180ct Aquamarine Mala Necklace with Green Tourmaline, Diamonds Platinum Collier
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
180ct aquamarine mala necklace with antique aquamarine beads, an 18.88 carat green tourmaline centerpiece, diamonds and platinum craftsmanship, inspired by Buddhist mala symbolism an...
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
$735Sale Price|25% Off
Lapis and Citrine Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices.
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$450Sale Price|25% Off
Lapis, Angelite, Labradorite, 18 Karat Gold Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
If you would like a personalized Mala necklace to best suite you, private commissions are available upon request.
Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$600Sale Price|25% Off
Faceted Citrine and Yellow Jade Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices.
Citrine, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ebony and Scarab Bead Necklace with Diamonds and Lavender Jade
By Lotus Arts De Vivre
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This elegant Mala Bead Necklace is a true statement of luxury and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Gold
Fabergé Mala Powder Pink Earrings, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A companion piece to the Mala necklaces, these dramatic long drop earrings show the same lilting movement, which is a reference to the brilliant and tempestuous prima ballerina, and ...
Pink Diamond, Rose Gold
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Fabergé Mala Powder Pink Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A companion piece to the Mala necklaces, these dramatic one of a kind long drop earrings show the same lilting movement, which is a reference to the brilliant and tempestuous prima b...
Pink Diamond, Rose Gold
Fabergé Mala 18K Gold & Silver Ruby Hoop Drop Earrings, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A companion piece to the Mala necklaces, these dramatic long drop earrings show the same lilting movement, which is a reference to the brilliant and tempestuous prima ballerina, and ...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Fabergé Mala 18K Gold & Silver Ruby Hoop Drop Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
A companion piece to the Mala necklaces, these dramatic one of a kind long drop earrings show the same lilting movement, which is a reference to the brilliant and tempestuous prima b...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tibetan Rose Bead Mala
By Celeste Onorati
Located in Readington Township, NJ
Red and white roses were used to creat this 108 Rose Petal Bead Mala. No knots. Organic cotton string and tassel. Length 22” Mala’s or Tibetan Buddhist prayer beads are similar to ...
Unavailable
H 1.97 in W 0.71 in D 0.4 in L 1.38 in
The Mother Mary Mala 18ct Fairmined Gold and Sapphire Beads
Located in London, London
The Mary Mala is handcrafted with 18ct Fairmined gold and a blue sapphire beads. Mary universally embodies virtues such as love, compassion, purity, and faithfulness. From head to ...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
8.5mm bead sized natural Jadeite jade Mala necklace
Located in Singapore, SG
Type A Jadeite Jade Necklace Light apple green 61pcs of 8.5mm bead (approx) 20inches 100% natural without any treatment From Burma, Myanmar Comes with certificate Fixed price
Jade
Kunzite, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Jade Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices.
Amethyst, Jade, Kunzite, Quartz
Vintage Moonstone FOB, Morganite, Super 7 Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices.
Moonstone, Morganite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Jade, Aqua, Moonstone, Citrine Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace 18 K YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices.
Aquamarine, Citrine, Jade, Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 0.6 in D 0.6 in L 63.39 in
Very Long Antique Tibetan Buddist Carved Mala Beads Necklace Must See Pictures
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning large antique Tibetan Buddhism mala bead necklace In perfect antique condition, very very lon...
Black Diamond and Saltwater Cultured Pearl Mala Necklace with 18 Karat YG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The sections are punctuated by 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond spacers. This necklace is designed as a Mala necklace. A Buddha bead and tassel can be added upon request.
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Angelite, White Jade, Yellow Jade Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices.
Jade
Vintage Coral, Moonstone, Turquoise Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices.
Coral, Moonstone, Turquoise
Tourmaline Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace with Spersastite 18 K YG Spacers
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices.
Tourmaline, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone with 18 Karat Gold and Turquoise Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices.
Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl, Rose Quartz, and Howlite Buddha Head Mala / Prayer / Meditation Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices.
Pearl, Quartz, Brass
Blue Jadeite and Diamond Mala / Prayer / Meditation Quan Yin Necklace 18K WG
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
The only place you will find Fine Jewelry Mala Necklaces, used for prayer and meditation practices.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Saltwater Pearls, Aquamarine, Diamond Mala / Meditation / Prayer Necklace
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
If you would like a personalized Mala necklace to best suite you, private commissions are available upon request.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Chinese Amber Court Necklace or Mala, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
In Buddhist practice, amber serves as a reminder to avoid harsh speech and practice kindly communication. Chinese court necklaces are thought to be based on the Buddhist mala, a str...
Amber
Antique Yellow-Orange Amber Chinese Court Necklace, Mala, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
In Buddhist practice, amber serves as a reminder to avoid harsh speech and practice kindly communication. Chinese court necklaces are thought to be based on the Buddhist mala, a str...
Amber
Alexandra Mor 108 Bead Buddhist Mala Necklace with Tagua and Nepali Bodhi Beads
By Alexandra Mor
Located in New York, NY
This Alexandra Mor Tibetan-style Mala necklace features 108 Buddhist prayer beads, including ninety-four Bodhi beads, twenty yellow gold rings, eight hand-carved Tagua Rudrakshas, si...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 22k Gold
1.55 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Three-stone Ring in Platinum 900
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, behold the breathtaking three-stone, Emerald and Diamond Ring, a true marvel in the world of fine jewelry. Crafted with precisio...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
105 Carat Natural Sapphire Bead Two-Strand Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural approximately 105 Ct Natural Sapphire Bead double Strand Necklace sterling silver adjustable clasp All natural beads , no color enhancement 14"- 16" long 2 layers of Nat...
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
$1,048Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.066 in L 16.5 in
3 CTW Blue Sapphire Station Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3 CTW Blue Sapphire Station Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 14k Solid Yellow Gold studded with round cut blue sapphire. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermès Constance Mini 18 Bleu Roy Ostrich Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Constance Mini 18 in bleu roy and ostrich leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set with the original receipt. Stamp Y (2020)
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a incredible, brand new, custom made diamond and sapphire three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum. It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emeral...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous coral beaded necklace is graduated in size as you get to the centre of the length. Made by E.P Mallory of Bath, this necklace comes in its original box and is in wonder...
Coral
Vintage Heavy 24K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Link Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage yellow gold lovers dream! At nearly 5 ounces of pure gold, this stunning statement showcases a timeless design matched with an incredibly detailed artisanal craftsmanship. ...
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,702 / set
W 0.91 in D 0.22 in L 3.08 in
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality Herring/ Chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds. Superbly preserved, datin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler, Richard Tyler Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
$228,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 40 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
40 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace This necklace has a total of 120 GIA certified diamonds. Clarity range VS-SI1, Color range I-H
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$520Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
Natural 110 Ct Ethiopian Opal Bead Single Strand Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace with 14 Karat lobster gold Clasp. These are Ethiopian Beads 20 to 21 inch long 1 layers of Natural opal Beads These are Smooth beads , hav...
Opal, Yellow Gold
$1,120Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unisex Diamond Celestial Dome Band Ring in 18kt Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Unisex Diamond Celestial Dome Band Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural diamond of 0.031 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with every style.. April birthstone diamond brings ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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