Vintage 1950s Fruit Salad Necklace – Frosted Pastel Fruit Clusters on Pink Beads

Bring a touch of playful mid-century charm to your collection with this delightful 1950s fruit salad necklace. Featuring clusters of frosted pastel plastic charms shaped like grapes, cherries, bananas, and other fruits, the necklace bursts with whimsy and color. Each charm is suspended from a strand of translucent pink beads, creating a cheerful and feminine look that perfectly captures the fun spirit of 1950s costume jewelry.

At approximately 18 inches in length, this necklace wears beautifully as a mid-length accessory. The vintage hook clasp ensures a secure fit, while all fruit elements remain intact and vibrant. A must-have for collectors of novelty jewelry or anyone looking to add a burst of retro joy to spring and summer ensembles.

• Era: Circa 1950s

• Style: Fruit salad cluster necklace

• Materials: Frosted pastel plastic fruit charms, pink beads, metal findings

• Length: Approx. 18”

• Closure: Hook clasp

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; secure clasp, all fruit elements intact

Collector’s Note:

Fruit salad jewelry became especially popular in the post-war 1950s, when whimsical costume designs reflected a return to fun, optimism, and femininity. Necklaces featuring frosted plastic fruit charms were produced in limited runs, making complete and intact examples like this highly collectible today. Cherished for their playful novelty, these pieces remain sought after by vintage enthusiasts and mid-century jewelry collectors alike.