Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Beaded Necklaces
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Chrysoberyl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Labradorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Mixed Metal
2010s Chinese Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Oriental Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Amethyst, Opal, Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Kyanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Larimar, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s Namibian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century German Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
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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