Bead Necklaces
Women’s Beaded Necklaces
If asked to describe our range of women’s bead necklaces we would describe them as; original, handmade, one-off designs. We might add that they are design-led, exotic, daring, bold and authentic. The materials we use include antique trade beads collected in africa and polished gemstone beads. We combine these with amber and silver beads to create unique handcrafted ethnic inspired jewellery. You won’t find our exotic vintage glass bead jewellery for sale on the high-street. We don’t wholesale. We could save money by having them made overseas but prefer to craft each necklace ourself. That way we can be confident of what we’re selling. We refuse to mass produce our jewellery. We make jewellery for individual and that’s why no two designs are the same. We love what we do.
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We pride ourselves on offering sterling silver, antique ethnic and glass bead treasures that are unique. Select the style to suit you and make it your own. Browse our chunky bead necklaces using vintage glass beads. If you prefer, opt for the sophisticated chic of our gemstone necklaces. Make a statement. Our necklaces strive for truly authentic style at affordable prices.
Unique one-off necklace designs
If you are looking for a unique item of jewllery you've come to the right place. Each creation is made with care and attention to detail. Our colourful beaded jewellery and African beaded necklaces are labours of love. No two are the same. So when you buy from African Odyssey you can be confident that no one else will be wearing your necklace.
Antique Beads We Use
We tend to avoid plastic bead or glass beads of recent production. Instead we seek out vintage and antique beads from the bead markets of Africa. Venetian Millefiori beads are a favourite, as are vintage beads of Dutch, Bohemian and Italian manufacture. The important thing is that they are beautiful, well made and in good condition. We love the fact that they have been traded extensively in Africa before coming to us.
Our designer bead necklaces are strung by us from gemstone and vintage glass beads we carefully source and select. Our antique trade beads are collected on buying trips to Africa. The challenge is the match the beads for size and colour. We also use a wide range of precious and semi-precious materials including sterling silver, Tibetan silver (alloy), glass beads, shells, glass and stone.
You won’t find us using plastic beads, preferring instead the quality and depth of colours provided by gemstones and vintage glass beads. We do use bakelite and antique resin or amber beads but apart from those all our bead are metal, stone or glass. Whether your are looking for multi-coloured brilliance or the cool sophistication of an opal bead necklace we think you will agree that our range is exciting and diverse.
New bead necklaces are uploaded on a regular basis. Be sure to check back soon to see our latest additions. Please note- if you can't change the quantity of a product that means it is unique and only one of its kind exists!
Featured Products
Vintage Red Dutch Bead & Onyx Necklace
Vintage glass trade bead necklace featuring Red Hummingbird ...
Millefiori bead, green agate and jadeite
Green and red agate with Jadeite & millefiori beaded ...
Long Strand Asssorted Vintage Glass Beads
Long strand of asssorted vintage glasss beads
Products
Amber Necklace with Carnelian & Black Glass
Amber focal beads with carnelian & black glass beads
Amber, Turquoise & Onyx Necklace
Antique amber resin with turquoise & matt black onyx ...
Antique Amber & Matt Onyx Necklace
Antique amber, carnelian and frosted black onyx necklace
Antique Amber & Trade Bead Necklace
Antique amber, trade bead, onyx and carnelian gemstone ...
Antique Chevron & Onyx Bead Necklace
Antique chervon bead, onyx, turquoise and carnelian bead ...
Antique Glass Bead & Onyx Necklace
Frosted antique orange glass bead necklace with matt onyx ...
Antique Lamp & Red Dutch Bead Necklace
Necklace with Red Dutch Goose Eggs beads & antique black ...
Antique Orange Glass Bead Necklace
Antique frosted orange glass beads with matt onyx beaded ...
Antique Red Dutch & Lamp Bead Necklace
Antique bohemian red glass trade beads with black & white ...
Antique Red Trade Bead & Oynx Necklace
Red Dutch Goose Egg focal bead with polished onyx gemstone ...
Antique skunk trade bead necklace
Blue and white skunk beads with matt onyx gemstone beads
Black & White Lamp Bead necklace
Vintage barrel lamp bead necklace with chevron beads.
Blue & Red Beaded necklace
Red egg bead with green chevrons and cobal blue bead ...

Blue Chevron & Black Onyx Necklace
Matt black onyx bead necklace with blue chevons and Tibetan ...
Bronze Pendant with Jadeite & Carnelian
Bronze swirl pendant necklace with jadeite and red ...
Brown Agate & Black Glass Bead Choker
Brown agate gemstone beads with black glass necklace
Carnelian & Black Obsidian Necklace
Stylish black obsidian and carnelian gemstone necklace
Carnelian & Jet Beaded Necklace
Faceted carnelian & black onyx necklace
Carnelian Agate & Ethiopian silver necklace
Carnelian agate ethnic necklace with Ethiopian silver drop ...
Chevron Trade Bead & Antique Lamp beads
Antique chevron bead necklace with glass lamp beads
Cobalt & Turquoise Glass Bead Necklace
Cobalt turquoise and green transluscent glass bead necklace
Ethiopian Telsum & Lapis Lazuli Necklace
Ethiopian telsum amulets with lapis lazuli and black onyx ...