The beaded necklace trend has well and truly taken off with these lovable accessories that are all over your Pinterest 'inspo' feed. Taking us back to the nostalgic era of the Spice Girls, slip dresses and poppered tracksuits, these '90s-inspired necklaces feature clay beads, round beads and cute charms like smiley faces and flowers.
Sure, you could find a DIY kit and learn how to make one yourself, but ASOS and Amazon UK have done the work for you! Take a look through our popular products and get ready to embrace your inner Y2K aesthetic with a bold, chunky choker or attract good vibes with a cool, surfer-style clay bead necklace.
Before you buy your new favourite accessory, we'll walk you through the basics of choosing a beaded necklace that's easy to wear and suits your style. You'll also want to look for a clasp that you can work without having to fiddle, which we'll explain in the next few paragraphs.
In this section, we'll guide you through the different styles of beaded necklaces. We'll tell you all about the timeless classic boho beads, the top-trending novelty necklaces, and how a simple gold chain can highlight your layered collection.
Chain beaded necklaces are a perfect middle-ground for someone who wants to add a hint of colour to their usual gold or silver jewellery. They're usually much longer than the boho or novelty styles and can be layered as two or used individually.
Chains work well with a number of different styles and they add an essence of neutral flexibility that allows you to wear the necklace with just about any piece of clothing without it taking away from the tone of the outfit.
Novelty necklaces are a lot more extravagant in style with bold or candy-bright colours and retro designs like smiley faces, flowers, fruit and letter beads to spell out words. It's a fun, nostalgic homage to the popular '90s look that's everywhere right now.
They can be a bit out-there in style and almost child-like depending on the design, but arguably, that's what makes them such a loveable trend! If you're looking for a cute, unique way to bring some bright colours to a white top or an LBD, this is the one for you.
Boho beads are all about the beachy vibes. Boho necklaces can be made of flat clay beads or round rainbow beads, arranged in all sorts of gorgeous patterns. Thanks to their simplistic design, they're super versatile and can be worn with literally anything casual.
No matter the weather or the time of year, these beads never go out of fashion. That said, they undoubtedly look their best when worn with a summery 'fit; a bathing suit, a flowery dress or some swim shorts – and some comfy sliders, of course!
The classic lobster clasp is the go-to for most necklaces thanks to its easy-to-use design. In addition, they're very reliable in terms of security, so you can be sure that your necklace won't fall off while you're wearing it. Better yet, many come with several chain links that allow you to adjust the length of the necklace.
In terms of the most stylish option, the T-bar clasp is what you're looking for. Simple, elegant, and even easier to use, it's supposed to be displayed at the front to accessorise the necklace, unlike a lobster clip that sits at the back of the neck. Just be sure to keep an eye on it if you wear it all day as it's not the most reliable choice and can sometimes slip undone.
Next up, we'll show you our favourite picks to buy online. There's something for everyone on this list, but if you're still feeling uncertain, just take another look through our buying guide or check out the comparison table for a side-by-side overview.
£6.00
Style | Novelty |
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Materials | Plastic, rubber, brass, steel |
Fastening | Lobster clasp |
Length | 41 cm + 5 cm adjustable |
£12.00
Style | Novelty |
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Materials | Copper, iron, plastic, zinc |
Fastening | Lobster clasp |
Length | Adjustable |
£14.50
Style | Chain |
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Materials | Plastic, brass, iron, zinc |
Fastening | Lobster clasp |
Length | - |
£10.00
Style | Boho |
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Materials | Acrylic, zinc |
Fastening | T-bar |
Length | - |
£8.66
Style | Novelty |
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Materials | Plastic |
Fastening | Lobster clasp |
Length | 42 cm + 7.5 cm adjustable |
£7.29
Style | Boho |
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Materials | Clay, alloy |
Fastening | Lobster clasp |
Length | 45 cm, adjustable |
£4.66
Style | Boho |
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Materials | Plastic, alloy, shell |
Fastening | Lobster clasp |
Length | 80 cm |
Set of 8
£9.99
Style | Boho |
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Materials | Glass, alloy |
Fastening | Lobster clasp |
Length | 30 cm + 40 cm adjustable |
£12.00
Style | Novelty |
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Materials | Plastic, brass, steel |
Fastening | Lobster clasp |
Length | 46 cm + 15 cm adjustable |
Set of 2
£7.99
Style | Chain |
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Materials | Shell, metal |
Fastening | Lobster clasp |
Length | 45 + 6.5 cm and 52 + 6.5 cm adjustable |
Image | 1 ![]() Ushiny | 2 ![]() Reclaimed Vintage | 3 ![]() Hicarer | 4 ![]() Genglass | 5 ![]() Holibanna | 6 ![]() Ushiny | 7 ![]() Topshop | 8 ![]() Liars & Lovers | 9 ![]() Pieces | 10 ![]() ASOS DESIGN |
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Name | Boho Bead Necklace and Gold Chain | 90's Flower Necklace | Seed Bead Choker Necklace | Boho Layered Beaded Necklace | Boho Choker Necklace | Boho Pearl Beaded Choker Necklaces | T-bar Split Beaded Necklace | Peace and Love Necklace | Beaded Pearl and Face Necklace | Spikey Rubber Bead Necklace |
Features | A Gold Chain Set With a Boho Twist | The Ultimate in Flower Power Nostalgia | For Chilling by the Beach in Style | Choker or Long Necklace? Take Your Pick! | Chunky Surfer Choker Available in 10 Colours | Cute, Girly and Straight From the '00 Aesthetic | A Beautiful Blend of Class and Boho | Spread Peace and Love In Style | Good Vibes Only With This Happy Necklace | This Is Where Grunge Meets Y2K |
Price | £7.99 | £12.00 | £9.99 | £4.66 | £7.29 | £8.66 | £10.00 | £14.50 | £12.00 | £6.00 |
Style | Chain | Novelty | Boho | Boho | Boho | Novelty | Boho | Chain | Novelty | Novelty |
Materials | Shell, metal | Plastic, brass, steel | Glass, alloy | Plastic, alloy, shell | Clay, alloy | Plastic | Acrylic, zinc | Plastic, brass, iron, zinc | Copper, iron, plastic, zinc | Plastic, rubber, brass, steel |
Fastening | Lobster clasp | Lobster clasp | Lobster clasp | Lobster clasp | Lobster clasp | Lobster clasp | T-bar | Lobster clasp | Lobster clasp | Lobster clasp |
Length | 45 + 6.5 cm and 52 + 6.5 cm adjustable | 46 cm + 15 cm adjustable | 30 cm + 40 cm adjustable | 80 cm | 45 cm, adjustable | 42 cm + 7.5 cm adjustable | - | - | Adjustable | 41 cm + 5 cm adjustable |
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Maybe you've already chosen your necklace, but if you're looking for a bit more trending jewellery inspo, here are a few other products that you might be interested in. Many of them would also make great gifts!
There you have it – from style tips to clasps, that's everything you need to know about the beaded necklace trend and how you can get your hands on a unique piece of jewellery that you'll never want to take off!
Author: Annie Speight
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