Beaded Necklaces
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver Plate
2010s Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Baroque Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Artisan Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite
2010s Canadian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
20th Century German Retro Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Russian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s Anglo-Indian Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Garnet, Fire Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Onyx, Rock Crystal
1980s German Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Opal, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Sterling S...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Tourmaline, Gold, 22k Gold, S...
1980s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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.
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