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Statement Necklaces
149 items
The world’s best handmade jewelry Every piece has a story
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Cascade, Amethyst Chip and Brass Bead Necklace from Thai Artisan
Length: 18.5"
Tiraphan Hasub
$59.95 Wholesale$59.95 -
Precious Harmony, Painted Green Black-Hued Wood Beaded Long Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Cascading Flair, Statement Necklace with Five Strands of Cultured Pearls
Far Fetched Jewelry
$72.95 Wholesale$72.95 -
Solar Alliance, Brown and Black Haldu Wood Station Necklace Made in India
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Dark Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Black Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Sublime Harmony, Brown Green Carved Painted Wood Beaded Long Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Alluring Union, Bohemian Long Strand Necklace with Polished Wooden Beads
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Majestic Splendor, Hand-Carved Red Brown Pink Wood Beaded Statement Necklace
Rahul Jain
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Vivid Harmony, Black Red Carved Painted Wood Beaded Long Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Fortunate Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Green Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Brown Harmony, Brown Hand-Carved Painted Wood Beaded Long Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Sunset Kiss, Hand-Carved Wood Beaded Statement Necklace from India in Red
Rahul Jain
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Shadow Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Dark Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Merry Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Orange Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Dazzling Glamour, Waterfall Statement Necklace with Crystal and Glass Beads
Mirian Zet
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Enchanted Bohemian, Handcrafted Bohemian Purple Cotton Beaded Strand Necklace
Rahul Jain
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Wend Panga in Blue, Artisan Blue Bead Necklace with Sese Wood Agate and Leather
Length: 19.25"
Ila Suleyman
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Twilight Alliance, Handmade Black and Brown Haldu Wood Beaded Station Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Wend Panga in Red, Artisan Red Bead Necklace with Sese Wood Agate and Leather
Length: 19.25"
Ila Suleyman
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Wild Pink, Pink Multi-Gemstone Beaded Waterfall Necklace from Thailand
Nareerat
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Sougri Blue, Horn and Bone Blue Recycled Beads Necklace African Jewelry
Length: 19.25"
Ila Suleyman
$63.74 Wholesale$74.99$63.74 -
Bohemian Night, Hand-Carved and Painted Black Beaded Statement Necklace
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Symphony of Color in Grey, Grey and Clear Beaded Waterfall Necklace
Length: 17.5"
Mirian Zet
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Rising Summer Ivory, Handcrafted Littleleaf Boxwood Ivory Beaded Necklace
Length: 37"
Sumalee Nawakul
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Songtaaba, Handmade Brown Leather Strand Statement Necklace from Ghana
Length: 27.5"
Ila Suleyman
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Nooma, Handmade Yellow Leather Strand Statement Necklace from Ghana
Length: 27.5"
Ila Suleyman
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Ancient Roots, Huichol Glass Beaded Waterfall Necklace from Mexico
Length: 18.5"
Adriana Trejo
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
Gift Set | Violet Spring, Thai Purple Cotton Scarves with Gemstone Jewelry Set
$115.10$127.89$115.10 -
Blue Goddess, Lapis lazuli strand necklace
Length: 18.5"
Narayannii
$195.49 Wholesale$229.99$195.49 -
Pop of Purple, 2-Carat Gold-Plated Multi-Gemstone Statement Collar Necklace
Saranarat
$101.99 Wholesale$119.99$101.99 -
Spring Era, Spring-Inspired Wood Beaded Station Necklace from India
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Pogyende, Handmade Emerald Leather Strand Statement Necklace of Ghana
Length: 27.5"
Ila Suleyman
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Ice, Sterling Silver Rainbow Moonstone Statement Necklace
Length: 16.5"
Neeru Goel
$533.79 Wholesale$627.99$533.79 -
Lavender Garden, Floral Multi-Gemstone Beaded Statement Necklace
Length: 19.25"
Nareerat
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Forest Era, Forest-Inspired Wood Beaded Station Necklace from India
Rahul Jain
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Intricate Lines, Wood Pendant Necklace with Intricate Line Motifs
Cida Matos
$19.88 Wholesale$23.39$19.88 -
Exotic Garden, Floral-Themed Multi-Gemstone Beaded Statement Necklace
Nareerat
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
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Wend Panga in Pink, Artisan Pink Bead Necklace with Sese Wood Agate and Leather
Length: 19.25"
Ila Suleyman
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Mughal Fire, Carnelian and Sterling Silver Necklace Indian Jewelry
Length: 17.75"
Neeru Goel
$329.79 Wholesale$387.99$329.79 -
Summer Blossoming, Floral Howlite and Quartz Beaded Statement Necklace
Nareerat
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Paradisial Petals, Blue and Pink Spring-Themed Quartz and Glass Beaded Necklace
Nareerat
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Vibrant Grace, Handmade Crystal and Glass Beaded Cluster Statement Necklace
Mirian Zet
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Silver Elegance, Hand Crafted Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace from Thailand
Length: 16.25"
Angels
$297.49 Wholesale$349.99$297.49 -
Wintertime Flower, Knotted Quartz Howlite Amethyst Beaded Y Pendant Necklace
Nareerat
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Regal Medallions, Sterling Silver Medallion Statement Necklace from India
Length: 16.5"
Neetu Barathi
$662.99 Wholesale$779.99$662.99 -
Hamsa Chakra, Multi-Gemstone Hamsa Chakra Pendant Necklace from India
Length: 18"
Alok Jain
$127.49 Wholesale$149.99$127.49 -
Purple Royalty, Checkerboard Amethyst Pendant Necklace 25 Carats
Length: 18"
Neeru Goel
$178.49 Wholesale$209.99$178.49 -
Dazzling Dreams, Hand-Painted Adjustable Ceramic Long Statement Necklace
Deepti Lav
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Proud Peacock, Lapis Lazuli Pendant Necklace
Length: 19"
Neeru Goel
$344.24 Wholesale$404.99$344.24 -
Dulcet Petals, Artisan-Made Floral Pink Quartz and Glass Beaded Necklace
Nareerat
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Huichol Trio, Floral Huichol Glass Beaded Necklace from Mexico
Size: 24.5" Inner Circ.
