A stunning statement necklace is the perfect way to accessorise your strapless wedding gown and bring some extra colour to your look! Your statement piece can vary from a cluster of medium sized pearls and crystals, to a full tribal style collar of heavy chains and dark jewels. There are so many gorgeous necklaces currently on the market for you to choose from, from high street favourites Topshop and Zara to handmade at Etsy.com or higher end designers and champions of the statement necklace, J Crew.
Sometimes it can be difficult to imagine how these accessories will work with your look on the day, so we’ve taken our inspiration from trendsetting brides around the world and found something similar for you to get the look!
Main image: ASOS Premium Night Garden Necklace, €53.91
This chunky, silver-tone finish necklace is a bright and bold piece that will liven up any gown. The colourful faceted jewel stones are arranged in a floral shape, creating a pretty, feminine but strong style statement that can be complemented with the colour of your bouquet!
Matte Lime Green Flat Track Chain, Topshop, £13.50
We love a hint of vibrant neon to create a real modern feel to a wedding look. This lime green flat track chain from Topshop is a neat but striking piece and great for a bride who wants to add a block of colour to her look. For something even more similar to the bride pictured, pin a big crystal brooch onto the chain for an even bolder look!
Digital Chain Collar, Topshop, £30.00
If you want to go all out on a daring, prominent piece of jewellery, this gorgeous J Crew inspired tribal style chain collar from Topshop could be for you. This bride caused a stir in the wedding blogosphere when she wore an incredible tribal style necklace for her elegant farm style wedding in 2010, and we haven’t been able to forget her look since!
Premium Elerald & Crystal Collar, Topshop, £75.00
As you may know, we’re obsessed with all things emerald in weddings at the moment. This elegant piece is just the right amount of bling to make a statement without being too brash.
Pearl and Chains Necklace, Zara, €22.95
This fabulous pearl and chain mix necklace from Zara is part gothic part high society and we think the mix is just perfect to give the bride an elegant but edgy look on the big day. This audacious accessory will be a real talking point, balancing an angelic white wedding dress with a tough, modern feel.
Silver and white mixed bubble cluster necklace, Debenhams, €24.00
If you’re looking for a statement necklace that won’t overpower your dress, this stunning silver and white mixed bubble cluster necklace from Debenhams is the adornment for you. A pearl necklace is the accessory of choice for many traditional brides, but if you want to add a twist, why not wear several layers of various sized pearls instead? These can be all the same length or vary in length to create a more daring and modern look.
Crystal Statement Necklace, Etsy.com, $31.90
Etsy.com is a treasure trove for brides looking for a really unique piece of jewellery for their big day, at a great price. This crystal statement necklace from Necklace21 at Etsy is seriously pretty and looks like a joy to wear. The best part about this gorgeous piece is that is can be worn with almost any type of dress, and after the big day can be worn with either a cocktail dress for your anniversary dinner, or to liven up a heavy wool jumper over the festive season!
