Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Italian Gold Necklace 18k Karat

Midcentury Diamond Necklace

Murano Jewelry

Round Coral Bead Necklace Gold

Venetian Jewelry

Coral Bead Necklace 18k

Knotted Beads

Murano Glass Bead Necklace

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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace

$359

112.7 g Big Red Coral Beaded Long Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Beautiful long coral necklace, realized with 112.7g of extraordinary rubrum coral. This necklace

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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral

112.7 g Big Red Coral Beaded Long Necklace

$2,573

Peridot and Diamonds Clasp, Green Pearl Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Classic beaded necklace composed of 2 strands of green pearls, the clasp is composed of 9Kt rose

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Peridot and Diamonds Clasp, Green Pearl Beaded Necklace

$1,077

Red Beaded Coral and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Lovely coral beaded necklace consisting of rubrum coral little spheres and 18k yellow gold spheres

Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Red Beaded Coral and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace

$299

Ruby Pearl Stone Diamond Silver Gold Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Black stone beaded necklace with a flower shaped clasp in 9kt yellow gold and silver covered in

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Ruby Pearl Stone Diamond Silver Gold Beaded Necklace

$837

Luise Beaded Necklace with Gold and Silver Clasp

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Beaded necklace composed of two rows of pearls (one gray, one white) with a clasp in 9kt gold and

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver

Luise Beaded Necklace with Gold and Silver Clasp

$1,077

Multi-Strands Garnets Beaded Necklace with Golden Silver Clasp

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Marvelous multi-strands beaded necklace realized with 7 strands of 354.40 g of garnet beads and a

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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Multi-Strands Garnets Beaded Necklace with Golden Silver Clasp

$418

Italian Bakelite Panther Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Italian Bakelite Panther Necklace, 6 strands with pave rondels accents. One set of beads are black

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1980s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Italian Bakelite Panther Necklace

$1,250

Beaded Multi Strands and Amethyst Gold Clasp Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Classic and charming beaded multi strands necklace, embellished with a clasp composed of little

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Go...

Beaded Multi Strands and Amethyst Gold Clasp Necklace

$1,795

Venetian Moretti Beaded Necklace Gold and Silver Pendant

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Another piece of fine jewelry. This beaded Necklace linked with depicting Venetian Moretti pendant

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Tou...

Venetian Moretti Beaded Necklace Gold and Silver Pendant

$1,675

Estate Coral Ruby Hematite 18 Karat Beaded Choker Necklace

Located in Miami, FL

This extraordinary 6 strands Italian made Necklace boasts colors of vibrant greyish black Hematite

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Hematite, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate Coral Ruby Hematite 18 Karat Beaded Choker Necklace

$2,999

Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Bouquet Beaded Gold Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

A classic evergreen pearls necklace in 14Kt white gold with a bouquet of diamonds, blue sapphires

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Emerald Ruby Pearl Bouquet Beaded Gold Necklace

$7,181

Marina B. 18k Yellow Gold Multicolored Bead Cimin Necklace

By Marina B

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Marina B. multicolored glass bead "Cimin" necklace, featuring spherical polished glass beads in

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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B. 18k Yellow Gold Multicolored Bead Cimin Necklace

$8,800

Stones Beaded Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Beaded stones necklace realized with pink stones secundum beads (smaller size 9mm bigger 13mm) with

Category

1980s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stones Beaded Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp

$1,556

Coppola e Toppo half crystal bead intertwined necklace 1960s

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

crystal beads, forming an elegant 'knot' in the centre of the necklace, with compounded bead terminals at

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Gilt Metal

Coppola e Toppo half crystal bead intertwined necklace 1960s

$1,988

Beaded Coral Necklace and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Decorations

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Simple and very elegant beaded red rubrum coral necklace, with decorations in 18k yellow gold

Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beaded Coral Necklace and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Decorations

$275

Beaded Coral Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Lovely beaded coral necklace, realized with 10.68 g of red rubrum little coral spheres and and a

Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beaded Coral Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure

$131

69.90 g Kyanite and Hook Silver Closure Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

This classic necklace is composed of 69.90 g of kyanite strand with silver hoop closure. Kyanite

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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Silver

69.90 g Kyanite and Hook Silver Closure Beaded Necklace

$239

Coppola e Toppo 1950s woven orange crystal bead collar necklace

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in New York, NY

This 1950s Coppola e Toppo orange crystal bead necklace is a striking and collectible piece of

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1950s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Brass

