Galloping back into fashion, the bib necklace is one of the key pieces in the Agnès de Verneuil Byzance collection. With its unusual history, this necklace has spanned the ages on every continent.
A jewel of all civilizations
The breastplate necklace originally appeared in ancient Egypt. This piece was then mainly worn by pharaohs and was both a symbol of wealth, but also and above all the origin of a need for magical protection insofar as it is placed on an exposed region of the body housing the heart and lungs. This is where, according to many civilizations, the seat of the soul and the original breath is located.
The breastplate necklace also has an ancient reputation for attracting divine benevolence. This dimension is found more in the Aztecs and Incas, who wore breastplates for their religious ceremonies. On the more Asian side, in Imperial China, the breastplate was worn to indicate the social position of its wearer, whose rank was distinguished by the design of the necklace. In all cases, the breastplate necklace was an integral part of the outfit, just as it is today.
A contemporary renaissance
Similar to its companion, the cuff bracelet, the bib necklace is making a comeback in the current trends. Indeed, worn on the chest, this necklace, due to its high visibility, became an essential piece of theatrical and burlesque clothing adornment in cabarets during the Roaring Twenties (1920-1929).
Less popular afterward, it made a comeback in the 2000s and was seen around the necks of all the trendy stars. It gradually began to grace the covers of fashion magazines again and earned itself a prominent place among its acolytes, chains and necklaces.
Each one has its own bib necklace!
This highly unusual necklace can come in many forms. From highly ethnic versions made from natural elements like wood and bone to richer versions made from precious stones and metals, the happy medium can be a chic and original dimension, like the bib necklaces offered by Agnès de Verneuil.
This piece of jewelry can stand on its own as long as it remains quite imposing. To achieve this, it must be paired with a relatively simple outfit, whether for day or evening. To avoid the bulky effect, it can also be paired mismatched with small complementary pieces of jewelry such as stud earrings.
For fashion advice, those with long, thin necks can opt for very tight-fitting bibs, while those with fuller, shorter necks will find what they're looking for in longer, thinner versions of the bib. One thing's for sure: there's bound to be a bib made for you!
Agnès de Verneuil offers you an oriental version with the
large Jali triangle necklace , and a version that is both chic and original with the
bib necklace from the Byzance collection worn radiantly by
Elisa, from the blog Et Dieu Créa .
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Photo credit: Agnès de Verneuil / Elisa Gallois @etdieucrea / Pinterest
