A NECKLACE HANGS FRONT AND CENTER, proudly prominent, subject to the rhythm of every breath. A necklace is intimate, immediate. It drapes across the nape of the neck and down to the décolletage; it can be tucked in like a secret or flaunted with pride. A necklace is the closest piece of jewelry to the wearer’s beating heart.
Rahaminov Diamonds (ABOVE)
Platinum and 18K rose-gold necklace with a fancy brown-ish orangy pink diamond (2.02 TCW). (213) 622-9866, rahaminov.com. Price on request
Daily Delights
Like an amulet in a fairy tale, the right necklace can help its wearer focus the strength and energy required to take on the challenges of the daily grind. Necklaces are the easiest kind of jewelry to throw on: they require no piercings and they’re almost never the wrong size.

Amoro
18K white gold necklace with Eternitymark diamond pendant (0.62 TCW).
$3,250
(877) 772-6676, amoro.com

Dana Kellin
Diamond pavé pendant with gray diamond rondelle beads in 14K gold.
$1,250
(212) 730-9523, danakellin.com

Ark Fine Jewelry
18K yellow gold pendant with diamonds.
$4,004
(310) 889-8086, arkfinejewelry.com
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Adriatic Jewelry
14K gold necklace with white sapphire dangle.
$895
(201) 458-4393, adriaticjewelry.com

Kristen Dorsey Designs
Black rhodium-plated sterling silver necklace with labradorite and diamonds.
$580
(310) 489-3763, kristendorseydesigns.com

Acanthus
Serpent pendant necklace with ruby eye and emerald charm in oxidized sterling silver with gold.
$760
(573) 590-0827, acanthusjewelry.com

Southern Gates
Cargo mirror link tassel necklace in sterling silver.
$55
(800) 845-6964, southerngatesjewelry.com

Taylor Wilkinson Designs
18K yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver with black pavé diamonds.
$500
taylorwilkinsondesigns.com
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Marcia Budet
18K yellow gold necklace with amethyst and diamonds.
$2,850
(212) 929-0184, marciabudet.com
Evening Events
Is there anything that elevates the mood from mundane to magnificent like the feeling of fastening a glittering expanse of gems around one’s neck? Instant transformation at the catch of a clasp. These necklaces are the ones for the nights to remember.

Yael Designs
18K two-tone gold with tanzanite (3.15 TCW), topaz (20.80 TCW), sapphires (0.89 TCW), and diamonds (2.57 TCW).
$22,983
(415) 989-9235, yaeldesigns.com

Haridra
18K yellow gold necklace with opals (127.65 TCW) and diamonds (5.75 TCW).
$67,450
(212) 354-7550, haridrany.com

John Buechner
Platinum necklace with demantoid garnets (78.67 TCW) and diamonds (3.05 TCW).
Price on request
(800) 541-26750, johnbuechner.com

K. Brunini
Objects Organique antler necklace in 18K yellow gold.
$14,380
(858) 259-8779, kbrunini.com

GiGi Ferranti
Choker in 14K rose gold with diamonds (0.50 TCW).
$5,950
(718) 251-1614, gigiferrantijewelry.com
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Lauren K
18K yellow gold necklace with pink and orange sapphires (8.30 TCW) and diamonds (0.04 TCW).
$6,535
(212) 719-2067, laurenk.com

Amali Jewelry
18K yellow gold necklace with tanzanite.
$8,360
(213) 840-6050, amalijewelry.com

Estyn Hulbert
Necklace with black freshwater pearls on a 14K gold-filled chain.
$1,540
(347) 596-4080, estynhulbert.com

Daria de Koning
18K yellow gold necklace with aquamarine, amazonite, quartz, tourmaline, and apatite.
$22,000
(310) 873-3236, dariadekoning.com