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Novelty candy · 1950s

Candy necklace

Little pastel candy rings strung on elastic to wear and nibble. First made in 1958.

Still made 1958

By Original Candy House editors · Updated · How we check our facts

Candy necklaceSINCE1958STILL MADE
Our illustration, not the real wrapper.
First made1958
Made by thenNot stated
Made by nowSeveral makers
StatusStill made
TypeNovelty candy

What it is

Little pastel candy rings strung on elastic to wear and nibble.

The story

  • 1958: first made. The first maker is not recorded in our sources.

Fun facts

  • Candy necklaces and bracelets came out in 1958, nearly 20 years before the Ring Pop.

Is Candy necklace still made?

Yes. Candy necklace is still made, by several makers. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Candy necklace on Amazon.

If you like Candy necklace

  • Pixy Stix (1959): Sweet and sour flavored powder in a paper straw.
  • Wax lips (mid-1900s): Big red lips molded from flavored wax.
  • Fun Dip (1940s): Flavored sugar powder in pouches with two candy sticks, the Lik-A-Stix, for dipping.
  • Pop Rocks (1976): Hard candy with tiny pockets of pressurized carbon dioxide that crackle and pop on your tongue.

See every candy from the 1950s or all novelty candy.

Frequently asked questions

When did Candy necklace come out?

Candy necklace was first made in 1958. The first maker is not recorded.

Who makes Candy necklace now?

Several makers.

Is Candy necklace discontinued?

No. Candy necklace is still made by several makers.

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Sources

Checked October 22, 2026. Candy necklace is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.

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