Tourmaline Beads Necklace
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
2010s American Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century North American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Brazilian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
2010s Malagasy Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
2010s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Peridot, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Crystal, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tanzanite, Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Black...
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Rubelite, Tourmaline
2010s Peruvian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Tourmaline
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold Plate
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The Legacy of Tourmaline in Jewelry Design
Very few gems dazzle quite in the manner that tourmaline does — vintage and antique tourmaline jewelry is a showstopper, and you can blame this on its wide range of spectacular colors. In fact, when Dutch traders brought stones back home from Sri Lanka that they couldn't identify, they called them "toramalli," a Sinhalese term for "mixed gems."
If you could transform the ocean to a gem, this is what it would look like: a clear, translucent azure, bordering on turquoise, hypnotizing in its depth and sparkling in the sun.
There is, in fact, such a stone, although it comes from deep in the copper-rich mountains of Paraíba, Brazil, and not from the oceans along its coast. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraíba tourmaline, a kind of tourmaline discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
While diamonds generally sell for about $6,000 per carat, a carat of Paraíba tourmaline is likely to fetch about $16,000. Fans of the gem are said to include singer Taylor Swift and actress Zooey Deschanel, as well as some of the finest jewelers.
“No other stone can have a color as magnetic and captivating as Paraíba tourmaline,” says Vania Leles of VanLeles Diamonds, who combines the stone with diamonds and other gems in several of her designs.
You don't have to stop at Paraíba tourmaline jewelry — on 1stDibs, find the most extraordinary antique and vintage tourmaline rings, tourmaline and diamond earrings and other accessories.
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.
- What do amber bead necklaces do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Amber bead necklaces are believed to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that contains succinic acid. Many believe that when amber is heated against the body, it releases the acid onto the skin where it is absorbed, providing a boost to the body’s immune system. Find an assortment of amber bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
- What is a Samoan bead necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A Samoan bead necklace is a type of jewelry produced by the Indigenous people of Samoa, an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean. Also called ula, the necklace features natural materials like leaves, flowers, seeds, fruits, shells and whale's teeth. Visitors arriving in Samoa are often presented with ula necklaces as a sign of welcome. Explore a variety of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
- Why do guys wear bead necklaces?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Why guys wear bead necklaces varies. Bead necklaces may represent a person's cultural heritage, as many artisans from Africa and North American Indigenous tribes produce intricate handmade bead necklaces. In addition, bead necklaces have become associated with certain fashion styles, including surfer and boho. Men may also wear bead necklaces because they like their appearance. Find a large selection of bead necklaces on 1stDibs.
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