Skip to main content

Beaded Necklaces

to
1,224
3,288
1,095
1,801
1,094
3,262
2,536
4,043
1,303
Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Vintage 14k Angel Skin Coral Necklace Hand Knotted Beaded Yellow Gold 16"
Located in Greer, SC
"Coral necklace has an oval clasp made in 14 karat yellow gold, stamped 14K. It is oval shaped, pierced, box style with a fold-over safety. Center is an oval prong set coral. One (1...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Lovely Artistic Bluegreen Turquoisy Magnesite and Real Red Coral Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This beautiful happy piece of natural artistic Red Coral hangs happily from this lovely strand of turquoisy natural Magnesite enhance with little flips of natural red coral in this 20 inch long necklace...
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Silver

David Yurman Spiritual Beads Necklace with Black Onyx 8mm
Located in New York, NY
Black Onyx Beads: These necklaces showcase the deep black color of onyx, often associated with strength and stability. Spiritual Beads Collection: These pieces are inspired by praye...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Michael Kneebone Kasumi Pearl Granulated Bead Necklace Earring Suite
Located in Austin, TX
Offered here is a Kasumi pearl necklace and drop earring suite. The Kasumi pearl necklace (origin: Japan) showcases the wide range of colors this variety of pearl may be found. The...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

David Yurman Yellow Gold and Pearl Station Long Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
David Yurman 18 karat yellow gold pearl station necklace featuring four 8mm cultured pearls on a 32 inch rounded box chain with logo stations. 40.0 gram finished weight with lobster ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl Necklace Strand with Slight Graduation
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 karat white gold Tahitian pearl necklace featuring 39 cultured pearls measuring 10mm to 13.3mm with textured ball clasp. 18 inches long.
Category

1990s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

AJD 31 Inch Rhodochrosite Highly Polished Tumbled nuggets
Located in Raleigh, NC
31-Inch Rhodochrosite Necklace with Polished Nugget Beads – Elegant and Versatile Discover the beauty of our stunning 31-inch Rhodochrosite necklace featuring highly polished nugg...
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Rhodocrosite, Mixed Metal

Baroque Pearls Gold Bead Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Elevate your style with "White Peonies Pearls," a statement of your unique taste. Radiate with a delightful sense of luxury, as these pearls lend an air of power and sophistication, ...
Category

2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold

Emilio Jewelry Natural 9mm Jadeite Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. Excellent color and transparency! Supe...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade

AJD Fascinating Real Amazonite and Round Flat Glass Rondels 16" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This Double-Strand beautiful necklace is 16 inches long. The real Amazonites are approximately 20mm across and the blueish glass rondels are also approximately 20mm across. The are ...
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Silver

Chanel Silvery Metallic Pearls Long Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Very long necklace made of silvery metallic pearls. Signature engraved on the stick. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Len...
Category

Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces

Russian Amazonite Knotted Necklace with Amazonite Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The Charm of Russian Amazonite – A Rare Gift of Nature. This exquisite necklace, measuring 18 inches (45.7 cm) in length, is composed of smooth, round beads with a diameter of 13 mm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Tiny Charcoal Obsidian Necklace Gold Beaded Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
The shiny grey mica will infuse your style with a touch of refined mystique, making you feel effortlessly chic and confidently captivating. Elevate your look with an air of unique al...
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass

Jade Coral Necklace, Circa 1930s
Located in Northampton, MA
This 1930s-era Art Deco necklace features a gorgeous apple green natural Burmese jadeite carved into the form of a star fruit. The 27.40mm x 11.71mm x 11.58mm translucent jade carving is suspended on a silver nail and connected to a large (11mm) round coral bead...
Category

