{"title":"Lariat \u0026 Y Necklaces","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe lariat necklace, the only shape that truly drops\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery other necklace forms a loop. A \u003cstrong\u003elariat necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e adds something else: a \u003cstrong\u003edrop\u003c\/strong\u003e, a strand that leaves the lowest point of the necklace and falls straight down, often finished with a pendant or a tassel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHence its other name, the \u003cstrong\u003eY necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e: the shape it draws on the neck is that of the letter. Two arms that meet, and a stem that carries on downwards. You will also see it called a \u003cstrong\u003eY shaped necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003edrop necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat drop changes the whole effect. A classic necklace draws a horizontal line across the chest, and a horizontal line widens. A Y adds a vertical, and a vertical lengthens. It is the only piece in the catalogue that works in that direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Y necklace is not a long necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the most common confusion, and it leads to disappointment when the parcel arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/long-necklaces\"\u003elong necklace\u003c\/a\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003elong\u003c\/strong\u003e: the loop itself drops over the chest, and it can be doubled into two loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lariat is \u003cstrong\u003eshort\u003c\/strong\u003e: the loop stays at collarbone height, like an ordinary chain. Only the drop goes lower, on its own, down the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur lariat necklaces therefore sit at the usual height. If you want a piece that falls low as a whole, look at our long necklaces instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does for a silhouette\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the most effective piece in the catalogue, for a purely optical reason worth explaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vertical line down the middle of the upper body draws the eye downwards and towards the centre. It \u003cstrong\u003elengthens\u003c\/strong\u003e the silhouette and visually \u003cstrong\u003eslims\u003c\/strong\u003e the upper body. It is the same principle as a jacket lapel or a row of buttons, applied to jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn practice: on a slightly high round neckline, a Y opens up what looked closed. On a V-neck, it follows the point and extends it. On a plain shift dress, it creates the only vertical marker in the outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is also why it is not layered. A Y needs its axis clear: putting another chain over it erases exactly what makes it interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the drop carries\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lower part of the Y is the part you see most, and it gives the piece its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ependant set with diamanté\u003c\/strong\u003e hangs freely at the end of the drop: it swings with every step and catches the light, which draws the eye discreetly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/heart-necklaces\"\u003eheart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the vertical line a clean full stop. This is the classic \u003cstrong\u003eY drop necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e. On one of our designs, several small hearts run down the drop like a garland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eshooting star\u003c\/strong\u003e carries the movement of the line on instead of stopping it: it is the most graphic version, and the easiest to wear every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGold or silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003egold lariat necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e warms the vertical line and looks a little more dressed up. It is the colour for beige, ecru and warm-toned outfits. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/gold-necklaces\"\u003egold necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esilver lariat necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e makes the line crisper and cooler. It reads better on dark outfits, where the vertical stands out by contrast. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/silver-necklaces\"\u003esilver necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur pieces come in both colours; you choose on the product page, with the colour swatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA collection that is just beginning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet us be honest: the lariat is a family we are just opening, and the choice is still small. We would rather offer a few well-chosen pieces than fill a shelf for the sake of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want the same idea with more options today, there are two neighbours: \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/chain-necklaces\"\u003echain necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e for the simplicity of a single line, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/collections\/long-necklaces\"\u003elong necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e for a long vertical. This page will grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich neckline\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Y needs a clear axis, so a neckline that does not get in its way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is at its best on a \u003cstrong\u003eV-neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose point it extends, and on a slightly high \u003cstrong\u003eround neckline\u003c\/strong\u003e, which it visually opens up. On a \u003cstrong\u003ebuttoned shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, it follows the line of the buttons and doubles the vertical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat suits it less: a polo neck, where the drop lies on the fabric instead of the skin, and very wide necklines, where the vertical no longer has a frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e: the metal won't tarnish on skin and won't leave the green mark of common alloys. The drop of a Y swings against the chest with every step: it is a piece that works harder than an ordinary chain, so the choice of metal matters all the more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake it off before the shower, the pool and the gym. Put on your perfume before your necklace, never after. Store it flat in its box rather than in a heap: the drop is the part that tangles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery necklace is sent in its gift box, ready to give just as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"collier-etoile-filante-en-y-sur-chaine","title":"Shooting Star Lariat Necklace – Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Y-shaped chain, narrowing into a V and then dropping down, with a shooting star at the end. The star looks as if it has just crossed the sky. The chest looks longer, the neckline more open. With a V-neck blouse, a wrap dress or a vest top, the effect is immediate. A shooting star necklace, to make a wish every time you fasten