Emerald Bead Necklace
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Spinel, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Early 2000s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Malachite, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Spinel, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Go...
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 9k Go...
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Tou...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Ros...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Emerald, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Black Pearl, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pear...
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The Legacy of Emerald in Jewelry Design
No one liked emeralds and emerald jewelry more than Elizabeth Taylor (or her alter ego, Cleopatra). Emeralds were first discovered in Egypt around 330 BC. The stone’s name originated from the ancient Greek word for green, “smaragdus.” According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when 16th-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World. The Incas had already been using emeralds in their jewelry and religious ceremonies for 500 years. The Spaniards, who treasured gold and silver far more than gems, traded emeralds for precious metals. Their trades opened the eyes of European and Asian royalty to emerald’s majesty.”
There are numerous myths attributed to the emerald’s spiritual powers, like placing an emerald under your tongue will allow you to see the future. But be careful not to swallow the birthstone for May, or that future won’t be so bright!
There are many important (read: large) emeralds in museum collections around the world. The Patricia Emerald, named after the miner’s daughter, is a 632-carat dihexagonal (or 12-sided) crystal that was discovered in Colombia in 1920 and now resides at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington has in its possession the Hooker Emerald, a 75.47-carat Colombian stone. That emerald had been acquired in the 16th or 17th century by Spanish conquistadores and shipped to Europe. It later belonged to Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1876–1909), who wore it on his belt buckle. Purchased at auction by Tiffany Co. in 1911, the Hooker Emerald was set into a tiara and featured in the New York World’s Fair “House of Jewels” exhibit in 1940. Today, it is part of a brooch, also designed by the jewelry house.
On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage emerald jewelry and watches that includes emerald rings, emerald necklaces and other accessories.
Finding the Right Beaded-necklaces for You
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.
- What is a Samoan bead necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A Samoan bead necklace is a type of jewelry produced by the Indigenous people of Samoa, an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. Also called ula, the necklace features natural materials like leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, shells and whale's teeth. Visitors arriving in Samoa are often presented with ula necklaces as a sign of welcome. Explore a variety of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
- What do amber bead necklaces do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Amber bead necklaces are believed to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that contains succinic acid. Many believe that when amber is heated against the body, it releases the acid onto the skin where it is absorbed, providing a boost to the body’s immune system. Find an assortment of amber bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
- Why do guys wear bead necklaces?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Why guys wear bead necklaces varies. Bead necklaces may represent a person's cultural heritage, as many artisans from Africa and North American Indigenous tribes produce intricate handmade bead necklaces. In addition, bead necklaces have become associated with certain fashion styles, including surfer and boho. Men may also wear bead necklaces because they like their appearance. Find a large selection of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
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