A Jeschel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Tiger's Eye
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Kunzite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Moonstone, Tiger's Eye, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jasper
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Blue Topaz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Opal, Hessonite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Crystal, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Citrine, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Crystal, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Jasper, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Druzy, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Beryl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Chrysocolla, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pyrite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
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A Close Look at contemporary Jewelry
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
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Finding the Right beaded-necklaces for You
Whether they’re chunky, statement-making accessories or a single strand of the understated sort, antique and vintage beaded necklaces are versatile pieces of jewelry. Indeed, the unique beaded necklaces in your jewelry box likely go with everything, from casual summer tops and shorts to dazzling evening gowns.
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.
Whether you’re seeking the pop of color you’ll get in a double-row jade beaded necklace from the Art Deco era — which encompasses the 1920s and ’30s and ushered in a very distinct look in jewelry design — or perhaps a simple strand of pearls for a blouse that leaves your neck bare, 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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