Statement necklaces take on new iterations each season. While Meghan Markle makes the case for treasures she picks up on her travels (remember that painted pasta necklace she rocked in Melbourne and the Pounamu stone she was gifted in New Zealand?), other designs, such as shell jewelry and logo pendants, remain prominent street style trends. If you're looking to gift a special someone a very special chain this holiday season — one that she'll wear proudly well into 2019 — we've got some ideas for you.
Whether your piece is layered with more gold chains or stands alone, if you love the ocean, this is the way to show it.
Does you prefer gold or silver hardware? Make that decision first, then invest in a choker length design or something you can wrap around twice.
Finish off a bohemian dress with your favorite logo: it's the closest thing to wearing your heart on your sleeve when it comes to jewelry.
Interwork colorful beading into your necklace collection and layer with a few more delicate pendants that you treasure.
Pearls will always be a classic, but when they're wrapped and layered big and small — especially over a bralette — they can bring edge instead of a preppy touch. It's all about how you style them.
Lucite stones that swing down stand out over a cozy sweater or a completely neutral outfit.
No layering required with the already standout Dannijo Leon ($370).
We're obsessed with the frosted effect of this LPA chainlink Isabella Necklace ($158).
We love how the colorful stones of this Zara Oversize Bead Necklace ($26) look with leopard.
She can keep her love for shells close with the Free People Waikiki Shell Collar ($28).
We're obsessed with the black beads on the Kate Spade New York Grandma's Closet Long Necklace ($118, originally $148).
This Express Tortoiseshell Crescent Pendant Necklace ($15, originally $30) goes great with a white tee and checked blazer.
Stun them all in The Big Sur Necklace from Sona Weaver ($880).
Sporty girls will go nuts for the Champion Heritage CZ Necklace ($100).
Contrast the turquoise beads on the Free People Navajo Treasure Necklace ($168) with a mustard or orange sweater.
We love the layering appeal of the Shashi Belle Necklace ($75).
If she's into rose gold, she'll love this Adornmonde Stace Crystal Choker ($108) with a crystal-covered clasp.
Combine two jewelry trends in one with this Chanel Faux Pearl Necklace ($1,560, originally $1,950).
You can wear your pearls in a big way with the J.Crew Imitation Pearl Hammock Necklace ($59, originally $98).
How sleek and modern is this J.Crew Modern Weaving Earthen Layers Choker Necklace ($98)?
This Degs & Sal Turquoise Bead Necklace ($111, originally $165) is a long strand that would look good layered or alone.
If the date is special to her, she'll never want to take off this The M Jewelers The Year Nameplate Necklace ($130).
This King Ice 14K Gold Rocket Necklace ($100) is as cool as can be.
Multiple chains and multiple shells is just the way we like it with this BaubleBar Rhodes Statement Necklace ($17, originally $58).
This Chanel Pink "CC" Heart Pendant Necklace ($385, originally $550) is for the girly girl.
She'll show off the diamond shaped stone on this American Eagle Outfitters Sodalite Pendant Necklace ($12, originally $20) proudly.
Tap into the sorbet trend with this Blue Nile Pastel Freshwater Pearl Necklace ($220).