1980s Rainbow Bead Statement Necklace

This generous long necklace carries the unbridled joy of the 1980s while holding space for decades of memories. Strung with an abundance of multicolored beads in jewel tones—emerald greens, sapphire blues, ruby reds, amethyst purples, and golden ambers—each bead catches light differently, creating a kaleidoscope effect that shifts with movement.

The beads are a mix of glass and sturdy plastic in varying sizes and shapes, from smooth rounds to faceted gems and translucent teardrops, connected by a metal chain that has developed a beautiful patina over time. This piece was designed for versatility—wear it long as a dramatic single strand or wrap it twice around the neck to create a layered double necklace effect.

The necklace shows its journey through time with honest wear—some beads have color fading where fingertips have touched them over the years, and a few beads have wandered away, leaving small gaps that speak to its well-loved history. These aren't flaws but rather the marks of a piece that has been treasured, danced in, and lived with.

The rainbow spectrum of colors makes this endlessly versatile—it harmonizes with earth tones, brings life to neutrals, and adds grounding weight to flowing fabrics. There's something deeply satisfying about the gentle weight of mixed materials against skin and the soft clicking of beads with movement.

Material: Mixed glass and plastic beads on metal chain
Color: Rainbow spectrum - emerald, sapphire, ruby, amethyst, amber, and more
Era: 1980s
Length: Long strand, designed to wrap twice for double necklace styling
Condition: Well-loved vintage condition with natural wear. Some color fading on select beads and missing beads throughout - priced to reflect these beautiful signs of time

Styling Notes: Wear long over flowing kimonos for bohemian elegance, or wrap twice as a statement collar with simple black to let the colors sing.