Cynthia Clinton Blog

The Brio Collection Y-Necklace

Handmade bead-chain with swirling s-clasp, the Brio Collection Y-Necklace can be worn with clasp in front or in back for two different looks. Worn in front, it’s a Y-necklace. Put the clasp in back and it’s a choker/collarette with a sexy dangle down the back (which is beautiful on gals with short hair).

Available in Sterling Silver with Hematite. This handmade item is made to order and ships in 2 weeks. Neck opening is approximately 15-3/4 inches. Measure your neck (or a similar length necklace) before you buy! The clasp is meant to lay against your middle chest, between collarbone and cleavage, so please keep that in mind when measuring. If you’re local to 95020, you can make an appointment with me, if you want, and I’ll measure you myself.

Custom sizing available, at price of $7 per inch you want added to the length. To order additional inches, request it in the box on the order form and I will send you a PayPal payment request for the difference in price. If there’s no box at the cart to leave a note, shoot an email to me (cynthia at cynthiaclinton dot com) and we’ll do it that way.

Gemstone Disclosure:
HEMATITE= (N) Natural/May be synthetic.

*Hematite can be man-made so accurately that there isn’t really a difference between the two anymore, so when I order Hematite beads, I really don’t know what I’m getting. I try to buy what is specified as natural but it still shows the “may be synthetic” disclaimer. They are chemically the same.

Inspiration For Making This Necklace

This necklace is part of a collection. When I design a collection, I try to have some complex pieces as well as simpler pieces. I love Y-Necklaces because most of them - including this one- clasp in the front, which makes them easy to get on and off. Plus, I designed this with a large clasp that’s easy to work with even with long and/or artificial nails. I’ve always hated fiddling clasps that split or break my nails.

Another big plus about Y-Necklaces is that they look great with any kind of neckline. Some necklace styles only look their best with certain necklines. However, a Y-necklace looks fabulous and sexy showing between the long, narrow “v” of a button down shirt, very pretty against the skin with any open necked blouse, like a scoop, v-neck, etc. It looks equally good against a blouse such as when worn with crew neck, boat neck, princess neck. It’s a necklace style you can grab over and over, especially when you have other Hematite accessories such as bracelets or earrings.

I chose Hematite for the stone because Hematite seems classier than plain black sometimes (I think because it isn’t so somber) and this is a stone that goes with everything. It has such a beautiful glimmer that looks great for an evening out, with business wear, with jeans, even with a bikini. You name it and Hematite is pretty enough for the occasion.

If you have any questions or any problem at all ordering, simply email me and I’ll fix you right up (cynthia at cynthiaclinton.com).