Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
1990s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Labradorite, Mixed Metal
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Kunzite, Turquoise, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Fluorite, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century Regency Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s Afghan Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
Late 20th Century Drop Necklaces
Amber, Base Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Pendant Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1970s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
20th Century German Retro Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Vintage 1960s Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Vintage 1980s English Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Base Metal
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Brass
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.
Shop fashion beaded necklaces and other vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.