| One of the best things about handmade bead | | | | which are so large and bulky that they interfere |
| jewelry is the wonderful variety of styles, colors | | | | with the smooth curve of the necklace. A |
| and materials that are available to choose from. A | | | | medium-to-large sized beaded cabochon with |
| well designed beaded necklace can be a great | | | | fringe looks great in a longer style necklace. The |
| expression of personal style, far surpassing the | | | | fringe has a lovely dancing motion that is very |
| look of a store-bought mass-produced item. | | | | eye-catching. |
| There are so many options in beaded necklaces | | | | When you are selecting a beaded necklace, keep |
| that it may be helpful to keep some of the | | | | in mind the type of clothing you want to wear it |
| following information in mind when making a | | | | with, as well as the occasion it will be best suited |
| decision on which one to purchase. | | | | for. Some pieces are definitely informal, great to |
| The length of a necklace is a key part of its look. | | | | wear with t-shirts and denim. Others will be |
| Choker length is from 14"-16" and sits just above | | | | go-to-work jewelry, useful for dressing a basic |
| the collarbone. Some chokers are made with an | | | | outfit up or down. If you have a special or formal |
| extension chain, offering the wearer the ability to | | | | event to attend, such as a reunion or wedding, |
| lengthen the necklace by about 2" for a custom | | | | what better accessory could you want than a |
| fit. The popular princess, or medium length, is | | | | one-of-a-kind, designer original handmade necklace |
| generally from 17"-19" long and rests below the | | | | that no one else has? |
| collarbone, while the matinee, or longer style | | | | Beaded jewelry can take a basic wardrobe and |
| necklace, can be from 20"-24". | | | | make it much more versatile. Part of the fun of |
| The components in a handmade bead jewelry | | | | having a large collection of beaded necklaces is |
| necklace should be compatible with the necklace | | | | trying them with different clothes. Instead of |
| length. For example, substantial beads, or a | | | | wearing the same necklace with the same outfit |
| necklace with a large pendant or focal bead | | | | every time, experiment with unusual or |
| generally looks best in a princess length necklace. | | | | unexpected combinations. You will be delighted at |
| The stones or beads in a choker typically are | | | | the positive comments you receive when you |
| very small, but they can also be quite bold in size | | | | make handmade bead jewelry a part of your |
| for a more dramatic look. Avoid components | | | | individual look! |