About Beaded Necklaces

Beaded necklaces can be worn and made a variety of ways. Some have large beads, while others are more intricate. Some beaded necklaces have beautiful pendants that are created to match outfits. Beaded necklaces can be purchased in retail stores, craft shows, online and in handmade jewelry stores. With the right tools and accessories, you could learn to make your own beaded necklaces.

History

An example of what a prehistoric necklace may have looked like.

Necklaces have been created since prehistoric times. Jewelry has always seemed to be a popular accessory in an individual's lifestyle. Back in prehistoric days, instead of beads, necklaces were often created with bones and shells. During the ancient Egyptian period, gold collars were worn by the wealthy. In Greece, during B.C. times, pendants and gold jewelry were worn. After the first century, Romans then began to wear with jewelry created with gemstones. Indians also created a lot of their own jewelry, which consisted of semi precious stones, silver beads and had a variety of beads that were styled from the different regions that they came from.

Size

The sizes of beaded necklaces vary. Popular trends in the early twenty-first century have been bigger necklace usually made up of large round beads along with smaller size beads that are strung around the neck. Beaded necklaces have been layered together to create a certain type of style to match an outfit. Other beaded necklaces are more intricate created with seed beads or smaller pearls. These are often worn with more elegant outfits or dresses. Bigger necklaces are often worn more casually as smaller ones are for business or special occasions.

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