Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Other
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Jade
1990s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Rose Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
20th Century Dutch Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Israeli Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other
Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Labradorite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
2010s Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, 10k Gold, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
2010s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver, Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Gold Plate
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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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