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Statement necklace

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A statement necklace is a necklace intended to add visual interest to an outfit.[1]

A feathered statement necklace from Forever 21

Characteristics

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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.[1]

History

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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]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Matthews, Sophie. "Statement Necklaces Are Back, Whether You're Ready Or Not". HuffPost. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  2. ^ "A history of jewellery". Victoria and Albert Museum. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  3. ^ Mcneal, Stephanie. "I Hope You're Ready to Dress Like It's 2013 Again". Glamour. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Petak, Tessa. "Emily Ratajkowski Just Gave the Controversial Statement Necklace a Makeover". InStyle. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  6. ^ Baudler, Averi. "Dua Lipa Just Made a Convincing Case for the Return of Everyone's Least Favorite Jewelry Trend". InStyle. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  7. ^ Kim, Irene. "RUNWAY Before Jenna Lyons Became a RHONY, She Changed How American Women Dressed". Vogue. Retrieved 19 April 2024.