Lighted bead necklace

Not applicable A light-emitting beaded necklace for ornamental decoration having a plurality of ornamental beads that each define opposed slots for receiving the beads on an elongate thread. At least one light source is enclosed within one of the beads. The elongate thread extends through the opposed slots of the beads in sequence and distal ends connect together to define a looped article of wearing apparel. The necklace has pendent with a circuit for generating an electrical signal for illuminating the light source to provide a lighted ornamental effect for the beaded necklace. A method of assembling a light-emitting beaded necklace is disclosed.