How Celebrities Wear Statement Gold Bar Necklaces

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Statement jewelry has taken over the last few seasons, but when it comes to timeless jewelry staples, our vote still goes to simple, easy-to-wear pieces.

Bar necklaces remain very popular among celebs and fashionistas who prefer sophistication over boldness. The daintiness of this simple jewelry makes it wearable regardless of the season.

We spotted a couple of style mavens who share our fondness for this lovely necklace:

Drew Barrymore wears a gold bar necklace at the 2nd Annual Baby2Baby GalaDrew Barrymore wears a gold bar necklace at the 2nd Annual Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles on November 9, 2013 (Credit: WENN)

Drew Barrymore was honored with the Giving Tree Award at the 2013 Baby2Baby Gala at Book Bindery in a Tory Burch Spring 2014 dress styled with a gold nameplate necklace bearing the name of her daughter Olive Barrymore Kopelman.

“I work really closely with them because I wish that there were organizations like Baby2Baby for so many more areas in life,” said Barrymore in her speech. She was recognized for her active involvement with the nonprofit focusing on supplying Los Angeles families in need with essential baby gear and clothing for their children up to age 12.

“I think good people are inherent givers and so to have a place where you can give so much and it’s so local and so well organized and so perfect for mothers to share for mothers … I think this is the perfect organization for moms.”

Drew Barrymore's gold nameplate necklace in honor of her daughter OliveDrew Barrymore’s gold nameplate necklace in honor of her daughter Olive (Credit: WENN)

Pregnant with her second child, she carried a gold Tory Burch minaudière. Adam Sandler’s good friend was joined by Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren.

Drew Barrymore in a Tory Burch dress was honored at the 2013 Baby2Baby Gala held at Book BinderyDrew Barrymore in a Tory Burch dress was honored at the 2013 Baby2Baby Gala held at Book Bindery (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

For The Hollywood Reporter’s 22nd Annual Women In Entertainment Breakfast held at Beverly Hills Hotel, Nikki Reed styled a neon yellow Charles Henry maxi dress with a black Loft blazer, a Jimmy Choo bag, Colette jewelry, and Greymer ankle boots.

Nikki Reed wears a gold bar necklace at The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment BreakfastNikki Reed wears a gold bar necklace at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Breakfast in Los Angeles on December 11, 2013 (Credit: WENN)

The event recognized the 100 most powerful women in the entertainment industry. Oprah Winfrey received the 2013 Sherry Lansing Leadership Award.

Nikki Reed wears a sleeveless dress featuring wide smocked shoulders and a black jacketNikki Reed wears a sleeveless dress featuring wide smocked shoulders and a black jacket (Credit: DFree / Shutterstock)

The best thing about the bar necklace is its simplicity. Minimalist but stylish, this piece can easily be layered with other pieces. Most bar necklaces can also be customized with a loved one’s name.

If you have grown tired of all those statement necklaces and want to change things up a bit, go back to this classic must-have piece that may look minimal but surely adds maximum style. Check out the following options from Shopbop and Nordstrom:

Agent Vivo Personalized Bar Monogram NecklaceAgent Vivo Personalized Bar Monogram Necklace in Gold, $88

Elizabeth and James Luma NecklaceElizabeth and James Luma Necklace in Gold, $125

Gorjana Taner Pave Bar NecklaceGorjana Taner Pave Bar Necklace in Gold, $70