Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
Early 2000s Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Silver
1970s Retro Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Chrysocolla, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Onyx, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl
2010s Tanzanian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Charoite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Other, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pyrite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Base Metal
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye
20th Century North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
1980s American Modernist Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Unique Vintage Beaded Necklaces for Sale — Diamond Beaded Necklaces, Pearl Beaded Necklaces and Other Accessories
Whether they’re chunky, statement-making accessories or a single strand of the understated sort, antique and vintage beaded necklaces are versatile pieces of jewelry. Indeed, the unique beaded necklaces in your jewelry box likely go with everything, from casual summer tops and shorts to dazzling evening gowns.
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.
Whether you’re seeking the pop of color you’ll get in a double-row jade beaded necklace from the Art Deco era — which encompasses the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design — or perhaps a simple strand of pearls for a blouse that leaves your neck bare, 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.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of pearl beaded necklaces, antique emerald beaded necklaces, diamond beaded necklaces and more.