vintage necklace

Wooden necklace from the 70s. Two rows of small beads are joined together with larger beads in a flattering semi-circle. Beads have a variety of light and dark hues. The smallest row is approximately 19". Wooden jewelry was popular with both bohemian and hippie styles; people in the 1970s experienced a resurgence of interest in natural materials. Wearing wooden jewelry is associated with healing properties and a connection to nature; some people believe that wood retains the energy and life force of its parent tree, fostering grounding, peace, and stability in the wearer.