Accessories from 20s to Present

From the 1920s to the 1940s a variety of different styles of necklaces were made to cover the neckline. For instance, one necklace was designed with rows of semi-precious and/or precious stones (clear diamond like ones). These stones were set on pieces of different types of gold.

Other types of necklaces that were created during this 20-year time span include a necklace made from glass beads and enamel. These were strung on molded plated nickel, or lustred metals.

Large gaudy bracelets made out of a variety of hard plastics and faux gems. Metal ethnic-themed thick bracelets were often worn during this time as well, along with dangly, shiny earrings.

During the 1920s to the 1940s a variety of different types of hats were created, such as cloches and turbans. Wider-brimmed hats that covered over part of the face sometimes were worn as well.

Jewelry in the 1950s was modeling after similar trends as earlier decades. However, necklaces became thinner, often containing a strand of pearls, and sometimes accompanied matching earring designs.

A new shift in jewelry fashion had occurred again during the 1960s and the 1970s. Multiple strands of “love beads” were worn, as well as country-style female “farmer-style” straw (or straw like) hats.
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