Currently Trending – The Beaded Necklace
After years of wearing delicate chains and pendants, we’re starting to see bolder jewelry, like colorful beaded pieces. A beaded necklace is an easy way add color and style to your outfit. I’ve been looking for necklaces in semi-precious stones like turquoise, lapis lazuli, and red onyx to add pops of color to my outfits. Here’s what I’ve found…
Disclosure: this post includes affiliate links/images which enable me to earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you).
Turquoise Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise symbolizes protection, wisdom, and tranquility. I bought this Lele Sadouhi Turquoise Multi-Strand Necklace to wear this summer with my neutral outfits. The strands stack perfectly, and the length can be adjusted.
If you are looking for an even bolder look, try this Marilyn Schiff Isla Necklace, which has 7 strands of turquoise beads. For a single strand of turquoise beads, you might like this Monica Vinader Turquoise Necklace. It’s adjustable from 16″-18,” so you could buy 2 or 3 and layer them yourself.
How To Wear Turquoise
Turquoise looks beautiful against white, cream, yellow, burnt orange, tan, and chocolate brown. Give your neutral outfit a bright focal point, or wear it with tropical colors.
Lapis Lazuli Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli symbolizes spirituality, power, and truth. Deep blues like cobalt blue are popular this year, so we’re seeing Lapis Lazuli return to the fashion scene. You’ll find necklaces in both tiny beads and big, bold ones, too.
If you are looking for a simple strand, take a look at this Stella And Dot Round Bead Necklace with large lapis beads and tiny accent ones. Looking for one with a charm? Try this Satya Light Seeker Necklace, which has tiny beads and a sun pendant.
How To Wear Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli looks beautiful against white, cream, butter yellow, apricot, lilac, and icy blue.
Aquamarine Necklaces
Aquamarine symbolizes calm. Light (icy) blue is one of the most popular and versatile colors this year so cxonsider adding light blue stones to your jewelry collection.
For a bold piece, try this Aquamarine And Pearl choker. It has such a has such a romantic, feminine look with the pearls looking almost like flowers.
If you prefer smaller beads, try this Gold And Blue necklace with pebble-shaped beads, and the option to add charms.
How To Wear Aquamarine Beads
Light blue looks beautiful with other pastel colors, cream, white, and shades of brown.
Pink Opal Necklaces
Pink Opal and pink quartz symbolize love and self-acceptance. If you prefer softer colors, add a pink beaded necklace to your collection.
This Monica Vinader Gemstone Beaded Necklace has medium-sized beads in soft pinks. You may also like this Jennifer Behr Rose Quartz necklace that alternates tiny and medium sized stones.
How To Wear Pink Beads
Light pink looks pretty with other pastel colors, gray, tan, and denim blue.
Red Onyx And Carnelian Beads
Red onyx symbolizes courage and passion, while carnelian symbolizes motivation and creativity. Try this combination of tiny Monica Vinader Gold Vermeil And Red Onyx beads in deep red, or these large Cuyana Carnelian Beads which are a muted shade of warm red.
How To Wear Red
Tomato red is another trending color for this year and looks gorgeous with espresso, yellow, white, and denim.
Green Onyx And Jade Necklaces
Green Onyx symbolizes emotional balance, growth, and confidence while jade symbolizes purity and prosperity. If you love this deep green color, try this Monica Vinader Round Bead Necklace with medium-sized beads. Prefer a softer shade of green? Try this Adina Reyter Jade Choker.
Multi-Color Strands
Multi-colored strands may be the most popular of the beaded jewelry trends. For a casual look, try this corded multi-color necklace that you can adjust to a variety of lengths.
I bought this Shades Of Blue Necklace, which is includes lapis lazuli, malachite, turquoise and mother-of-pearl beads. It has enough color to wear on it’s own but I am also plannign to layer it with silver or gold chains as well as other beaded necklaces.
If you like warm, deep colors, this Chan Luu Choker has the colors of the ocean. I love this one because it’s seasonless. Wear it in the warmer months with light colors or in the coolr months with brown, black or navy.
Save, share, or email this post…
These are gorgeous! I especially love the shades of blue necklace
Thanks Courtney – I’m think I’ll be wearing it a lot this summer! xo Nipa