Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
Mid-20th Century Czech Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
2010s German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Tsavorite, Coral
Early 2000s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Jasper, Vermeil
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Moonstone, Tiger's Eye, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Tourmaline, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Base Metal
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Freshwater Pearl
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chain Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Vermeil
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Crystal, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Apatite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Modern Rope Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Vermeil
Vintage 1960s German Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Amber
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Opal, Aventurine, Jade, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Vermeil
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Crystal, Mixed Metal
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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