Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Central American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Hematite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Vermeil
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Pakistani Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Brass
2010s Belgian Beaded Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Choker Necklaces
Crystal
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
Vintage 1950s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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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