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Pink Opal Mika Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Pink Peruvian Opal and Turquoise beads, finished with 22K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Adjustable hook.
• 20" Total Length
• Pink Opal Beads 5.5mm - 6m...
Category
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
AJD 18 Inch Mauvy/Pink Potato Pearl and Coin Pearl Necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
18-Inch elegant pearl necklace of mauvy/pink potato pearls with three inches of center drilled coin pearls across the center front of the necklace. This is the perfect necklace for d...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Tiny Ruby Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring mini beaded Ruby Gemstones. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure. A perfect pop of color to pair with your favorite day and casual out...
Category
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Ethiopian Opal Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring graduated Ethiopian Opals. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure.
• 16" Total Length + 2" Extension
• Opal 3.6mm x 4mm, Semi-preciou...
Category
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Purple Chalcedony Beaded Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace featuring purple beaded Chalcedony. Fastens with a 120K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure.
• 18" Total Length
• Chalcedon 10mm, Semi-precious stone, From India...
Category
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Chalcedony, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
AJD 19 Inch Gorgeous Graduated Rondelles of Neon Apatite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
19-Inch neon apatite necklace of graduated faceted rondelles. This one-of-a-kind necklace fairly glows. The rondelles graduate from 4 to 10 MM. At 19 inches it sits perfectly on yo...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Apatite, Gold Plate
Green Turquoise Necklace - by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
Necklace featuring graduated Green Turquoise. Fastens with a 20K Gold Plated Sterling Silver hook closure.
• 16" Total Length
• Turquoise 4mm x 6mm, Semi-precious gemstone, From In...
Category
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
AJD 23 Inch Gorgeous Golden Brown Agate Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
23-Inch Gorgeous glowing golden brown agate necklace. This one-of-a-kind necklace is features brown, goldy, orange, and creamy agates in 14 and 10 mm. The necklace is secured with a...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Lapis Lazuli, Chalcedony, Gold Beaded Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Malaysian Jade Beads, Lapis Lazuli Pendant, inspired by the oil painting 'Water Bridge, Sunlight Effect', painted by Claude Monet.
• 18" Total Length +...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
AJD 19 Inch Elegant Necklace of Smooth Transparent Smoky Quartz
Located in Raleigh, NC
Absolutely beautiful necklace of smooth, transparent nuggets of smoky quartz with frosted goldy accents. This incredible necklace is such a pleasure to wear. At 19 inches it is very...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
AJD 25 Inch Multi Color Fabulous Fluorite Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
25-Inch fabulous fluorite necklace great for Spring. This necklace features green, purple, gold, pink, and lilac fluorite in various shapes including flowers, barrel, and round. We...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Fluorite, Silver, Mixed Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Emerald Sapphire Stone Pearl Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage necklace featuring large emerald glass beads/cabochon, faux pearls, emerald/sapphire crystals and clear crystal rondelles.
Hook clasp closure.
Unmarked (...
Category
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl & Ceramics Bead Necklace - The Almond Blossoms II by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from natural Baroque pearls and handmade Ceramic beads, Aventurine gem stones, inspired by Monet's 'Branch of the Seine near Giverny' oil painting.
• 20" To...
Category
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
LB offers Agate Amethyst Rock Crystal Sterling Silver OOAK Unique necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a unique ,OOAK, handmade, Beaded necklace of fabulous purple dyed agates, genuine Amethyst and stunning Crystal. This is truly a Statement piece that include...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver, Base Metal
AJD 16 Inch Sparkling Crystal necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
16 Inch elegant evening necklace of one and a half strands of sparkling, glittering crystals. This is the perfect cocktail party necklace! MN2435
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Mixed Metal
CHANEL CC Faux Pearl Crystal beads Gold Long Necklace 2021
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL CC Faux Pearl Crystal beads Gold Long Necklace 2021 (P21 C).
This stunning long necklace is in excellent condition.
