WHETHER IT’S A subtle, sentimental piece tucked into a T-shirt or a luscious triumph of eye-catching layers, necklaces are the perfect choice for jewelry lovers looking to add some beauty to their daily lives, even if those lives don’t look the same as they did a few months ago.
Jewelry by Lika Behar includes openwork Bubbles necklace in 24K gold, $10,340; Dive-In necklace in 22K gold with 84.03-carat freeform rough aquamarine, round and fancy cut diamonds (1.16 TCW) in 18K white gold bezels, $10,770; Evil Eye pendant in 22K yellow gold with cabochon blue sapphire eye surrounded by 18K white gold with diamonds (0.18 TCW), $1,900; Deck ring in 24K yellow gold and 18K white gold with 8.62-carat square aquamarine and diamonds (0.15 TCW), $10,650; Stockholm Crossover open back ring in 22K gold with square step-cut diamond center and round and tapered diamonds, $4,360; Aurora open cuff bracelet in 22K yellow gold with yellow triangle diamonds and white diamonds in 18K white gold bezels, $8,800; and assorted bangles. MODEL: Amy Mordaga. PHOTOGRAPHER: Jesse Hsu Photography. Visit likabehar.com or call (201) 933-7200, ext. 1 or email likabehar@likabehar.com for information.
Protect Yourself
Nestling just above the heart, some necklaces are more talisman than trinket. These powerful pieces remind the wearer that they are cherished; that they have forces on their side and people in their corner. Whether directly symbolic or just blessed with good vibes, a necklace that helps its bearer feel protected is a treasure indeed.
Sydney Evan
14K yellow gold pendant necklace with diamonds.
$715
(213) 236-9444, sydneyevan.com
Advertisement
Acanthus
24K yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver pendant with rainbow moonstone.
$375
(573) 590-0827, acanthusjewelry.com
Sikara & Co.
Oxidized sterling silver pendant.
$135
(617) 359-7429, sikara.com
Melissa Scoppa Jewelry
Sterling silver pendant necklace with black diamond.
$185
(717) 298-0722, melissascoppa.com
Seal & Scribe
14K white and yellow gold necklace with 1800s glass intaglio seal.
$1,950
shari@sealandscribe.com, sealandscribe.com
Hania Kuzbari
Sterling silver necklace with diamond, sapphire, and tourmaline on a sterling silver and 14K yellow gold chain.
$1,325
(647) 501-1165, haniakuzbari.com
Advertisement
Elizabeth Buenaventura
14K yellow gold pendant necklace with diamonds (0.31 TCW) and emerald (0.10 TCW).
$2,450
(646) 469-7171, elizabethbuenaventura.com
Lika Behar Collection
22K yellow gold pendant with 18K white gold, diamonds, and sapphire.
$1,900
(201) 933-7200, likabehar.com
Linda Hoj
22K yellow and white gold pendant necklace with diamonds.
$3,400
jewelry@lindahoj.com, lindahoj.com
Building Blocks
These charismatic but flexible styles are distinctive enough to shine solo, but are also ideally suited to play a supporting role in a multi-piece ensemble. When a shopper realizes they can layer a fresh find with their existing collection to get dozens of looks from just one new piece, the idea of a purchase becomes even more appealing.
Amelia Rose Design
Gold vermeil necklace with tourmaline.
$160
(707) 595-0811, ameliarosedesign.com
Ania Haie
925 sterling silver necklace with 14K yellow gold plating and mother of pearl.
$129
(866) 256-6151, aniahaie.com
Judi Powers Jewelry
14K green gold necklace with natural tourmaline crystals.
$1,195
(718) 571-9049, judipowersjewelry.com
Royal Chain
Sterling silver necklace.
$175
(800) 622-0960, royalchain.com
Allison-Kaufman Co.
14K yellow gold necklace with diamonds (0.55 TCW).
$3,492
(800) 800-8908, allisonkaufman.com
Advertisement
Tresor
18K yellow gold necklace with rainbow moonstone (13.56 TCW).
$975
(305) 375-0935, tresorcollection.com
East Fourth Street Jewelry
14K yellow fair-mined gold necklace with Montana sapphires.
$2,540
(612) 735-1712, eastfourthstreet.com
FOPE
18K yellow gold necklace with gold rondels and diamonds (0.72 TCW).
$9,640
fope.com
Via Saviene
Necklace with 23K yellow gold plating over brass.
$175
lauren@megamegaprojects.com, viasaviene.com