Sapphire Beads Necklace
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Ca...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gol...
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Pink Sapphire
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver Plate, Bronze
2010s Italian Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s British Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Apatite, Rhodium, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, P...
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Ye...
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Silver
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Rubelite, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver
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The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design
On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry.
Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.
Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.
America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.
The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.
You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.
Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).
The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)
Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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