Statement necklace

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]

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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  Demi Lovato in 2013
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  Shira Lazar at the 2009 Streamy Awards
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  Alicia Keys at the 2013 ARIA Awards