Vintage 1970s Woven Monochrome Lariat Open-Ended Lightweight Bead Netting Tassel Necklace, 24"
A masterful exercise in contrast, this vintage open-ended lariat combines dramatic visual impact with an incredibly comfortable, lightweight drape. Handcrafted using structural bead-netting techniques, the piece showcases an alternating series of faceted onyx-black geometric elements securely encased within delicate frames of stark white seed beads.
Engineered completely without hardware, hinges, or clasps, this fluid strand offers pure, uninterrupted patterns from end to end. The open-ended silhouette invites you to style it dynamically—loop it once for a classic flapper drape, knot it low to complement a plunging neckline, or double-wrap it to customize the drop.
- Texture & Structure: Woven open-work netting frames each dark geometric shape, enhancing light refraction across the faceted surfaces.
- Finishing Detail: The strand transitions into an ornate, multi-row fringed tassel accent that adds continuous motion and texture.
- Wearability: Lightweight composite/acrylic architecture provides the rich aesthetic of mid-century evening wear with none of the bulk.
- Era: ~ 1970-1980
- Total Length: ~24 inches (Main Strand)
- Accent Drop: ~5 inches (Fringed Tassel Endings)
- Closure Type: None (Continuous Endless / Tie-Style)
- Condition Profile: Excellent vintage condition with uniform weave tension and flawless thread integration.
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This is a pre-owned vintage piece and has had a life before arriving at Edition Styles. Due to the age and pre-owned nature of vintage jewelry, pieces may show minor signs of previous wear, age, storage, patina, surface variation, light scratching, discoloration, tarnishing, plating wear, or other age-related characteristics. These qualities are normal for vintage jewelry and are part of the individual history and character of each piece.
We do our best to carefully inspect, photograph, and describe each piece and will note any significant or noticeable flaws that we observe. However, vintage items are not new, and very small signs of age or wear may be present even when a piece is described as being in beautiful or excellent vintage condition. Please carefully review all listing photographs, as the photographs are considered an important part of the item’s condition description.
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