Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Enamel, Mixed Metal
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Enamel, Mixed Metal
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Other
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jasper
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Gilt Metal
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s African Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Turquoise, Gold
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Gilt Metal, Enamel
2010s Chinese Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Pyrite, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
1990s French Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Spanish Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
Early 2000s Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
2010s French 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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