This item is a long beaded fringe necklace, often called a waterfall necklace or tassel bib necklace.
What you’re looking at • Type: Statement necklace • Design: A short collar at the neck with multiple vertical strands of beads cascading down the front (the “fringe” or “waterfall” effect) • Materials: Typically glass seed beads, metallic beads, or semi-precious stone beads; sometimes mixed metals • Style roots: • Contemporary statement fashion jewelry • Strong influence from African and Afro-bohemian beadwork • Often seen in art galleries, museum shops, and boutique jewelry stores
This style is meant to be dramatic and sculptural—almost like wearable art