Chunky Black Chain Charm Necklace

THROUGH THE DESIGNER'S LENS- A thoughtfully curated jewelry collection grows one exceptional piece at a time. Every design begins long before I choose a single gemstone. It begins with years of noticing—the architecture I've aoday'sdmired, the places I've traveled, the remarkable people I've met, and the curiosity that has shaped the way I see the world. I'd love to share my perspective behind this design. ________________________________________ WHY YOU'LL REACH FOR IT A chunky black chain felt like the missing piece in my collection of essential necklaces. Then I went searching for just the right black enamel carabiner to connect the chain to the charms. Of course, once I found it, delicate charms were never going to do. I chose substantial shapes that could hold their own against the chain and complete what I like to think of as bold with tailored style. Voilà—an everyday black necklace with considerably more personality than I originally imagined. Fossil Coral, deep Citrine Drusy, and a Sunstone spear seemed destined to live together. I loved the balance of their different colors, textures, and shapes gathered on one substantial black enamel carabiner. I staggered the three charms in both size and length. That gave each one its own little moment rather than allowing any one gemstone to steal the show. Even the lobster clasp became part of the design. I chose black enamel to continue the clean line of the chain without introducing another metal or color. I chose a 20-inch length with layering in mind. It lets the charms fall just below a shorter necklace, where that bold cluster can have a little breathing room.