Come on Spring: Fun, Fabulous Necklaces Under $500
I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but Spring seems to be taking its sweet time getting to us. I thought it was time for a little pick-me-up without breaking the bank. If you’re in the mood for something luminous, check out these necklaces that are meant to make a statement and lift your mood:
Under $100:
Pretty-in-pink Ruby cluster necklace from Catherine Weitzman:
Catherine Weitzman Ruby Seed Pod Necklace, $80 Retail
Natural wood and bone neck by R.J. Graziano would be a very affordable update:
R.J. Graziano Long Wood and Bone Necklace, $42.99 Retail
A lovely lavender glass necklace from Marc by Marc Jacobs:
Marc by Marc Jacobs Lavender Glass Necklace, $99 Retail
Kenneth Jay Lane long gold necklace, love the shimmery coins, should be just long enough to double up:
Kenneth Jay Lane Hammered Coin Necklace, $75 Retail
Rachel Leigh short golden nugget necklace has nice texture:
Rachel Leigh Golden Nugget Necklace, $58 Retail
I’m not normally a huge fan of Juicy Couture, but this necklace hits just the right notes with multi-chain layered look and a touch of turquoise:
Juicy Couture Layered Necklace, $98 Retail
From $100 to $250:
Rachel Reinhardt "Cleo" Fringe Bib Necklace, $131 Retail
Frothy Freshwater Pearl “Twist” necklace by Iridesse, love the colors (click through for larger image):
Multicolor Freshwater Pearl "Twist" by Iridesse, $225 Retail
Alexis Bittar “Klimt” necklace, just the right mix of texture , graceful, and still makes a statement:
Alexis Bittar "Klimt" Necklace, $195 Retail
Craving coral? Here’s a well-priced necklace with just a touch of it (Btw, I love the stuff on this site, but Vivre doesn’t have enough details for the jewelry—length, materials, etc.):
Coral and Vermeil Necklace, $147.50 Retail
From $300 to $500:
I really like this artist’s aesthetic on Etsy. This is her “Greta” necklace, with a lovely mix of Carnelian, shell, wood, pearls, citrine, and fossil coral crocheted onto gold wire:
Jraejewels "Greta" Necklace on Etsy, $352 Retail
Here is another one of jraejewels’ designs, a collar of woven semi-precious jewels: multi-hued freshwater pearls, seaglass, crystals and wood (OK, it’s over $500 but I like it so much I have to squeak it in, plus it’s REAL jewelry so you can justify it!):
jraejewels "Kate" Collar Necklace, $650
Here is a fine silver necklace with pearls and crystals, also found on Etsy. Very pretty floral design:
"White Ophelia" Fine Silver Necklace, $375 retail
Jamie Joseph Labradorite pendant has gorgeous hues of blue/green/brown with an oxidized silver chain, you’ll have to click through to see the image: Jamie Joseph at Ylang Ylang.
Also, this Jamie Joseph pendant in ultra-simple White Onyx, also at Ylang Ylang.
Very nice Nancy Cohen necklace, I like the way the gems are drilled and mounted irregularly through the chain:
Nancy Cohen Peruvian Chalcite Briolette Necklace, $330 Retail
And finally, here is the reason that I wanted to do this post, after seeing this designer’s Spring Collection. This is a silver, gunmetal and steel chain necklace with a bullet-faceted lemon quartz:
Gemma Redux Erin Necklace with Lemon Quartz, $398 Retail
Gemma Redux Mauve Quartz Necklace, $354 Retail
What is your favorite necklace design this season? Comment and let me know!
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May 3rd, 2009 at 1:19 am
Cool selection! In case my husband wanders over here, I really like that Iridesse pearl twist
I’m not sure if you’re familiar with Seattle jewelry maker Kim Baker (http://www.kimberlybaker.com/), but she has some interesting pieces with a slight punkish edge.
May 5th, 2009 at 5:23 am
Good to know! If my husband needs any ideas, I’m lovin’ the Alexis Bittar piece. Thanks for the link to Kim Baker’s jewelry. I really like the designs and the site. I wouldn’t kick these earrings out of bed http://www.kimberlybaker.com/lidia-p-315.html.
Thanks! Maybe I’ll have to do a little Designer Spotlight on her soon?
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