Adriana Trejo
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Jewels of Gianyar, Balinese Folk Art-Themed Sterling Silver Station Necklace
Ekayani
$161.49 Wholesale$189.99$161.49 -
Tropical Blooms, Multi-Gemstone Statement Necklace with Tropical Flower Theme
Nareerat
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Sunlit Flower, Mexican Artisan Crafted Sunflower Beaded Pendant Necklace
Length: 25.5"
Adriana Trejo
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Beach Waves, Handcrafted Turquoise Blue Glass Beaded Statement Necklace
Length: 16.75"
Adriana Trejo
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Harmony in Yellow, Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace in Yellow Aqua and Bronze
Angelina Roquel
$29.74 Wholesale$34.99$29.74 -
Crystallized Nights, Glass Beaded Choker Necklace from Thailand
Nareerat
$63.74 Wholesale$74.99$63.74 -
Winding Path, Golden Grass Statement Necklace with Adjustable Cord
Wagner and Cassia
$32.50 Wholesale$38.24$32.50 -
Bird Heart and Flower, Taxco 925 Silver Bird Heart & Flower Statement Necklace
Roy Nilson
$743.74 Wholesale$874.99$743.74 -
Buudu, Handmade Beige Leather Strand Statement Necklace from Ghana
Length: 27.5"
Ila Suleyman
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Summer Blossoming, Floral Howlite and Glass Beaded Necklace from Thailand
Nareerat
$40.79 Wholesale$47.99$40.79 -
Elysium Divinity, Amethyst and Rose Quartz Floral Filigree Pendant Necklace
Ibrat Yusupov
$71.40 Wholesale$84$71.40 -
Exuberant Green, Natural Jade Cabochon Statement Necklace from Guatemala
Ruben and Gilda Perez
$286.39 Wholesale$357.99$286.39 -
Gift Set | Fire Orchid, Curated Gift Set with Necklace Earrings and Scarf in Red
$157.47$179.97$157.47 -
Gleaming Grace, Brown Golden-Hued Crystal Glass Beaded Statement Necklace
Mirian Zet
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Fiery Prima Donna, Natural Carnelian Cabochon Link Pendant Necklace
Michael Krainer
$161.49 Wholesale$189.99$161.49 -
Kaleidoscopic Grace, Colorful Crystal and Glass Beaded Cluster Statement Necklace
Mirian Zet
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Blue Class, 60-Carat Checkerboard Labradorite and Blue Quartz Necklace
Neetu Barathi
$263.49 Wholesale$309.99$263.49 -
Summer Petals, Warm and Green-Toned Floral Multi-Gemstone Beaded Necklace
Nareerat
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Winter Chrysanthemum, Fantasy-Themed Floral and Leafy Multi-Gemstone Necklace
Nareerat
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Ice Spring, Floral Multi-Gemstone Beaded Statement Necklace in Blue
Nareerat
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Translucent Grace, Crystal Glass Beaded Cluster Statement Necklace in Lavender
Mirian Zet
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Crystallized Blue Nights, Blue Glass Beaded Choker Necklace Handmade in Thailand
Nareerat
$63.74 Wholesale$74.99$63.74 -
Nature Spring, Floral Quartz and Cultured Pearl Statement Necklace in Green
Nareerat
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Rainbow Diamonds, Handmade Multicolored Glass Beaded Statement Necklace
Length: 19"
Adriana Trejo
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
Splendid Grace, Blue and Orange Recycled Beaded Glass Statement Necklace
Length: 19"
Shamseeya Atideka
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Fiery Geometry, Ceramic Beaded Pendant Necklace in Fiery Hues from Mexico
Length: 23.5"
Edgar Trejo
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
Flower Bed in Orange, Hand Threaded Carnelian and Agate Statement Necklace
Length: 20"
Nareerat
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Green Breeze, Hand-Tatted Green Statement Necklace with Glass Beads
Gladys Pichola
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Splendorous Deer, Colorful Deer-Themed Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace
Length: 24.5"
Edgar Trejo
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Cutting Trends, Adjustable Sterling Silver Scissor Pendant Necklace
Maria and Gennadii
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Glistening Peace, 18k Gold Plated Copper Statement Necklace from Bali
Length: 14"
Ancha
$144.49 Wholesale$169.99$144.49 -
Harmony in Green, Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace in Green Red and Black
Angelina Roquel
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29
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Handmade necklaces are incomparable works of wearable art. Each one is unique in shape, color, size and design. Artisans from across the globe offer their own distinctive style of craftsmanship. In India, the vibrant colored gemstones have become a signature fashion statement. Balinese jewelry is characterized by ornate sterling tendrils set with tiny silver spheres. In Brazil, womens necklaces are often sleek and contemporary, with gemstones chosen for their particular energies. Many jewelry designs from Bali and Central America feature hand-knotted macram, such as that used in Guatemalas popular friendship bracelets. Handmade finishes may show variations in metal patterns. No two natural gemstones share the same characteristics. Each necklace holds its own individualistic sense of beauty, making it evident that it was crafted by hand. Some even bear the artisans signature.
