Hello, Sautoir: Necklaces That Go the Length in Style March 4, 2016 by BRITTANY SIMINITZ

Please excuse my French

I really just wanted an excuse to use a fancy French word. A long chain often adorned with gemstones or other charms, a sautoir typically (or at least, by definition) has some form of a pendant hanging from it, but the word loosely describes all of the pieces here. Longer necklaces have been rising in popularity again, particularly in the form of chains that can be wrapped multiple times and lengthy chains with dangling pendants. I personally don’t think anything like this will ever truly go out of style, but recent runway

appearances have them in the spotlight. They range from subtle with delicate chains adorned in gemstones or more statement with chunky, brightly beaded pieces. No matter which style your customer prefers, she’ll have a timeless piece on her hands with any one of these.

Sautoir necklace in 18k yellow gold with rock crystals by Bahina Jewels, $2,850

Tassel necklace in 18k white gold with 425.65 cts. t.w. turquoise, 264.86 cts. t.w. sapphires, and 1.37 cts. t.w. diamonds by Andreoli, price on request

Melody 38-inch necklace in vermeil with white pearls by Nina Nguyen, $395

Long necklace in 18k rose gold with 8 mm labradorite rounds by Susan Wheeler Design, $7,000

Prism necklace in 18k yellow gold with 6.5 mm–9 mm cultured pearls and amethysts, citrines, and topaz by Mastoloni, $4,400

Sautoir in rose gold with amethysts and diamonds by Pasquale Bruni, $4,610

Multicolor 37-inch necklace in 18k yellow gold with 61 cts. t.w. rose-cut tourmalines and .92 ct. t.w. diamonds by VTse, $13,000

Transparenza necklace in 18k yellow gold with 20.2 cts. t.w. champagne citrines, whiskey citrines, and rutilated quartz, and 0.9 ct. t.w. diamonds by Vianna Brasil, $12,240

The Tassel collection necklace in 18k white gold with ruby, pearl, and diamonds by Nigaam, $12,800