Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
1990s Beaded Necklaces
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Jasper, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Black Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s German Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century African Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Other, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Topaz, Geode, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Turquoise, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Base Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Silver, Mixed Metal
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Aventurine, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s North American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Gold
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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