Contemporary Silver Necklaces
2010s Turkish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Silver
Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Silver
2010s British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Chrysophrase, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s Turkish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Si...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amazonite, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Jasper, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Agate, Citrine, Labradorite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Spinel, Silver, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Spinel, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Ste...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Chrysophrase, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Gold, Sterling S...
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, 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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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best silver for a necklace is sterling silver; it is the best quality silver available in jewelry. 99.9% is the purest form of silver that you can get but it's too soft for jewelry production. Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. Globally, sterling silver is used as the standard for making silver necklaces. On 1stDibs, you can find an amazing selection of antique and vintage silver necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What a silver heart necklace means is up to interpretation. Some people associate silver heart necklaces with affection and love. Others consider the heart a religious symbol and believe it represents divine love. Others may choose to wear silver heart necklaces simply because they like their appearance. Explore a range of heart necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024What the highest-quality silver necklace is depends on your definition of "high quality." If you mean the type that is the most pure, fine .999 silver is the answer. It is 99.9% pure silver, with the tiny remainder of its contents coming from trace elements. On the other hand, if you define quality by durability and longevity, .925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy metal, may be a better option. Fine .999 silver is soft and more reactive, making it more vulnerable to tarnishing and scratching than .925 sterling. Explore a diverse assortment of silver necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, some Vivienne Westwood necklaces are real silver. Specifically, the British fashion and jewelry designer's brand produces some necklaces out of sterling silver. In addition, some pieces are fashioned out of brass. Shop a variety of Vivienne Westwood jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.