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Light-As-Air Necklaces You Can Buy Now That Won’t Weigh You Down
The week's Shortlist features five simply beautiful, delicate necklaces for the final weeks of summer.
A s temperatures rise, getting dressed becomes an exercise in restraint. Layers, heavy fabrics, even weighty jewels can feel oppressive in heat and humidity. At this point in the season, we're looking for delicate chains that catch the light without clinging to the skin, airy goldwork that offers impact without bulk, and diminutive diamonds that don't feel cumbersome.
With this in mind, we looked through our Marketplace shelves and found five beautiful necklaces that will help you beat the heat in luxurious style.
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels
This sweet little necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels resembles the curved profile of a Peter Pan collar. The vintage piece is made from 18K gold and set with round brilliant cut diamonds. It's small and simple for days when you don't want layers or fuss.
Tiffany & Co. Mesh
Elsa Peretti introduced metal mesh jewelry in 1975 after being inspired by chain mail she saw during her travels to India. Peretti's collections for Tiffany & Co. are legendary, and her mesh "scarves" were particularly innovative and eye-catching. Light and drape-y, they pack a visual punch without the added warmth of a real scarf.
Bulgari Pendant
Bulgari jewels tend to be weighty and substantial. From Serpenti to Coin Monete, their Italianate motifs are bold and hard to miss. This delicate pendant necklace, then, is a beautifully unusual outlier. Eighteen carat rose gold is inlaid with mother of pearl and accented with round cut brilliant diamonds. Hailing from the Diva's Dream collection, it's a sweetly diminutive piece for daytime wear.
Cartier Panthère
A signature motif from Cartier, the panthère finds its way onto rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches. Often, this makes for hefty, weighty pieces designed to stand out. This necklace will indeed draw eyes, but it is relatively light for the collection thanks to the delicate chain. Perfect for when you need an impactful piece without bulk.
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra
Ah, the Alhambra: the iconic design fro VCA introduced in in 1968. In the ensuing sixty-odd years, it has become one of their most popular and recognizable collections, thanks to its classic appeal and ease of styling. This version, a vintage white gold and chalcedony necklace, is 33 1/2 inches long and so can be worn doubled if desired.
