Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Aquamarine, Kunzite, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1950s European Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 15k Gold, Silver Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Gold-filled
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Mixed Metal
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rhodolite, Mixed Metal
2010s North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Vermeil, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Carnelian, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Vermeil, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Silver Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Vermeil
Antique Early 1900s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Vintage 1950s 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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