3 Necklaces That Flatter Your Body Shape
Your style guide to necklaces that elevate your style and amplify your inner power
Inspired by style coach Angela Foster’s perspective on proportions, let’s explore necklace options and how to wear them to highlight your favorite features!
1. Chokers and collar necklaces bring attention to your face
If your face is your favorite feature, close-fitting necklaces are the perfect jewelry wardrobe staples for you. This could be a single statement necklace, a simple delicate necklace with a floating gemstone, or anything in between.
Depending on how comfortable you are with a snug fit, these necklaces that sit around the base of the neckline are categorized as:
chokers - usually 14”
collars - usually 16”
It’s important to note that a particular necklace length may appear longer on a small-framed person and fit more closely around the neck of someone with a larger frame.
For those who like a snug fit, delicate chains or beaded gemstone necklaces are universal for the “power casual” at the office or with jeans and a white t-shirt for coffee with friends. Pearls are always a good idea, from brunch, to the boardroom, to the ballroom.
PAIRS WITH: crew neck, square neck, scoop neck, v-neck, and strapless
PROPORTION CHECK: If your neck is short, thicker chokers can magnify this, so keep with a more delicate esthetic.
PRO TIP: Be aware of statement necklaces or those with a bigger look can compete with the neckline, texture, pattern, or color of the garment.
This Diamond Star Necklace features either Fancy Yellow or rare Argyle Pink Diamonds in a gold pendant on a white gold chain. Designed for women who lead with purpose, it’s luminous layered or radiant solo. A modern heirloom that symbolizes rising into your power.
Why it belongs in your collection
• A shimmering pavé star that lights up your layered necklaces or shines worn solo
• Rare and responsibly sourced, a diamond necklace you can feel proud to wear every day
• A diamond gemstone necklace to celebrate a birthday or personal milestone
Details and dimensions
• 0.12 carat Argyle Pink Diamonds (8P/PP–9P/PP) or Fancy Yellow Diamonds
• 14k rose or yellow gold pendant
• 14k white gold 16-inch chain
Provenance you can trust
The Argyle Pink Diamonds in this necklace are ethically mined in Australia and fully traceable from mine to your necklace. With the Argyle mine now closed, every stone carries provenance and is accompanied by a Jewelry Authenticity Document detailing the Argyle Pink Diamonds in your piece.
Availability and customization
Available with Fancy Yellow or Argyle Pink Diamonds and your choice of rose or yellow gold pendant.
FAQ
What makes a diamond star necklace a meaningful gift?
A diamond star necklace symbolizes inner power, resilience, and individuality. Choosing rare Argyle Pink Diamonds or Fancy Yellow Diamonds adds significance with both rarity and traceable provenance. With guidance from a jewelry concierge, you can select a piece that reflects her story, values, and style.
Interested in how this Diamond Star Necklace could become part of your layered jewelry collection?
Schedule a private call with Melissa, your trusted jewelry concierge, to explore rare diamond necklaces that bring what’s inside out.
2. Layering necklaces can accentuate your bust and personal brand
If you would like to accentuate your bust, layering necklaces are a great way to empower your style and symbolize something meaningful to you.
Think of the area of your exposed skin as a “canvas” to space out and harmonize your layers and the neckline of what you are wearing as a “frame”.
Selecting different kinds, widths, and lengths of chains will enhance your wardrobe - and your layering game! It is also great to blend with beaded gemstone necklaces to add texture.
The most delicate necklaces are ideally worn closest to your neck, flowing down to the heaviest layer (usually with a pendant) at the bottom.
PAIRS WITH: crew neck, square neck, scoop neck, v-neck, and strapless
PROPORTION CHECK: Be mindful of the space between your neck and the top of your shirt. Layer within the “canvas” space and/or below the top of your shirt.
PRO TIP: A compelling benefit of layering with a diversity of materials, lengths, and widths is fewer tangles and knots!
This brilliant pink spinel slide pendant necklace is all about joy, elegance, and connection. Framed with sapphires and diamonds, it’s a modern heirloom that elevates your style and celebrates your story.
Why it belongs in your collection
• Pink spinel is believed to encourage vitality, inspiration, and inner strength
• A rare gemstone pendant designed to stand out in your jewelry wardrobe
• Thoughtfully crafted in 18k gold with sapphires and diamonds for a luminous finish
Details and dimensions
• 1.56 carat pink spinel
• 0.27 carat sapphires
• 0.04 carat diamonds
• 0.10 carat colored diamond (bezel set in the chain)
• 18k yellow gold
Provenance you can trust
Hand-selected by Debra Navarro from artisanal miners in East Africa. Every purchase from the Watu collection gives back. 5% of proceeds benefit Gem Legacy, supporting education, vocational training, and sustainable economic development in East Africa.
About this pendant
This slide pendant was designed to move with you, offering versatility and presence. The combination of vivid pink spinel, sapphires, and diamonds creates a radiant palette that feels both timeless and modern.
FAQ
What are the benefits of using a luxury jewelry concierge?
A concierge provides curated guidance, insider access, and peace of mind from selection to delivery. Whether you’re investing in your jewelry collection or selecting a meaningful luxury gift, every jewel reflects your values and ensures you feel lit from within.
Interested in adding this pink spinel pendant necklace to your collection, or exploring other vibrant gemstone jewelry?
Book a private call with Melissa for intentional fine jewelry that tells your story.
3. Long necklaces can lengthen your look
A memorable option that can lengthen your look is called a sautoir! In the Roaring ‘20s, they symbolized empowerment and women’s liberation, alongside column dresses a-la Coco Chanel, Josephine Baker, and Zelda Fitzgerald.
