Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jasper
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s German Jugendstil Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Agate
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Opal, Aventurine, Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Spinel, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl
20th Century American Classical Greek Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Brass
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Vermeil
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Renaissance Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
2010s Zambian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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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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