Scarf Necklaces

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7145, 17 February 1930, Page 9

Scarf Necklaces

Something a little different from the usual string of beads is the “scarf necklace.” Thitf consists of a single long chain devoid of any fastening or clasp but with tasseled or other ornamental ends. This type of necklace can be wound around the throat ifi any way the fancy of the wearer may dictate. The ends are an important feature as they may hang in front or at the side and be of equal or different lengths, the middle of the necklace being adjusted in choker style around the throat, and kept in place by the weight of the elaborated ends. A favourite arrangement of the “scaf necklace” is to place it around the neck as if it were to close in the back, then cross the ends and bring them to the front. Women who like to string their own beads are delighted with this style, as the chain can be made no longer than would ordinarily be foiind in the shops and the loose hanging ends often give becoming length to the figure. Another advantage in making this type of necklace is that there is no clasp to adjust and a variety of beads can be combined in one string. For instance, the centre length that forms the choker can be of enamel or metal links, the long ends of beads repeating the colour effect in a general way. A gold linked bracelet was recently used in this way for the choker, with brown and gold coloured irregular bf-Ads ffr the long, swinging ends.