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Home • Fashion

First Lady Style: Statement Necklaces


We've pulled together our favorite necklaces from the First Lady's wardrobe. Check them out and be inspired.
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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True Blue

Mrs. O recently made an appearance on Good Morning America in a flower embroidered dress and delicate blue pearls to match.

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First Lady Chic

During a visit to Inglewood, California to promote healthy eating, The First Lady accessorized an already bold and colorful look with a silver eye-catching necklace.

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Beautiful Baubles

The First Lady’s mound of pearls was a stunning touch to her teal gown at the State dinner this year.

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Blushing Beauty

Here, a simple and sleek shift dress and statement necklace make a pretty pink pairing.

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Lovely Lamé

Michelle Obama worked a Rodarte lamé dress and layered Erickson Beamon pearls that matched precisely at a Hanukkah reception at the White House.

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Fine Jewels

For a subtle statement, the First Lady layers a fine multi-strand necklace delicately over a black gown.

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Regal Jewels

At a dinner with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in London, Michelle Obama wore an exquisite
necklace by Tom Binns with an off-the-shoulder gown.

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The More the Merrier

Mrs. Obama proves that even dainty pearls, when layered together, add up to a very strong statement necklace.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Stepping off of the aircraft in style, Mrs. O wears a chic two strand pearl choker accented with gold clasps for a vintage feel.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

This multi-strand necklace with floral applique stands out perfectly against Mrs. Obama’s matching dress.

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Pretty in Pink

Celebrating the festival of lights in Mumbai, India, the First Lady complements her lovely patterned dress and pretty pink cardigan with an Erickson Beamon necklace.

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Statement Maker

The First Lady couldn’t be more fabulous in this matching Miriam Haskell statement necklace with glass pearls and Swarovski crystals. This piece pops perfectly over her black turtleneck.

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Crystal Clear

Making an appearance at the YMCA in Homestead, Florida, the First Lady wears yet another lovely statement necklace by Miriam Haskell, this time made of colored glass beads and Swarovski crystals.

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Black Beauty

At the Congressional Black Caucus Mrs. O dons a silver statement necklace against a polished black ensemble.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Despite the very powerful gold foil brocade dress, Mrs. Obama’s chunky pearl necklace still stands out.

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Pearl Perfection

On the eve of the G20 Summit in London, the First Lady brings her best, dressed in a white shift dress and classic pearls to match.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Once again, Mrs. Obama lets her neck do the talking with a simple dress that sets off another multi-strand necklace.

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Front & Center

The First Lady’s House of Lavande 1970s Dinicola necklace spruced up her button down ruffle-front blouse at the White House.

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Cluster Chic

These chic clustered pearls are the perfect compliment to Mrs. Obama’s coral dress.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

The champagne-colored satin bow softens Mrs. Obama’s structured necklace.

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Bold Beads

Michelle Obama pairs her lovely wine colored gown with bold Jordan Alexander pearls.

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2/2/12: First Lady Chic
Michelle Obama visits the future site of a Northgate Market in Inglewood, California furthering the effort to bring healthy foods to low-income communities.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Despite the very powerful gold foil brocade dress, Mrs. Obama’s chunky pearl necklace still stands out.

First Lady Style: Statement Necklaces
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Black Beauty

At the Congressional Black Caucus Mrs. O dons a silver statement necklace against a polished black ensemble.

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Crystal Clear

Making an appearance at the YMCA in Homestead, Florida, the First Lady wears a lovely statement necklace by Miriam Haskell made of colored glass beads and Swarovski crystals.

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Lovely Lamé

Michelle Obama worked a rodarté Lamé gown and layered Erickson Beamon pearls that matched precisely at a Hanukkah reception at the White House.

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Pearl Perfection

The First Lady brings her Sunday best to church, dressed in a kakhi set and classic pearls.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklacwe

Mrs. Obama smiles for the camera at the Oprah Winfrey show in a haute pink shift accented by a lovely gold necklace.

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Regal Jewels

At a dinner with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in London Michelle Obama wore an exquisite
necklace by Tom Binns with her off-the-shoulder gown.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

We love these chic triple strand pearls that Mrs. Obama paired with her modern gray suit.

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Fine Jewels

The First Lady layers a fine multi-strand necklace for a subtle statement.

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Pretty in Pink

Mrs. O’s simple sleek shift dress and statement necklace make the perfect pairing in pink.

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10/28/10: TV Spotlight
Jill Biden and Michelle Obama appear on NBC’s ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ where they talk about being the first and second ladies of the United States.

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Statement Maker

The First Lady couldn’t be more fabulous in this skirt suit and matching Miriam Haskell statement necklace with glass pearls, and Swarovski crystals. It pops perfectly over her black turtleneck.

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11/18/10: Coming Together
First Lady Michelle Obama talks to Cory Booker after she addressed students at Maple Avenue School in Newark, New Jersey.

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The More The Merrier

Mrs. Obama proves that even dainty pearls, when layered together, add up to a very strong statement necklace.

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5/30/11: Memorial Day
The Obamas walk with Major General Karl Horst, and his wife Nancy, on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia

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7/17/11: Sunday Best
The Obamas head to St. Johns Church in Washington DC. First Lady Obama looks lovely in a daffodil-printed Jason Wu dress.

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9/21/11: Returning Home

The President of the United States Barack Obama and The First Lady Michelle Obama, in an Isabel Toledo dress, arrive at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Obama was returning to Washington after attending the annual United Nations General Assembly

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Here, Mrs. O wears a chic two strand pearl choker accented with gold clasps.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

SPiegel’s Graduated Strands Pearl Necklace, $69. Available now at Spiegel.com.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

We love how Mrs. O accessorizes a casual ensemble with astatement necklace.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

We love these classic two strand pearls Mrs. Obama wears with a classic cardigan.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

A classic yellow twinset is complimented by a brassy necklace by Mrs. O.

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First Lady Style: Statment Necklace

Susan Graver Bold Openwork Statement Necklace, $29.75. Available now at QVC.com.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Michelle Obama wore these exact Jordan Alexander South Sea pearls with diamond accents. Find them at www.fragments.com starting at $750.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Ladylike Pearl and Rhinestone Bib Necklace, $486. Available at Charmandchain.com.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Lanvin silk flower necklace, $895. Available now at Nordstrom.com.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Betsey Johnson “Vintage Betsey” Necklace, $135. Available now at Nordstrom.com.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Gay Boyer Double-Strand Pearl Necklace, $124. Available at MaxandChloe.com.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Mimco Manhattan Chocke Necklace, $160. Available t HouseofFraser.co.uk.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Short Antique Coin Necklace, $120. Available at Charmandchain.com.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Triple-Strand Pearl Flower Necklace, $49.99. Available now at Spiegel.com.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Ismene Necklace, Purple, $790. Charmandchain.com

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Sequin Beaded Bow Statement Necklace, $175. Nordstrom.com.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Faux Pearl & Crystal Necklace by Haute Hippie, $485. Nordstrom.com

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Anthology Three Strand Semiprecious Pearls, $88. Nordstrom.com

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Mrs. Obama opts for a necklace dripping with diamonds for this formal look.

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Snake chain and Crystal Necklace by Janis Savitt. Brownsfashion.com

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First Lady Style: Statement Necklace

Crystal Confetti Multi-Strand Necklace by Kate Spade, $245. Nordstrom.com

First Lady Style: Statement Necklaces