it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA shooting star necklace, mounted as a Y\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elariat necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called a Y necklace, draws the eye downwards to the \u003cstrong\u003eshooting star\u003c\/strong\u003e hanging at its tip. This vertical line creates a longer, slimmer neckline. The shooting star, symbol of the wishes we make when we see one pass, gives this \u003cstrong\u003estar necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e a poetic, romantic side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGold or silver, a line that lengthens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003egold\u003c\/strong\u003e, the shooting star takes on fiery glints; in \u003cstrong\u003esilver\u003c\/strong\u003e, it recalls the light of a comet. The extender gives two looks: shorter, the Y stays discreet under a collar; longer, it shows off in a low neckline. A piece that suits a daytime outfit as well as an evening dress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Fermoir","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":66089049588061,"sku":"79283","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":66089049620829,"sku":"79284","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8670\/7805\/files\/79283__fond_blanc_frontal__v12_192c582a-3a39-4823-ad0a-712603cf502e.png?v=1790768894"},{"product_id":"collier-coeur-maille-fine-a-motifs-multiples","title":"Dainty Multi-Heart Lariat Necklace – Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeveral little hearts spread along a fine chain that drops into a Y. The necklace reads as you follow the curve of the neck, then the vertical drop, motif after motif, like a garland. The hearts are mounted flat, so it stays neatly in place and lends itself perfectly to layering, under a pendant or a long necklace. A tender, light piece that scatters little hearts all around the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLittle hearts all along the chain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehearts\u003c\/strong\u003e are set directly on the \u003cstrong\u003efine chain\u003c\/strong\u003e at regular intervals, so the motif follows the whole line of the neck. This spacing gives the necklace a delicate rhythm and keeps it steady on the skin. Wear it alone for a subtle touch, or as the first row of a richer \u003cstrong\u003elayered\u003c\/strong\u003e look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe base of a layered look that holds together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn close to the neck, it leaves room for a longer pendant or a \u003cstrong\u003elong necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e underneath. In \u003cstrong\u003egold\u003c\/strong\u003e, it warms the whole; in \u003cstrong\u003esilver\u003c\/strong\u003e, it brings a fresh touch to more modern combinations. The extender adjusts its level so each strand finds its place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Fermoir","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":66089050177885,"sku":"79285","price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":66089050210653,"sku":"79286","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8670\/7805\/files\/79285__fond_blanc_frontal__v12_f32c82d7-41f3-47fd-b50e-6abe252be9d0.png?v=1790769025"},{"product_id":"collier-pendentif-a-strass-en-y","title":"Diamanté Drop Lariat Necklace – Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA chain mounted in a Y, with a diamanté pendant hanging freely at the end of the drop. It sways slightly as you walk, and that little movement catches the eye far more than a still motif. The stone picks up the light with every step. With a round neck or a V-neck, it draws a fine line. A delicate, graceful lariat necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Y necklace and its diamanté pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eY necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e chain divides at the centre and continues its drop towards a \u003cstrong\u003ependant\u003c\/strong\u003e set with \u003cstrong\u003ediamanté\u003c\/strong\u003e. This vertical movement lengthens the neckline and draws the eye to the centre of the décolleté. The pared-back style of this necklace makes it easy to wear, from office outfits to evening dresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect on a round neckline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a round-neck jumper or T-shirt, the Y opens up a line that lightens the silhouette. In \u003cstrong\u003egold\u003c\/strong\u003e, the stone shines with a warm sparkle; in \u003cstrong\u003esilver\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a cooler light. Its extender lets this \u003cstrong\u003elariat necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e sit closer to the neck or drop towards the décolleté, depending on the outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Fermoir","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":66089073574237,"sku":"224008","price":27.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":66089073607005,"sku":"224009","price":27.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8670\/7805\/files\/224008__fond_blanc_frontal__v6_11ff15ef-215c-43c4-8265-549fcb5e1962.png?v=1790775399"},{"product_id":"collier-coeur-a-strass-en-y","title":"Diamanté Heart Lariat Necklace – Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe chain drops in a Y and the diamanté heart hangs right at the end. The line runs downwards, the upper body looks longer, and a round neckline opens up on its own. Over a vest top, a V-neck blouse or a little black dress, it is enough to build the whole outfit. A necklace with presence, the kind you choose to be noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe lariat necklace that lengthens your silhouette\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elariat necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e draws the eye along its drop, down to the \u003cstrong\u003eheart\u003c\/strong\u003e hanging at its tip. The diamanté stones place their point of light at the very bottom, exactly where the gaze comes to rest. This vertical line slims the neck and upper chest: the whole effect of this \u003cstrong\u003eY necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e lies in that single stroke heading straight for the neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGold or silver heart necklace, at two heights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extender gives two heights: shorter, the Y stays demure and slips under a shirt; lower, it makes a statement over a plunging neckline. As a \u003cstrong\u003egold heart necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e, it warms the complexion and catches the light; as a \u003cstrong\u003esilver heart necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e, it turns more graphic and suits black, grey or white outfits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Fermoir","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":66089074131293,"sku":"226020","price":30.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":66089074164061,"sku":"226021","price":30.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8670\/7805\/files\/226020__fond_blanc_frontal__v6_a47f5543-239e-432d-a288-bf0c3845148a.png?v=1790775519"}],"url":"https:\/\/maisonfermoir.com\/en-gb\/collections\/lariat-necklaces.oembed","provider":"Maison Fermoir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}