Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody

Jewelry fashion pays tribute to the late 1960s and early ’70s’ peace, love and happiness mantra. Peaceful political awareness is in vogue via symbols and affirmations, handcrafted and hand-painted details and seed bead embroidery. Feathers, fringe, tassels and braided cording paired with chain and pearls offer the free-spirited style that captures the essence of this �hip� trend.

Accessorize in Bohemian Rhapsody

Gleaning inspiration from remote regions and indigenous civilizations, jewelry designers are combining unexpected elements like Guinea feathers and gold chain, fringe tassels and mirrored accents with hammered silver and hand-crocheted beads.

How to wear the style

Hand-blown glass beads coupled with colorful seed and wood beads create the playful look that defines this trend.

Indian-, Mexican- and Native American-style prints influence sparkling gemstone chandelier earrings for looks that are infused with a modern, multi-cultural feel. Seed-beaded and leather-wrapped bangle bracelets are worn stacked together with wood and carved feather components.

Antiqued silver and brass chain necklaces with tassels and metal feathers in multiple layers offset colorful Native American-style choker necklaces with loom-worked seed beads. Hand-wrought sterling silver in tribal-like and animal motifs paired with braided leather and feather tassel necklaces complement colorful bauble bracelets made from glass and gemstone beads.

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