Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Silver
20th Century American Classical Greek Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Jasper, Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Blue Topaz, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Druzy, Vermeil
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s British Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s German Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Spinel, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s Afghan Modern Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Peruvian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, Brass, Other
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Agate
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
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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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