Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Czech Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1920s American Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Apatite, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Fluorite, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Base Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Silver Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Silver
Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
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.
Shop fashion beaded necklaces and other vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.