Queen Maxima Just Wore the Statement Necklace to End All Statement Necklaces

When it comes to style, most royal women stick with the basics: tailored dresses, colorful coats, and polished pieces that are more classic than trendy — aka items that'll still be in style years down the road. But leave it to fashion-forward Dutch Queen Maxima to shake things up a bit. During a trip to the Conservatory in Amsterdam, the royal wore a very large statement necklace, spicing up her simple look and immediately catching our eye.

While the piece looks pretty heavy around her neck — those flowers are quite large! — we definitely appreciate the risk. Read on to see her look in full, then find out a few facts about another stylish leading lady: Princess Mary of Denmark.

Queen Maxima Definitely Made a Statement With This Large Floral Necklace
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Queen Maxima Definitely Made a Statement With This Large Floral Necklace

It stood out against her neutral look.

But It Amped Up Her Simple Look — a Hack That Any Fashion Girl Can Appreciate
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But It Amped Up Her Simple Look — a Hack That Any Fashion Girl Can Appreciate

Neckcessorizing (neck + acessorizing) for the win!