Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s German Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Onyx, Fire Agate, Silver, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amber
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1870s British Beaded Necklaces
Agate
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
20th Century Asian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Geode, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Carnelian, Jade
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Enamel, Bronze
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Brass, Base Metal, Gold Plate, Gold-filled, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold-filled
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Peruvian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Danish Beaded Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Hessonite, Garnet, Vermeil
Vintage 1920s French Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Vermeil
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal, Copper
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Apatite, Vermeil
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Brass
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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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