It is made of exquisite various-sized baroque p...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
AJD 20 Inch Flashing, Sparkling Multi Color Beryl Briolette Necklace for March
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-Inch necklace of multi color sparkling briolette beryls. These 6mm, faceted glittering beryls are all the usual beryl colors with aquamarine and morganite featured. This unique a...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Beryl, Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD 25 In Magnificent March Birthstone Aquamarine Glowing Translucent Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Magnificent Aquamarine necklace with tiny silver accents. This gorgeous necklace features two sizes of smooth, glowing aquamarine, 13 and 14.5 MM in varying shades of blue and green...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD Absolutely HUGE Dramatic REAL Aquamarines & Turquoise 21" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
This hugely dramatic flippy-floppy 21 inch long Aquamarine necklace stands out around your neck very dramatically. The longest of these real Aquamarine...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Turquoise
LB offers a tribal amber, coral, Tibetan silver, resin, and wood necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a tribal style, one of a kind, handmade, tribal style casual necklace. A selection of Chinese red coral, amber, resin, Tibet...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amber, Coral, Silver Plate
AJD 18 Inch Highly Polished Blue/Green Aquamarine Chip Necklace March Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
18 Inch gorgeous aquamarine necklace with sterling silver easy to use magnetic clasp. These so beautiful, highly polished, glowing, random sized aquamarine are medium to deep transl...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
AJD 49 Inch Mauve/Wine Pearl necklace June Birthstone
Located in Raleigh, NC
49 Inch unique pearl necklace. This pearl necklace features 12 mm coin pearls and 5x3 mm seed pearls in this lovely mauvy/wine color. The 49 inch length lets you experiment with a ...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Bruno Da Rocha Porcelaine and Vermeil Chocker
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Over several decades Bruno da Rocha has made his own path, his creations now shared and appreciated all over the world. His vision elevates jewels into sculptures that are both worn on and felt under the skin. The nobility of metals transported through the dimension of magic, of the senses and of the fusion between the oneiric, the imagination and the dramatic.
The excellence of his creations is demonstrated through seduction, uniqueness, elegance and boldness. A reinvented and luxuriant nature that, combined with great craftmanship, results in emerging artistic representations...architectural and geometric shapes, insects, plants, flowers and many other organic elements....transported to an urban environment.
A balance of mystery and sensuality. This is the genesis of his collections; a unique and unrepeatable look.
Bruno da Rocha is recognized as one of the great names of Portuguese Jewellery...
Category
2010s Portuguese Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces
AJD 18 Inch Sparkling Faceted Black Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fabulous black tourmaline rondelle necklace that is so sparkly is almost jumps off your neck! This faceted black tourmaline necklace is just delightful and delicious. You will love...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel CC Drop Silver Metal Crystal Pearl Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2219
Comes With Box Only
Date 2010
Model CC
Serial Number B10
Weight 6.3 g
Condition Excellent
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Category
2010s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Crystal, Silver
AJD 18 Inch Statement Citrine and Tiger's Eye Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
18-Inch Unique golden citrine and tiger's eye necklace. This one-of-a-kind necklace features beautifully cut bias drilled citrines, 12mm, and glowing, smooth 8mm tiger's eye. Gold t...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
7 Eye Ancient Dzi Bead Collar Necklace W Carnelian Beads, Silver Clasp, 18.5"
Located in Milford, DE
Ancient Himalayan 7 Eye Dzi Bead Collar Necklace With Carnelian Beads and Sterling Silver Clasp. A unique, valuable and powerful Protection Amulet from Tibet
This necklace features a 7-eye Tibetan Dzi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
A.Jeschel Natural Aquamarine with Freswater Pearl necklace.
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Aquamarine Elegance: Handcrafted Statement Necklace
Prepare to be mesmerized by the singular beauty of this one-of-a-kind necklace, meticulously crafted to captivate the sens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
CHANEL CC Faux Pearl Crystal Gold Long Necklace 2016
By Chanel
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Authentic CHANEL CC Faux Pearl Crystal Gold Long Necklace 2016 (A16 V).
This stunning long necklace is in immaculate condition.
