Louis Vuitton Ancien
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s French Belts
Vintage 1950s French Romantic Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Drop Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Revival Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s French Baroque Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
1990s French Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s French Rococo Drop Earrings
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
1990s French Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Brooches
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Regency Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s French Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings
Bronze, Gilt Metal
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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