Sustainable necklaces are designed with reusable materials, and each culture makes use of the objects and materials most readily at hand. For example, many Andean, Central American and Thai artists use repurposed wood. West African artisans use recycled paper, and beads of recycled glass or plastic. In Thailand, Mexico and Bali, coconut shells are often used. Indian artists sometimes repurpose silk from saris. And Brazilian artists collect discarded zippers and soda pop-tops to crochet into stunning, eco-friendly designs.
Many artisans the world over work in lost wax. They sculpt the image they want in wax, encase it in a mold, and pour molten silver or gold into it. The wax melts and flows out, leaving only the precious metal. However some artisans in Peru specialize in handmade silver and gold filigree, and some Balinese necklaces feature chains that are handwoven from slender metal strands. Karen hill tribe artisans in Thailand often use manual tools to stamp decorative motifs on fine silver. Other techniques include macram, beaded or gemstone strands, hammered metals, and carved wood or bone.
Precious metals and natural gemstones are the most popular materials for women's necklaces. Silver, gold and brass all provide durability as well as beauty. Artisans also utilize local materials that can include coconut shells, bamboo, bright African print fabrics, ceramic beads, natural amber, carved bone and bull horn. Both Peru and Mexico have rich silver mines and silver is used for traditional jewelry as well as contemporary designs.
Women's necklaces are versatile and come in many styles and lengths. They can be layered or worn alone as a statement piece. Many designs go with everything from jeans to office wear or an evening out on the town. The best thing about jewelry is that its a customizable form of expression that provides a sense of luxury and individuality.
When assessing the workmanship of a necklace, its helpful to pay attention to certain characteristics. For example, quality necklaces are balanced designs that rest comfortably around the neck. Clasps are secure and work well, and gemstones and beads are properly set. The precious metals should be nicely finished, and beads should not be too tightly strung. Well-made necklaces reflect excellent craftsmanship and attractive materials.
Each culture celebrates its rich jewelry-making history through specific symbols and styles. For example, traditional West African beads, which adorn many necklaces from the region, each have a story and a specific occasion when they are worn. Others may feature the Ghanian adinkra symbols, which convey popular wisdom. In ancient Andean civilizations, the leaders apparel and jewelry showed their rank and also incorporated religious symbols. Similarly, necklaces from Bali often depict deities from the Hindu pantheon. In India, a womans jewelry is linked to her status in society and may depict Hindu gods as well as mantra symbols such as the omkara, the root of all sounds and the emblem of the Most High. Angel necklaces and harmony ball necklaces are often worn by pregnant women in Bali and in Mexico. The pendant makes a delicate bell sound, thought to soothe the mother and the baby she is carrying. Some believe it summons a guardian angel, thus making it a symbol of loving protection.
Featured Reviews
Bernice
Oct 18, 2018
Love the Details
I just received this necklace and can not wait to wear it. The pendant is bigger than I thought it would be. It is a nice big statement piece. The silver details in between the beading is beautiful.
Stunning necklace
Beautiful combination of colors and textures of the stones. This necklace matches perfectly with a scarf that I purchased from Melati's collection (also on Novica's website).
Sheilashese
Apr 11, 2023
Green breeze hand tatted necklace
A vibrant green and comfortable to wear..more like a choker necklace..well made and and would recommend.
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Nareerat Hand crafted gemstone and pearl jewelry
"To create my jewelry, I like to sit in the middle of the materials – colorful stones and pearls in many shapes. Nature is a reference for my designs."
Update (August 2021)"Working with you has made me realize that my inner passion is in creatively crafting jewelry. I enjoy creating new designs.... read more
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