20 Must-Have Necklaces

Laura O'Rourke

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You should have seen my tenth-grade class photo. I was wearing exactly five necklaces around my neck. They were wooden and hemp and beaded with rainbow colors and one was a cross. I thought that the more I wore the better it would be. Even now, in hindsight, I do not hide that photo in embarrassment. I never felt like a very stylish person, but I started to express myself in my unique way through jewelry. Necklaces and earrings were my style and I continue to be proud that I made something my own. While I no longer wear multiple necklaces, I rarely feel like an outfit is complete without an accessory around or near (large earrings!) my neck.

Styles come and go with the season, but a good necklace can last through seasons and years. Here are some great looks to add style to every outfit in your closet:

Trendy Necklaces

It is really nice to leave the house feeling like your outfit is on point. While I tend not to be able to go out and purchase a new wardrobe every time new fashion trends hit the runways, it is nice to have one or two trendy accessories to make me feel like I’ve still got it. Necklaces are a great way to bring current trends to every outfit. You can easily incorporate the fringe or chevron trend into a simple jeans and t-shirt outfit with some of these trendy necklaces.

20 Must-Have Necklaces

French Connection Beaded Tassel Pendant Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

House of Harlow 1960 Teepee Triangle Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Guess Bent Bar Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Rebecca Minkoff Layered Feather Drop Necklace

Bold Necklaces

Don’t be scared to let your necklace be a statement piece. These bold beauties will frame your face and brighten your day. I cannot get enough of these!

20 Must-Have Necklaces

 

MARIKA Desert Gold – Ebony Pendant Necklace with Gold and Diamonds

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Kendra Scott Harlow Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

House of Harlow 1960 Plated Five Station Black Leather Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Lucky Brand Red Collar Necklace

Delicate and Meaningful Necklaces

Delicate necklaces are so beautiful and simple that they are a staple accessory. While a delicate necklace could be as simple as a chain, you can easily find a small necklace that manages to proclaim your style. My favorite delicate necklaces in my collection are a gold strand with two little birds and a silver heart necklace that my boys gave me for Christmas. Even those of us who love big bold accessories can make use of a delicate necklace for times when other fashion pieces are the focal points or the occasion calls for something a little more subdued.

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Kate Spade New York Birds Mini Pendant Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Fossil Heart Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Love + Pride Golden Heartbeat Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

House of Harlow 1960 Arrow Affair Collar Necklace

Pearl Necklaces

You might not feel like the type of lady who wears pearls, but I would argue that every woman needs a set of pearls in her jewelry box. Pearls might not be your everyday style, but every once in a while, an opportunity comes to put on a black dress and feel incredibly classy. Don’t assume that pearls need to look one exact way. You can get a single strand necklace, a double strand, or even something a little more trendy. Plus, it is always good to have pearls nearby when you need something to clutch.

20 Must-Have Necklaces

LAUREN by Ralph Lauren 16″ 6mm Pearl Foldover Clasp Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Majorica 1 Row 8mm Endless Rope Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Cole Haan 17″ Front Pearl Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Kenneth Jay Lane Pearl Necklace

Bead Necklaces

Beaded necklaces are a wonderful way to bring colour to your outfit. Strands of beads often evoke the classiness of pearls but can also carry the personality of a bold statement necklace. They’re a wonderful way to play in both of those styles.

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Kenneth Jay Lane Jade Beaded Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Oscar de la Renta Glass Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

Kenneth Jay Lane Statement Necklace

20 Must-Have Necklaces

The Sak Double Row Beaded Necklace 18″


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This post was written by Laura O’Rourke exclusively for BonBon Break Media, LLC

Laura O’Rourke is a blogger from Halifax, Nova Scotia. A working mom of 3 boys, she writes about finding grace in the mess of motherhood on her blog, Mommy Miracles. Her blog has been listed on multiple Top 10 Canadian Blog lists. Laura runs an online book club for busy Moms called MomsReading.