RIDE ‘EM COWBOY – THE RISE OF THE BOLO NECKLACE

The bolo tie, a staple of Western neckwear, recently returned to the catwalks at Martine Rose and Louis Vuitton along with 10-gallon hats and rodeo shirts. But, rather than leather ties and boring metals, things are getting precious and semi-precious: the bolo’s braided leather cords have been replaced by adjustable metal strands and blinged out with diamonds and cubic zirconias. Enter: the slider necklace. A large part of the slider’s appeal lies in its versatility. Worn either as a choker or a sautoir (a long necklace that hangs below the waist and ends in a tassel or pendant), left to drape across the clavicle or adorn a backless look, a slider necklace offers a wealth of styling possibilities.

Beyonce was seen wearing the De Beers’ Prelude necklace from its Metamorphisis collection and also wore one for her Cowboy Carter album. Chloe, brand of the moment, has also launched its PomPoms Necklace as has Cartier with its Panthere de Cartier necklace, Chaumet with its Bee My Love Pendant, Piaget with its Possession Pendant Necklace, Marli’s Spinning Cravat necklace and Pomellato’s stylish Iconic Sliders.

For a similar vibe, but without the price tag, pick up this necklace from L’Atelier 73 –  L’Atelier 73’s Diamond Toggle Slider Necklace in Gold or Black for £175 has a diamond toggle that moves up or down. Evoking 70s disco vibes, this versatile piece turns effortlessly from a chic choker to a sleek long sautoir. Wear it with a black blazer, to replace a shirt or turn it around to accentuate an open back. Multiwear and multipurpose it could be the hardest working piece in your jewellery box right now.