A beaded necklace is a strand of round stones, pearls and other beads threaded together, and the fine jewellery version finishes that strand with a solid gold clasp. Coveti’s beaded necklace edit comes from Rosa de la Cruz at Coveti, where gemstone strands such as the Beads Gem Necklace in lapis are finished in 18 carat yellow gold. Pick a stone by colour first, then choose between a simple strand and one with a gold and gem accent.
Key facts
- A beaded necklace is a strand of beads, often natural stones and pearls, threaded on a cord and fastened with a clasp.
- The Rosa de la Cruz Beads Gem Necklace comes in lapis, light jade, malachite, pearl, pink tourmaline, tiger eye and turquoise.
- Each Beads Gem Necklace uses 1.10 g of 18 carat yellow gold, which is 75% pure gold.
- Natural stones vary in colour and pattern, so no two strands are identical.
- Rosa de la Cruz London was founded in 2010 by Rosa de la Cruz and Tierney Horne, inspired by their own collections of vintage jewellery.
- Coveti prices are in USD, and orders ship worldwide, insured and signed for.
Why a gemstone bead necklace earns its place
Beaded necklaces bring colour to a jewellery box that is mostly gold. A strand of green malachite, blue lapis and pink tourmaline does what a gold chain cannot: it changes the mood of an outfit through colour alone. The gold clasp keeps it in the fine jewellery category, so the strand sits comfortably next to diamond pieces in a layered look.
Beaded strands also layer well because the round beads do not tangle with chains the way two fine chains can. Wear one strand next to a gold chain with a pendant, and the texture of the beads sets off the shine of the metal. Our guide on how to layer necklaces covers lengths and spacing.
The best beaded necklaces at Coveti
1. Beads Gem Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis, $2,060
Deep blue lapis with gold flecks, finished in yellow gold. The most versatile colour in the range, it works with navy, white and denim.
2. Beads Gem Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Malachite, $2,060
Banded green malachite. It reads rich against black and cream, and looks especially good next to yellow gold chains.
3. Beads Gem Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Pearl, $2,060
The pearl version of the Beads Gem Necklace. It is the most classic strand here and the easiest to wear to work.
4. Beads Gem Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Pink Tourmaline, $2,060
Soft pink tourmaline. It is the gentlest colour in the edit and suits a white shirt and a summer dress equally well.
5. Beads Gem Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Turquoise, $2,060
Sky blue turquoise beads. For a bolder take, the Large Turquoise Beads Necklace uses bigger beads. Our turquoise jewellery guide has more on the stone.
6. Gem Rondelle Beads Necklace in Red Aventurine, $2,680
Red aventurine cut as flat rondelles instead of round beads. The shape gives the strand a slimmer, more graphic line.
7. Peace Beads in 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis and Blue Sapphire, $4,440
Lapis beads paired with blue sapphire. The Peace Beads design adds a second stone to the strand, which makes it the step up from the plain Beads Gem Necklace.
8. Peace Beads in 18K Yellow Gold, Tourmaline and Brown Diamond, $4,880
Tourmaline with brown diamond, the only bead strand in the edit with diamonds. See our brown diamond jewellery guide for more on the stone.
9. Vintage Bakelite Beads in Bakelite, Orange, $5,670
Orange vintage Bakelite beads finished with 18 carat gold. Bakelite is an early plastic prized by collectors of vintage costume jewellery, and this strand nods to the founders’ love of vintage pieces.
Beaded necklaces compared by stone
| Stone | Colour | Piece | Price | Wear it with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapis | Deep blue | Beads Gem Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis | $2,060 | Navy, white, denim |
| Malachite | Banded green | Beads Gem Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Malachite | $2,060 | Black, cream |
| Light jade | Pale green | Beads Gem Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Light Jade | $2,060 | Grey, oatmeal |
| Tiger eye | Golden brown | Beads Gem Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Tiger Eye | $2,060 | Camel, khaki |
| Pearl | White | Beads Gem Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, Pearl | $2,060 | Tailoring, black |
| Red aventurine | Warm red | Gem Rondelle Beads Necklace in Red Aventurine | $2,680 | White, denim |
How to wear a beaded necklace
Wear one strand alone with a plain neckline to let the stone lead. For a layered look, put the bead strand above a longer gold chain with a pendant; a coin works well here, as our gold coin necklace guide shows. Two bead strands look best when the colours are close, such as lapis with turquoise and malachite with light jade.
To carry the colour onto the wrist, the Double Wrap Beads Bracelet in tiger eye matches the tiger eye strand. Find more in our fine bracelets edit.
Natural stones need gentle care. Take a bead strand off before swimming and applying perfume, store it flat, and wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
Frequently asked questions
What is a beaded necklace?
A beaded necklace is a strand of beads threaded together and fastened with a clasp. In fine jewellery, the beads are usually natural stones and pearls, and the clasp is solid gold. It can be worn alone and layered with chains as a pop of colour.
Are beaded necklaces in style?
Yes. Gemstone bead strands have returned as a way to add colour to gold jewellery, and they layer easily with chains and pendants. Natural stones with a gold clasp feel more lasting than plastic beads.
How do you care for a gemstone bead necklace?
Keep it away from water, perfume and lotions, since soft stones such as malachite and turquoise can mark. Store it flat so the cord does not stretch. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth after wearing.
Which gemstone bead colour is easiest to wear?
Lapis and pearl are the easiest because they suit most wardrobes. Lapis works with blue, white and denim, and pearl works with almost everything. Malachite and turquoise are bolder choices that bring more colour.
Can you layer a beaded necklace with gold chains?
Yes, and it is one of the best ways to wear one. Put the bead strand at a different length from the chain so each piece is visible. The texture of the beads contrasts well with the shine of polished gold.
Shop every bead strand and stone in Rosa de la Cruz at Coveti, and see the full fine jewellery edit for chains and pendants to layer with them.
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