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Beaded Necklaces For Sale
Estate Gold Beads Ruby Sapphire Clasp in 14K Yellow Gold Brushed Beaded
Located in Austin, TX
If you want a significant gold necklace, this is the one for you. Beautifully brushed 9 millimeter beads make up the length and there is a gorgeous 19 millimeter diameter gold clasp ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smooth medium brass choker
Located in Lezica Melilla, UY
This piece was designed, hand-carved and then cast in brass from our workshop Uruguay. The brass used in this manufacturing process is fully recycled. Each piece is then finished by ...
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2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Zambian Amethyst (29.01cts), Diamond (1.52cts), 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cut in the workshops of Mikola Kuharick, affectionately known in our trade as "The Mad Russian," the remarkably well cut Amethyst sits in a frame of 18K yellow gold. With his nickn...
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2010s Zambian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya & Tahitian Pearls Diamond Necklace 18k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Akoya & Tahitian Pearls Diamond Necklace 53.5" 18k Gold 13.50 mm Certified $ 11,975 216998 Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamon...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Marina J Pearl Necklace with Emerald, Sapphire & Diamonds, Vintage Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgerous 14k White Gold plated- Silver Vintage Centerpiece has been reworked into a Pearl Necklace. This necklace features Graduated Pearl strands...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Iregular baroque pearl necklace
Located in Lezica Melilla, UY
Elegant collar with stunningly irregular baroque pearls. A statement piece worn beautifully on its own . Each baroque pearl is carefully threaded on si...
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2010s Uruguayan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Chanel Gold Bee Seed Pearl Pendants 2 Strand Aquamarine Pearl Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold Bee Seed Pearl Pendants 2 Strand Aquamarine Pearl Necklace *Marked 18 *Made in France *Comes with original box and pouch -Approximately 19″ long -The largest pendant is...
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2010s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl

Vintage clear crystal colorful flowers beaded necklace earrings set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone glass beads • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • necklace is 15.5" long, earrings are 1.25" by 1" CONDITION • very good vintage conditio...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

White Gold Beaded Necklace 18k Etched Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
White Gold Beaded Necklace 17 1/2" 18k Etched Italy Additional information: Material: Metal 18k White Gold Necklace Style: Beaded Chain Style: Elongat...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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White Gold

Joe Delgarito Sterling Silver 925 Necklace Multi Strand Liquid Silver Kokopelli
Located in New York, NY
Joe Delgarito Sterling Silver 925 Necklace Multi Strand Liquid Silver Kokopelli Bear Total weight approximately is 148 Grams In excellent conditi...
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19th Century Antique Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Wa Medium Brass Choker 24k Gold Plated
Located in Lezica Melilla, UY
This piece was designed, hand-carved and then cast in brass from our workshop Uruguay. The brass used in this manufacturing process is fully recycled. Each piece is then finished by ...
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2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage Blush Coral Bead Double Strand Necklace w 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Over one hundred natural coral beads with beautiful soft blush tones drape to create this outstanding 18 inch twin strand beaded necklace. Freshly restrung with silk and hand knotte...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Long Pearl Diamond Sautoir Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Long pearl diamond sautoir necklace Step- and single-cut diamonds, cultured pearls; French assay mark for platinum Size: length 53 inches T...
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Platinum

Hakimoto 14.7x12 mm 20" Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Tahitian South Sea Pearl Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With Diamonds Clasp Weight (g): 119 Cultured Tahitian South Sea P...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Whit...

Evil Eye Blue Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace for Her
Located in Montreux, CH
14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace (Matching Bracelet Available ) Diamond 8 RND- 0,28 ct Blue Sapphire 3-0,16 ct Chain Weight 2,19 With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Pearl Woven Necklace w Multi Semi Precious Stones and 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic hand woven necklace by Marina J. This piece is made with all cultured Seed Pearls with bright white luster, intricately woven together into a fine Lace like design - adorned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Kyanite, Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Pearl, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...

AJD Magnificent Glowing VERY Rare Hypersthene Necklace w/ Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in Raleigh, NC
This rare Canadian gemstone - glowing round (16mm) Hypersthene.  Hypersthene "enables us to use better judgement in all areas of life." This root chakra ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Vtg gold pearl crystal toggle clasp necklace designer runway
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass pearls and crystals • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 28" long CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal s...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Black Pearl Labradorite Beaded Necklace Lilac Silk Thread J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Labradorite Beaded Necklace Lilac Silk Thread J Dauphin Made in Los Angeles. Available for immediate delivery
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Black Pearl, Labradorite

Rose De France Amethyst Beaded Necklace with Diamond & Yellow Gold Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous strand of beautifully matched Rose de France amethyst beads is sure to make you smile! Rose de France amethyst is known for its lovely pastel purple color, and these im...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Yellow Gold "Fly" Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
This Fly Pendant is made of 9K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver but it is available also in 14K and 18K Yellow Gold. This Fly Pendant has 0.08 Carats of Whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

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Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...

