Photo Courtesy of Chaumet

Each year, the jewelry houses the world over unveil collections inspired by signature motifs, newer interpretations, finest gemstones, colorless diamonds of the highest quality all set together with meticulous craftsmanship, extraordinary artistry and ingenuity.

With the beginning of the New Year, let’s take a quick look at all the gorgeous statement necklaces and vivid inspirations that have made them our favorites in 2016. These are unarguably ‘neckworthy.’

Cartier’s love for floral motifs prompted it to translate the imagination into a stunning necklace in its aptly Cartier Magicien collection. A mythical Aztec creature becomes the Maison’s muse for its Quetzal set featuring a showstopper white gold and diamond necklace with a chunky rubellite as its centerpiece. The sacred feathered serpent that is said to bridge the earth and sky inspired the novel high jewelry design.

Scripting yet another love story with gemstones and color, Bulgari brings to life the lushness in nature and the effervescent joy of basking in the fragrance and beauty of blossoms. Capturing the emotions and transforming it into wearable art, Fiore Allegro creations take you on a visual tour of a verdant garden, spring buds and wildflower fields. The necklace set in white gold features blossoms in aquamarines and rubellites with spinel beads to berries. Round brilliant-cut diamonds and pavé-set diamonds hem the neckline of the Fiore Allegro necklace; a fine tribute to nature in all its splendor.

Chanel, Chaumet, Chopard, De Grisogono, Boucheron, Graff, Piaget, as well as Tiffany & Co have delightful interpretations that resonate with their design legacy. Adorn yourself in these standout high jewelry beauties.

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Smitha Sadanandan