This necklace is wrong on so many levels. The price (holy…what???) and the material – seriously made from the tusks of the extinct wooly mammoth. I just can’t imagine who would buy this. But my passion for fashion makes me appreciate the good in this mega-jewel. (Note to self: Be on the lookout for an e-mail from PETA.) In terms of style, it’s spot-on. Long, chunky, and organically geometric, a necklace this standout comes along oh, every few thousand years. Rose gold frames each hexagon of ivory for a dreamy palette, and notice that lone piece surrounded by pave diamonds – love quirky touches like that. This would be so perfect with summer brights; I just wish it could be done with plastic – no elephant ivory, either! This statement piece makes an epic statement, but is it one you’d want to make? At Barneys New York for $39,690.
Other bold, notice-me options, friendly to both PETA-members and Frugal Snobs (a necklace like this is enough to turn the most decadent snob into a spendthrift!), include:
Kara Ross for Runway to Green 14-Karat Gold-Plated Necklace. On Net-a-Porter
Kenneth Jay Lane 22-Karat Gold-Plated Bib Necklace. On Net-a-Porter
Maven Lapis Petal Necklace.On ShopBop for $425.
Oscar de la Renta Russian Tiered Necklace At Bergdorf Goodman for $445.