Statement Necklaces

Nina Ricci, Necklaces, Fall Accessories Report 2008
Photo: Kevin Cremens

Statement Necklaces

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Dries Van Noten

Dries Van Noten, Fall Accessories Report 2008
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Sterling silverand silk Banglenecklace, DriesVan Noten,$875; visit saks.com for stores.

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Island Designs by Harry Haslett

Island Designs by Harry Haslett, Fall Accessories Report 2008
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Horn, resin,metal and ribbon,Island Designsby Harry Haslett,$40 each; call800-388-9711.

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Alexis Bittar

Alexis Bittar, Fall Accessories Report 2008
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Amethyst drusy,conichalcite, pyritedrusy on twistedrope, Alexis Bittar,$1,300; visit alexisbittar.com for stores.

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Tory Burch

Tory Burch, Fall Accessories Report 2008
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Agate sliceswith leathercord, ToryBurch, $325; buy online now at toryburch.com.

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Philip Crangi for Vera Wang

Philip Crangi for Vera Wang, Necklaces, Fall Accessories Report 2008
Kevin Cremens

Jewelry designer Philip Crangi wired and then wove rhinestones into this big and bold braid for the Vera Wang line. Our tip: Wear hair in a loose updo to avoid any snags!

Crystals, Philip Crangi for Vera Wang, $1,486; at Bergdorf Goodman, call 800-558-1855.

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Mawi

Mawi, Necklaces, Fall Accessories Report 2008
Kevin Cremens

At 45 inches, it's truly long on luxury.

Synthetic pearls, crystals with velvet ribbon, and gold-plated chain, Mawi, $716; at Dernier Cri, call 212-242-6061.

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Thea Grant

Thea Grant, Fall Accessories Report 2008
Kevin Cremens

A thick chain makes the mix day-friendly.

Plated steel, metal, vintage crystals and glass, Thea Grant, $395; visit

theagrant.com for stores.

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R.J. Graziano

R.J. Graziano; Necklaces, Fall Accessories Report 2008
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Calling all rocker chicks with day jobs.

Steel and crystals, R.J. Graziano, $275; call 212-685-1248.

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Elie Tahari

Elie Tahari; Necklaces, Fall Accessories Report 2008
Kevin Cremens

Pair this with an LBD or a silky top and jeans.
Crystals and satin, Elie Tahari, $398; call 212-334-4441.

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Helene Zubeldia

Helene Zubeldia, Necklaces, Fall Accessories Report 2008
Kevin Cremens

Oversize rhinestones add extra impact to this evening sparkler.

Metal and crystals, Helene Zubeldia, $670; at Curve L.A., call 310-360-8008.

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Banana Republic

Banana Republic, Necklaces, Fall Accessories Report 2008
Kevin Cremens

Beads stitched onto fabric make it edgy, and you can tie to your perfect length.

Mother-of-pearl and fabric, Banana Republic, $150; available in November at

bananarepublic.com.

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Burberry

Burberry, Necklaces, Fall Accessories Report 2008
Kevin Cremens

Long enough to graze the navel, its vibrant supersize slabs are lighter than they look.

Glass and metal, Burberry, $1,995; visit

neimanmarcus.com for stores.

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Balenciaga

Balenciaga, Necklaces, Fall Accessories Report 2008
Kevin Cremens

At its fashion show, Balenciaga paired ornate collars like this one with two matching cuffs.

Swarovski crystals, Balenciaga, $2,575; visit

neimanmarcus.com for stores.

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Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen, Necklaces, Fall Accessories Report 2008
Kevin Cremens

Inspired by Indian palace jewels, this showstopper's tiny crystals make it wearable for smaller frames.

Swarovski crystals with freshwater pearls, Alexander McQueen, $4,475; call 212-645-1797.

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Nina Ricci

Nina Ricci, Necklaces, Fall Accessories Report 2008
Kevin Cremens

This baroque beauty sits at the breastbone, a shorter length for fall's powerhouse pieces.

Semiprecious stones and galvanized metal, Nina Ricci, $1,835; at A'Maree's, call 949-642-4423.

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