The Bold And The Beautiful: Statement Necklaces From Red Carpet To Runway To Reality

The bold glamour necklace in diamonds and/or gemstones reminiscent of Hollywood’s Golden Age stole the jewelry spotlight at almost all the events during awards season. It has also recently turned up on the catwalks at the fall/winter 2023/24 ready-to-wear shows and in the designer studios of contemporary independent designers who also feature one-0f-kind vintage pieces or antique dealers who also offer modern jewels. The looks ranged from elegant diamond fringe and drop styles to multiple choker strands to colored gemstones and more.

Here are some favorites from the various awards shows, the runway and the designer studios:

Rihanna at the 2023 Oscars dripping in De Beers necklaces.

Cicada’s regal platinum and diamond necklace.

Bib fashion runway necklace at the Rodarte 2023 Fall/Winter ready-to-wear show.

Rooney Mara in two Fred Leighton antique necklaces, which she wore to the 2023 Oscars and the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Lady Gaga in a diamond necklace from Tiffany & Co. archives, mid-20th century.

Melissa Kaye’s Maya 18K white gold and diamond choker necklace.

Dolce & Gabanna 2023 fall runway show with a rounded choker necklace,

Naomi Campbell in Briony Raymond vintage necklaces at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Rainbow K’s yellow gold and pared down yet textural diamond choker.

Anya Taylor Joy in Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger® necklace at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards.

Michelle Williams at the 2023 Critic’s Choice Awards in a Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger® Petal Fringe Necklace.

Estate Diamond Jewelry’s t vintage Buccellati necklace is crafted in white and yellow gold, with skillfully applied diamond inserts throughout the white gold resulting in an authentic work of art.

Jenna Ortega at the 2023 SAG Awards in Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger® Thirty Six Stone diamond necklace in platinum and 18K yellow gold.

Retrouvaí x PGI Platinum One-of-a-kind Diamond Magna Collar with alternating baguette diamonds and round diamonds.

Zendaya at the 2023 SAG Awards in a Bulgari High Jewelry.necklace with diamonds and large multi-colored gemstones.

Marl yellow gold Alexandra Multi Necklace with tanzanite, citrine, aquamarine, and diamonds.

Sandra Oh at the 2023 Oscars wearing a vintage Harry Winston citrine necklace from the Briony Raymond Estate collection.

Reza yellow gold, diamond, emerald and yellow sapphire necklace.

Jessica Chastain at the 2023 Osars in Gucci High Jewelry diamond and emerald necklace.

Rahaminov Diamonds’ 18K white gold multi shape bib diamond necklace with a mix of pear and marquise shapes.

Cicada’s emerald and diamond mixed pearl shape necklace is fit for a night on the red carpet.