Emerald Bead Necklace
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Colombian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald
2010s Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
2010s Romantic Choker Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow ...
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Asian Neoclassical Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Opal, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Quartz, Tourmaline, Gilt Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Hellenistic Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s North American Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Emerald, Amethyst, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 22k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
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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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