The Appeal Of Beaded Line Jewelry

beaded line jewelry
by: Ben Tseytlin - on Antiques & Jewelry

One of the hottest new trends in the jewelry industry for 2018 is jewels that incorporate beaded lines. Some contain spheres which use materials such as rose or yellow gold and have a touch of granulation with geometric designs which are slight. Below are some reasons this style of jewelry has caught on.

Design Attributes Of Beaded Line Jewelry

When shopping for this type of jewelry you will want to select pendants or beads which interest you. Typical combinations that you’ll find on the market include earrings that have pendants, earrings which have beads, necklaces with beads and ear wires. Whichever jewelry you buy, it is essential that it is color coordinated with the outfit that you intend to wear. You will also want to purchase jewelry which is a reflection of your personality.

A pendant may be connected to a thread in a number of different ways, which largely depends on the form. Some pendants will display a loop near their top, while others will feature a hole that runs from one side to the other, from the top to the bottom, or from the front to the back. Threads for beaded line jewelry will vary in terms of thickness, so there are lots of ways in which a pendant can be attached to it.

How To Shop For Beaded Line Jewelry

Before shopping for beaded line jewelry you will first want to consider the length of the necklace you want. Necklaces which are short (especially chokers) will often incorporate a large pendant or bead as the central piece. Shop around for beads which differ in size. Some of the most popular is jewelry that has small beads in the back, as this makes the necklace more comfortable to wear, with larger beads in the front that can be displayed prominently. Many types of beaded jewelry have threads which are knotted between the beads.

You will also want to pay close attention to the thread, as there are lots to choose from. The jewelry you choose should depend on the weight and size of the thread, along with the pendant, and whether or not the thread will be visible. Leather thong is a popular material due to its many natural attributes. It will be stiff at first but becomes soft over time, and comes in many different thicknesses and colors. It is also quite durable but if thinner than 1mm should not be purchased in necklaces which are single stranded.

Perhaps the best thread for beaded line jewelry is silk. It is expensive yet very attractive and sophisticated, especially in jewelry where it is knotted between the beads. When two colors are knotted as one the result can be quite impressive. Silk is both durable yet supple, and will often feature a threader which makes it a lot easier to thread through holes which are small.