Statement necklaces - what do you think?

Statement necklaces seem to be "the thing" right now.  I see them everywhere.  JCrew, Banana Republic, Macy's, Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft, all the magazines. . . . Funny thing is, I don't actually see anyone wearing them!  Me personally, I love this trend.  I like to mix up my jewelry.  Some days I might wear a simple sterling silver pendant and my diamond stud earrings.  Another day I might wear big chandalier earrings in flashy colors and a bold bracelet.  But as much as I love these big statement necklaces, I haven't actually purchased or made one for myself yet!  I guess that's partly because I have two little girls that would be very attracted to a large necklace like that and would constantly be tugging on it.  Still, I could always put the necklace on after I dropped them off for the morning.  So I wonder what's holding me back?

How about you - what do you think of this trend?  Is this something you might wear?  Tell me what you think. I'd love to make a few statement necklace for my shop but I wonder if this is really a wearable trend or not.