A vibrant vintage multi-strand necklace composed of dozens of small, irregular beads in a rich mosaic of color. The strands combine opaque, translucent, and glossy finishes, creating a surface that feels alive with movement and light. Blues, reds, greens, ambers, whites, and inky blacks repeat and interrupt one another in an intuitive, almost improvisational rhythm.
The necklace is gathered at the neck with a black fabric-wrapped cord, allowing the strands to hang freely and shift as the body moves. The overall effect is abundant and tactile — layered without heaviness, colorful without feeling loud. It reads as collected rather than manufactured, with the charm of mixed bead traditions brought together into a single wearable piece.
This feels mid–late 20th century, likely drawing from global beadwork influences and craft jewelry aesthetics.
Materials
Based on visual inspection, this necklace appears to be made of:
When worn as a continuous loop, the hang length is about 17 inches.
Glass beads (varied sizes, shapes, and finishes)
Possible lampwork and molded glass beads
Black fabric or textile cord at the neck
Hand-strung construction
Some beads may include early plastic or resin elements, common in vintage mixed-bead necklaces, but glass appears predominant.
A vibrant vintage multi-strand necklace composed of dozens of small, irregular beads in a rich mosaic of color. The strands combine opaque, translucent, and glossy finishes, creating a surface that feels alive with movement and light. Blues, reds, greens, ambers, whites, and inky blacks repeat and interrupt one another in an intuitive, almost improvisational rhythm.
The necklace is gathered at the neck with a black fabric-wrapped cord, allowing the strands to hang freely and shift as the body moves. The overall effect is abundant and tactile — layered without heaviness, colorful without feeling loud. It reads as collected rather than manufactured, with the charm of mixed bead traditions brought together into a single wearable piece.
This feels mid–late 20th century, likely drawing from global beadwork influences and craft jewelry aesthetics.
Materials
Based on visual inspection, this necklace appears to be made of:
When worn as a continuous loop, the hang length is about 17 inches.
Glass beads (varied sizes, shapes, and finishes)
Possible lampwork and molded glass beads
Black fabric or textile cord at the neck
Hand-strung construction
Some beads may include early plastic or resin elements, common in vintage mixed-bead necklaces, but glass appears predominant.
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