there are necklaces, and there are necklaces. sexy, long, accentuating, sultry, manik mercian necklaces.

word of australian designer jenny manik mercian's decadent collection is spreading fast. her designs are already a fixture on the aussie fashion scene, and she's set to make a serious entrance stateside any day now. (rumor has it bergdorfs is chomping at the bit). why all the fuss? for one thing she combines exotic materials (boned beads and hematite horn) with precious stones (swarovski crystals and antique pearls) for drop-dead chandelier earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. for another, her jewels were the real palpitation-causers on last year's runways. (yes, that was her piece strung across tyra's half-naked bod.)

do you have to be a supermod to wear? niet. her jeweled body vest (pictured left) converts to a necklace that you could sport with, or without fashion.

that part's up to you.

manik mercian
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