Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Kyanite, Chrysocolla, Vermeil
Vintage 1960s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Zircon, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s Ethiopian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Colombian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Chinese Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Citrine, 18k Gold
20th Century Dutch Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Fire Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass
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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