Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Labradorite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Dutch Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, 10k Gold, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Brass
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s European Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Mixed Metal, Other
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rhodocrosite, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Mixed Metal
Antique Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other, Apatite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Mixed Metal
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal, Silver
Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s English Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Charoite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
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.
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