Necklaces come in all shapes and sizes and are a great way to elevate your look or add a touch of detail to any outfit. They can be used to define your own personal style and shape the way that others view us. In a world where first impressions are so important, here are our top tips for wearing all different styles of necklace and how to make a unique style statement without saying a word!
1. The statement choker
The statement choker is this season’s must-have neck wear. Fashion designers from Paco Rabanne to Louis Vuitton have been featuring oversized plain link necklaces which include irregular shaped chain links in sculptural and organic forms.
If you like to power dress, a statement choker is a key addition to your jewellery collection. To make a real style statement, try wearing an oversized choker necklace with more classic garments, such as a crisp white shirt or blazer.
2. Coin necklaces
Coin necklaces have been dominating the catwalk’s for the last few seasons and show no signs of disappearing yet. It is worth having several coin necklaces in you jewellery collection, because they work perfectly worn alone or can be layered up for an impactful fashion statement.
In particular we love the look of gold coin pendants that feature icons from ancient Rome and Greek mythology. Whether you are accessorizing a floaty summer dress or a simple pair of jeans and a T-shirt, coin necklaces make a playful style statement that will give your outfit a laid-back, bohemian feel.
3. Utilitarian necklaces
For the women that are always on the move, jewellery needs to be both pretty and practical. This season, we have seen a real trend towards necklaces being both functional and fashionable.
Designers such as Gabriela Hearst have created beautiful leather mini-bag necklaces that are both stylish and useful and come complete with a zipped coin purse and slots to hold your credit cards. It’s the perfect accessory for a utilitarian jewellery statement and helps keeps your hands free on a shopping spree!
4. Personalization
Necklaces can be personalized in a variety of ways and we love the sentimentality of a meaningful necklace that hangs close to your heart. A thoughtful necklace not only makes a beautiful gift, but it can be worn every day as a reminder of your loved ones. For a unique style statement that represents who you are as a person, why not try a pave-set disc pendant that features your initial or the initial of your partner or child.If you want to express yourself further, engraving is a great way to incorporate a deeper meaning or hidden message within your jewellery. Try engraving the inside of a ring with a heartfelt message, or hiding a child’s lock of hair within a sterling silver locket.
5. Minimalist necklaces
If like us, your jewellery collection consists of different types of necklaces that have been received as gifts, purchased on holiday or chosen to mark a special occasion or personal milestone, then layering is a great way to express your life in jewellery.
By layering multiple necklaces and meaningful talismans, our neckwear can convey our experiences, hopes and aspirations to create a meaningful style statement that is personal to you as an individual.
This look is extremely versatile and creates a bohemian vibe that is perfect for summer. By layering your favourite minimalist necklaces in silver and gold you can show your playful side and create multiple different looks using just a few necklaces.
6. Oversized pendants
Minimalist necklaces have been on trend for the last few years, but this season we are seeing a 90’s jewelery revival with big and bold pendants making a comeback.
Think oversized heart pendants and large initial pendants that provide eye-catching detail to any outfit. Sometimes the only way to make a statement is to spell it out with a gold initial pendant! Try wearing this unique gold necklace on a longer length chain that can be worn over pretty much any outfit.
7. Necklaces that are personal to you
Your necklaces don’t always need to grab attention to get you noticed. Sometimes, keeping your necklaces simple, meaningful and personal to you, is enough to attract attention and show people that you are a genuine and sentimental individual.
To keep you in touch with your spiritual side, try a unique birthstone necklace that corresponds to the month that you were born. Birthstones such as Garnet for January and Turquoise for December can be worn as an individual pendant and bring a touch of color to any outfit.
When you need to shine, an intricate star sign necklace is guaranteed to make a subtle style statement. These personal necklaces range from simple disc pendants to complex star cluster patterns and often feature diamonds for a bit of extra sparkle!
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