18 New Necklace Styles from Classic to Rule-Breakers

Swinging Style

Necklaces are jewelry’s most elegant embrace.

Published

6 years ago

June 19, 2018

Becky Stone Instore July 2018 Issue

NECKLACES ARE TRULY THE EASIEST FORM OF JEWELRY: They don’t require sizing, piercing or careful placement and they never get in the way of your hands. A necklace can be anything you want it to be, from a subtle pendant tucked beneath your sweater to a daring, dangling declaration dripping in diamonds.

Amberbeata (ABOVE)

One-of-a-kind handmade jewelry by Amberbeata, including genuine Baltic amber, leather and sterling silver necklace, Baltic amber and sterling silver wide cuff bracelet, and Baltic amber and sterling silver ring. (415) 437-3278, customerservice@amberbeata.com, amberbeatacollections.com

Model: Model Aneta Kowalczyk wears
Photographer: Kacper Lipinski, hk-photo.org

Playful Pioneers

These necklaces know the rules, they just don’t care. These curving collars and far-flung strands still seek to decorate the wearer’s décolletage, but with loose ends and unconstrained enthusiasm that will appeal to the shopper whose heart harbors a little extra wildness.

18 New Necklace Styles from Classic to Rule-Breakers

Lulu & Shay

14K yellow gold necklace with diamond, ruby, emerald, amethyst and moonstone.

$1,725

(917) 523-8828, luluandshay.com

K.Mita Design

18K yellow, green and white gold necklace with sterling silver and sapphires (0.37 TCW) and diamonds (0.0975 TCW).

$3,100

(646) 633-4573, k-mita.com

Lady Grey

14K yellow gold plated bronze necklace.

$156

ladygreyjewelry.com

Fope

18K yellow gold necklace with diamonds (0.30 TCW).

$5,720

(954) 361-6020, fope.com

GiGi Ferranti Jewelry

14K yellow gold necklace with pink and green tourmaline.

$4,800

(718) 251-1614, gigiferrantijewelry.com

Amy Glaswand

14K yellow gold and oxidized silver necklace with diamonds (0.08 TCW).

$1,770

(917) 754-0001, amyglaswand.com

KIR

Sterling silver necklace.

$1,300

(303) 530-1268, kircollection.com

Lafonn

Platinum-bonded sterling silver necklace with simulated diamonds.

$180

(615) 557-2270, lafonn.com

Gabriel & Co.

14k white gold necklace with diamonds (0.42 TCW).

$1,530

(212) 519-1400, gabrielny.com

Simple Stunners

This jewelry genre is a classic for a reason: a necklace doesn’t need to defy convention to be lovely and desirable. That’s not to say these designs are dull; simply that they perform their gorgeous dance of adornment according to the usual steps. Your customers will find it easy to clasp the idea of these likeable beauties.

18 New Necklace Styles from Classic to Rule-Breakers

Belle Étoile

Rhodium-plated sterling silver pendant with Italian enamel and pavé-set stones.

$175

(415) 626-9223, belleetoilejewelry.com

Swati Dhanak

18K yellow and white gold necklace with diamonds (0.08 TCW).

$1,520

(917) 587-0801, swatidhanak.com

Sasha Samuel

Oxidized sterling silver necklace with crystal and freshwater pearl.

$245

(203) 858-9044, sashasamuel.com

Loriann Jewelry

14K rose gold necklace with opal, sapphires, amethyst and diamonds.

$4,900

(203) 943-0499, loriannjewelry.com

Carelle

18K yellow gold necklace with diamonds (0.95 TCW).

$5,790

(800) 225-7782, carelle.com

Danhov

14K white gold necklace setting with diamonds (0.22 TCW), center stone not included.

$2,730

(888) 326-4687, danhov.com

Loren Nicole

22K yellow gold necklace with emerald, aquamarine, rock crystal, tourmaline, tanzanite, morganite, dumorterite and peridot.

$48,800

(424) 262-7319, loren-nicole.com

Don Conkey & Sons Inc.

14K white gold necklace with diamonds (10.00 TCW).

$15,750

(800) 441-8456, donconkey.com

Midas Chain

14K yellow gold necklace with diamonds and an adjustable chain.

$1,185

(877) 643-2765, midaschain.com

Becky Stone

Becky Stone writes about jewelry styles for INSTORE. She is founder and CEO of well-known jewelry blog Diamonds in the Library.

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