Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
20th Century Bangles
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver
2010s African Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Malagasy Modern Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise Matrix, Silver, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Bronze
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1930s American Beaded Necklaces
Antique 1870s Italian Late Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces
Carnelian, Coral, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Mixed Metal
20th Century German Retro Beaded Necklaces
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Quartz, Vermeil
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver Plate
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s North American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s African Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
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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