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A universal necklace you can always wear?

193 replies

sparklins · 26/11/2021 21:40

I have never been much of a jewelry person but I am slowly converting. I would love to pick out a delicate (timeless?) necklace I could wear everyday and with any outfit but I really don't know where to look for one.

I have a white gold engagement ring so would probably like to go along the lines of a similar metal to not contrast it too much. So silver or white gold probably.

Where does everyone go for their jewelry nowadays? Any good online retailers or high street stores worth looking into?
Or even better - considering my taste can be questionable - any actual pieces that are nice?

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tallduckandhandsome · 28/11/2021 00:22

Does anyone else love necklaces on other people but not so much on themselves?

tallduckandhandsome · 28/11/2021 00:24

@HalfCakeHalfBiscuit

This is my day to day necklace. From Van Cleef & Arpels
Only £285,000. Bargainous!
tallduckandhandsome · 28/11/2021 00:27

@babymuffinxo

I have the classic return to Tiffany necklace, which I received for Christmas 3-ish years ago. I never take it off, it's holding up really well and goes with everything imo. The same person bought me the matching earrings last Christmas too, and although I don't wear the earrings as much, they do make a lovely set!
Once it’s returned to Tiffany, will Tiffany return it to you?
Ionlydomassiveones · 28/11/2021 00:32

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PinniGig · 28/11/2021 00:41

@Ionlydomassiveones Properly laughed aloud at your usename

PinniGig · 28/11/2021 00:55

I'm a bit of a wildlife and nature nerd and have been wearing the same silver orca pendant for about 20yrs. Not the actual one but it's similar. Pendant is only small and doesn't get in the way of anything or go out of place with anything either.

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/667304479/haida-orca-pendant-northwest-coast-art?ref=pla_sameshop_listing_top-1&frs=1

Other chain I've been wearing yonkers is a little bronze / copper oak leaf and a little hedgehog pendant

allfurcoatnoknickers · 28/11/2021 01:32

I've got a Tiffany bean. Bought for me by DH before we got married.

It's beautiful in it's simplicity.

A universal necklace you can always wear?
Putkettleonlove · 28/11/2021 11:25

I wear this most days, she has some wonderful stuff
danielladraper.com

A universal necklace you can always wear?
Arethechildreninbedyet · 28/11/2021 11:26

I’ve worn a St Christopher’s pendant daily since I turned 17.

It’s become more of a superstition now I’d never take it off/not wear one.

Greyhare · 28/11/2021 12:58

@Greenhand

I brought both of mine years ago, the spratling popcorn link necklace I didn't wear for awhile as Katie Hopkins seemed to wear one all the time at her height of fame, so mine resided in the drawer until recently when I decided it might be safe to wear again, but this is very similar www.notonthehighstreet.com/otisjaxonsilverjewellery/product/sterling-silver-peppercorn-necklace?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=15221555470&cq_term=&cq_plac=&cq_net=u&cq_plt=gp&DGMKT=FID__TID_pla-1459834200682_PID_321228_CRI_1459834200682&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7oyNBhDiARIsADtGRZYSoYIvbRyZwRVsVVJyyZQ8WAwf2sTq5aJhUZdAg6eyPJ99TJuXapoaAhApEALw_wcB

The Bunny Toggle necklace came from Etsy - a lovely seller/sellers called twigsandheather but I don't think they sell as much or ship to the UK anymore.

MEgirl · 29/11/2021 12:28

@steff13

I got this in 2003, and I've worn it almost every day since. If you're not Christian, though, you could look at some of her other designs.
She makes a beautiful Star of David that I've been looking at.
IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 29/11/2021 12:55

Damn the person who reignited my knowledge of Georg Jensen jewellery. Basically, I want it all. I knew about it, but had managed to suppress it. I have put it on my ongoing birthday/Christmas list.

LittleGwyneth · 29/11/2021 13:14

@PrawnStars I absolutely love the ring pull - it looks like they don't make them anymore.

Zoomattheinn · 06/12/2021 17:49

Can I recommend Lily Blanche? They have lots of necklaces with meaning and sentiment but the six photo Memory Keeper Locket with personalised engraving would make a lovely life long piece www.lilyblanche.com/memory-keeper-locket-white-gold/

Diva66 · 06/12/2021 17:55

I love Sheila Fleet jewellery and have a beautiful silver and enamel necklace

sheilafleet.com/collections/necklaces/products/pentland-enamelled-pendant-necklace-in-sterling-silver-ep51-pent

HandyGirl76 · 06/12/2021 18:04

I've got this and love it

RemorselessNorsemen · 06/12/2021 18:07

DH: "What do you want for Christmas?"
Me: "I'd like a silver necklace in the shape of the Zandevoort circuit please with a diamond at the start line"
DH: "Ok...."

I do love my motorsport jewellery though.

houseofalyssasmith.com/product/sparkling-mini-zandvoort-sterling-silver-necklace/

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NFLBingo · 06/12/2021 18:08

I always wear a white gold daisy necklace and pendant my husband got me after the loss of our first baby.
Goes with everything, matches my engagement ring, understated and sentimental, I love it!

FeeFi100 · 06/12/2021 18:14

I was at that place & now have totally converted to wearing jewellery. Feel more grown up with it on now lol.

I get mine from Missoma and Monica Vinader :)

medwench · 06/12/2021 18:37

It might be worth looking for a small jeweler who does simple but elegant. Two suggestions are Alexis Dove jewelry based in Lewes near Brighton www.alexisdove.com/ and for a more timeless modern elegant look, Jeremy Heber dd2.co.uk/

traveltheworld1986 · 06/12/2021 18:40

Have a look at Georg Jenson, beautiful and classic!

speedyhedgehog · 06/12/2021 20:18

I have a Tiffany Atlas Diamond necklace i've worn everyday for literally years. Still get loads of compliments on it and people asking where its from.

JamesWilbysAbs · 06/12/2021 20:39

Tiffany ball pendant

A universal necklace you can always wear?
Blueuggboots · 06/12/2021 20:44

I wear a silver pea pod my partner bought me on our first Valentine's Day. I love it.