THE RULES OF necklace layering have been rewritten in the past few years, and the result is gloriously maximal: collectors are curating luscious necklace arrays in a celebration of styling that is its own eye-catching art form. The key is marketing individual pieces that can shine solo when the trend passes or if your shopper is feeling low-key, but that also lend themselves to lovely layering.
Evocateur jewelry in 22K gold leaf and enamel worn by model Lauren Graves includes Delia teardrop earrings, $168; Starfish necklace, $178; Lizzie three-strand necklace, $218; Leopard corset cuff, $378; Constellation cuff, $328; all handmade in the USA. Call (203) 956-0705 or visit evocateurstyle.com for more information. PHOTOGRAPHER: Cam Camerena. AGENCY: EMG Models.
Perfect Pendants
Pendant necklaces are perfection when it comes to versatility: you can limit length by changing chains or switch up style by combining charms. Neckmess newbies might be shy about having too many bobbling bits bouncing around together on their chains, but the informality of this insouciance is all that is au courant.
Brooklyn Jewelers
14K yellow gold pendant necklace with diamonds (0.23 TCW).
$795
(718) 534-4408, brooklynjewelers.com
Erica Molinari
18K yellow gold pendant with aquamarine (10.00 TCW), ivory vitreous glass enamel, and diamonds (0.45 TCW).
$6,040
(718) 664-7184, ericamolinari.com
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Jane Bartel
14K yellow gold pendant necklace with diamond on an oxidized sterling silver chain.
$1,715
(213) 810-2176, janebarteljewelry.com
Lindley Gray
14K yellow gold pendant with onyx and black diamonds.
$2,695
(347) 690-2709, lindleygray.com
925Suneera
Black rhodium-plated textured sterling silver pendant necklace with white diamonds and 14K yellow gold bail.
$945
(310) 598-5010, 925suneera.com
Rona Fisher
14K yellow gold pendant necklace with tanzanite (28.48 TCW) and cognac and yellow diamonds.
$3,300
(215) 627-3848, ronafisher.com
Anapsara
18K white gold necklace with diamonds and enamel.
$7,990
anapsara.com
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Frederic Duclos
Sterling silver and yellow gold-plated pendant.
$246
(714) 898-3636, fredericduclos.com
Lika Behar Collection
22K yellow gold pendant with labradorite (132.12 TCW) and diamonds with 18K yellow gold bail.
$4,070
(201) 933-7200, likabehar.com
Décolletage Décor
While pendant necklaces are weighted straight down, these more balanced beauties are adept at the art of laying lightly along the line of a collarbone, seamlessly and sinuously integrating themselves into the body’s curves. Often more complex in texture than a simple pendant necklace, these designs are stunning solo or as the anchor to a couture-worthy multi-necklace curation.
Facet Barcelona
14K yellow gold necklace with diamonds.
$1,199
(212) 302-8200, facetbarcelona.com
KC Designs
14K white gold necklace with diamonds and blue sapphires.
$1,950
(800) 552-3790, kcdesignsnyc.com
Hilary Finck Jewelry
Oxidized sterling silver necklace with Czech seed beads.
$375
(415) 359-8897, hilaryfinck.com
Enji Studio Jewelry
14K gold necklace with rutilated quartz.
$1,765
(858) 229-3552, enjistudiojewelry.com
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K8 Jewelry
14K rose gold and sterling silver necklace with nano-ceramic coloring, sapphires, black diamonds, and diamonds.
$3,625
(514) 554-3290, k8jewelry.com
Amy Glaswand
14K yellow gold necklace with rainbow moonstone, London blue topaz, prasiolite, lavender topaz, and amethyst.
$2,880
(917) 754-0001, amyglaswand.com
Loren Nicole
22K yellow gold necklace with rock crystal, dumortierite, and green tourmaline.
$22,000
(424) 262-7319, loren-nicole.com
JYE’s International
18K white, yellow, and rose gold necklace with diamonds (0.68 TCW).
$4,472
(415) 621-8880, jyescorp.com
Mason-Kay
14K yellow gold necklace with jade beads.
$595
(800) 722-7575, masonkay.com