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{Style Scout} 9 Statement Necklaces that Won’t Bust Your Bank Statement

Summertiiiiime, and the styling is easy. Statement necklaces are a brilliant (and simple) way to pull any look together. Don’t keep yours hidden away in a drawer awaiting the next cocktail party! Pull it out and pair it with a t-shirt and jeans, your button-down, or even a slouchy spring sweater. Here we found 9 statement-making necklaces that won’t bust your bank statement.

Plus, enter to win a this gorgeous piece from online vintage shop, Atlantis Dry Goods when you leave a comment below.

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A Powerful Pop of Color

Pair these with a blazer, tshirt and jeans. Extra points for bold flats.Brass and acrylic beaded necklace, Modcloth, $49.99 (Currently out of stock, ModCloth will reorder this item based on demand). Gold-plated iron, cotton and metal "Navala" necklace, Anthropologie, $68.

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A Twist on Tribal

Add interest to a flowy white shirt and linen pants. "Middle Eastern" necklace in metal with glass beads, Atlantis Dry Goods, $148. Seed Bead Purse Necklace, ASOS, $26.86.

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Short And Chunky

Turn a collared shirt and sweater or cardigan into a style statement. Vintage Anne Klein Gold Chain Necklace, Atlantis Dry Goods, $32. Metal necklace, H&M, $12.95.

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Long And Layered

These work with just about everything, from a basic white v-neck to a dressy silk blouse to a simple shirt-dress. "Republic Coin Necklace," Soft Surroundings, $59.95. "Totem Poll Necklace," House of Harlow, $85. "Beads & Chains Necklace," Forever 21, $8.80.

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Enter to win a this gorgeous piece from online vintage shop, Atlantis Dry Goods when you leave a comment below.

(See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes April 18, 2012 at midnight E.S.T.