It is made of exquisite various-sized baroque pearl ...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Dutch Antique Single Strand Genuine Red Coral Graduated Beads Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique one strand genuine red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) necklace with a 14 karat yellow gold lock. The beads are graduated and each bead is individually strung on a silk. The necklace was made at the beginning of the 20th century in the Netherlands, and the backside of the closure is marked with an oak leaf that is an antique Dutch mark for the 14 karat /585 gold content. The closure was also tested positively for 14 karat/585 gold content.
The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who fancy timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Baby Blue Angelite Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
Decorate your neckline with this stunning Baby Blue Angelite Gold Beaded Choker Necklace, handmade to perfection. Its unique design of beads adds a to...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Rose Quartz Gold Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Westport, CT
Decorate your neckline with this stunning Rose Quartz Gold Beaded Choker Necklace, handmade to perfection. Its unique design of beads adds a touch of ...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Art Deco Black and White Necklace Disco Ball Faux Pearl Crystal Seed Beads
Located in Montreal, QC
Stand-out Black and White Necklace featuring a combination of Celluloid Beads, Seed Beads, Tubular black beads embedded with a circle of rhine...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
AJD Magnificent Glowing Natural Spiderweb Agate 21" Necklace
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gorgeous beautiful round natural Spiderweb Agates 18 1/2 mm in diameter with lovely gold plated petals. This lovely necklace is 21 inches long and has an easy to use gold plated hoo...
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold Plate
Vintage Aldo Cipullo Cartier 18k Gold Coral Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Aldo Cipullo, renowned for his innovative designs, crafted this exquisite necklace for Cartier in 1972. Bearing the distinguished markings "Cartier 18k" and "Aldo Cipullo 1972," the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Turquoise, Red & Green Beaded Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Lou Lou de la Falaise era statement necklace. Green faceted glass diamond shaped beads with three l...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
LB offers a Dramatic French Bakelite and Red Coral Stunning necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers Dramatic, French 80’s Bakelite and Chinese Red Coral , one of a kind, handmade necklace. Sterling Silver spacer beads and l...
Category
Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
LB offers a Stunning, OOAK , Sterling and Crystal, Vintage Urn Pendant necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers an Amazing, Stunning, Dramatic, one of a kind, handmade, original necklace.
The centerpiece is an incredible Vintage, Sterling Silver, Marcasite, and cut crystal Urn Brooc...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver
Jade Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Jade bead necklace purchased in mid/late 20th century. Weighs 370.55g in total weight and has 45 beads, beads are Large in scale and knotted in between each bead 16 inches long. Perf...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Antique Two Strand Red Coral Necklace with a 14 Karat Rose Gold Barrel Lock
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique two strand red coral necklace with a 14 karat rose gold barrel lock and a safety lock chain. The necklace was made at the beginning of the 20th century in the Netherlands, and it is marked with an oak leaf that is an antique Dutch mark for the 14 karat /585 gold content. The closure was also tested positive for 14 karat/585 gold content.
The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who fancy timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Rose Gold
1950s Natural Marbled Jade Graduated Beaded Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Graduated Jade meet at either end of a barrel closure to create the imperial beaded necklace.
Jade was considered to be the "imperial gem" and was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, from indoor decorative items to jade burial suits...
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Vintage YSL Black Cabochon & Crystal Rivière Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage YSL Cabochon Necklace. A seriously stylish riviere necklace design embellished with dramatic black cabochons and accented with chaton c...
Category
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
1970s Hand-Strung Sea Foam Ombre Lucite & Vintage Crystal Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
The start of plastic jewellery was seen in the middle of the 19th century and it became very popular in the 1920's and 30's. Celluloid was the first quality of plastics which was used, then followed Bakelite and Catalin. The invention of Bakelite took place in 1909. Sometime later Catalin was produced. Catalin was easy for mass production and at the same time affordable.
Du Pont is the pioneer in the field of Lucite and made it popular in the 1930’s as an alternative to Bakelite which was an expensive grade of plastic. Because of its versatility it became a popular choice for costume jewellery and became even more popular in 1950s for its Jelly Belly Jewellery...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
Chanel CC Large Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2083
Date Approx. 2013
Model CC
Weight 12.5 g
Length 6.4 cm
Width 2.8 cm
Condition Excellent
Other Info Metal Gold Plated
Comes with Chanel Box / Dandelion Antiques Guarantee ...
