Necklaces

A necklace is the signature piece that sits closest to the eye

Necklaces frame the face and neckline, making them one of the most expressive pieces in a jewellery collection. A fine neck chain can add a quiet touch of light to an open collar, while a pendant necklace gives an outfit a focal point with personal meaning. Choose a minimal design for daily wear, a diamond necklace for enduring brilliance, or a coloured gemstone to introduce colour with intention. Women’s necklaces can be worn alone for a clean finish or combined with other chains to reflect your own rhythm and style. Whether you are selecting a gift for Mother’s Day, a milestone birthday or Christmas during the Australian summer, a thoughtfully chosen necklace becomes a wearable reminder of the moment.

Find a pendant or chain necklace that tells your story

The right necklace style starts with what you want it to express. Solitaire pendants place the focus on one luminous stone, while halo settings add a surrounding frame of sparkle. Initial, name and engraved designs turn personalised necklaces into close-to-heart gifts, and symbolic motifs offer a meaningful alternative to a traditional centre stone. For a more graphic look, choose a simple chain necklace with a polished, textured or linked finish. Layer-ready pieces work beautifully with open necklines, while a more substantial pendant can stand alone for evening dressing.

Stone choice gives custom necklaces another dimension. Classic diamond necklaces offer clear, enduring light, while lab grown diamond necklaces provide another diamond option. Bring rich green character to a pendant with an emerald necklace, choose a vivid red ruby necklace, or favour the timeless blue of a sapphire necklace. Softer tones are easy to wear in an morganite necklace or aquamarine necklace. For a distinctive contrast, explore a black diamond necklace or the changing hues associated with a Sultan Stone necklace. Each choice changes the character of the same pendant silhouette.

Gold, sterling silver and gemstones shape the character of a necklace

Metal and stone selection determine how a jewellery necklace looks, feels and works with the pieces you already wear. Yellow gold brings a warm, traditional glow and complements rich gems such as ruby, garnet and emerald. White gold gives diamond necklaces and cool-toned stones a crisp, contemporary setting, while sterling silver offers a bright, versatile finish for everyday pendant necklaces. At GLAMIRA Australia, gold necklaces are available in 9ct, 14ct and 18ct gold, allowing you to select the gold purity that suits your preference.

Gemstone necklaces can be selected for colour, symbolism or contrast with your wardrobe. Diamonds are valued for their brilliance, and their appearance is influenced by cut, clarity, colour and carat weight. A gemstone’s setting also matters: prong settings let more light reach a stone, while bezel settings create a smooth outline around it. Fine cable and trace-style chains keep attention on the pendant, whereas broader links make the chain itself part of the design. Consider the pendant’s weight when choosing a delicate chain, so the overall piece feels balanced.

How do you choose necklace length and create a balanced layered look?

Choose necklace length by matching where the chain falls with your neckline, pendant size and the pieces you plan to layer. Short necklaces sit high on the neck and suit crew, boat and off-the-shoulder necklines. Mid-length designs are versatile for shirts, knits and V-necks, while longer chains create a vertical line over higher necklines. Measurements can vary with neck size and pendant dimensions, so use the following falls as a practical guide.

For layered necklaces, begin with two chains of clearly different lengths so each design remains visible. Pair a fine choker with a princess-length pendant, or place a simple gold necklace above a gemstone necklace for contrast. Keep the metals coordinated for a seamless look, or deliberately mix yellow gold, white gold and sterling silver for a more relaxed finish. Avoid placing several large pendants at the same point, as spacing is what keeps layers looking intentional rather than tangled.

Customise a GLAMIRA necklace with confidence

GLAMIRA makes it possible to customise necklaces by selecting details such as metal, gemstone and engraving where available for the chosen design. Personalised necklaces can carry initials, a name, a date or a short message, creating a considered keepsake for a birthday, anniversary or family occasion. Review your selected specifications carefully before ordering, especially the metal colour, chain length and inscription. Your purchase is supported by free Australian shipping, 60-day returns and a lifetime warranty. Free engraving is also available, helping you add a personal finishing detail without losing the refined character of the piece.