Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Quartz
Late 20th Century Tibetan Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Agate, Brass, Gold-filled
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, Gold
Vintage 1980s German Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
Late 20th Century German Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Brass
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Silver
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Freshwater Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Vermeil
Vintage 1950s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s Australian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold-filled
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Druzy, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary 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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