Category
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Gold Plate
1970s Matte Robin's Egg Blue Turquoise Oval Bead Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
The pastel shades of turquoise have endeared it to many great cultures of antiquity: it has adorned the rulers of Ancient Egypt, the Aztecs (and possibly other Pre-Columbian Mesoamer...
Category
Vintage 1970s Southeast Asian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Vintage Vendome Jewels of the Sea Pearl & Crystal Parure 1940s
By Vendome
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Vendome Jewels of the Sea Beaded Necklace, bracelet and earrings. Delightful, delicate pearl and crystal hues combine for a the prettiest of parure...
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Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
Antique Dutch 3-Row Red Coral Necklace Choker with Filigree 14 Karat Gold Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 3-row natural red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) choker necklace with round filigree 14 karat yellow clasp, from ca. 1945, the Netherlands. The beads have a round and regular ...
Category
20th Century Dutch Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Kenneth Lane Art Deco Inspired 'Jade & Rock Crystal' Lariat 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Kenneth Lane Art Deco Lariat. Originating rom Lane's stand out and highly revered Art Deco collection. Art Deco being one of Lane's favourite...
Category
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst Heart Briolettes Bib Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an amethyst heart briolettes bib necklace. It was created with up to 18mm faceted transparent pink amethyst heart briolettes, 8 mm smooth opaque amethyst beads and 2 mm facet...
Category
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
LB offers an Art Deco style vintage cigarette holder, onyx, Sterling, necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
LB offers a one of a kind, handmade, Art Deco style vintage cigarette holder necklace. The combination of faceted black onyx, labradorite, ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Labradorite, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
AJD 27 Inch Sparkling Lilac Amethyst Necklace Fabulous February Birthstone Gift
Located in Raleigh, NC
27-inch sparkling lilac amethyst necklace with goldy lava accents and toggle clasp. This necklace sparkles and pops as the faceted amethyst rondelles catch the light as well as the ...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Other, 10k Gold, Mixed Metal
Tiny Labradorite Gold Beaded Necklace Shiny Grey Choker
Located in Westport, CT
This delicate Tiny Labradorite Gold Beaded Necklace is a perfect addition to any jewelry collection. The Shiny Grey Choker is made with high-quality gold beads and features a stunnin...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Labradorite, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Antique Dutch Genuine Red Coral Necklace with a Brass Barrel Lock
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique one strand, very long, genuine red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) bead necklace with a brass barrel lock. The necklace was made at the beginning of the 20th century in the Netherlands. The coral beads are not dyed and the necklace was professionally tested for the authenticity.
The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who fancy timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Brass
Oscar de la Renta Large Metallic Tarnished Gray Beaded Statement Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
A bold oversized bead necklace by Oscar de la Renta. This necklace features large beads in a reflective, metallic, tarnished finish on a fine chain. Large and loud, this necklace is...
Category
1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Van Cleef & Arpels 16 motifs Magic Alhambra tiger eye and carnelian
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k yellow gold necklace 16 motifs alhambra from the Magic Alhambra collection. The necklace comprises of 16 iconic 4 leaf clover motifs alternating in size, set w...
Category
2010s Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian
Lapis Lazuli Gold Beaded Necklace II- Lapis Link Necklace by Bombyx House
Located in Westport, CT
This necklace is crafted from Lapis Lazuli Beads and Gold Plated Brass Beads, inspired by Salvador Dali's Famous Painting "Madrid".
16" Total Length, + 1.5" Extension
Lapis Lazuli B...
Category
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Gold
French Jet and Clear Beaded Necklace with Oval Pendant and Tassel circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous long faceted french jet and clear beaded necklace, with an oval french jet and paste stone pendant, and ornate long beaded tassel. The necklace closes with a barrel clasp. ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco 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.
Shop fashion beaded necklaces and other vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.