Trifari Faux Pearls, Original Box
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Faux Pearls with rare Original Shell Box in velvet. Sterling paste clasp signed Trifari Sterling dating it to the 1940's. 18" graduated with origina...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Italian Modern Stations Necklace In 14Kt White Gold With Black And White Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Modern stations necklace with Pearls. Beautiful and versatile necklace, carefully crafted in Vicenza, Italy in solid white gold of 14 karats. Mounted with 9 Tahitian round black pe...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Pearl Necklace Choker Light Blue Silk Thread J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Pearl Necklace Choker Light Blue Silk Thread J Dauphin 16" Made in Los Angeles. Available for immediate delivery
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl

yamasakura short necklace / vintage jewelry , vintage beads, vintage necklace
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:1970’s Japanese vintage parl,glass beads, brass,cotton pearl,wood pearl,magnet,swarovski size:around 49cm Although the mountain cherry motif may look heavy at first glance,...
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2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Brass

Blush Pink Pearl w Hematite Beaded Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Pretty blush color round 8.5 mm AAA Akoya Pearls enhance the reflective slate gray Hematite beads that create this eighteen inch strand. Said to absorb ...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Hematite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. White Howlite Bead & Sterling Silver Princess Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. necklace. With large howlite beads secured by a twisted sterling silver toggle clasp. Simply a wonderful Tiffany necklace! Date: 1990s Overall Condition: It...
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1990s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Marina J Woven Pearl and Turquoise Necklace with Vintage Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous piece made in Los Angeles by Marina J. This lovely Victorian inspired Necklace is hand woven into a tight lace like design, using all Cultured White Pearls displaying beauti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Moss Agate, Diamonds '48=0.80cts' 18K Yellow Gold Mounting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The world of colored gemstones is a fascinating one. Having been privileged to sit next to one of Germany's finest stone cutters, I have learned the true meaning of Mother Nature's ...
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2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Faux White Pearl Graduated Necklace Long 48" Circa 2012 Belt
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Chanel graduated faux pearl necklace (or belt) crafted in silver tone (circa 2012). The necklace features graduated 6mm to 12mm faux white pearls. Two CC logos separate t...
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Base Metal

Italian Modern Necklace 18Kt Gold Baroque Pearls And 5.60 Cts Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Necklace with baroque pearls. A nice contemporary modern necklace, made in Italy, with components crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. It is composed by 18 baroque fre...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Baroque Pearl Aquamarine Necklace 14K Gold
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Baroque Pearl Aquamarine Necklace 14K Gold This stunning and spectacular Diamond Baroque Pearl Aquamarine Necklace necklace is definitely one of a kind! The necklace is made with all genuine gemstones: baroque pearls, aquamarines, solid gold and diamonds bead splits, green gemstones, rock crystal quartz. All stones vary in size and shape from 3mm to 20mm. The necklace has a hidden clasp on the side. The pendant enhancer! It is huge, it is amazing, this is a piece of art! The huge genuine Earth mined untreated Aquamarine...
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Monkey White Pearl Labradorite Silk Beaded 30"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Necklace White Diamond Ruby Gold Monkey White Pearl Labradorite Silk Beaded 30" J Dauphin Monkey Pendant has Ruby Eyes and a Tummy of a White Diamond it is made in 14k Solid Gold Th...
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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White Diamond, Labradorite, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Maison Gripoix Hand Made Pate de Verre Beads
Located in New York, NY
Striking Maison Gripoix Hand Made Pate de Verre Beads from the 1950's. Opaline glass is used for beads in opal, amythest and emerald all with opaline cast and a martele hammered fini...
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1950s French Vintage Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

French, Beaded Necklaces with Tiger Eye Stone, Yellow Gold and Bakelite
Located in Vannes, FR
French Beaded Necklaces with Tiger Eye Stone, Yellow Gold and Bakelite French Collection by Mesure et Art du Temps. French beaded necklaces accompanied by 26 tiger eyes, 1 beaded ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Vintage Blue Gripoix CC Button Motif Clip-on Earring
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand: Chanel Period: Approx. 1997 Stamp Date: 97A Model: Clip-On Earring __________________________________ Metal: Gold Plated Stone: Gripoix Glass Measurement: Approx. 3cm Weight...
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1990s French Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Tanzanite, Pearl, Sapphire and Emerald Necklace Chain
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A very unique beaded Sapphire and Emerald necklace, with a Tanzanite, Pearl and Emerald tassle set using White Diamonds and 18K Gold. The chain is currently 26 inches long (not inclu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aquamarine Opal Tanzanite White Pearl Beaded Necklace Dove Medal J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine Opal Tanzanite White Pearl Beaded Necklace Dove Medal 30" J Dauphin Gold Plated Dove Medal with Opal and Tanzanite, Gold Filled Clasp, Design...
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Aquamarine, Opal, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Gold Plate

Multicolor Semi-Precious Gemstone Paradizia Necklace
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Stunning colorful mix of semi-precious gemstones composed of Swiss and London Blue Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet and Lemon Quartz designed to exude joy and harmony. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Blue Topaz, Quartz, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Onyx 14k Gold and Black Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This crafted necklace is made of a mix of black Onyx and 14k gold that contrasts beautifully. A beaded necklace has many possibilities for styling as it can be styled as a single-lay...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Onyx, 14k Gold