Coppola e Toppo 1950s woven orange crystal bead collar necklace

$1,500

Diamonds, Garnets, Topazes, Cameo, Australian Pearls Beaded Retro Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Amazing beaded retrò necklace composed of 106.34 g of australian pearls (14 mm) row, with 9K rose

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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Garnets, Topazes, Cameo, Australian Pearls Beaded Retro Necklace

$1,795

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Pearl, 14 Karat White Gold Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Beautiful beaded multi-strands necklace realized with 4 strands of 30.30g of grey little pearl and

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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Pearl, 14 Karat White Gold Beaded Necklace

$4,787

Diamonds, South-Sea Pearls, 18 Karat White Gold Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Simple and elegant beaded necklace mounted with south-sea

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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds, South-Sea Pearls, 18 Karat White Gold Beaded Necklace

$16,996

Angela Caputi Yellow Necklace with Carved Parrot and Giant Wicker Bead

By Angela Caputi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Angela Caputi designed this cute choker necklace. It features a set of large, rounded, yellow

Category

1990s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Angela Caputi Yellow Necklace with Carved Parrot and Giant Wicker Bead

$350

Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Moretti Pendant and Beaded Gold Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Beaded necklace linked with a Moretti Pendant in 9kt gold and silver made with ebony and

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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Moretti Pendant and Beaded Gold Necklace

$2,274

Red Coral Spheres and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Retrò Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Lovely red rubrum coral beaded necklace with 18k yellow gold sphere decorations and closure. This

Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Coral Spheres and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Retrò Necklace

$418

Beaded Lucite Statement Necklace With Orange Tulips By Angela Caputi, 1980s

By Angela Caputi

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 19" length - Green lucite beads - Orange lucite Tulip flowers - Black lucite

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Beaded Lucite Statement Necklace With Orange Tulips By Angela Caputi, 1980s

$360

Pearls, Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Beautiful necklace mounted with a strand of pearls and, as clasp, a frog in 9 kt rose gold and

Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Pearls, Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace.

$598

Dolce Gabbana 18K Rose Gold Black Jades Bead Rosary Necklace

By Dolce Gabbana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Pendant: 24 mm Chain: 3.5 Size: 16-18 Inches Metal: 18K Rose Gold Hallmarks: Doce Gabbana 750 Total Weight: 9.6 Grams Stone Type: No...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

18k Gold

Dolce Gabbana 18K Rose Gold Black Jades Bead Rosary Necklace

$1,500

Tiffany Co. Vintage Turquoise Diamond 18K Gold Multi Strand Beaded Necklace

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Miami, FL

This elegant turquoise and diamond beaded necklace is crafted with solid 18-karat yellow gold

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage Turquoise Diamond 18K Gold Multi Strand Beaded Necklace

$4,999

Amethyst Multi-Strands Beaded Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Wonderful multi-strands beaded necklace realized with 808 ct

Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Multi-Strands Beaded Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure

$1,675

Diamonds, Opals, Akoya Pearls, 18 Karat Gold, Multi-Strands Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Marvelous one-of-a-kind beaded multi-strands pearl necklace in 18k yellow gold. This necklace is

Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Opals, Akoya Pearls, 18 Karat Gold, Multi-Strands Beaded Necklace

$11,011

42.80 g Natural Green Agate and Silver Hook Clasp Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

This classic necklace is composed of a single strand of 42.80 g of green agate with silver hook

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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Agate, Silver

42.80 g Natural Green Agate and Silver Hook Clasp Beaded Necklace

$239

Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearls, 9Kt Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

message center. Gorgeous beaded necklace mounted with two rows of pearls. As closure, a frog shape clasp

Category

1970s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearls, 9Kt Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace

$897

Yellow and clear crystal bead twist necklace, Coppola e Toppo 1950s

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Toppo, from the 1950s. As with many of their jewels, this necklace appears to have been made out of one

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yellow and clear crystal bead twist necklace, Coppola e Toppo 1950s

$1,371

Cameo Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Elegant beaded/multi-strand necklace composed of 457.90 g of baroque pearls (short row length 43 cm

Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Cameo Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace

$1,795

Cameo Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Elegant beaded/multi-strand necklace composed of 457.90 g of baroque pearls (short row length 43 cm

Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Cameo Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Pearls Rose Gold and Silver Beaded Necklace

$1,795

36.67 g Light Pink Spheres Coral, Silver Hook Shape Closure Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Elegant beaded coral necklace composed of 36.67 g of light pink secundu coral spheres row and a

Category

1970s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, Silver

36.67 g Light Pink Spheres Coral, Silver Hook Shape Closure Beaded Necklace

$239

Italian 1960 Mid Century Necklace 18Kt Gold Graduated Red Sardinian Coral Beats

Located in Miami, FL

A necklace with Italian Sardinian Red Coral. Delicate and elegant piece, made in Italy, circa 1960

Category

1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 1960 Mid Century Necklace 18Kt Gold Graduated Red Sardinian Coral Beats

$1,595

Beautiful jade green crystal bead multi row necklace, Coppola e Toppo, 1950s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Bohemian beads in Italy by Coppola e Toppo, attached to their characteristic bead 'webbing', the rows are

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Gilt Metal

Beautiful jade green crystal bead multi row necklace, Coppola e Toppo, 1950s

$1,714

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. Exotic Wood and Hammered Gold Bead Necklace

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.

