Our 64” Mixed Metal Chain Necklace is considered to be a staple in most everyone’s personal jewelry collection. It’s a mixed metal repurposed chain mashup designed to wrap 2x, 3x or 4x max. It is the perfect layering necklace to any companion piece when one is looking for a modern or urban vibe. Layer it with your heirloom pearl necklace, gemstone necklace or other chain necklace. As a bonus, for more visual interest, each necklace is sprinkled throughout with handmade brass or silver beads or white padre trade beads.* It’s scale and proportion is just right for the casual-luxe lifestyle in which fine jewelry may appear disparate or out-of-place.
*History of Trade Beads. Starting around the 16th century, trade beads were created as a form of currency, wealth storage and social status. They are stunningly beautiful decorative glass beads that were made throughout Europe, although the Venetians dominated production due to their glass-making prominence. The success of this form of currency can largely be attributed to the work required to produce them locally and salability. These trade beads are considered to be one of the earliest forms of trade. It has also been surmised that bead trading was one of the reasons why humans developed language.