Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s French Necklace Enhancers
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Asian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Asian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s North American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Chrysocolla, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s European Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Vintage 1920s American Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jasper
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Fluorite, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Mixed Metal
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
Shop Costume Jewelry: Beaded Necklaces for Sale on 1stDibs
Whether they’re chunky, statement-making accessories or a single strand of the understated sort, fashion beaded necklaces are versatile pieces of costume jewelry. Indeed, the vintage beaded necklaces in your jewelry box likely go with everything, from casual summer tops and shorts to dazzling evening gowns.
Costume jewelry, which is also called fashion jewelry, is designed to accessorize with current fashions and is typically made with inexpensive materials. In the realm of fine jewelry, beaded necklaces originating during the Art Deco era might feature double rows of jade — this period encompasses the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design — whereas accessories in the collection of fashion jewelry on 1stDibs are more often made with glass beads or moonstone.
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.
When it comes to fashion necklaces, 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.
Shop fashion beaded necklaces and other vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.