Statement necklace

A statement necklace is a necklace intended to add visual interest to an outfit.{{cite web |last1=Matthews |first1=Sophie |title=Statement Necklaces Are Back, Whether You're Ready Or Not |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/statement-necklaces_l_62fe4010e4b077bb77a93784 |website=HuffPost |access-date=19 April 2024}}

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Characteristics

According to 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.

History

While bold jewelry has existed throughout history,{{cite web |title=A history of jewellery |url=https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/a-history-of-jewellery |website=Victoria and Albert Museum |access-date=19 April 2024}} the concept of a “statement necklace” is associated with the fashion of the early 2010s.{{cite web |last1=Mcneal |first1=Stephanie |title=I Hope You’re Ready to Dress Like It’s 2013 Again |url=https://www.glamour.com/story/2010s-fashion-comeback |website=Glamour |access-date=19 April 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Davey |first1=Harriett |title=I Thought These Trends Disappeared in the 2010s—Now They're Back and I'm Not Mad |url=https://www.whowhatwear.com/uk/2010-fashion-trends |website=Who What Wear |access-date=19 April 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Petak |first1=Tessa |title=Emily Ratajkowski Just Gave the Controversial Statement Necklace a Makeover |url=https://www.instyle.com/emily-ratajkowski-statement-necklace-maxiskirt-outfit-7546899 |website=InStyle |access-date=19 April 2024}}{{cite web |last1=Baudler |first1=Averi |title=Dua Lipa Just Made a Convincing Case for the Return of Everyone's Least Favorite Jewelry Trend |url=https://www.instyle.com/dua-lipa-statement-necklaces-red-dress-birthday-instagram-7852391 |website=InStyle |access-date=19 April 2024}} During that period, the accessory was popularized by figures such as Jenna Lyons, then of J. Crew.{{cite web |last1=Kim |first1=Irene |title=RUNWAY Before Jenna Lyons Became a RHONY, She Changed How American Women Dressed |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/before-jenna-lyons-became-a-rhony-she-changed-how-american-women-dressed |website=Vogue |access-date=19 April 2024}}

Gallery

Demi Lovato 3, 2013.jpg|Demi Lovato in 2013

Shira Lazar - Streamy Awards 2009 (4).jpg|Shira Lazar at the 2009 Streamy Awards

Alicia Keys (51171700056).jpg|Alicia Keys at the 2013 ARIA Awards

References

Category:Necklaces

Category:2010s fashion