Marina J Woven Pearl Choker with Pearl Drapes and Kyanite Briolettes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand woven Choker by Marina J. This romantic and delicate choker necklace is perfect for bridal or any other special occasion. Gorgeous Victorian inspired piece features all Cultured White Pearls with great sheen, intricately woven together into a beautiful lace like design. A very slight graduation of Pearls is used in the design, allowing this Choker to comfortably sit around the neck's curvature. Adorned with multiple Graduated strands of draped Pearls...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Kyanite, Rhodium, Silver

Barrel Shaped Lapis Lazuli Beaded Necklace with Yellow Gold Accents, 24 Inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive beaded necklace features rich, violetish blue lapis lazuli beads in large, graduating barrel shapes! The barrel shapes have been arranged and strung on silk thread, accented with perfectly uniform lapis round beads and bright, 14k yellow gold "diamond-cut" beads. The sparkling yellow gold beads beautifully accentuate the natural golden veining and pyrite flecks in the lapis. The barrel shaped beads graduate from 14.00 x 9.50mm to 20.00 x 20.00mm in size. This big and bold necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

1100 Ct 6 Layer Natural Aquamarine Bead Necklace 14 Kt Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1100 Ct 6 Layer Natural Aquamarine Bead Necklace 14 Kt Gold and Diamond Necklace, adjustable Clasp This spectacular Necklace consisting of approximately 1100 Ct of Fine Aquamari...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage deLillo Diamante and Black Beaded Choker Necklace Circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage deLillo Diamante and Black Beaded Choker Necklace. One of those pieces with little curb appeal and lots of pizzaz when on. There are rondell...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Beaded Necklaces

14 Karat Yellow Gold White Akoya Pearl Bead Layer Dainty Classic Choker Necklace
Located in Oakton, VA
14K yellow gold Akoya cultured 4.5-5 mm 16" Inches Length Pearl Quality - AAA - White Color Very High Quality with Beautiful Brilliance, Shine & Luster High Quality Pearl Bead Nec...
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD 19 Inch Burnished Orange Graduated Flat Keshi Pearl Necklace Great Gift!!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Graduated Flat Keshi Pearl necklace in lovely shades of burnished orange. This unique hand knotted pearl necklace is 19 inches in length. The pearl colors...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Mixed Metal

Alex Jona Boboli Multicolor Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Boboli 18 karat yellow gold necklace, alternating multicolor tourmaline cabochons, total carats 55.17. Alex Jona jewels stand out...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

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Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Smooth mini brass choker
Located in Lezica Melilla, UY
This piece was designed, hand-carved and then cast in brass from our workshop Uruguay. The brass used in this manufacturing process is fully recycled. Each piece is then finished by ...
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2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Mexican Sterling Silver Bead Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This bright Mexican sterling silver beaded 20 inch necklace has endless possibilities. Hand strung with 56 round 9.75mm beads of .925 sterling s...
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Early 2000s Mexican Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Cultured Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating pearl rope necklace features cultured baroque pearls ranging from 20.05mm-13.20mm. The single stand graduating necklace has a versatile length making it easily doubl...
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl

Vintage Alice Caviness Necklace Bracelet Earring Brooch Set
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alice Caviness Necklace Bracelet Earring Brooch Set Consists of Necklace size is approximately 16 inches long when opened from one end to other...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Hakimoto 15x11 mm 37 inches Double Strands South Sea Pearl 18K Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With Diamond Clasp Weight (g): 214 Cultured South Sea Pearl Pearl Size: 15X11mm Pearl Shape: Round Body co...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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

Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Gold 18" 8.5 mm Certified $4,950 111845 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds ...
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold White Akoya Pearl Bead Layer Dainty Classic Choker Necklace
Located in Oakton, VA
14K yellow gold Akoya cultured 3.5-4 mm 16" Length Pearl Quality - AAA - White Color Very High Quality with Beautiful Brilliance, Shine & Luster High Quality Pearl Bead Necklace
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
closure 18 k white gold diameter 13 mm diamonds 27 south sea pearls diameter from 12 to 15 mm 47 cm long 160,65 grams
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21st Century and Contemporary German Beaded Necklaces

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18k Gold

Handmade Tahitian Pearl, Starfish, and Coin Leather Necklace and Bracelet Suite
Located in Freeport, FL
Hand-braided with brown leather, this beautiful necklace and bracelet set has a perfect oceanic-pirate-princess feel! This rustic set features Tahitian Pearls, recreated brass and silver coins, and sterling silver starfish with synthetic white sapphires...
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

hanamizuki quatre necklace / vintage jewelry , vintage pearl, vintage necklace
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:Brass, Vintage 1970s Japanese glass pearls, glass beads, French glass buttons, American 1970s metal parts size:around 45cm Although it is a four-strand bracelet, it is ver...
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2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Brass

Chanel Rare Gunmetal Star Multi Color Stone Faux Pearl Necklace
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Gunmetal Star Multi Color Stone Faux Pearl Necklace *Marked 05 *Made in France *Comes with original box -The pendant is approximately 3″ x 3″. -The necklace is approxim...
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Early 2000s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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.

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