1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, Silver

Jade 
Coral Necklace, Circa 1930s
Jade 
Coral Necklace, Circa 1930s
$3,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Jade Necklace Apple Green Certified Untreated Burmese Jadeite
Located in Northampton, MA
A spectacular certified natural and untreated jadeite jade necklace in variegated apple green. 107 hand-carved and polished light apple green jade beads...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Turquoise Quatrefoil Flower Station Necklace 46" - 18k Cable Chain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Blue Chain Style: Flat Cable Necklace Style: Chain Station Fastening Type: ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL Grey Faux Pearl Necklace, 2015
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL necklace composed of a strand of grey faux pearls, accented on one side with three stylized flowers—each adorned with matching faux pearls, including one featuring a CC logo—a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Red Spinel Graduating Bead Necklace with Yellow Gold Spacers, 20 Inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This strand of fine quality spinel beads would be at home in a 19th century ballroom or a 21st century boardroom! Rich, pomegranate red oval rondelles have been hand strung with 22k yellow gold spacers and an 18k yellow gold clasp in an elegant 20-inch strand. I have never seen red spinel beads...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Spinel, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Amethyst Necklace
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 17 inches (43 cm) long, and the smooth round beads are 12 mm in size. The beads are a deep purple color. The color of the beads is authentic and natural. No thermal o...
Category

Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Natural Turquoise Matrix Bead Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A turquoise bead necklace with a 18k yellow gold clasp. The necklaces comprises 28 graduating Persian turquoise beads with a beautiful and harm...
Category

20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold

AJD Beautiful Real Red Coral Black Onyx 21" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This outstanding elegant intense red Coral necklace is 21 inches long. It is enhanced with teeny tiny little black real Onyx rondels. The clasp is an easy to use gold plated hook c...
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Gold Plate

AJD Elisa Turquoise and Tiger s Eye Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elisa Turquoise Tiger’s Eye Necklace – Teardrop Gems from Sonora, Mexico Elevate your style with the Elisa Turquoise Necklace, featuring exq...
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tiger s Eye, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Art Nouveau Citrine Turquoise Tourmaline Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Tourmaline, Citrine, Chrysophrase, Chalcedony, Aquamarine, Am...

Louis Rousselet, French, Glass Pearl and Rose Quartz Necklace
Located in Warminster, GB
A classic four row necklace made by Louis Rousselet, Paris in the 1950’s. This beautiful necklace is of lovely classic design with glass quartz beads and beautiful glass hand made p...
Category

1950s Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Antique Graduated Beaded Jet Mourning Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique mourning necklace. Comprising 53 graduated jet beads. Secured with a filled Victorian barrel clasp. Restrung on a later chain. Simply a wonderful necklace! Date:...
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

French 1928 Boucheron Diamonds Fine Pearls Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace consisting of 4 rows of round pearls white orient, in fall. Two platinum spacers with openwork floral designs are set with rose-cut and antique brilliant-cut diamonds, all in millegrain setting. The clasp, ratchet with safety "8", is in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark and also adorned with 2x7 rose-cut diamonds. Presented in an antique case marked Boucheron inside and embossed on the top "Liliane 20-27 May 1928". Diameter of the pearls : from 2/2,5 mm to 2,5/3 mm approximately. Fine pearls certified by the French laboratory of gemology. Width of the patterns : 15,5 mm approximately, height : 12,5 mm approximately, thickness : 2,3 mm approximately. Length : from 33 cm approximately to 36,5 cm approximately. Necklace recommended for a neck measuring about 33 cm in circumference. Authentic antique jewel - French work circa 1928. Our opinion : This type of antique...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 30" 18k W Gold 8.50 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Japanese Akoya Pearl 8.50/8 mm and a length of 30 inch Necklace with a beautiful Diamond 18 kt clasp  Certified $7,950 311640 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Pi...
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD 23 Inch White Pearl Statement necklace with Four Front Focal Pearls.
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-Inch White Chinese Freshwater Pearl Statement Necklace with Baroque Pearl Accents Elevate your style with this stunning 23-inch statement necklace, featuring lustrous white Chine...
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal

DOROTA LASAK 22k gold emerald beaded necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
22k gold emerald beaded necklace DETAILS • 22k gold clasp • emerald beads • hand knotted • stamped DOROTA LASAK 22k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 22k Gold

