I don’t know if you’ve seen the necklaces handmade by John Devard yet, but they’ve been sitting in my mind lately in the best way. They’re not just accessories, they feel like actual pieces of art you wear.
What makes them stand out immediately is that every single piece is made by hand. Not mass produced, not copied, not something you’re going to see on five other people at the same event. He creates all kinds of different shapes and forms, and you can tell there’s intention behind each one. Nothing feels random. It’s very sculptural, almost like the necklace is designed to sit on your body in a specific way instead of just hanging there.
And the Swarovski crystal element really takes it somewhere else. These aren’t just crystals thrown onto a chain. Each necklace is a one of one Swarovski crystal piece that’s made specifically for you. That part is what makes it feel personal. It’s not just jewelry you buy, it’s something that’s created with you in mind, which is rare now when everything feels so fast and duplicated.
I also think pieces like this say a lot about where fashion is going. People are starting to care more about individuality again. Not just wearing what’s trending, but wearing things that actually feel like an extension of themselves. A handmade necklace that no one else has fits perfectly into that shift.
If you haven’t seen his work yet, you should definitely go look at it on the Madame Butterfly Too page. It’s one of those things where once you see it, you get it. The shapes, the shine, the way each piece feels intentional. It’s giving wearable art in the most effortless way.
Honestly, it’s the kind of jewelry that doesn’t just complete an outfit, it becomes the outfit.
