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.
How Much: $10635
More showstoppers after the jump.
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.
How Much: $10635
More showstoppers after the jump.
What: Baccarat Blossom Necklace
Why: This beautiful necklace from famed French glassmaker Baccarat is a bit of wearable spring. The iridescent flowers are full-lead crystal and the necklace itself is 18K yellow gold.
How Much: $3,070
What: Baccarat Blossom Necklace
Why: This beautiful necklace from famed French glassmaker Baccarat is a bit of wearable spring. The iridescent flowers are full-lead crystal and the necklace itself is 18K yellow gold.
How Much: $3,070
What: Red Gold Sundial Necklace
Why: The “Ice Man” Chris Aire’s striking designs in red gold have a unique warmth and drama. Single sundial earrings and double sundial earrings are also available to complete the set.
How Much: $6,500
What: Red Gold Sundial Necklace
Why: The “Ice Man” Chris Aire’s striking designs in red gold have a unique warmth and drama. Single sundial earrings and double sundial earrings are also available to complete the set.
How Much: $6,500
What: Alexandria Necklace
Why: This beautiful piece from designer Temple St. Clair includes cabochon royal blue moonstones, aquamarines, and green tourmalines with signature diamond granulation set in 18K gold.
How Much: $43,000
What: Alexandria Necklace
Why: This beautiful piece from designer Temple St. Clair includes cabochon royal blue moonstones, aquamarines, and green tourmalines with signature diamond granulation set in 18K gold.
How Much: $43,000
What: Irene Neuwirth Gold and Prehnite Necklace
Why: The dreamy green of prehnite gives this necklace its soft glow. The necklace is 34″ long for a sensuous drape.
How Much: $10,365
What: Irene Neuwirth Gold and Prehnite Necklace
Why: The dreamy green of prehnite gives this necklace its soft glow. The necklace is 34″ long for a sensuous drape.
How Much: $10,365
What: Mother of Pearl Petal Necklace by Patricia von Musulin
Why: Pink mother of pearl gives this mult-strand necklace is ethereal and fluttering look. The mother of pearl petals are hand knotted on silk and joined with a sterling silver clasp.
How Much: $1,760
What: Mother of Pearl Petal Necklace by Patricia von Musulin
Why: Pink mother of pearl gives this mult-strand necklace is ethereal and fluttering look. The mother of pearl petals are hand knotted on silk and joined with a sterling silver clasp.
How Much: $1,760
What: Estate Citrine Necklace
What: A necklace composed of liquid light. This estate piece is make of 18K yellow gold and over 81 carats of golden cintrines and brilliant-cut diamonds which are set in a necklace decorated with pavé diamonds.
What: Estate Citrine Necklace
What: A necklace composed of liquid light. This estate piece is make of 18K yellow gold and over 81 carats of golden cintrines and brilliant-cut diamonds which are set in a necklace decorated with pavé diamonds.
What: Platinum Bezel Set Diamond Scalloped Necklace With Floral Detail
Why: Popular jeweler Ross-Simons sells a limited number of estate pieces such as this necklace which features over 12 carats of bezel set diamonds which are graded H color and VS/SI clarity. The scalloped details are interspersed with flowers.
How Much:: $17,248
What: Platinum Bezel Set Diamond Scalloped Necklace With Floral Detail
Why: Popular jeweler Ross-Simons sells a limited number of estate pieces such as this necklace which features over 12 carats of bezel set diamonds which are graded H color and VS/SI clarity. The scalloped details are interspersed with flowers.
How Much:: $17,248
What: Fortunoff Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Why: Big, beautiful blue sapphires, over 37 carats, alternating with diamonds in an 18K white gold setting.
How Much: $35,000
What: Fortunoff Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Why: Big, beautiful blue sapphires, over 37 carats, alternating with diamonds in an 18K white gold setting.
How Much: $35,000
What: Mikimoto Grandeur Pearl Necklace
Why: This necklace combines Akoya cultured pearls, white gold and one large Tahitian cultured pearl to delicious effect. The large pearl dips temptingly into cleavage.
How Much: $36,000