Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Silver
1990s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Early 2000s French Beaded Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Choker Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Larimar, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Tiger's Eye, Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Mixed Metal
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s English Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Gilt Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Kyanite, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Hessonite, Opal, Amber, Sterling Silver
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Black Opal, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Pearl, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Amethyst, Mixed Metal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
2010s Colombian Artist Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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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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