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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
Price: $1 to $2,500
AJD Simply Elegant Emerald necklace with goldy accents 18 Inch
Located in Raleigh, NC
18 Inch slightly oval, not quite round faceted emerald necklace. There are tiny goldy daisies accenting the glitter of the emerald facets. All you emerald lovers are in luck with thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
AJD 27 Inch Glowing Freshwater Pearls and Multi Color Sapphire necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glowing white freshwater pearl necklace with matte multi color sapphire accents. The white freshwater pearls are from the 2nd harvest. They have a special glow and luster. They juxt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Art Deco Olive Green Glass Fringe Necklace Collar
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Art Deco fringe necklace collar with classic Deco design olive green glass, interspersed with faceted beads which extend to the rest of the ne...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD 2010 Grey Pearl and Black Bead CC Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD necklace featuring a strand of black beads and grey faux pearls with four silver tone textured CHANEL CC logos.
This necklace can be wrapped two times aroun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise Boulder Necklace
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Natural Turquoise Boulder Beads
Category
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
AJD 19 Inch Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Nugget necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Elegant necklace of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise flat nuggets with silvery accents and a charming double heart clasp. The nuggets graduate from 11 to 32MM. This 19-inch necklace is the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Mixed Metal
AJD Magnificent Malachite 20 inch necklace with Spinel and Onyx Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 Inch magnificent Malachite necklace accented with black Spinel and black Onyx. The 10MM beautifully banded smooth Malachite is separated by the sparkling faceted black Spinel. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Malachite, Onyx, Spinel, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD Unique and Exciting Hubei Turquoise 26 Inch necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
26 Inch necklace that features Hubei turquoise, sparkling amethyst rondelles, and distinctive silver tone etched discs. This lovely necklace is secured with a large silver toggle cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD 20 Inch Flat Oval Turquoise Nugget Necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 Inch oval, flat, Chinese turquoise necklace with faceted bronze accented. These gorgeous nuggets graduate from 20x17mm to 38x21mm. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Vermeil, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
AJD Elegant White Pearl and Blue Lapis Lazuli 20 Inch Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
20 Inch stunning lapis lazuli and white pearl necklace. The lapis is smooth and fashioned in thick rondelles, and just slightly graduated. The central pearl focal is absolutely gor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Lacey White Floral Murano Glass Bead Choker Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 15" length
- White flower Venetian glass lampwork beads
- Gold tone bead ca...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
AJD 30 Inch Unique White Pearl and Ruby Necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
30 Inch necklace of faceted matte 6mm natural ruby rondelles and white Chinese freshwater pearls. This one-of-a-kind necklace is finished with a diamond studded gold vermeil lobster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
AJD Stunning 20 Inch African Azurite Freeform Nuggets with Sterling Silver
Located in Raleigh, NC
Stunning 20-inch necklace of highly polished African Azurite. This gorgeous Azurite exhibits various shades of blues and greens as well as the usual black, brown, and gray matrix. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Other, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD 23 Inch Exotic African Natural Ruby Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Graduated cubes of opaque natural ruby with goldy accents in a one-of-a-kind 23-inch necklace finished with a 14K vermeil hook and eye clasp. MN2337
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Purple Charoite Necklace with Goldy Accents Perfect Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-21 Inch expandable necklace of gorgeous charoite with goldy flutter accents. The charoite is highly polished and smooth 10mm. There are two loops in the gold-plate toggle clasp f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Charoite, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
AJD Multi color Baroque Freshwater Pearl Necklace Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-24 Inch expandable multi color baroque freshwater pearl necklace with goldy accents. This elegant necklace features dyed iridescent freshwater pearls in shades of gold, bronze, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
AJD Elegant faceted Ruby beaded necklace with goldy accents 21 Inches.
Located in Raleigh, NC
21 Inch necklace of faceted ruby, 9.5mm, with goldy accents. The gorgeous necklace is just perfect for all you RUBY lovers. These lovely gems are secured with a gold vermeil clasp s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Crown Trifari 1950s Beaded Orange Coral White Pearls Flowers Jewellery Set
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% genuine. Some light scratches or colour loss. Signed at the back.
One tiny stone on the necklace is lighter colour than others, barely noticeable.
Size: E...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
AJD Unique 19 In Graduated Green Garnet Necklace with goldy accents Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique green garnet necklace of highly polished graduated rondelles. This 19-inch necklace features goldy daisies that enhance the natural green garnet tone. The 3-loop gold-plate ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold Plate
AJD 28 Inch Blue Peruvian Opal Nugget Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique blue Peruvian opal nugget necklace with hammered Sterling Silver toggle clasp. Each nugget is unique and colorful exhibiting blue, tan, gray, brown, and green, all in various ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD 22 Inch Double strand necklace of green Chrysocolla Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gloriously green Chrysocolla and lots of other colors in this double strand 22 inch. Green enhances everything. Wear this gorgeous necklace with all your winter wardrobe. The 10mm and 8mm beads...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chrysocolla, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
17 Inches Elegant Aquamarine Three strand necklace Terrific Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Three strands of highly polished longish aquamarine chips accented with tiny sparkly bright blue beads. These three strands are 17 inches in length and secured with a large silver ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal
A.Jeschel Powerful Carnelian necklace with a Dragon pendant.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Richly colored 18m.m. Carnelian gemstone necklace. The red Carnelian pendant suspended from the necklace is a 2”x11/2 Carnelian Dragon richly carved into the stone. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Large Faux Pearl Necklace, 1993
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage large off-white faux pearl necklace.
