WHAT IS A SAUTOIR NECKLACE?
The short story about this long necklace is that it can be wrapped, tied, or otherwise attached around one’s neck - or even wrist!
There is a historical reference as early as the 17th century of long pearl strands worn by royals and the titled nobility.
In the Roaring ‘20s, they symbolized empowerment and social freedom for women, alongside column dresses. Think of long ropes of cultured pearls or gemstone beads garnished with tassels dangling just above the waist. Such multifunctional necklaces were dynamically worn by equally dynamic women such as Coco Chanel, Josephine Baker, and Zelda Fitzgerald. Ever since the sautoir has proven its power.
What I love most is this long necklace spectacularly sets off plunging necklines in the front, as well as the back... oh, the possibilities!
From the boardroom to black tie events to brunch, shop discerning sautoir necklaces that are timeless style staples to be worn multiple ways…
COVETED SAUTOIR NECKLACES DESIGNED BY WOMEN!
CELEBRATING THE POLISH + GRIT OF WOMEN: DEBRA NAVARRO
Diamonds endure and these have been shaped, polished, and arranged in a beautiful ombré necklace that celebrates our dynamism and journey through life as women!
The length of Debra’s sautoir is 39 inches to wear long or wrap twice. It is also an exquisite candidate to attach one of her epic Watu pendants, like this aquamarine stunner!
ENDURING WARDROBE STAPLES: ZAFFIRO
While the sautoir came into vogue early 20th century, Elisabeth and Jack are creating modern heirlooms with an ancient technique: granulation!
This Etruscan practice of applying miniature spheres of precious metals to jewelry was practiced 4,000 years ago in and around Italy and Greece.
These sautoirs make the case for timeless heirlooms!
CREAE YOUR OWN TALISWOMEN SAUTOIR
Beaded TalisWOMEN layering necklaces are attainable ways to remind you who you are and what you are made of.
Since ancient times, it is believed gemstones and organic materials are imbued with protective or empowering properties, such as clarity, focus, or courage.
Choose your gemstone, bead size, and customize your color scheme - from ombré to solid hues!
Gemstone beads and lengths can be made-to-order. Allow 3 - 6 weeks for your customized necklace to arrive.
Good things come to those who wait!
GARNISH A LONG NECKLACE WITH A DESIGNER PENDANT!
DESIGNER PENDANTS
Remember I mentioned sautoirs can be garnished with tassles or pendants?
You can wear any of these curated pendants with your long sautoir AND your shorter layering necklaces!
LUXURY GIFTS FOR WOMEN: DISCERNING DESIGNER JEWELRY
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