I love the jewelry at J.Crew. Quirky yet luxurious, J.Crew’s bold necklaces are a great way to dress up a casual outfit, or add an extra “wow” to a conservative business suit. Their newest jewelry collection is a collaboration with New York-based FENTON/FALLON. The FENTON/FALLON for J.Crew collection perfectly straddles the divide between costume and fine jewelry. These pieces strike the optimum level of lavish, yet understated luxury, using a variety of materials including gold-plated metals and Swarovski crystal stones. As an added bonus, the pieces are affordable ranging in price from $70 to $295.

My favorite piece is the Carrington crystal necklace, pictured below. An opulent Swarovski crystal center piece is framed by gold and copper-plated brass, with an extra-feminine touch – real silk bows.