Beaded Necklaces

Necklaces have always been used as a way of decorating the body and showing one's religious fervor. The design & craft of necklaces have changed with season as from being bold and flamboyant to feminine & graceful. It makes a woman look elegant merely through its fragile beaded artwork. Ranging from simple to very intricate, beaded necklaces represent enchanting cultural heritage of India. These are crafted in varied shapes such as heart, star, point, rondelle, nugget, chip or tube.

Materials used
Beaded necklaces are designed with a variety of materials like natural beads, precious and semi precious beads, gemstones. The various beads are like :

• Glass beads
• Horn beads
• Resin
• Shell
• Metal
• Gemstones
• Pearls
• Pebble stones
• Wood beads
• Gold
• Silver

Some tips :
Before purchasing any beaded necklace you can analyze first that it will look good on your femininity or not.

1. For long and slender necks, chunky necklaces are perfect.
2. For short and wide necks, layered and multi stranded necklaces are ideal.
3. For straight up-and-down body shapes, extra sleek and long necks, extra long necklaces are perfect.

Designs of beaded necklaces
Beautiful handcrafted beaded necklace designs include

• Choker necklace
• Y necklace
• Lariat necklace
• Single strand necklace
• Double strands necklace
• Six strands necklace
• Chain necklace with a pendant made of beads or semi-precious gemstones.