Gold Necklaces for Women

How to Choose a Gold Necklace

Solid gold is the whole point. A 14K gold necklace is 58.3% pure gold, harder and more scratch-resistant than 18K, which makes it the better choice for something worn daily and slept in. An 18K piece is 75% pure. It is warmer in colour and slightly softer, and it is the right choice when the metal itself is the statement. Neither will discolour your skin or wear thin, which is the difference between fine jewelry and plated jewelry. Gold vermeil, which we use on a handful of entry pieces, is a thick layer of gold over sterling silver. Good value, but it will wear over years in a way solid gold won't, and it benefits from a little more care. For a first fine piece, most people are happiest with a 14K chain around 16 to 18 inches. It sits at the collarbone, works with almost every neckline, and layers with anything you add later.

Necklace Styles in This Collection

Floating diamond necklaces. Diamonds set flush into the chain with no visible mount, so they read as light rather than jewelry. The Celeste floating diamond styles are the most-worn pieces in the collection. Tennis necklaces. A continuous line of diamonds, bezel-set with millegrain edging. A milestone purchase. Chokers. Worn high on the neck at 14 to 15 inches. Best on open necklines and as the top layer in a stack. Pendant necklaces. A single charm on a chain. The compass, star and evil eye designs are our signatures. Chain necklaces. Solid gold chains, worn alone or as the base of a layered look. Initial and nameplate necklaces. Pavé-set gothic lettering, made to order.

Diamond Necklaces for Women

Every diamond in this collection is natural, not lab-grown, and set by hand. Diamond necklaces here fall into three groups: floating station styles, where stones are spaced along the chain; pavé work, where small diamonds cover a shaped pendant; and tennis lines, where a continuous row of stones forms the necklace itself. Carat weight ranges from under half a carat on the mini styles to several carats on the tennis pieces. If you want a specific weight, colour or setting, most designs can be made to order.

Symbolic and Protective Pieces

A large part of the collection is built around meaning. The evil eye is worn for protection from ill intent, a tradition running through Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cultures for thousands of years. The hamsa carries the same protective idea in a hand form. The compass stands for direction and finding your way back. The star, for guidance.

These are often bought to mark a change rather than a celebration, and they tend to get worn every day afterwards.

Made by Hand, Made to Order

Every piece is designed in-house and finished by hand. Pieces marked one-of-a-kind are made once, from a single stone, and not repeated. If you want something adjusted, whether that is a different length, a different gold colour or a specific stone, that's a conversation we're happy to have.

Necklace FAQs

Is 14K or 18K gold better for a necklace worn every day?

14K. It contains more alloy metal, which makes it harder and more resistant to scratches and bending. 18K is richer in colour and higher in gold content at 75% pure, but softer. It is better suited to pieces worn occasionally than to something you never take off.

What necklace length should I choose?

A choker sits at 14-15 inches, at the base of the neck. A princess length of 16-18 inches falls at the collarbone and is the most versatile. A matinee length of 20-24 inches sits at or below the bust and works well over knitwear. To measure, wrap a soft tape where you want the necklace to fall and add an inch for comfort.

How do I layer necklaces without them tangling?

Space each layer at least two inches apart and vary the weight: a fine chain, then a pendant, then something more substantial. Chains of similar thickness worn at similar lengths are the ones that twist. Starting with a choker as your shortest layer gives the stack a clean top line.

What does an evil eye necklace mean?

It's worn for protection against ill will. The symbol appears across Greek, Turkish, Jewish and Middle Eastern traditions, usually as a blue eye, and the idea is consistent throughout: the eye watches back and turns bad intent away. Ours are set in gold with diamonds and emerald.

Will solid gold necklaces tarnish or turn my skin green?

No. Solid 14K and 18K gold won't oxidise or leave marks on skin. That reaction comes from copper in plated or low-purity alloys. Gold vermeil pieces, which are sterling silver under a thick gold layer, can dull over several years of daily wear, but they won't discolour skin either. Here's how to care for it.

Can necklaces be made to order?

Yes. Most designs can be adjusted for length, gold colour, or stone selection, and nameplate pieces are made to order as standard. One-of-a-kind pieces are made from a single stone and can't be replicated exactly, but a similar piece can usually be commissioned.

What's the difference between a floating diamond and a regular diamond necklace?

In a floating setting the diamond is set directly into or flush with the chain, with no visible prongs or bezel around it, so the stone appears suspended against the skin. A conventional pendant hangs from the chain on a bail, so the mount is part of the look.