Uniform dressing is rarely a label I’d use to describe my personal style. My modes of dressing

pretty much reflect my many moods. I’ll go the minimalist route with a simple pair of jeans and a white tee on Monday, and by Tuesday I'll step out in head to toe animal print–I live to switch things up. But one thing does stay the same no matter what I wear: gold necklaces. My stack of gold chains has undergone several variations throughout the years–like recently adding a gold Celine pendant necklace and a chunky link choker–but its presence persists. One reason I seldom take them off is because of their versatility–I find that gold jewelry works with virtually every sort of color or tone, and a gleaming necklace always injects the right amount of polish when I need it.

Gold necklaces also eternally timeless, so you can forget about buyers' remorse if you end up obsessively collecting them as much as I do. If you’re eager to jump on the gold necklace train, the key is to find a style that resonates with your own sartorial tendencies. Do you wear more polished, pared-down separates a la The Row? Then you’ll want to go for dainty or simple gold chains. If you’re into edgier outfits, chunky chains or pendants will fit the bill. Whatever you’re style, keep reading to see all of the pieces I'm itching to buy now. Guaranteed you won't want to take them off either.