Sautoir necklaces can be long chains or ropes of pearls or gemstone beads that are simply worn long or wrapped in layers. It can spectacularly set off plunging necklines in the front, as well as the back!
As a garnish, add a pendant or tassel with a removable bail to personalize your style. Best of all, this pendant can be worn on other necklaces and paired with other necklines to create multiple styles.
PROPORTION CHECK: Whether you are wearing a pendant or not, the sautoir should fall at a particular length determined by your proportions or the waistline of what you are wearing.
PAIRS WITH: duster sweater, long-length dress, boat neck, turtle neck, plunging neckline
PRO TIP: Chucky chains or large-size beads can overpower petite frames. As they say, less is more!
A grey diamond sautoir necklace in 18k white gold arranged in a soft ombré from gentle yellow tones to smoky blue. Finished with a single bezel-set colored diamond, this sautoir invites ease, polish, and quiet strength.
Why it belongs in your collection
• Long sautoir necklace that layers, doubles, and dresses up or down
• Grey diamond cabochons in a nuanced ombré for quiet luxury
• Bezel-set colored diamond flourish for a touch of sparkle
• Heirloom-quality jewelry crafted in 18k white gold to endure
Details and dimensions
• 134 grey square diamond beads
• 0.15 carat colored diamond (bezel set)
• 18k white gold
• Length: approximately 38–39 inches
Provenance you can trust
Natural diamonds are selected for their beauty and character, then thoughtfully arranged to create a graceful ombré effect. Each strand is finished in 18k white gold for enduring quality.
Styling notes
A sautoir is a long necklace known for its versatility. Wear it as a single, elegant strand, wrap it for a doubled look, or layer it with shorter pieces to build dimension.
FAQ
What is a luxury jewelry concierge service?
A luxury jewelry concierge is a personal advisor who helps you select, source, and create fine jewelry with care and expertise. You receive thoughtful guidance and curated options so every choice feels effortless and right for you.
Looking for a sautoir necklace that feels truly yours?
Book a call with Melissa to explore styling ideas, layering combinations, and custom adjustments that tell your story and elevate your style.
Looking for a layering necklace best suits your style and body shape?
SHOP NECKLACES DESIGNED BY WOMEN
WHAT IS THE RIGHT NECKLACE LENGTH FOR YOU?
A great jewelry hack to determine the desired length is to wrap ribbon or string around your neck and adjust accordingly. Simply apply a piece of tape or cut the ribbon at that length and measure the inches with a ruler.
MEET ANGELA, YOUR PETITE STYLE COACH
Angela Foster helps petite women dress for their height and flatter their body shape. No matter your size, her formula and principles on proportions help you dress with confidence.
Whether you are the chairwoman of the board, the CEO of your household, or a leader in climate tech, I help you invest in jewelry that amplifies your style and values.
The Brilliant Concierge is a fluid, personalized experience, presenting you with thoughtfully designed jewelry that ensures you feel seen and confident. The service can be:
• Editing your current jewelry wardrobe and anticipating needs for your next purchase.
• Advising you on kinds of jewelry that fit your lifestyle and values, as well as wear and care considerations.
• Sourcing intentional jewelry for you or a luxury gift for someone you love.
Let’s take the guesswork out of layering! With my layering necklace style service, I help you rediscover what you already have and invest in pieces that ensure you feel seen and confident.
A vivid green Tsavorite garnet in high-karat gold, handcrafted for the woman who knows that the most extraordinary things come in small packages. Rare, brilliant, and utterly wearable.
Why it belongs in your collection
• A Tsavorite garnet pendant delivers that gorgeous emerald-green hue at an attainable price point
• Garnet is associated with vitality, prosperity, and heart energy
• A signature everyday piece to feel radiant, grounded, and effortlessly you
Details and dimensions:
• .63 carats Tsavorite garnet (5.9 X 4.2 mm)
• .03 carats diamond accents
• 22k yellow gold
NOTE: pendant measures 7/8” long by 3/8” wide and chain is not included
Provenance you can trust
Tsavorite was discovered in 1967 in the rugged landscapes of East Africa and is considered between 200 and 1,000 times rarer than emerald. Unlike many gemstones, it is almost exclusively untreated, meaning the vivid green you see is entirely natural. Garnet can exhibit the widest variety of color change hues among all gemstones, and Tsavorite is its most breathtaking expression. We disclose as much detail as possible about each gemstone's origin, so you can invest with confidence.
About the designer
Elizabeth and Jack of Zaffiro Jewelry hand-select every gemstone for its color, character, and rarity. Their mastery of granulation, an ancient technique that fuses microscopic gold spheres by hand, gives each piece memorable dynamism that cannot be replicated.
FAQ
I am looking for a gift for my wife. She loves green gemstones and delicate, everyday jewelry.
This Tsavorite pendant in 22k gold is a gift she will reach for and enjoy wearing every day. The stone delivers an intense, vivid green that rivals fine emerald. Accented with diamonds, it is a hand-fabricated gold setting designed to be worn solo or layered with other necklaces.
Is Tsavorite a good investment in fine jewelry?
Though Tsavorite garnet is not yet widely known, it is a compelling investment. It is almost never treated or enhanced, as it naturally has exceptional color and clarity. Fine quality Tsavorite is rarer than emerald and increasingly sought after by collectors who understand its rarity and value.
Is a Tsavorite pendant a good introduction to collecting fine gemstone jewelry?
Yes. A Tsavorite pendant in 22k gold lets you experience the quality of a hand-selected, untreated gemstone in a piece crafted for everyday wear. It is a memorable piece to start building an intentional collection.
Not sure what she would love most?
Schedule a 15 minute call with Melissa, your private fine jewelry concierge. Together, we will explore pendants that tell her story or other colored gemstone pieces that ensure she feels seen, confident, and loved.