We have all heard of the “statement necklace”–massive bibs full of beads, sparkle, chain, and charm. Now, among current jewelry trends is the “statement pendant.” For spring and summer, pendants of all shapes, sizes, and configurations of materials, on very long strands of beads, chains, or leather cords, such as the pendant below, by Betty Stephen. The length isn’t new; opera length strands of 30-34 inches, and even 48- to 60-inch ropes, have been trendy for a while. What is new is seeing so many pendants, and hanging down so low, on runways in NYC and Paris. Personally, I like…
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