Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Czech Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil
2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chrysocolla, Apatite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, Druzy, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Blue Topaz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Rock Crystal, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Pyrite, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Mexican Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pyrite, Vermeil, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Moonstone, Opal, Rainbow Moonstone
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Peridot, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Quartz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Charoite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Coral, Iolite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Vermeil
Vintage 1950s American Native American Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
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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