Sticks and Stones may break your bones…or all three may end up in your necklace!

This fall when it comes to neck adornment, the chunkier the better. Oh, and added bonus points go to the necklace that resembles the findings of an archeological dig. That’s where Stephen Dweck comes to the rescue for the likes of Mary Kate Olsen, Christina Aguilera, Hilary Duff, Kelly Ripa and plenty of other well-known celebrities! Stephen’s designs incorporate nature-found materials like bone, ebony and fluorite. 

Sculptor/artist turned jewelry designer; Dweck has been referred to as the romancer of stones.  His passion for nature is reflected in his choice of stones and minerals from around the world and with his signature beetle, Adam, said to symbolize his affinity for nature. “Adam” is found on all original Dweck designs.  When browsing through his collection of over-sized rings, chunky organic necklaces and rare-beaded strands; I immediately fell in love. 

With such careful selection and rare stones scoring pieces from his collection comes with a bit of a price tag.  His necklaces range from $285-$2345 and up.   But don’t worry, I searched for more wallet friendly pieces that are just as fabulous.  Adds instant drama to a simple dress or a couture quality to even the simplest of outfits.

To get in on this trend, you can choose from any of the chunky designs below or simply go through your personal inventory and layer up some of your necklaces you already own. I bought a single-stranded organic looking necklace from Tres Jolie and I layer it up with a few long necklaces I already own to add some weight to achieve the look without going to the store. The key here is finding the one piece that looks natural and organic to really take home the trend's feeling. Think Mayan ruins or even twig and branch like!

 

The great thing about the right heavier necklace is it adds instant drama to a simple dress or a couture quality to even the simplest of outfits. With a much sought-after bedazzled neckline with an organic feel… you can kill two fall trends with one…stone!