Rings, bracelets, earrings or modest pendants are more traditional jewelry choices for holiday gift giving. But there is something about a large necklace that forms the perfect frame to a woman’s beauty. Our list of blockbuster necklaces use a variety of gems and materials but have one thing in common. It takes a strong woman to pull them off.

What: Simon Alcantara Gold Bib Necklace
Why: This massive fall of 14K gold diamond cut chains hangs a full 17 inches and looks like stream of flowing gold.

Tiffany’s released their men’s gift guide today. It includes … well … everything that Tiffany’s sells for men. Ranging from the whimsical buy/sell/hold die to the 18k gold Atlas watch, there’s nothing really new about the collection other than it being titled “gifts for men” to take advantage of the holiday season. I’ve always been a fan of Tiffany & Co, and most of their designs are fairly classic, so even though it’s mainly an advertising ploy, it’s worth a look if you’ve still a male on your list to shop for. It’s also …

I just love travel bags that you can actually find when they’re circling the luggage carousel. It decreases the chances of someone else taking your bag by mistake and keeps you from embarrassing yourself by walking off with the wrong black Samsonite. Of course, Orla Kiely’s Berry Sling Bag, at 15.25″ X 12.5″ X 5″, is more of a carry-on shoulder bag than one that you would normally check, although its bold raspberry coloring will make it easy to spot no matter where you take it. The canvas bag has a wide adjustable shoulder …