzling diamonds and expertly crafted in luxurious 10 karat white...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 10k Gold
$11,439 Sale Price
20% Off
"Costis" Triple-Strand Necklace with Multiple Lemon Quartz Beads tot. 1750 cts
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Triple-Strand Necklace with Multiple Lemon Quartz Beads totaling 1750 carats.
The splendor of stones and cuts define Costis' jewelry. exploring diamonds, pearls, rubies, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 18k Gold
PANIM 5.72 Carats Diamond Briolette Link 18K White Gold Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 5.72 carats Diamond Briolette Link 18K White Gold Necklace
Briolette-cut diamond bead chain necklace, set with thirty five diamonds weighing 5.72 total carats, the diamonds sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diana M. 18 kt white gold pearl necklace adorned with black pearls and clip
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold pearl necklace adorned with black pearls and a clip containing 1.80 cts tw of diamonds
Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl, White Gold
Diana M. Diamond pearl necklace adorned with 10-14 mm Tahitian south sea pearls
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and pearl necklace adorned with 10-14 mm Tahitian south sea pearls and rondels containing 5.25 cts tw of micropave round diamonds
Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-qualit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl
5.47 Carat ERS and Diamond Beaded Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gemstone Necklace in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald, ruby, sapphire pieces and diamonds.
Accessorize your look with this elegant multi gemstone beaded necklace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
$1,540 Sale Price / item
23% Off
Treesure 18 Kt White Gold and Black Pure Silk Necklace with Diamond Cutted Beads
Located in Nove, Veneto
Made in Italy, the Treesure creations are a unique combination of the preciousness of gold and the sinuosity of the finest of all yarns.
This exclusive jewel is made with 18 Karats ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Choker type necklace composed of a row of cultured pearls of identical size, pearly white orient.
The clasp is in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diameter of pearls : 5.5/6 mm.
Length : 42,7 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 18 kt white gold pearl necklace adorned with 11-15 mm tahitian south se
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold pearl necklace adorned with 11-15 mm tahitian south sea white pearls fine pinkish/white and a clip containing 0.40 cts tw micropave round diamonds
Diana M. is a lead...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor Akoya Cultured Pearl Layer Thin Bead Necklace
Located in Oakton, VA
14K yellow gold Akoya cultured 3.5-4 mm 18" (Adjustable 16-18 Chain length)
Choker style + Adjustable, the overall necklace's structure hard & solid; it is not a flexible chain t...
Category
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold And Diamond Bead Necklace, 8.80 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite hammered 18k yellow gold necklace exemplifies modern elegance, adorned with 422 pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds, totaling approximately 8.80 carats...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
New Modern Silver Pearls Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in sterling silver.
This necklace consists of a row of chocker silver pearls. The clasp is a keyboard.
Length: about 52 cm, pearl diameter: about 1.6 cm.
Total weight of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Samira13 South Sea Pearl and Diamond Silk Cord Tassle Long Necklace
By SAMIRA 13
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a perfect piece for those into fashion! A Samira13 designed South Sea Pearl and Diamond rondelle long necklace with a silk cord tassle. The necklace features 62 South Sea Pearls, varying in color from off white, to silver, to dark gray, with 11 oxidized silver Diamond...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Silver
A Fine Vintage Jet And Diamond-set Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
A fine vintage jet and diamond-set bead necklace, consisting of twenty-one graduated from the centre fluted jet beads, measuring from 14 to 17mm in diamete...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Diana M. Diamond pearl necklace adorned with 11-14 mm Tahitian south sea pearls
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and pearl necklace adorned with 11-14 mm Tahitian south sea pearls and rondels containing 1.90 cts tw of micropave round diamonds
Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-qualit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl
Diamond Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 14k Gold 8.5 mm 36 in Certified $9,750 010932
Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls!
This Akoya pearl necklace has be...
Category
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,919 Sale Price
20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Necklace with Ebony Stones 21.2 Grams Total
Located in Manhasset, NY
14Kt Yellow Gold Link Necklace with Ebony Stones 20 inch 21.2 Grams Total
Category
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace
Over sized in blue resin, wood with crystal embellishments
and gold chain. Lobster clasp cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
1.80 CT Pave Set Diamond 18KT Rose Gold White Fresh Water Modern Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Pure and Simple 16 inch Pearl Necklace in White Fresh Water Pearls with a central Pave set sphere in Round 1.80 Carat G-VS Brilliant Diamonds....
Category
2010s British Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Ro...
Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace
Over sized in blue resin, wood with crystal embellishments and gold chain. Lobster clasp clo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Diana M. 14 kt yellow gold, 18" diamonds-by-the-yard necklace featuring 1.00 cts
Located in New York, NY
14 kt yellow gold, 18" diamonds-by-the-yard necklace featuring 1.00 cts tw round diamonds
Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years.
Diana M is one...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond Freshwater Pearl Necklace Baroque 14k Gold Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Baroque Freshwater Pearl Diamond Necklace 14k Gold Italy Certified $3950 914368
This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry!
MADE IN ITALY
Nothing says, “...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$1,144 Sale Price
20% Off
Purple Amethyst Pave Set Silver Bullet Rocket Grey Pearl Silver Rhodium Necklace
Located in Oakton, VA
Purple Amethyst Pave Set Silver Bullet Rocket Grey Pearl Silver Rhodium Necklace
*Genuine Purple Amethyst Gemstones 5.00 CTW
* Natural White Pearls
* ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Purple Amethyst Orange Citrine Pave Set Bullet Rocket Grey Pearl Silver Necklace
Located in Oakton, VA
Purple Amethyst Orange Citrine Pave Set Bullet Rocket Grey Pearl Silver Necklace
*Genuine Purple Amethyst & Citrines Gemstones 5.00 CTW Natural
* Natural...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Diana M. 18 kt white gold diamond and pearl necklace featuring a center 14.00mm
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond and pearl necklace featuring a center 14.00 mm pearl held by a holder adorned with 2.42 cts tw of diamonds
Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Bielka 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise Enamel Heart Pendant on Chain with Diamonds
By Robert Bruce Bielka
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bielka 18k yellow Gold & Turquoise Enamel Heart Pendant with diamonds
Turquoise enamel heart pendant, wrapped in an 18k yellow gold bow and accented by round-cut diamonds. Two diamo...
Category
1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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