Highbrow Lowbrow: The Gold Chain Necklace

 

I pity the fool who has never experienced a bout of jewelry-induced arthritis.  Fortunately for us all, jewelry is one thing we can supersize guilt-free.  Massive hunks of gold chains have been keeping wispy little things grounded at Fashion Weeks the world over this year and have provided proof that the appeal of a gold chain necklace extends much further than the Jersey Shore.  Methinks it’s time to revive the gold chain necklace.

Celine gold chain necklace.  Photo: Harpers Bazaar

 Under $5,000

David Yurman, hammered chain necklace, available here.  Photo: David Yurman

Under $700

St. John Collection, crystal encrusted chain necklace, available here.  Photo: Nordstrom

Aurelie Bidermann, braided chain necklace, available here.  Photo: Barneys.com

Under $300

Baublebar, soleil stripe chains, available here.  Photo: Baublebar

Janis Savitt, gold crystal chain necklace, available here.  Photo: Thomas Laine

Under $200

Fallon, gold double chain necklace with pyramind, available here.  Photo: Barneys.com

Under $100

Baublebar, single roll strand, available here.  Photo: Baublebar

Fool-proofing note:  when attempting the gold chain necklace, go for dramatic sizes; added embellishments and pops of color.  This look is meant to be exaggerated, anything less and the irony is lost.

Big Kiss and Bigger Diamonds,

JZP