Necklaces tangle easily, especially during travel, and untangling them is frustrating. Pack them in plastic wrap to keep each necklace separate and ready-to-wear once you arrive at your destination.

Miriam Carothers has managed to win over downtown’s cool girls and uptown’s aging elite by crafting attention-getting necklaces that mix precious stones and plastic pearls. Both hipsters and ...

Right now, the algae beads are pricey at $5 per necklace. Plastic necklaces, when bought in bulk, can cost pennies. Both Kato and Milton agree on the need for a culture shift to embrace quality ...