Sardinian Red Coral Bead Long Necklace 18 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Roma, IT
Sardinian Red Coral Bead Long Necklace 18kt Gold Clasp. The Coral is from the Mediteranean Sea, its Intense Red is definetely Rare in the area. High quality Coral Beads are Graduated...
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

14K White Gold Approx. 290 Carats 20" Diamonds 5-Strand Faceted Emerald Necklace
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
14K White Gold 5-Strand Faceted Emerald Necklace – Approx. 290 Carats – Diamond Accents – 20” 🡆 Description: Offered is an elegant five-strand faceted emerald bead necklace showcas...
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Navajo Chunky Turquoise Nugget Necklace with Sterling Bench Beads 70s
Located in San Diego, CA
This striking vintage 70s Navajo necklace features bold, hand-selected turquoise nuggets in rich shades of sky blue and teal, each showcasing natural matrix and organic shape. Neckla...
Category

1970s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Crystal Rondelle Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual French Art Deco faceted crystal multi rondelle and bead necklace. The necklace strung on fine silver chain. Unusual invisible silver bead clasp with a fluid elegant look. Exc...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Hakimoto 18x14 mm South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Suggested Retail Price $30,000 14x18mm South Sea Baroque Pearl & Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold 18" long and 119.7 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Miriam Haskell Branch Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell Branch Coral Beaded Necklace from the 1950's. 3 strand necklace of glazed glass beads with branch coral beads in the front. 1950's USA. Signed Haskell. 16" to 20". 3"...
Category

1950s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Brass

AJD Elegant Classic Golden Color Beautiful REAL Wrinkle Pearl Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
The unique and rare golden nacre from the Pearl shells is truly magnificent on these huge beauties on this handmade necklace. Tis goes beautifully from daytime to evening occasions d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

AJD Fascinatingly Beautiful Natural Real Azurite 20" Long Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fascinating Many-colored shades of blue and blue-green natural Azurite. The Azurites are 10mm and enhanced with glittering sparkling crystals. The clasp is an easy to use silver pl...
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

ICONIC Dior by John Galliano Statement CANNAGE Necklace Bracelet Set 2000s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Christian Dior Statement Cannage Necklace and Bracelet Set. An truly breathtaking work of wearable art from the Galliano era of the House. The Dior Cannage motif that grace...
Category

Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces

Clarissa Bronfman Multi Strand Peridot Lapis 14k Gold Sapphire Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18" length total lapis beads 14k gold beads peridot beads 2-4 mm AAA+ quality 14k gold unique closing clasp with sapphire stones Please Note: Some of our jewelry photos, inclu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Multi Strand Bead Emerald Necklace with Carved Drop Pendant This double-strand emerald necklace features deep green beads leading to a diamond-set clasp and pendant. The centerpiece...
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

AJD Aquamarine "Endless" 67" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This fascinating Aquamarine necklace is 67 inches long. It has an easy to use gold plated clasp so you can easily change its length around your neck when you want. The Aquamarines ...
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold Plate

Genuine 75 Carat Sparkling Fire Opal Beaded 14K Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Breathtaking sparkling creamy white sparkling Welo opal necklace, hand knotted on multicolor silk thread that capture all colors of the rainbow. The opals discplay a breathtaking pla...
Category

2010s Ethiopian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Blue Lagoon 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by Mikimoto, this elegant pearl necklace features lustrous, perfectly matched pearls, expertly strung and secured with a 14k yellow gold ribbed clasp. The "BL" hallmark signi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD Huge Natural Coral and Natural Turquoise 18 1/2" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
These intensely blue large Turquoise gemstones are set happily with these three highly polished natural dramatic artistic pieces of red Coral - enhanced with rondels of natural Black Onyx - in this 18 1/2 inch long necklace. The clasp is the easy to use hook style clasp. The largest of these Turquoise chips...
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

