At Grissom's you will find an extensive array of necklaces in our showroom to fulfill any preference. Alternatively, perhaps you have found a picture in a magazine or seen a necklace on a celebrity walking the red carpet that you love — just bring the image and we can recreate it or make modifications to the design, and it will be your unique custom piece.
The impression your necklace should make depends on whether it's for casual wear or a big occasion. If it's for an eighteenth birthday, a wedding, or an anniversary, you'll be looking for something truly special. For an award ceremony or black-tie event, you will want something truly extraordinary that makes a big statement.
What to Consider
The first thing to consider is the color or combination of colors you want. Next, consider the neckline of the clothing you expect to wear with the piece — certain necklace lengths and styles complement specific necklines beautifully while others compete. A general guide:
- V-neck or plunging necklines — Pendant necklaces or Y-chains follow the neckline beautifully.
- High or crew necklines — Longer opera-length or rope-length necklaces add elegance without competing with the collar.
- Strapless or sweetheart necklines — A statement necklace or collar sits beautifully at the décolletage.
Necklace Lengths
- Collar (14–16") — Sits at the base of the neck. Bold and formal.
- Princess (17–19") — The most common length. Falls just below the collarbone. Extremely versatile.
- Matinee (20–24") — Falls at the top of the bust. Works well with both casual and formal wear.
- Opera (28–36") — Falls to the breastbone or upper stomach. Elegant and sophisticated; can be doubled for a layered look.
- Rope (37"+) — Can be worn multiple ways — knotted, doubled, or as a single long strand.
Classic Necklace Styles
While the Art Deco style popularized the modern fashion in necklaces, it is the ones that incorporate precious metals and gemstones that have an unmistakable dignity and timeless appeal. Besides necklaces where dazzling diamonds are the main theme, there are also fresh floral designs in gold which are always in season. Other timeless designs include the Bayadere style — a twisted braid of pearl strands or beads. This French style became popular in the 1980s and remains a sophisticated choice today.
Necklaces at Grissom's
Our showroom carries diamond pendants, tennis necklaces, pearl strands, gold chains, colored gemstone drops, and more — all in yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and platinum. Whether you're looking for an everyday wear piece or a once-in-a-lifetime statement necklace, our team will help you find or create exactly what you envision. Contact us or visit our Fort Worth location to get started.