Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Jade, Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Kunzite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Base Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Larimar, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s German Choker Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Marcasite, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s European Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Druzy, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
2010s German Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Brass
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
2010s Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Jasper, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s French British Colonial Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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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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