VTG 1920s Flapper Yellow Celluloid Bead Necklace Opera Length Great Gatsby
$ 89.95
What you’ll love about this glamorous 1920s flapper necklace is its radiant marigold-yellow celluloid beads, a perfect pop of color for Great Gatsby soirées, jazz-age styling, and modern coquette layering looks. Lightweight and luminous, it drapes effortlessly in that classic opera-length loop prized by collectors of Art Deco jewelry.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with no cracks, chips, discoloration, or odors. A true survivor from the Roaring Twenties.
Fit Snapshot
A dramatic 58" total length lets you wear it long, doubled, or knotted for iconic 1920s styling.
Provenance Note
Celluloid jewelry soared in popularity during the 1910s–1930s as a fashionable and lightweight alternative to natural amber and Bakelite. Long opera strands like this were signature accessories of flappers embracing freedom, movement, and bold personal style.
Pop Culture & Screen Style References
Evokes The Great Gatsby and Downton Abbey costume jewelry — think champagne-drenched nights, jazz clubs, and Art Deco glamour.
Style Aesthetics
🔥 Flapper / Jazz Age / Art Deco
📈 Collectible Antique Jewelry
🌿 Sustainable Vintage (not fast fashion)
Styling Tips
• Knot low over a beaded 1920s dress for a true speakeasy aesthetic
• Double the strand with a silk robe or slip dress à la Old Hollywood glam
• Stack with gold chains for a chic quiet luxury evening look
Measurements
Total Length: 58"
Beads: approx. 10–12mm oval
Hand-knotted between each bead
Approx. Modern Size Conversion
N/A – one-size fits all styling
Fit Guide
Ideal for layering on any height; dramatic opera length creates elongation and movement on camera and in person.
Fabric / Materials
Early plastic celluloid beads, hand-knotted construction.
Sustainability Note
Sustainably antique — preserving well-made jewelry from the 1920s keeps history alive and out of landfills.
Costuming CTA
Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty — we have extensive vintage jewelry and accessories not yet listed and can assist stylists and wardrobe departments. (Think Great Gatsby, Boardwalk Empire, Chicago.)
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with no cracks, chips, discoloration, or odors. A true survivor from the Roaring Twenties.
Fit Snapshot
A dramatic 58" total length lets you wear it long, doubled, or knotted for iconic 1920s styling.
Provenance Note
Celluloid jewelry soared in popularity during the 1910s–1930s as a fashionable and lightweight alternative to natural amber and Bakelite. Long opera strands like this were signature accessories of flappers embracing freedom, movement, and bold personal style.
Pop Culture & Screen Style References
Evokes The Great Gatsby and Downton Abbey costume jewelry — think champagne-drenched nights, jazz clubs, and Art Deco glamour.
Style Aesthetics
🔥 Flapper / Jazz Age / Art Deco
📈 Collectible Antique Jewelry
🌿 Sustainable Vintage (not fast fashion)
Styling Tips
• Knot low over a beaded 1920s dress for a true speakeasy aesthetic
• Double the strand with a silk robe or slip dress à la Old Hollywood glam
• Stack with gold chains for a chic quiet luxury evening look
Measurements
Total Length: 58"
Beads: approx. 10–12mm oval
Hand-knotted between each bead
Approx. Modern Size Conversion
N/A – one-size fits all styling
Fit Guide
Ideal for layering on any height; dramatic opera length creates elongation and movement on camera and in person.
Fabric / Materials
Early plastic celluloid beads, hand-knotted construction.
Sustainability Note
Sustainably antique — preserving well-made jewelry from the 1920s keeps history alive and out of landfills.
Costuming CTA
Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty — we have extensive vintage jewelry and accessories not yet listed and can assist stylists and wardrobe departments. (Think Great Gatsby, Boardwalk Empire, Chicago.)
