Here's a slightly more animal-friendly alternative to the ever-popular fur collar we see every winter: 3.1 Phillip Lim's leather and gem necklace.

We can picture this substantial collar-style piece with a shrunken white T-shirt and jeans, a simple LBD that could use some amping up, a jewel-tone cardigan...the list goes on. It definitely qualifies as a "lifer" item--one you'll want to keep and wear until you die.

It's a great versatile piece to have on hand as the holiday (and party) season approaches. And because it weighs a pound or two, we think all that heavy lifting justifies a second glass of champagne or hunk of goat cheese at said parties.