The second big trend in jewelry for summer 2007 is beaded necklaces, worn in multiples. What fun that these are back in style in a big way! Combining colors and textures is a fun way to add some pizzazz to your basic wardrobe. Check antique shops and eBay for inexpensive additions to your collection and experiment with different combinations.

Here are some examples of Natural Stone necklaces that are handcrafted by our master jeweler so he can lengthen them if necessary. Most come in at least 18″ but can be customized as necessary:

If you do want to play with combinations (and who can resist?), seek to include some unifying elements. The elements can be 1 or 2 colors that are in your outfit or that compliment it; textures and materials that mix such as metallic chains mixed with pearls in different lengths; some colors either pastels in the same color family but different shades like in pinks, or blues OR intense colors for the main piece like violet or Azure blue then highlighted with lighter shades of the same family; and finally the same scale such as chunky or thin but not mixed. A chunky necklace matched with a chain would overwhelm the chain, losing the effect.

Here are few different styles as well that are “chains” Most of them are 18-20″ and are priced under 20.00.