Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
2010s Australian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Baltic Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Kunzite, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
2010s Turkish Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Jasper, Sterling Silver
2010s European Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
2010s Turkish Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s European Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Silver
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French British Colonial Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Moonstone, Opal, Rainbow Moonstone
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s Colombian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Larimar, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century American Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, Brass, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s European Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pyrite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
1990s Mexican Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Late 20th Century French Necklace Enhancers
Gold Plate
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
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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