How to wear a clover choker necklace (and what it says)

In this guide

This guide uses the Heart Four Leaf Clover Choker Necklace from our shop as its example. Everything said about the piece itself comes from its listing.

How to style a four-leaf clover choker, which necklines suit it, and why the clover makes a meaningful gift.

Luck you can wear close

The four-leaf clover has been a symbol of good luck for centuries: only a small fraction of clovers grow a fourth leaf, so finding one was always special. On a choker the clover sits right at the base of the throat, where it is always visible, which makes it a favourite "good luck" piece for exams, interviews, new jobs and first days.

Which necklines suit a choker

A choker sits high, so it looks best with necklines that leave the base of the neck open: crew necks, scoop necks, V-necks, square necklines, off-the-shoulder tops and open shirts. With a high polo neck it can disappear, so wear it over the top or save it for another day.

If you have a shorter neck, a fine choker with a small clover is more flattering than a wide band, and pairing it with a longer second chain creates a V that lengthens the neck.

Layering a clover choker

Chokers are the perfect first layer. Add a fine chain at 18 inches (45 cm) and, if you like, a longer pendant at 20 to 22 inches (50 to 55 cm). Keep the metals the same and let the clover be the only motif, so the look stays clean rather than busy.

About the Heart Four Leaf Clover Choker Necklace

The Heart Four Leaf Clover Choker Necklace is a gold-tone necklace with a magnetic closure, a pendant that folds open and a choker length. It is the kind of piece you put on in the morning and forget you are wearing until someone asks about it.

• Design: a magnetic closure, a pendant that folds open, a choker length, a four-leaf clover motif and a heart motif.
• Material: Metal alloy.
• Comes in: Gold, Silver and Rose gold.
• What arrives: One necklace.

See the Heart Four Leaf Clover Choker Necklace →

Styling any necklace like this

A good rule for any necklace is to look at your neckline first. Crew necks suit pieces that sit above or well below the collar; V-necks frame a pendant; open collars and strapless tops leave room for anything. Keep the metal the same as your earrings and you can hardly go wrong.

If you wear more than one necklace, give each one its own height, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, and vary the texture: a fine chain, a pendant, a bolder link. Fasten each clasp before you put the next one on and they are far less likely to tangle. For work, one or two quiet layers; for evenings, one standout piece is usually enough.

Wearing gold-tone jewellery

Gold-tone pieces look warm and slightly vintage. They flatter warm and olive skin tones and look especially good with cream, camel, white, olive, black and denim. Keep your other jewellery in gold-tone, or add one silver piece on purpose, such as a watch, so the mix looks intentional.

Choosing a necklace that suits you

When choosing a necklace, check three things on the product page: the chain length (16 to 18 inches, 40 to 45 cm, is the most wearable), the size of the pendant, and the material. A pendant that is a little smaller than you first imagine is usually the one you end up wearing every day.

What to wear it with

Pieces from the shop in the same tone that complete the look: - Geometric Dangle Wear Hoop Earrings: earrings, $21.00. - Asgard Crafted Paracord Hammer Bracelet: bracelet, $21.00. - Pearl Zircon Necklace & Earrings Set: set, $20.00.

Wearing it all year

Through the year: in summer, a necklace is often the only jewellery you need with a vest top or a linen shirt, and shorter lengths show best against bare skin. In autumn and winter, wear it over a fine knit or a polo neck, or let a longer chain sit on top of a jumper so it is not hidden by coats and scarves.

Caring for plated and alloy jewellery

Plated and alloy pieces last longest when they stay dry. Put them on after perfume, lotion and hairspray, take them off before showering, swimming and the gym, wipe them with a soft dry cloth and store each one in its own pouch so the finish isn't scratched. The listing adds: Keep it dry, wipe gently after wearing and store it flat or hanging so the chain does not knot.

As a gift

A necklace is one of the easiest gifts to get right: no size to guess, and it is seen every day. Check the delivery dates on the product page before you order if you are buying for a date, and add a short handwritten note: it turns a pretty piece into a message.

Buying from Liravelle

The product page lists what the piece is made of, what arrives and the delivery dates before you order, and the confirmation email repeats them. Free US delivery over $50. 30-day returns. Tracked delivery.