Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine
1980s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Enamel, Mixed Metal
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Other
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
1990s French Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Other
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine
1960s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Mixed Metal
1970s Vintage Beaded Necklaces
1950s American Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary European Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary European Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary European Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary European Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Beaded Necklaces
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
Mid-20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Silver
1980s Spanish Vintage Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
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.