Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aventurine, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Australian Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Rhodium
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chrysocolla, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
20th Century German Retro Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Chinese Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Silver
20th Century German Retro Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Moonstone, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Beryl, Morganite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
2010s Malagasy Modern Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1970s French Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Gold
1990s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Opal, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Vermeil
1990s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s Indian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
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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