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Murano Glass Bead Necklace

Millefiori Murano Glass Bead Necklace with Barrel Clasp
Located in London, GB
Millefiori murano glass bead necklace on red knotted thread, with gold tone caps and a barrel clasp
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Murano Glass Bead Sampler Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Murano Glass bead necklace of handmade glass. The asymetrical necklace's beads are a varied
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Vintage 1970s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Murano Glass Bead Sampler Necklace
Murano Glass Bead Sampler Necklace
$450
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Millefiori Murano Glass Graduated Oval Bead Necklace with Barrel Clasp
Located in London, GB
Millefiori murano glass graduated oval bead necklace on red knotted thread, with gold tone caps and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Venetian Murano Foiled Glass Beads
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Venetian Murano Foiled Glass Beads from the 1950's. Metal foil strips are inserted into the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Sterling silver necklace of vintage brooches, sterling beads and Murano glass .
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
crowd.The vintage Murano glass beads were purchased in Venice and add drama to this piece, The silver ‘peas
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Murano glass Cooper-black Italian Lampwork Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
A STUNNING strand of vintage Murano Glass Beads. These Have copper, blue and cream in the oval
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Vintage 1930s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Appartement a Louer French Designer Extra Long Chrome and Murano Beads Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
blown Murano art glass bead. The necklace boasts a subtle color palette of blue, turquoise, and white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Murano, Italy. Art glass necklace in different colored glass. 1970s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Murano, Italy. Art glass necklace in different coloured glass. Approx. the 1970s In perfect
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Vintage 1970s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Murano art glass Italian designer statement runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned Italian necklace • gold tone with art glass beads • vintage designer
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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ISABEL CANOVAS Turban Head Multi Strand Gold Foil Murano Glass Bead Necklace
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage ISABEL CANOVAS Turban Head Multi Strand Gold Foil Murano Glass Bead Necklace Measurements
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Blue Murano glass beaded necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Blue multi strands Murano glass beads fashion necklace. Unique, hand made by artist Paola B. in
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Silver

Black and gold Murano glass beaded necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Venezia Vetro Acqua e Terra, and AMA: Associazione Maestri Artigiani del Vetro. Made of: Murano glass
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Silver Murano Glass Beaded Fashion Necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Silver, steel color multi strands Murano glass beads necklace. Unique, hand made by artist Paola B
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Murano Glass Beaded Fashion Necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique small gold and brown multi strands Murano glass beaded necklace, with a larger Murano
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Murano glass beads blue gold fashion necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Cobalt Blue and gold multi strands Murano glass beads necklace. Unique, handmade by artist Paola B
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Silver

Murano Glass Beads Blue Silver Fashion Necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Blue, silver and black multi strands Murano glass beads necklace. Unique, hand made by artist Paola
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Silver

Artist Murano glass beaded fashion necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Amber, brown, gold and orange multi strands Murano glass beads necklace; with unique Murano glass
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Murano Venetian Foil Glass Necklace Choker
Located in Hove, GB
Vintage Art Deco Murano glass bead necklace with foil design. Item Specifics largest bead Length
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Gold Murano Glass Beaded Fashion Necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Gold and yellow hues Murano glass beads costume necklace. Unique, hand made by artist Paola B. in
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Blue Beaded Murano glass Fashion Necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Sky blue, purple and dark blue multi strands Murano glass and Swarovski beads necklace. Unique
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Blue Beaded Murano glass fashion necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Marine blue and sky blue Murano glass beads costume necklace. Unique, hand made by artist Paola B
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Purple Murano Glass Beaded Fashion Necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Purple and pink hues Murano glass beads costume necklace. Unique, hand made by artist Paola B. in
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Red and Gold Murano Glass Beads Costume Necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Red and gold Murano glass beads costume necklace. Unique, hand made by artist Paola B. in Venise
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Murano Glass Lampwork Tubular Beaded Multi Strand Necklace
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Murano Glass Lampwork Tubular Beaded Multi Strand Necklace Measurements: Centre Drop: 6.69
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Vintage 1980s German Beaded Necklaces

Green Murano Glass Fashion Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Murano glass pendant costume necklace, Italy. The Murano glass convex ornement and the brass hook
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Black and Pearly Murano glass pendant necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
Murano glass pendant Black, Gold, Silver and Pearly White necklace, Italy 2000s. The Murano glass
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Murano necklace Millefiori around 1950 , Midcentury glass art from Venice
Located in Berlin, DE
Murano necklace Millefiori around 1950 Necklace in the handcrafted style of the Millefiori (1000
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

1960s Miriam Haskell Signed Aqua and Pink Murano Glass Beads Demi Parure
By Miriam Haskell
Located in London, GB
frontispiece, with matching earrings and brooch, each piece signed. The necklace is 5 strand handmade Murano
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Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Napier 1950s Murano Glass Gold Bead Bib Necklace
By Napier
Located in New York, NY
with three strands of gold plate and glass beads that meet a a single stand on each side. The largest
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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

Murano, Italy. Art glass necklace in different colored glass. 1970s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Murano, Italy. Art glass necklace in different colored glass. Approx. the 1970s In perfect
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Vintage 1970s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Valentin Magro Murano Glass Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Valentin Magro Murano Glass Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Necklace is made of contrasts
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Archimide Segus, Seguso Vetri d Arte 1960s Murano Aventurine Glass Bead necklace
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare design glass bead necklace by famous Italian glass house Seguso. The two
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Vintage 1960s Italian More Necklaces

