Iconic pieces earn their status with versatility and instantly recognizable style, and they serve to enhance your wardrobe, year in and year out. Pearl necklaces have always been popular, and they gained greater visibility as a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy. In the past, a 16" or 18" knotted pearl strand was a staple of a woman's wardrobe, and though pearls may be seen as demure or worse, they are outstanding accessories and complement a variety of complexions and clothing styles. Diamond studs and solitaires are classics, but gemstones of garnet, amethyst, peridot, lapis and more can also be stunning simple pieces, at a fraction of the cost. Simple chains of silver and gold are stylish, no matter the season or outfit. Although more complex, multiple strand necklaces of turquoise chips or other gemstone chips fill the same role as a versatile, classic design.

The designs here emphasize the beauty of materials and proven design. They are timeless in style and will complement casual to formal wear for years to come.

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