Statement necklace
Style of necklace
A statement necklace is a necklace intended to add visual interest to an outfit.[1]
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Characteristics
According to Karen Giberson of the industry trade group Accessories Council, a statement necklace can be made of any material and is characterized by its function as the “focal point” of an ensemble.[1]
History
While bold jewelry has existed throughout history,[2] the concept of a “statement necklace” is associated with the fashion of the early 2010s.[3][4][5][6] During that period, the accessory was popularized by figures such as Jenna Lyons, then of J. Crew.[7]
Gallery
- Demi Lovato in 2013
- Shira Lazar at the 2009 Streamy Awards
- Alicia Keys at the 2013 ARIA Awards
References
- ^ a b Matthews, Sophie. "Statement Necklaces Are Back, Whether You're Ready Or Not". HuffPost. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "A history of jewellery". Victoria and Albert Museum. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Mcneal, Stephanie. "I Hope You're Ready to Dress Like It's 2013 Again". Glamour. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Davey, Harriett. "I Thought These Trends Disappeared in the 2010s—Now They're Back and I'm Not Mad". Who What Wear. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Petak, Tessa. "Emily Ratajkowski Just Gave the Controversial Statement Necklace a Makeover". InStyle. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Baudler, Averi. "Dua Lipa Just Made a Convincing Case for the Return of Everyone's Least Favorite Jewelry Trend". InStyle. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Kim, Irene. "RUNWAY Before Jenna Lyons Became a RHONY, She Changed How American Women Dressed". Vogue. Retrieved 19 April 2024.