Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1940s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
1990s French Necklace Enhancers
Gold Plate
2010s Turkish Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Opal, Quartz, Hessonite, Vermeil
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
2010s Turkish Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Baltic Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Rhodocrosite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Malachite, Vermeil
2010s Turkish Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, Brass, Other
2010s Australian Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Morganite, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Jasper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pyrite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s European Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Base Metal
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Labradorite, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Amethyst, Silver
2010s Colombian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Blue Topaz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Vermeil
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Crystal, Vermeil, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
Late 20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Byzantine Choker Necklaces
Gold
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Charoite, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s European Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Multi-Strand Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
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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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