From the collection N°28 (year : 1993).
Adjustable hook clasp closure.
Embossed CHANEL 2 8 Made in France.
I...
Category
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
AJD Glorious Graduated 21-inch African Sunstone Necklace Perfect Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Glorious African sunstone necklace that sparkles and dances in the light. The expandable necklace has 21 inches of graduated, 12 to 25MM, gemstones a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Other
AJD Iridescent Peacock Pearl Petals necklace 17 Inches Great Gift!
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fluttering petals of iridescent peacock pearls necklace. This expandable necklace is 17-18 inches for a comfortable fit. The gorgeous pearls f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Vintage Celine Necklace 1980s
By Celine
Located in London, GB
Vintage Celine Necklace 1980s
This gorgeous 1980s Celine necklace perfectly captures a bohemian spirit, with its expertly arranged earthy shades. More than just a fashion statement – this vintage Celine necklace a time capsule, a must-have item for collectors and vintage lovers alike.
Founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine has established itself as an empowering force for independent women with an appreciation for timeless elegance and meticulous tailoring. Each piece of vintage Celine jewelry...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
A.Jeschel Aquamarine and Baroque Grey Pearls necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Harmony:
Discover the extraordinary synergy of pale blue translucent Aquamarine (15-16mm) and lustrous Baroque Gray Pearls (16mm) in this exceptional two-strand necklace, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Christian Lacroix Enamelled Blue Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Short necklace made of enamelled metal, paved with rhinestones and adorned with beads.
Additional information:
Dimensions:
Length: 32 cm (12.6 ...
Category
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
A.Jeschel Luxury Keshy Pearls with a signature Charoite clasp necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Elegance:
Indulge in the allure of singular beauty with our one-of-a-kind creation – a luxurious three-strand Keshi pearl necklace. Each strand has been lovingly hand-knotted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Charoite, Sterling Silver
Vintage Napier Faux Pearl Necklace, 1980s
By Napier
Located in London, GB
Napier Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace 1980s
This Napier Vintage Faux Pearl Necklace from the 1980s is a must-have for any vintage jewelry col...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
54" Peach and Sage Green Czech Bead Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 54" length
- Tan, green and milky white Czech glass beads
- Gold tone filigree bead caps
- Circa 1950s
...
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Modern Beaded Necklaces
AJD Stunning 21 Inch Blue Sapphire necklace with Silver accents
Located in Raleigh, NC
21 Inch blue sapphire necklace with silver lava rock focal accents. These 11 mm blue sapphire beads are faceted and sparkle blue as they catch the light. The silver accents between...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Three Colour Polished Amber Bead Handmade Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
Wonderful polished amber bead necklace with beautiful amber drops in three colours. The necklace length is 44 cm / 17.3 inches, and the longest drop is 8....
Category
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Materials
Amber
Patricia Von Musulin 3 Strands Tangerine Quartz and Sterling Silver Clasp.
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Patricia Von Musulin
Dedicated to experimentation and exploration, Patricia von Musulin has worked extensively to redefine the notion of “accessories”.
She sources the most exquisite and rare semi precious stones from all over the world. Her beads are threaded by hand with Japanese silk. Clasp is 1.5”x1.5”. Beads are 1.5” in diameter.
Bold, her work has been featured in international advertising campaigns, countless magazines as well as "on the runway" with both American and International fashion designers.
Estee Lauder, Revlon, Elizabeth Arden, Lancôme, Victoria's Secret, Absolute Vodka, Cover Girl, Gap, Kohler, and Goldenpoint have used her accessories in their advertising. A partial listing of fashion designers who have featured her work in both their advertising campaigns as well as in their runway shows include: Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Adrienne Vittadini, Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, Carolina Herrera, Chado, Ralph Rucci, Bally, Cole Haan, and Bogner. Her first working relationships were with Donna Karan and Louis Dell’olio...
Category
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace
Over sized in blue resin, wood with crystal embellishments
and gold chain. Lobster clasp cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
A.Jeschel Rich solid Sterling Silver pendant with Turquoise necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Indulge in the rich cultural heritage and timeless beauty of Native American craftsmanship with this vintage solid Sterling Silver pendant, adorned with striking turqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Jasper, Amazonite, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
AJD Versatile and Elegant White Pearl and Purple Charoite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
24-25 Inch Expandable necklace of creamy white freshwater pearls of interesting shapes and smooth purple Charoite rondelles. These iridescent pearls juxtapose with the purple Charoi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Charoite, Mixed Metal
AJD Stunning Barrel shape Multi Color Beryl Necklace goldy accents
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique 21 inch multi color beryl necklace. This gorgeous beryl is barrel shaped in various lengths and colors, pink, green, and blue. Goldy flutters accent the lovely beryl colors. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Beryl, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Antique Black Venetian Glass Wedding Cake Beaded Necklace, 1930s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '30s
- 19" length
- Vintage Italian Murano black glass "wedding cake" lamp work beads
- Barrel screw clasp
- Circa 1...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Oversized Faux Baroque Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Oversized High Quality Faux Baroque Pearls from the 1980's when bigger was better. 30mm across like small golf balls which are hand knotted. Please note they are quite heavy which is...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage DeMario Bronze Necklace 1940s
By De Mario
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking Vintage DeMario Bronze Necklace from the late 1940s with craftsmanship that exudes exceptional workmanship and detail. Robert De Mario founded his company in New York City...
