If you’re more “new to this” than “true to this” when it comes to accessorizing with jewelry, then a silver chain is a great place to start. Not only is silver less expensive than gold, but its overall impact is more subtle, while still packing a shine that might be otherwise missing from your neckline. That said, if you fall more on the Denzel in Gladiator II end of the jewelry spectrum, worry not bold adorner, for a silver necklace can also be the perfect vehicle to make an eye-drawing, sterling statement.
Opting for silver over flashier gold styles is also a good choice for another reason: You can wear silver more easily with a wider array of color palettes than yellow-toned gold pieces, thanks to silver’s neutral-adjacency. Think of it like a white tee, compared to a yellow one.
Today, we can add one more positive to this long list: Designers world over, from independents to luxury maisons, are currently celebrating silver’s potential more than ever before. The options are near endless, but that’s where I come in. From Paul Mescal-coded small chains to those that can rival Doctor Strange’s Infinity Stone drip, I’ve pulled together a cheat sheet of the very best options when sourcing your next sterling bit of bling.
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If you’re lost on where to begin your foray into neck-based bedazzlement, I strongly suggest taking a look at our recent most stylish man of the year, Paul Mescal, whose breakout role in Normal People as Connell showed us all the power of a smol chain. This non-pendant wielding style may be subtle, but it also offers exactly the right amount of shine for those looking to create an aura worthy of its own Instagram page.