Fashion Jewelry Beaded Necklaces
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s French Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
1990s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Czech Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold
20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
1990s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Asian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
Late 20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
2010s Tanzanian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Tanzanite, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s German Beaded Necklaces
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Czech Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Indian Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s Chinese Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Other, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
1990s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Silver Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s English Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Chinese Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Drop Necklaces
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Apatite, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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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