The 1980s was an age of fashion. Not only did fashions change but so did accessories and jewelry. And if you were a teenager in the 1980s, one of the main trends was wearing earrings or necklaces that were jangly and chunky.
In short order, kids started gravitating to these types of products because they made them feel cool. Still, lots of other people seemed to be doing it as well. That’s why many kids wore chunky jewelry during the 80s and still do today! Here are some popular pieces of 80s jewelry:
Chokers
Chokers were a very popular accessory in the 80s because they were very wearable. Even though most of them are still considered to be a bit punk rock now, the ones that had dangling beads or chains made them seem much more traditionally fashionable.
Back then, it was often sported by girls in school as well as older women who just liked to look edgier than others. Even today, chokers can be found in any jewelry store, online or offline. Fulfill your punk star dreams by getting one for yourself!
Peacock necklaces
It was very common in the 80s for teenagers and women to wear peacock-like necklaces that had big pendant beads and dangling feathers. This style has become even more popular since then and is still worn today.
In the 1980s, there were a lot of different styles of this jewelry available on the market, which means it would have been possible to find one that would suit your likes and your personality nicely. Even so, these items are quite popular with people regardless of what decade they come from!
Beaded necklaces
Bead necklaces were also very popular in the 1980s as well as in other decades before and after it.
The main reason why teens gravitated towards these types of products was because they made you feel like you had something special on your neck, much like jewelry does for adults. Adults who wanted a more sophisticated twist used gemstones and pearls.
However, these beaded necklaces may often break and cause the beads to clatter everywhere, especially if they were not of a very high quality. So, if you’re not someone who can be careful, this piece of jewelry isn’t meant for you!
Large pendants
Many of the 1980s necklaces and earrings had large pendants with dangling beads. Even though they may look very tacky, some kids like wearing them because it makes them feel a bit more sophisticated. The oversized designs of these jewelry pieces made them look a little more expensive as well.
Layered golden chains
Back in the mid-1980s, there were many different types of chains. However, the gold chains were particularly popular with both men and women, as it made them look hip and more wealthy.
There are still lots of people who wear these chains today, and there are still lots of different designs that you can use on your own chain.
