Statement Necklaces: Michelle Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker And Other Celebs Accessorize With Huge Jewelry (PHOTOS)

Chunky may not be a compliment, but when it comes to summer jewelry it is -- small and simple chains are out and bulky and embellished statement necklaces are in.

Style mavens like Michelle Obama have been rocking the statement-making look for years, but now the jewelry trend is becoming more and more prevalent. Bib necklaces, layered necklaces and unique metalwork have added an extra flair to basic red carpet dresses... and, like our beloved shoes and bracelets, you can't grow out of a good necklace. That's what we call #fashionwinning.

Check out the gallery to see which celebs have incorporated statement necklaces into their personal style. Which are your faves?

• Michelle Obama

  The first lady's layered look complimented the color of her gown. (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

• Sarah Jessica Parker

  The "Sex and the City" actress added a dash of glam with multiple gem-encrusted necklaces. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

• Kristen Bell

  The "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" actress accessorized a simple yellow blouse with a long, embellished silver chain. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing)

• Heidi Klum

  The supermodel wore this turquoise Lorraine Schwartz necklace to the 2012 Golden Globes. It's the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/26/beyonce-heidi-klum-necklace_n_1455077.html" target="_hplink">same look that Beyonce borrowed</a> for her spread in <em>People</em>'s 2012 Most Beautiful issue. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

• Olivia Palermo

  The fashion maven known for her stint on "The City" wore a heavy, almost-over-the-top necklace with a skinny-strapped top. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

• Claudia Schiffer

  The actress made a splash at Cannes with this embellished design. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

• Beyonce

  The singer wore a uniquely designed, gem-encrusted gold necklace with a plunging sequin blouse. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short, file)

• Jessica Alba

  The stunning actress accessorized her laid-back outfit with a heavy necklace. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Ebel)

• Lucy Hale

  The "Pretty Little Liars" star donned a unique necklace composed of metal shaped to her neck. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short, file)

• Katherine Heigl

  Katherine layered multi-colored pearls and beads. (Photo credit MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

• Rachel Zoe

  The stylist to the stars donned a unique beaded necklace. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

• Olivia Palermo

  The socialite and actress donned several necklaces to add more color to her ensemble. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images)

• Selena Gomez

  The actress and singer enhanced a simple white blouse with a black-and-brown beaded design. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

• Dita Von Teese

  The goth style icon accentuates her dark ensemble with a similarly dark layered necklace. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

• Kristen Bell

  Kristen added an old-fashioned piece to her vintage outfit. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for UNICEF)

• Claudia Schiffer

  Claudia added some bling to her black ensemble with a flat, angled gold necklace. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

• Statement Necklaces

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