Category
Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Pink and Black Glass Bead Rhinestone Vintage Flapper Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This rare and outstanding example of an Art Deco era flapper necklace was most likely created in France.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The necklace has been professionally re-strun...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
LB Turquoise, Sterling, Bone , Tribal style handmade necklace is on offer
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux Tuquoise,Mexican sterling, vintage bone beads necklace on offer.
A large hammered Sterling Silver Round bead from Thailand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Native American Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
WOLOCH Paris, Magnificent Adornment: Necklace + Bracelet + Clip-on Earrings
By Woloch
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent and very RARE SET:
NECKLACE + BRACELET + EARRINGS Clips,
50s vintage,
in glass and glass paste,
by haute couture designer WOLOCH,
good condition.
BRACELET: length 20 cm,...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Mother of Pearl Bead Necklace circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
Lovely mother of pearl necklace with irregular shaped beads and small round glass spacers. Measuring necklace length 47.5 cm / 18.7 inches. The silver tone clasp is a little stiff bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
A.Jeschel Polished Oval Pink Peruvian Opal necklace .
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Indulge in the breathtaking allure of a truly one-of-a-kind accessory with our polished oval pink Peruvian opal necklace. Ea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Vermeil
Blue Green Bronze Silver Glamorous Faux Pearl Necklae w/ Pavé Rhinestones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The colors of these faux pearls are just spectacular. It's a subtle, harmonious mix of celadon green, grey, blue, silver perfectly designed. the closing sphere is rhinestone pavé wit...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Long Mother of Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Lovely long mother of pearl necklace with oval shaped beads, small mother of pearl spacers., and a rhinestone set clasp. Measuring necklace length 130 cm / 51 inches.
The necklace has graduated sized beads. It has been re-designed and restrung in the past, the string has stretched. The design is not symetrical, the necklace will need re-designing. The mother of pearl beads...
Category
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
1980s Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Sterling 925 Freeform 10 Bean Toggle Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Wonderful, rare, original Studio 54 era Elsa Peretti for Tiffany pea/bean necklace.
Toggle closing
Metal: 925 sterling silver
Toggle
Circa: 1980s
Condition: very good, needs polis...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Trifari AlfredPhilippe ArtDeco Jade&GoldGlass MicroBead 20Strand Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Indicating that French-born Alfred Philippe designed this bicolor glass-beaded necklace between 1936 and 1955, the crown-topped Trifari signature appears without a U.S.-copyright sym...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gold Plate
A.Jeschel Extraordinary Peridot and Citrine single strand necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Discover the extraordinary beauty of this one-of-a-kind necklace, a true testament to nature's splendor. Unusually large faceted Peridot nuggets and captivating faceted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Peridot, Vermeil
A.Jeschel Elegant matched Burma Jade necklace with a signature clasp.
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind
Make a statement with this elegant and sophisticated matched Burma Jade necklace. The 12mm beads are a beautiful soft green color and are han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
LB Tribal style necklace Tibetan silver Afghani inlaid Venetian trade bead amber
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a Tribal style necklace of Tibetan silver, Afghani inlaid centerpiece, Vintage Venetian glass trade beads,coral,copal amber, Sterling Silver vintage Mexican beads...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
AJD Beautifully Dramatic Natural Rutilated Translucent Quartz 18" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This interesting black and white 18 inch long dramatic necklace is enhanced with round white Quartz gem cut rondels and little black Onyx spacers. The big round rutilated Quartz are...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz
Trio Charm Vintage German Glass Bead on Freshwater Pearls and Chain
Located in Monrovia, CA
Freshwater pearls with 18K gold filled chain adorned with 3 vintage German glass beads trimmed with 24K gold. It is finished with 14K gold filled clasp and metals. This necklace is 18 inches long and can be extended up to 20 inches.
The 24K vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold P...
1962 Christian Dior Signed Honey Graduated Bead Resin Double Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous honey colored Christian Dior necklace. Elevate your style with the timeless beauty of this 1962 Christian Dior honey graduated bead resin double necklace. This ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
1960s Miriam Haskell Yellow and Pink Glass Orchid Necklace
Located in London, GB
Original 1960s Miriam Haskell pink and yellow glass beaded necklace with gold tone chain. This bold and spectacular piece features chains a...
Category
Vintage 1960s American 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.
Shop fashion beaded necklaces and other vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.