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16 pieces that make a statement in silver
From the red carpet to the streets of Manhattan, statement necklaces have been a hot trend as of late, adding pizzazz and oomph to all kinds of outfits, from cocktail dresses to office wear.
PHOTO Stephen Webster’s white rhodium-plated sterling silver necklace with mother-of-pearl inlay ($2,695)
PHOTO Efva Attling’s sterling silver “Balls” necklace ($900)
PHOTO John Hardy’s sterling silver and rose wood link necklace is from the Palu collection ($1,100).
PHOTO Stephen Webster’s white rhodium-plated sterling silver necklace with mother-of-pearl inlay ($2,695)
PHOTO Lagos’ sterling silver statement necklace is from the Kahina collection ($1,295).
PHOTO Konstantino’s sterling silver drop necklace features faceted London blue topaz ($6,680).
PHOTO Zina Sterling Silver’s “Curb Link” silver necklace ($1,100)
PHOTO Mateo Bijoux’s “Grand Baldochino” necklace features emerald slices and white topaz set in sterling silver with an 18-karat gold chain ($1,750).
PHOTO Amrapali’s sterling silver Victorian-style necklace features 193 carats of pearls and 46.25 carats of diamonds ($122,182).
PHOTO Boma’s sterling silver faceted teardrop necklace ($550)
PHOTO Lisa Jenks’ sterling silver and 14-karat gold “Valkyrie” necklace ($8,700)
PHOTO Atelier Minyon’s hand-woven oxidized sterling silver “Skull” necklace features an 18-karat rose gold buckle with champagne diamonds ($5,400).
PHOTO Madstone’s sterling silver “After Party” necklace features white quartz ($1,950).
PHOTO Alex Soldier’s “Symbolica” necklace features carnelian and black spinel set in oxidized sterling silver ($7,500).
PHOTO Daniel Espinosa’s sterling silver “Greece” necklace ($1,400)
PHOTO Buddha Mama’s sterling silver necklace with moonstone, amethyst and pink spinel ($1,800)
PHOTO Anzie’s sterling silver “Bouquet” bib necklace features clear topaz ($9,500).
From the red carpet to the streets of Manhattan, statement necklaces have been a hot trend as of late, adding pizzazz and oomph to all kinds of outfits, from cocktail dresses to office wear.
From longer pendants to chunky bib-type styles, statement necklaces pair perfectly with solid-color shirts and dresses as well as apparel with a high necklace and no collar, although certain styles are perfect for sitting below a collared button-up shirt.
Available in a range of lengths and styles, silver provides first-time (and returning) statement necklace-buying consumers with an accessible price point for a bold look, with gemstones and other materials such as wood creating a textured, individualized look.
Flip through this gallery to see 16 statement necklaces in silver, ranging in retail price from $550 to $9,500, plus one standout piece priced at $122,000.
Stephen Webster’s white rhodium-plated sterling silver necklace with mother-of-pearl inlay ($2,695)
Lagos’ sterling silver statement necklace is from the Kahina collection ($1,295).
Konstantino’s sterling silver drop necklace features faceted London blue topaz ($6,680).
Zina Sterling Silver’s “Curb Link” silver necklace ($1,100)
Mateo Bijoux’s “Grand Baldochino” necklace features emerald slices and white topaz set in sterling silver with an 18-karat gold chain ($1,750).
Amrapali’s sterling silver Victorian-style necklace features 193 carats of pearls and 46.25 carats of diamonds ($122,182).
Efva Attling’s sterling silver “Balls” necklace ($900)
John Hardy’s sterling silver and rose wood link necklace is from the Palu collection ($1,100).
Boma’s sterling silver faceted teardrop necklace ($550)
Lisa Jenks’ sterling silver and 14-karat gold “Valkyrie” necklace ($8,700)
Atelier Minyon’s hand-woven oxidized sterling silver “Skull” necklace features an 18-karat rose gold buckle with champagne diamonds ($5,400).
Madstone’s sterling silver “After Party” necklace features white quartz ($1,950).
Alex Soldier’s “Symbolica” necklace features carnelian and black spinel set in oxidized sterling silver ($7,500).
Daniel Espinosa’s sterling silver “Greece” necklace ($1,400)
Buddha Mama’s sterling silver necklace with moonstone, amethyst and pink spinel ($1,800)
Anzie’s sterling silver “Bouquet” bib necklace features clear topaz ($9,500).
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