There is a reason people reach for a necklace first. It sits close to the heart, visible to everyone, chosen with more intention than almost any other piece of jewellery you own.
At Jewels by Ares, every necklace starts with the same promise as every piece we make: solid 14 karat gold and natural stones, no shortcuts, no plating. Because a gold necklace you wear every day deserves to actually be gold - not a layer of it.
Our necklaces are made in Italy, by craftspeople who have been working with solid gold longer than most jewellery brands have existed. The result is a collection that feels timeless without trying - minimal in form, honest in material, and built to be worn for years without ever looking like it needs replacing.
Jewellery That Starts With the Material
Most gold necklaces are not gold. They are brass or silver with a thin layer of gold on top - beautiful for a while, then patchy, then embarrassing. Our 14k gold necklaces are different. Solid yellow gold through and through, hallmarked at 585, with natural stones that carry their own quiet history.
Malachite, with its deep swirling greens, has been worn as a protective stone since ancient Egypt. Mother of pearl carries the iridescent calm of the ocean - soft, luminous, and unlike anything a synthetic material can replicate. These are not decorative choices. They are stones with meaning, set in gold that will outlast every trend they ever sat beside.
Worn Every Day, Noticed Every Time
The best solid gold necklace is the one you forget to take off. Not because it is unremarkable, but because it fits so naturally into your life that removing it would feel like losing something.
Our yellow gold necklaces are designed for exactly that kind of wearing. Lightweight enough to layer, substantial enough to wear alone, and finished with the kind of quiet precision that only shows when someone looks closely. Which they will.
A moon necklace in solid gold is a piece that works at breakfast and at dinner, on a Monday and on a holiday. So is a malachite necklace, or a mother of pearl necklace - each one different in mood, identical in quality, and made to be yours for a long time.
Made in Italy. Fairly Priced.
Our solid gold necklaces are made in Italy and priced the way fine jewellery should be - based on what is actually inside, not what the packaging costs.
That means you get a natural stone necklace in 14k solid gold, beautifully presented, at a price that reflects the craft rather than the brand story around it.
Gold Necklace as a Gift
A gold necklace is one of the few gifts that never needs an explanation. It arrives already perfect. Our necklaces come in a signature gift box, ready to give - to someone you love, or to yourself.
A mother of pearl necklace for someone who carries calm wherever she goes. A malachite necklace for someone drawn to nature and its patterns. A moon necklace in yellow gold for someone who believes in cycles, in beginnings, in the quiet pull of something larger than the everyday. Whatever you choose, the quality speaks before you say a word.
Questions fréquemment posées
Are your necklaces solid gold? Yes - every necklace we make uses 14 karat solid gold, hallmarked at 585. We do not use gold-filled or gold-plated metals.
What stones do you use? We use only natural stones - including malachite and mother of pearl. No synthetic or simulated materials.
Where are the necklaces made? Our necklaces are handcrafted in Italy.
Do they come gift-ready? Yes. Every necklace arrives in our signature gift box, ready to give or keep.
Do you ship to the UK, US and Europe? Yes - we ship worldwide. US, UK and European orders typically arrive within 2-6 business days, with full tracking included.
