Etsy vintage sellers claim their Bubble Necklaces from a decade ago date from the 1950s through the 1990s #etsysellsvintage

It seems that yard sales are infested with Made in China statement necklaces from a decade or so ago.  Almost as soon as these styles began to disappear from "handmade" reseller shops on the site -- and were declared out of style by fashion bloggers, with a statement of relief, in some cases -- they began to appear in different Etsy shops, now pretending to be "vintage".  

How could this happen?  Fashion trends that happened after internet use became popular are the easiest to date because blog posts and fashion articles published when they were in style are easy to find online.  The only reason a vintage dealer would mistakenly list a bubble necklace as being 50 years old (from the 1970s) is because they never did any research.  One silly Etsygirl shop owner pulls a date for some pre-loved item out of a dark place where the sun doesn't shine, and a bunch of dumb bunnies follow her lead.  

I thought it might be entertaining to include a bunch of links in this post that help date a Bubble Necklace you can find at thrift shops, flea markets, and yard sales.  And for more entertainment, a selection of links to Bubble Necklaces listed as "vintage" on Etsy, with dating, pricing, and photos.  As these fauxtiques sell, I will note it here.  Because it's fun to see what Etsygirl shoppers will (over)pay for cheapie Chinese sweatshop jewelry.  

Links to online blogs and articles about the Bubble Necklace trend!

• WESTMOUNT FASHIONISTA Trend Spotting: Bubble Necklaces dated Aug. 31, 2012.
• J's Everyday Fashion THE NECKLACE TREND dated June 11, 2013.
• WITH GRIT(S) AND GRACE:  The Plastic Bubble Necklace: The Trend That Just Won't Damn Die dated Feb. 20. 2013.
• Sheaffer TOLD ME TO:  The Ever Popular Bubble Necklace...and I'm ALMOST Over It dated Jan. 22. 2013.
• THE Budget BABE:  The Look for Less: J. Crew Bubble Necklace

And there are dozens more reference links out there, if you look.  

Here are the Bubble Necklaces currently listed as "vintage" in Etsy shops!

1.  Here's a turquoise blue bubble necklace listed by UniquelyAntiqueCo as "vintage from the 1960s" -- which is about 50 years earlier than its date of manufacture.  The listing includes just one photo, and there is NO information in the listing about materials, length, or marks.  Priced at $25 PLUS SHIPPING.

2.  Here's a multi color bubble necklace by IMAN Global Chic listed by LizsVintageJewelry as "vintage from the 1990s".  This the application process for this brand was started in 2007, so Pants On Fire!  Priced at $26 PLUS SHIPPING.

3.  Here's a orange bubble necklace listed by RetroRomanticShop as "vintage from before 2000".  The seller honestly discloses that the gold plating shows wear on the back -- this a low end version of the style which will continue to de-plate with wear.  Priced at $25.

4.  Here's a two-tone sky blue and aqua blue bubble necklace listed by VintageSavvyDiva pretending to be "vintage from before 2000".  This shop has earned Star Seller status -- proving once again that this is no guarantee that you are buying from an honest seller!  The bubble necklace is NOT the only piece listed in the shop that dates from the decade just passed.  Priced at $43.15.

5.  Here's a brown bubble necklace marked Robert Rose listed by ElegantJewelsforyou pretending to be "vintage".  Priced at $30 PLUS SHIPPING.

6.  Here's a blue tie dye effect bubble necklace listed by OUTFITSPARKLE pretending to be "vintage from before 2000".  Just looking through the jewelry listings, I saw more than a dozen pieces that do NOT date from the last decade.  Priced at $17.99.

7.  Here's a rust red bubble necklace listed by NeuroticaVtg pretending to be "vintage from the 1970s" -- even though the listing states it has a "lobster clasp".  That alone means it's not older than circa 1990.  The material for the bubbles and dangles is mistakenly listed as "glass" -- it's resin.  The seller honestly discloses that the gold plating shows wear on the chain and clasp -- which will continue to de-plate with wear.  Priced at $18.  06/27:  listing deactivated.

8.  Here's a two-tone pea green and pale blue bubble necklace listed by MickisVintageJewelry pretending to be "vintage from the 1990s".  Priced at $26.99 PLUS SHIPPING.

9.  Here's a tagged J. Crew coral orange bubble necklace listed by theoldspinsterlady1 pretending to be "vintage".  Priced at $15 PLUS SHIPPING -- this one is the best deal of the lot!

10.  Here's a two-tone white and cream bubble necklace listed by StuffAndThangs4U pretending to be "vintage from before 2000".  Priced at $8 PLUS SHIPPING.  06/27:  SOLD

11.  Here's a green bubble necklace listed by DreamCottageAntiques pretending to be "vintage from the 1950s".  Again, the seller mentions the lobster clasp, which dates the necklace as at least 4 decades newer.  Priced at $14.95 PLUS SHIPPING.

12.  Here's a golden yellow with natural wood beads bubble necklace listed by HisnMineExoticFinds pretending to be "vintage from before 2000".  Priced at $19 PLUS SHIPPING.