Jewelry

Hematite and red glass bead necklace, li's costume jewelry from the 1970s, said to have healing powers

$75

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This style of beaded necklace gained popularity in the 1970s as part of the era's fashion movement toward bold, unisex accessories and natural materials. Hematite, valued for its metallic luster and purported healing properties, was commonly paired with colorful glass or stone beads to create striking geometric designs. Such pieces were marketed by costume jewelry companies like Sarah Coventry and others as fashionable accessories for both men and women. These necklaces remain collectible today among vintage jewelry enthusiasts and those interested in 1970s fashion history. The combination of hematite's sleek gray finish with vibrant red accent beads exemplifies the decade's aesthetic of mixing earthy materials with bold color statements, making these pieces appealing to collectors of vintage costume jewelry and retro fashion accessories.

Dimensions

16"

Condition

Excellent