Forget bling bling or huge statement pieces. For a decked-out neck, sometimes less is more — the flash of silver and a hint of shine on a delicate chain speak of a woman who embodies elegance and grace.

Dainty necklaces may be subtle, but they’re all charm. The fun is in the unexpected — an eye-catching motif, or the glint of a tiny diamond around the collarbone or décolletage. What’s not to love? The studiously small chains match everything, from suits to dresses and T-shirts and jeans. You don’t even have to take them off when you hit the shower.

Sterling silver diamond necklace with rose gold accents by Pascale Monvoisin, £730 (S$1,304), via Net-a-Porter

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Sterling silver necklace with diamond pendant by Tiffany, US$285 (S$387)

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Eye necklace by Bjørg Jewellery, €150 (S$240)

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Flamingo motif necklace by Topshop, S$19.90

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“Snow Lion Cub” sterling silver necklace by Alighieri, £115 (S$205)

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Beaded necklace by Pandora, S$129

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Silver necklace with motifs and glass beads by Saint Laurent, S$560

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Oval tag charm necklace with colour splash detail by Tiffany, US$200 (S$272)

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Y shaped drop necklace by Swarvoski, US$99 (S$134)

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14K white gold diamond necklace by ILA, US$1,155 (S$1,569), via Moda Operandi

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Sterling silver necklace with ball pendant by COS, US$39 (S$53)

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Twisted choker necklace by Isabel Lennse, US$380 (S$519), via Moda Operandi

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