10 Elegant Necklaces That Pair Well With Dresses

A statement necklace glams up any outfit without feeling like too much - Tracy Reese

A statement necklace can look great with many outfits but it’s a great choice to wear with a dress. From chokers to pendant necklaces, long chain necklaces to bib necklaces, and more, finding the perfect piece of fine jewelry to wear around your neck can make the difference between a good look and a stunning one.

The right necklace for the right outfit automatically becomes the perfect accessory. If you can build your jewelry collection with statement pieces of different lengths and styles, then you will have no trouble accessorizing every single time you have to pair a piece of jewelry with a specific garment.

If you like to wear dresses for all kinds of occasions from simple casual everyday wear to luxury formal wear, then it is important to have a range of gorgeous necklaces that are versatile enough to be able to work across a whole spectrum of different looks and occasions.

Ultimately, it is all about working with the neckline and what looks best for you when trying to make a bold statement. You are the only person who is responsible for your overall look, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get a little help here and there when you need it the most!

With this in mind, we have put together a list of ten necklaces that we think pair really well with various kinds of dresses. Whether you prefer the minimalist style or want to go completely over the top with lots of layered necklaces, we guarantee that you will find something below to inspire you and give you ideas for using a necklace as a focal point of your look.

1. White Gold Elegant Pink Enhanced Round Diamond Pendant

The inclusion of sparkling gemstones turns a plain necklace into a statement necklace. This white gold chain holds a stunning pink stone framed by a round of white diamonds, and we can’t think of a diamond necklace more suited to a high-class night out than this one!

Necklace length is also key, and this one sits on the breastbone exquisitely to pair perfectly with a halter neck or strapless dress.

2. Natural Color White Gold Inspired Vintage Sapphire Diamond Pendant

A recent trend you might have noticed that covers every aspect of the jewelry industry from necklaces to engagement rings to bangles to drop earrings and beyond is a turn towards retro and vintage.

Any item of jewelry that looks like it has a lot of history and harks back to a more glamorous age of fashion is incredibly popular right now. This sapphire-inspired piece gives effortless gilded age vibes that would look stunning at the centerpiece of a v-neck dress.

A pendant like this is chunky enough to make a bold statement, but also has the level of detail and finesse that still leaves it looking and feeling delicate on a sweetheart neckline.

3. Rose Gold Contemporary Loop Diamond Medallion

Rose gold is a trend that is really standing the test of time from New York to London to Paris and beyond. The great thing about a loopy, circular pendant design like this one is the fact that you can pair it beautifully with hoop earrings of the same color to create a fluid and multi-dimensional look to even better complement your dress.

Statement earrings can be just as important as a long necklace, especially when you have a lot of exposed collarbone to work with.

4. Peku Necklace

This necklace has an exciting abstract design and is perfect for somebody who likes their jewelry choices to be modern and forward-thinking.

Sparkling enough to be suitable for a formal occasion, we also think that this necklace, in particular, would look just as great with a more casual T-shirt or even a turtleneck top.

The off-center nature of the spiral makes the necklace a really eye-catching and funky statement piece.

5. Yellow Gold Classic Diamond Cross Pendant

You don’t have to wear a cross pendant as a religious symbol. The cross has become a staple of classic fashion and can add some traditional style to many types of dresses.

This particular necklace is in yellow gold, but cross pendants in sterling silver are also an incredibly popular choice. Paired with a simple dress and some stud earrings in a matching metal, a cross pendant can be a really beautiful and stand-out piece of jewelry that is timeless and versatile.

6. Maat Necklace

If you want to create the style vibes of a classic pearl necklace but also want to pack in as much sparkling bling into your look as possible, then this Maat necklace is a perfect choice.

You really do get the best of both worlds with this stunning creation, with its total of 18 carats of diamond weight resembling the individual spheres that you would get with a classic pearl necklace.

This is definitely a piece of jewelry that deserves to be worn with a full ball gown at a grand and luxurious event. Not one for a casual trip to the mall on a Sunday afternoon!

7. Min Necklace

For something a little more understated that still packs a real style punch, this Min necklace is ideal. The epitome of refined simplistic fashion, the white gold frame holds a stunning 2.5-carat solitaire diamond that never fails to catch the eye.

With its slightly shorter chain length, this necklace suits a sweetheart neckline or even something like a cute one-shoulder dress that is somewhere between sweet and sexy.

8. Mini Ariam Pendant

The oval teardrop shape of this pendant resembles an eye on its side, and there is something quite hypnotic about staring into the center where the beautiful diamond sits.

The navette shape of the pendant is a classic in fine jewelry, but we think that there is also something vaguely spiritual about the design that would work well with any dress that could be described as boho or boho chic. Diamonds are not something that you always associate with a more bohemian style of dress, but the Mini Ariam pendant is an exception to the rule.

9. Natural Color White Gold Vintage Emerald Flower Diamond Pendant

Emeralds are one of the most beautiful gemstones and feature in everything from dangle earrings to rings to necklaces and more.

This stunning emerald pendant in a flower shape is effortlessly youthful and hopeful, and we think it would be perfect for any formal occasion from a wedding to a graduation ceremony and everything in between.

The stand-out design deserves to rest on the neckline on its own, so we don’t recommend layering this pendant with anything else. Let it shine all on its own!

10. Rose Gold Inspired Wave Diamond Pendant

If you have broader shoulders and are wearing an off-the-shoulder dress, then it can make sense to wear a wider pendant compared to a thin, drop-down pendant.

This wave design covers a lot of the neckline, which is perfect for getting proportions right for somebody with broader shoulders and more room to work with.

The rose gold color works well in particular for anybody who has warm-toned and/or olive skin.

Choosing Your Necklace

Accessorizing is an art form with a bit of fashion science and theory thrown in. Experiment to explore your creativity remembering the rules but breaking them when it feels right.

The most basic rules are:

• Your necklace should follow your neckline

• Colors should either complement or contrast

• Only wear one bold piece of jewelry for each outfit

• Busy outfits require simple jewelry and vice versa

• Choose jewelry appropriate for the time of day

• Choose jewelry for the occasion

Using jewelry to enhance your personal style should be fun. Having a selection of very different necklaces in your jewelry box will help you create an endless number of looks.