You might think that, if you're wearing a little black dress to a party, your accessories should add a bit of color. And they certainly can -- we are all about using accessories in precisely that manner. Still, we think that black can actually offer a lot in and of itself, and this Glass Bead Necklace, $49 at Spiegel, proves it.

The size and sparkle of this necklace make it a real statement necklace, and while it would be understated and elegant when worn with black, we'd also love to see it paired with a metallic silver or gold little dress, or even with a white shirt and dark jeans.

Keep the rest of your jewelry on the simple side and let this necklace speak for itself.