7 Pearl Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Necklace Length: 16" Pearl Type: Akoya Pearls Pearl Bead Diameter : 6 mm Stamped: "K18" Conditi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby Bead Necklace with Tutti Fruiti Emerald Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Spacers
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive contemporary necklace containing four strands of ruby beads accented with two - 18k white gold tutti frutti spacers. The spacers have carved ruby, emerald and sapphire le...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Massive Glass Beaded Handmade Artisan Choker Bib Necklace 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Massive glass beaded handmade artisan choker bib collar necklace 21st c The bold avant-garde large scale wide choker bib necklace is comprised of a collection of pale aqua blue glas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Marco Bicego Jaipur 18k Gold 48" Bezel Faceted Multi Stone Bead Station Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous bead station necklace was crafted in Italy from solid 18k yellow gold by Marco Bicego. The long necklace comes from the Jaipur Collection and features fine cable link c...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Turquoise Concha Butterfly Squash Blossom Necklace, 17" to 20"
Located in New York, NY
• Concha and butterfly stations with oval Green Turquoise cabochon; center naja design with concha and oval dangling pear-shaped Green Turquoise gemstones; double row of striped bead...
Category

2010s North American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1962 Christian Dior Signed Honey Graduated Bead Resin Double Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous honey colored Christian Dior necklace. Elevate your style with the timeless beauty of this 1962 Christian Dior honey graduated bead resin double necklace. This ...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Beaded Necklaces

AJD Elegant 45 Inch Black and White Pearl and Onyx Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Discover the beauty of this stunning Long White Coin Pearl and Black Onyx Necklace, a timeless piece that offers both elegance and versatility. You can wear it long or double it for a layered look. This handcrafted necklace features lustrous, iridescent White Coin Pearls, delicate White Square Pearls, and two sizes of polished, smooth Black Onyx stones. Silver spacers and a Sterling Silver nugget...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace Yellow Gold 14K Clasp With Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lapis Lazuli Single Strand Necklace with 4 brilliant cut Diamond in the Clasp Heavy 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp 5 gm This marvelous vintage Lapis Lazuli necklace featur...
Category

2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Yellow Gold 44 inch Faceted Rose Quartz Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This David Yurman necklace is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and features seventeen faceted rose quartz beads, ranging in diameter from 10mm to 16mm. The design features twisted cab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seven-Strand Coral Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Seven-Strand Coral Bead Necklace This vibrant necklace showcases a magnificent collection of coral beads in every enchanting shade: oxblood, angel skin, pink, and white. Each strand...
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Estate Australian Coober Pedy Opal 14K Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A sparkling Australian lightning ridge opal necklace, methiciously hand knotted, finished with an 14K gold diamond clasp and beads. The necklace has recently been restrung with gold ...
Category

Early 2000s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold

AJD Irridescent Dazzling Artistic Large Unique Copper Pearl Leaf 22" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Brilliant color reflecting petals of copper pearls you can flip flop in two different directions on this fascinating handmade necklace that is 22 inches l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Mixed Metal, Copper

Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Unoaerre Fringe Retro Yellow Gold Necklace is a luxurious and stylish piece of jewelry known for its high-quality craftsmanship and classic design....
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.5 mm. White Cultured Pearl Necklace - 14K White Gold Clasp - U.S. - Circa 1980
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage 6.5 mm. hand knotted white cultured pearl necklace - featuring a single strand of 56 cultured pearls - 14K white gold box and hook clasp (14K and maker stamped on the hook) -...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. 48 Carat Marquise Cluster Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Marquise Cluster Diamond Platinum Necklace An extraordinary masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance by Tiffany & Co., this statement necklace features a breathtaking...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Handmade Guatemalan Jadeite Specimen Necklace with South Sea Pearl
Located in Northampton, MA
This striking endless necklace (30" long, 95 grams) is composed of natural, untreated Guatemalan jadeite beads, hand-linked in warm twisted copper wire. The piece showcases a spectac...
Category

2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Jade, South Sea Pearl, Black Jade

Unique Vintage Beaded Necklaces for Sale — Diamond Beaded Necklaces, Pearl Beaded Necklaces and Other Accessories

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.

Still Thinking About These?

All Recently Viewed