Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Onyx, Spinel, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Charoite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Charoite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Czech Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amber
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Jasper, Amazonite, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Charoite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold P...
Vintage 1950s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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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