Amber Bead Necklaces

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of amber bead necklaces. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. Our selection of items includes 61 vintage examples as well as 48 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of amber bead necklaces to choose from, but Artisan and Contemporary amber bead necklaces are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Giulia Colussi, Amanda Clark for Altfield and Marina J. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for bead amber bead necklaces and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of amber bead necklaces for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

Prices for amber bead necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $143 and can go as high as $17,195, while amber bead necklaces, on average, fetch $2,203.

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.