Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Czech Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Italian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Vermeil
Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Druzy, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Morganite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Beaded Necklaces
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
2010s Malagasy Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
1990s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Onyx, Garnet, Vermeil
Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pyrite, Vermeil, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Blue Topaz, Topaz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Chrysophrase, Lapis Lazuli, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Chrysocolla, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Late 20th Century Dutch Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Geode, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Tanzanite, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Amethyst, Opal, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Druzy, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Opal, Sterling Silver
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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