Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Rope Necklaces
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony
Vintage 1960s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Handknotted with no closure. American 1960...
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Czech Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
Excellent condition
Length: 30"
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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
2010s Peruvian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Gold Plate
Early 2000s North American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Retro Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s North American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Base Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Mixed Metal
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Mixed Metal
1990s French Necklace Enhancers
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary 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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