Located in Northampton, MA

Italian craftsmanship showcases. Composed of 14 massive 25mm carved exotic wood beads — pernambuco

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. Exotic Wood and Hammered Gold Bead Necklace

$13,500

Multi-Color Hard Stones Pearls Rose Gold Silver Flower Closure Beaded Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Beaded/multi strand necklace composed of 54 g of 2 white pearls rows and 9K rose gold and silver

Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Multi-Color Hard Stones Pearls Rose Gold Silver Flower Closure Beaded Necklace

$598

18 Karat White Gold Pearls Blue Sapphires Necklace Handcrafted in Italy

Located in Milano, IT

1960' vintage necklace with white pearls and clasp in 18 karat white gold and three round cut blue

Category

1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pearls Blue Sapphires Necklace Handcrafted in Italy

$598

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

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Super Long Murano Glass Beads

$475

Coral Necklace from Midcentury Naples

Located in Northampton, MA

This superlative Mid-Century Mediterranean coral necklace from Naples is the epitome of "classic

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Coral Necklace from Midcentury Naples

$3,850

Coppola e Toppo Jet Beaded Collar

Located in New York, NY

pieces which were signed such as ear clips. The necklace is signed "Made in Italy" with their signature

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Gilt Metal

Coppola e Toppo Jet Beaded Collar

$2,850

Art Deco Venetian Wedding Cake Necklace and Clip Earrings Set Murano Italy

Located in Milford, DE

Necklace: 17.75 inches length Beads approx 5/8 inches each Gold tone clasp and accents Earrings

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Art Deco Venetian Wedding Cake Necklace and Clip Earrings Set Murano Italy

$1,030

Italian 1960 Four Strands Graduated Coral Necklace Mount in 18kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Napoles Italy back in the 1960. This fabulous necklace is mount in a 18 karats yellow gold settings with

Category

1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 1960 Four Strands Graduated Coral Necklace Mount in 18kt Yellow Gold

$4,985

Pearl Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Sea pearl necklace with simple closure in 18k yellow gold. The origin of this pearl necklace goes

Category

1990s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure

$598

Pearl Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

gold. The origin of this pearl necklace goes back to the 1990s, it was totally handmade by Italian

Category

1990s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure

$598

Coral Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

with beads of coral and a silver closure. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master

Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, Silver

Coral Necklace.

$347

Coral Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

with beads of coral and a silver closure. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master

Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, Silver

Coral Necklace.

$347

Coral Necklace.

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

with beads of coral and a silver closure. This necklace was totally handmade by Italian master

Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, Silver

Coral Necklace.

$335

Natural Coral Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, 18k, Italy. This natural coral necklace features lush color and intriguing, barrel

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Natural Coral Necklace

$1,250

Natural Coral Necklace

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970s, 18k, Italy. This natural coral necklace features lush color and intriguing, barrel

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Natural Coral Necklace

$1,250

Luise Pearl Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

This elegant and long necklace is entirely composed of pearls. An evergreen necklace that cannot

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Pearl

Luise Pearl Necklace

$359

97.1 g Coral Necklace

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Beautiful long coral necklace, realized with 97.1 g of extraordinary rubrum coral. This necklace

Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Coral

97.1 g Coral Necklace

$2,154

Coppola e Toppo Blue Crystal Draped Necklace

By Coppola e Toppo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A joyful gem of mid-century Italian design, this striking 1950s multistrand necklace by Coppola e

Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Bead Necklace

Materials

Bronze

Coppola e Toppo Blue Crystal Draped Necklace

$1,700

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Vintage Italian Bead Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage italian bead necklace you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 34 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage italian 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 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A vintage italian bead necklace from Moschino, Coppola e Toppo and Valentino — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage italian bead necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring coral, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and single cut versions for sale. Most of our vintage italian bead necklace for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Italian Bead Necklace?

The price for a vintage italian bead necklace starts at $224 and tops out at $52,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,300.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.

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