Fashion necklaces for women

Fashion necklaces for women: getting the length right

A short necklace sits close to the neck and works with an open collar. Pieces worn low on the chest lengthen the line of a dress or a long top. Multi-strand designs fill the space in between and can carry an outfit on their own. Check the overall length first: it decides where the design will actually sit.

Warm gold or cool silver

A gold-tone finish flatters warm shades such as red, burgundy and mustard. Silver tones look sharper against grey, blue or off-white. There are copper-tone pieces too, and they pair nicely with autumn colours.

Pendants, beads and a bit of character

Figurative pendant shapes

Cats, cherries, clovers, feathers and origami-style birds all appear in this selection. A figurative pendant adds a playful note to a plain jumper, while geometric shapes keep things graphic.

Beaded and multi-strand colour

Rows of multicoloured beads and small discs run from royal blue to mustard. Against black or cream, those colours stand out straight away.

Quick points to compare

Where to go next

If you like a longer drop, browse the necklaces worn low on the chest.

For a coordinated look in one go, the matching sets with necklace and earrings are worth a look.