Necklaces And Necklines 101

Y’all thought we were done singing the praises of necklaces? No way, the war on necklaces is still raging, and it’s up to us (and apparently Zendaya) to champion these quintessential accessories in a landscape of boring, vacant necklines. However, it's not as simple as slapping a chain of diamonds on a neck, and styling the right necklace with the chosen neckline of the evening takes skill, practice, and artistry. Fear not, we’re here to show off all the perfect ways to match necklace to outfit so a girl can enter the necklace-less trenches with new, fashion-forward resolve. For those unaware, since 2022 there has been a no-necklace trend sweeping the nation and all our precious runways and red carpets. We’re not sure why stylists are leaving necklaces in the dust, but we have already written a few blogs on why we think this fad is nothing to follow. More importantly, with so much scrutiny on the necklaced looks out there, we felt like a good old fashioned crash course on the subject would galvanize more girlies to glam it up with a glitzy necklace for the ‘Gram.

Crew and Collar Combo

Crewnecks are not just for plain white tees. We love to see an elegant crew cut neckline with a bare armed blouse or a long sleeved dress. The crew neckline can give the illusion of a shorter neck and accentuates the bust area (ooh la la.) As versatile as it is prevalent, the crewneck can be tough to pair with a necklace. Our recommendation is to go for a large bib or collar-style necklace to instantly turn this neckline a powerlook. With a nondescript and common neckline, it’s the time for big and bold necklace choices to shine.

A Collar Calling

Make the next crewneck fit opulent with the five rows of diamonds on this Norman Silverman Necklace. This white diamond studded collar stands out in any crowd with its cool platinum settings and row upon row of brilliant round diamonds. This icy necklace will fit snugly around any crew neckline and bring out the diva in any girl out on the town.

Pairing Pendants with a Mock Turtle

Mock turtlenecks are back from the sixties and the chic look is taking us all by storm. Slightly smaller than a full turtleneck neckline, this look harkens back to timeless beauties like Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn. When complimenting this classic look, turn to big, showy pendants that hang low in the blouse and catch the eye. This combo of a classy, demure mock turtle neckline and a bold, statement pendant on a low-hanging chain can jazz up any night out and turn an outfit from casual to captivating.

Rococo in Rose Gold

For a pendant necklace that will turn heads, the Pear Shape Lovebright Diamond Pendant by Ashi is the creme de la creme. The Rococo-esque curls and curves of the metal work are pure rose gold, reminiscent of the gates of a secret garden on a sprawling manor’s courtyard. This monument to femininity hosts 9 brilliant round diamonds — one prominent white diamond placed in the center, and accent diamonds of various sizes sprinkled throughout the curls of this whimsical design.

Playing with Shape and V-Necks

Ahh yes, V-Necks, the quintessential hipster uniform. A V-neck neckline doesn’t only come with craft beer and a slackline, but can also be an elegant and sexy neckline for a styled blouse or dress. For such an eye-catching neckline, choosing the right necklace can be a tough call. Here at Deutsch Fine Jewelry, we love to play with shape and design to build an outfit or match an accessory. If there’s a V-neck in the wardrobe that needs some attention, check out some necklaces that accentuate the unique V shape of the top. Inverted triangles and sharp corners can turn a plain V-neck neckline into an art piece for wear.

A Trail of Diamonds

Style meets sparkle in the Rose Cut Diamond Feather Pendant necklace by the geniuses at John Apel. Combining the organic shape of the rose cut diamonds with the geometric design, lends the eye to a decadent juxtaposition in this gorgeous diamond pendant necklace. True to its name, this pendant is reminiscent of a trail of cascading feathers, the white diamond path perfect for the shape of a V-neck neckline. The delicate chain is dotted with small white diamond accents — the cherry on top of this elegant design.