The Ophelia Necklace: An Ode to Effortless Gold
Discover the Ophelia Necklace, Sidney Garber's signature interpretation of gold in motion. Cast as a single run of notched, interlocking links, this necklace curves against the collarbone with a fluidity that feels almost liquid — sculptural, sensuous, and entirely wearable. Handcrafted in 18k gold since the house first opened its doors in Chicago in 1946, the Ophelia embodies Brooke Garber Neidich's guiding philosophy: jewelry that is handmade, modern and timeless. One chain, three golds, an infinite number of ways to wear it.
A Chain That Moves Like Water
The Ophelia isn't cast flat and left to sit still — each notched link is hinged by hand so the necklace catches light differently with every turn of the body. The effect is beautifully supple and sensuous, a chain that behaves more like silk than metal. Every Ophelia Necklace arrives in a generous 17 inches (43cm) — long enough to rest just below the collarbone worn alone, or to disappear beneath a second necklace for those who love to layer.
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Never Let Your Necklace Stand Alone…
Wear the Ophelia solo for a study in quiet elegance, double it in a contrasting gold for richness underfoot of the collarbone, or let it play against the Wrap Around Snake Lariat — which winds around the neck before descending into a diamond-set serpent head — for a moment of textural drama at the neckline. This is a necklace designed to live in daily rotation, not wait in a box for one evening a year, which is why every Ophelia is backed by a lifetime warranty rather than a limited one.
Where the Ophelia Lives in the Larger House
If the notched-link silhouette calls to you but you're craving a different scale, the full Necklaces collection carries everything from delicate pendants to statement bibs, cast in the same three golds. And for those drawn to the Ophelia's fluid form but seeking something more sculptural, a narrower iteration — cut shorter and finished in diamonds — resurfaces inside the Carey Lowell for Sidney Garber collaboration, styled alongside artist-designed pendants shaped by ancient goddess forms.
Luxury, at your fingertips. Sidney Garber marries a legacy in fine jewelry with the modern sensibilities of a woman who loves, lives in, and expresses her style with jewelry. Since 1946, the fine jewelry house has served the ateliers in Paris and Milan, the luxury-seekers in the United States, and the most esteemed craftsmen and designers in the world. Today, the name remains synonymous with elegance and craftsmanship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What metals does the Ophelia Necklace come in?
A: The Ophelia is handcrafted in 18k yellow, white, and rose gold, all in a 17-inch length. Each is cast from the same notched-link form, so the choice comes down entirely to the warmth or coolness of the gold you're drawn to.
Q: Can the Ophelia Necklace be layered with other pieces?
A: Yes — it's designed to be worn solo, stacked with a second Ophelia in a contrasting gold, or layered with a longer piece like the Wrap Around Snake Lariat for a mix of texture and shine. The notched links sit close to the neck, leaving room beneath for a longer chain to fall.
Q: Is the Ophelia Necklace handmade?
A: It is. Sidney Garber has shaped its gold jewelry by hand since the house opened in Chicago in 1946, and the Ophelia's notched-link construction carries that same small-batch artistry — nothing about it is mass-cast.
