Can handmade beaded necklaces be described as costume jewellery? As handmade beaded necklaces do not fit the description of fine jewellery and many styles may fit the descriptive costume jewellery styles of art deco or art modern, one would think that in some cases handmade beaded necklaces could in effect fit the costume jewellery description. One of the key differences between costume jewellery and handmade jewellery is of course the mass manufactured characteristics of costume jewellery that ensures any two designs are in fact replicas of each other. Handmade jewellery however does not guarantee this and the manufacturing process is tailored toward bespoke finishings that may have subtle differences or even slight blemishes. Handmade beaded necklaces are therefore ideal for this manufacturing process as they…