5 Strand Murano Glass Bead Necklace / SATURDAY SALE
Located in North Miami, FL
Murano glass bead necklace. There are clear glass beads interspersed. They almost look like special
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Millefiori Murano Glass Beaded Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Millefiori Murano Material: 14k yellow gold Beads: 19” multi colored 8.5mm bead strand
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

60" Pastel Pink Blue Foil Murano Glass Bead Necklace, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
white, baby blue and pastel pink glass beads - Clear faceted accent beads - Foil Murano / Venetian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Vintage Turquoise Murano Art Glass Statement Beaded Necklace 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking statement Vintage Turquoise Murano Glass Necklace from the 1950s. Featuring three long
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Lacey White Floral Murano Glass Bead Choker Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
flower Venetian glass lampwork beads - Gold tone bead caps - Screw clasp closure - Circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Super Long Murano Glass Beads
Located in New York, NY
Long colorful Murano glass beads from the 1950's. Hand knotted with emerald green lampwork glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Art Deco 1930s Venetian Murano Pink Gold Wedding Cake Bead Glass Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning range of beads on this 1930s necklace *Pink with gold flecked wedding cake beads *Lampwork
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Antique Italian Murano Glass MicroMillefiori GoldBalls RedBeaded Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique late-Victorian Italian Murano-glass unsigned necklace features three oblong red beads
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces

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Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

LB Wedgewood vintage enamel and Murano glass beads baroque pearls necklace SS
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
pearls, vintage Murano glass, vintage Chinese enamel beads,sterling silver Mexican round beads, and
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Mid-20th Century English Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Bakelite buckles Amber ovals Murano glass Sterling Necklace
By Lorraines Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Butterscotch Amber and Vintage Bakelite necklace. Two vintage
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Mid-20th Century Baltic Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Amber, Sterling Silver

Murano Glass Bead Necklace Set, (1larger, 1 smaller)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sold as a set: glass bead Murano necklace, one larger, one smaller : authentic vintage glass bead
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20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Gold Murano Glass Beaded Fashion Necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Gold and red hues multi strands Murano glass beads necklace. Unique, hand made by artist Paola B
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Silver

Murano glass beads, hand made purple and silver neklace by artist Paola B.
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Purple, blue, silver and pink multi strands Murano glass beads necklace. Unique, hand made by
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Unique Murano glass beads fabric costume necklace by Venetian artist Paola B.
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
glass beads, silver micro beads, Miyuki beads and Swarovski glass beads, leather, fabric & string
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Silver

Trina Turk Halter Dress
Located in Montecito, CA
Trina Turk fabulous mod halter dress. Shown with Murano glass bead necklace. Call for details on
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21st Century and Contemporary Maxi Dresses

Murano Color Glass Bead Necklace (big)
By Chanel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sold alone or as a set: glass bead Murano necklace, one larger, one smaller. 9" / 24cm
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Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces

Necklace with Three Murano Trade Glass Beads
By Muzeion
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Silver contemporary design necklace with 3 Murano trade glass beads. These beads were brought by
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pendant Necklaces

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Silver

Unique purple clear Murano glass beads hand made fashion necklace by Paola B.
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Purple and crystal clear multi strand Murano glass beads necklace. Unique, hand made by artist
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

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Silver

Murano Glass Faceted Beads, Hand Made by Artist Paola B. Fashion Necklace
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Purple, gold and pink multi strands Murano glass beads necklace. Unique, hand made by artist Paola
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Yellow Black Murano glass faceted beads necklace, hand made by artist Paola B.
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Yellow & black multi strands Murano glass beads necklace. Unique, hand made by artist Paola B. in
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Murano glass green beads, hand made costume necklace by Venetian artist Paola B.
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Green to white tones multi strands Murano glass beads necklace. Unique hand made by artist Paola B
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Murano glass beads hand made red gold fashion neklace by artist Paola B.
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Red, gold and black multi strands Murano glass beads necklace. Unique, hand made by artist Paola B
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

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24k Gold, Silver

Murano glass beads handmade red coral necklace by Italian artist Paola B.
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Red, coral multi strands Murano glass beads costume necklace. Unique, handmade by artist Paola B
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Murano Glass Gray/ White Beads Hand Made Fashion Necklace by Artist Paola B.
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Gray, white & blue tones multi strands Murano glass beads fashion necklace. Unique hand made by
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Amber and gold Murano glass beads fashion necklace by Venetian artist Paola B.
By Paola B.
Located in Dallas, TX
Amber and gold Murano glass beads costume necklace. Unique, hand made by artist Paola B. in Venise
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2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

1920s Art Deco Murano Glass Bead Brass Necklace in Red Blue and Green Extra Long
Located in Portland, OR
red green glass beads and giant pearls. The necklace closes with a spring ring clasp and can be worn
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Brass

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Murano Glass Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact murano glass bead necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Gold and Gold Plate. Find an antique version now, or shop for 22 vintage or 27 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a murano glass bead necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic murano glass bead necklace over the years, but those made by Paola B., Chanel and Isabel Canovas are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A murano glass bead necklace can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Amethyst versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes square cut alternatives. When shopping for a murano glass bead necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Murano Glass Bead Necklace?

On average, a murano glass bead necklace at 1stDibs sells for $460, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $12,395 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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