Dangle the Carat

Who would have guessed that dramatic “rings around the collar” would wind
up among the season’s essential accessories? Defined by bold stones on delicate
chains, designers’ newest, most talked about incarnations of fine necklaces ref-
erence the shape of your choice finger rings—but turned upside down. Change
it up! Opt to give your glitzy, weighed-down hands a rest, and stick your neck
out in an attention-grabbing amethyst, emerald or aquamarine drop on a silver
or gold strand. Buy it now, and wear it through spring. The bright-colored jewel
will complement everything in your warm-weather wardrobe—that is, except

[1] Necklace and pendant available at Mavrik fine Jewelry, Kirkwood, 314.909.6818.

[2] Necklace and pendant available at Albarré Jewelry, Ladue, 314.997.1707.

[3] Necklace and pendant available at Summit Jewelers, Webster Groves, 314.962.1400.

[4] Necklace and pendant available at Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers, Clayton,
314.863.8820.

[5] Necklace and pendant available at Mavrik Fine Jewelry.

[6] Final two necklaces and pendants available at Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers.