photo courtesy dkimages.comWhen referring to jewelry however, the word lariat refers to a kind of necklace influenced by this roping technique.
A traditional lariat is a long, open-ended, single strand necklace that is typically worn looped in a knot or used with a slide so that the two ends dangle freely. The traditional lariat necklace is very versatile and can be worn in a number of ways however, there are many lariat-style, clasped necklaces available as well.
Despite my affinity for funky, bold jewelry, I prefer lariat necklaces with an unfussy yet eye catching design. The clean and minimalistic look allows them to be suitable for many outfits, casual, business or formal, and add to them a touch of sophisticated elegance.
Lariat necklaces are becoming increasingly popular and have even been spotted around the necks of a few Hollywood stars. Recent sightings include Paz Vega who pumped up the glamour with a silver and emerald lariat, Ashley Tisdale who kept it cool and casual in her beaded version and Anne Hathaway who looked lovely and chic in a striking diamond piece.
photos courtesy bastardly.com, celebrity-gossip.net and mimifroufrou.comThere are many beautiful and affordable lariat necklaces available, some of which I've listed below.
Women's Long Beaded Lariat NecklacesPrice: US$7.99
http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/product.do?cid=39422&pid=521832
Lariat Chain NecklacePrice: US$28.00
http://www.ardenb.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=139&subCategoryId=162&productId=12344
Tiffany Inspired Sterling Silver Open Star Lariat NecklacePrice: US$44.99
http://www.overstockjeweler.com/tiffany-inspired-sterling-silver-open-star-lariat-necklace-p-1954.html
Circle and Rain Lariat (Sterling Silver)Price: US$31.50
http://www.ericaburnsdesigns.com/catalog.php?category=32
H81 Ballerina Shoes NecklacePrice: US$6.90
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=acc%5Fnecklace&product%5Fid=1050298271&Page=all&cookie%5Ftest=1
Simple Lolly Lariat (16" Sterling Silver)Price: US$36.00
http://www.freshieandzero.com/simplelollylariat.htm
Sterling Silver Lariat with White and Black PearlsPrice: US$29.99
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-7574032-7213467?ASIN=B000FAPVB8&AFID=Froogle&LNM=B000FAPVB8|Sterling_Silver_Lariat_Necklace_with_White_and_Black_Pearls&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B000FAPVB8&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001
Leaf Lariat NecklacePrice: UK £14.00 (US$27.56)
http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/lavenderroom/product/leaf_lariat_necklace
Samudra Raccolta: Treble Clef Lariat NecklacePrice: US$40.00
http://www.yesstyle.com/en/Product.aspx?pid=1011044786
Danz, dear,
ReplyDeleteThanks again for your excellent researchs.
You found the cuttest necklace...the ballerina shoes one!! I love it!! I want it!!
Have a nice day mademoiselle Danz :)
What a lovely post.
ReplyDeleteLove the lariat necklace as you say, dear, so versatile.
The ones you've chose are very beautiful.
Thanks for all this information.
Luv
xoxo
i never knew that this is what they are called! very cool
ReplyDeleteI love the Leaf Lariat necklace! I think It has so many posibilities! Paz Vega look stunning as well with that necklace which goes so well with the gorgeous red dress! lovely post! :)
ReplyDeleteHi danz-hope you are well today!! A great post and I love Annes-it's such a lovely look! This last one, the treble clef is really nice-a great price too!!
ReplyDeleteHi honey! Yay I'm first!!! (yikes that was so Perez Hilton). Anyway, welcome back, and GREAT POST today! I had not taken note of all these fab lariats until you pointed them out. Really like the diamond ones that all the stars are wearing, but glad I can afford one, too (maybe the silver stars!!). Btw, I am doing my corset post today and I am going to reference your recent history lesson; hope that's okay?? Smooches, CC
ReplyDeleteoh cool post !
ReplyDeletei want the one with the leaves.
My sweetheart,
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing well today. Those lariats are all beautiful, I think I fancy the ballet slipper one. Once again, and as per usual, a very informative and enjoyable post.
P.S. I made a boo boo and deleted your comment on my blog by mistake. Please come back and make a new one. You know I always love it when you visit.
Ciao my brilliant Bella.
love the last one. .always had a thing for the treble clef.
ReplyDeleteI actually liked how Ashley wore it! I might just go and get the ON ones! The leaves one is awesome though.
ReplyDeleteyou always find the most reasonably priced, pretty options.
ReplyDeletei always wanted to learn how to do that lasso thing.
Love this, the leaves are my favorite!
ReplyDeletereally good observation. the leaves one is the best for me
ReplyDeletePaz Vega's example is very GLAMOROUS , full of a precious discretion . . . like a delicate "hand-to-hand" with a subliming finery !!!
ReplyDeleteA Bientôt, Antoine
Nice necklaces!! I love thee one that Ashley Tisdale wore and also the "Lariat Chain Necklace" *.*
ReplyDeleteByee
xx
Hey babe! What's going on? How is my Danz? You are too good to me, you know that?! Thank you for the ridiculously sweet comment - got me smilin' over here as usual.
ReplyDeleteYou definately sound like me when it comes to clubbing - not my scene. It's nice once in a great while, but super hard for me to do. I hope your camera situation works out! I want to see more of your lovely style posts! I have to say though, I love Anne Hathaway's lariat/knot necklace. It's stunning and looks so intricate.
Next time you go clubbing - I'll come with you. We'll wear something absolutely-ridiculously-amazing and blow everyone away! I hope you're having a great day, beautiful.
xo
yeah i would definitely rock one of these necklaces, so cute and fun.
ReplyDeleteI think the lariat would be really nice on you.
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet! Of course I'd like to trade links, you are totally added. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd can I just say that I actually just learned a lot from this post. If somebody had asked me what that style of necklace is called, I would have had no idea. It's such a break from the pendant though, which I have a zillion of but they so frequently compete with my neckline. Thanks for once again keeping me in the know!
gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteReel me in! I love it! You're so amazing!
ReplyDeletethis post was so well organized...you got me hooked on this trend, and then you gave me options...i'm surprisingly drawn to the one from old navy.
ReplyDeletelariat necklaces can be so pretty, but at the same time, they can be odd when worn with the wrong outfit. i'd have to say i love the leaves one the best!
ReplyDeleteNice necklaces! The one vith leaves is my favorite :-)
ReplyDeletei like long necklaces.. so this better work for me! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVEEE the leaf and the one with the white and black pearls. So elegant and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteanother brilliant and well researched post.xx
ReplyDeleteI have a necklace like those, I think I'll wear it today :)
ReplyDeleteThe Star necklace is so beautiful!! I´ll try to order it for my girlfriend. And it´s great that it´s not expensive, allthough it´s awesome!
ReplyDeleteyou always explain things so well! i love the way ashley tisdale wore her lariat necklace, it seems laid-back and elegant at the same time. from the affordable ones you pictured, i like the old navy one, the very first one, best!
ReplyDeletegreat post. I had no idea that was the name of those types of necklaces. :)
ReplyDeleteso informative, thank you!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I love lariat necklaces, and the first one is quite beautiful.
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have a great day!
great post as always, i should start making some lariats....
ReplyDeletethe necklaces are great. i never knew what those kind were called before
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that treble clef necklace!!
ReplyDeleteoh now i totally want that Lariat Chain Necklace! great blog!
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i like them all!
ReplyDeleteanother great introduction to another great post!
ReplyDeleteLook how popular your blog has become! I'm so delighted for you! You deserve it girl xx
Love the lariat! Great picks!
ReplyDeleteI find them so delicate and ultra feminine. Thanks for posting
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