Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
2010s Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil
20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Silver
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s English Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Brass
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Other
2010s American Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Brass
1990s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Charoite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal
1990s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pyrite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s English Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s English Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Charoite, Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
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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