This Is the One Necklace Trend Fashion People Are Wearing With Everything

Tracing their original roots to the Victorian era, the 1970s experienced a resurgence of fish pendant necklaces that are experiencing their second (or third!) coming right about now. I love these pendants because of their natural movement and uniquely artistic construction.

No one designs organic shapes quite like Elsa Peretti. In her expansive collection for Tiffany & Co., she crafted many of the motifs that are so emblematic of the jewelry house today. With a fascination with the shapes in the human body, animals, and nature, one of her most interesting designs was the bottle pendant that is crafted to be able to hold a tiny flower, if you so see fit.

Brent Neale has a way of using hard stones and organic materials—like wood—in a way that has brought back a trend from the 1970s and made it feel fresh and new. What’s more, from flowers to mushrooms, her collections each season draw from a nostalgic whimsical core that is crafted to feel grown up and uniquely elegant.

While this is a splurge that few can someday own, Cece deserves a giant shout-out for her technique and incredible craftsmanship. With designs that hold special meaning, each image is first drawn by the jeweler and then etched and hand-painted by her in-house artisan team. As a note: she also sells smaller pendant necklaces that might fit a little more comfortably into your impulse purchase budget!

Have a bit of fun with your pendant necklaces and stack up a letter—or a few—that represent those you love. Wear one for your own name and some for your partner, children, best friend, or even your pet. With this colorful collection that rings in at $15 each, the sky is the limit.

I’m a sucker for a piece of jewelry that feels weighty, moves as you walk, and makes a great noise all the while. And this chunky beaded pendant necklace checks all the boxes. What’s more, it will make you feel like a 1920s flapper, whether you’re headed to a morning coffee run or after-hours cocktail party.

Another huge jewelry trend right now is the chunky chain, so why not combine the two? At an affordable price, Sézane brings you all the coolest accessories trends of the moment so that you can try them out for a season and see what suits you best.

While runway designers might have shown long pendant necklaces that nearly reach your naval, there are plenty out there for those who prefer a more manageable size. Case in point? This Banana Republic pendant that’s just large enough to make a statement, but still small enough so that you don’t feel like your jewelry is wearing you.

Sleek and easy-to-wear, Lié Studio has taken all the quieter aspects of design—from the shape to the material—and crafted a pendant necklace you, yourself, might even forget you’re wearing.

Alison Lou uses color in an elevated way, which is harder to come by than you might think. From acrylic hoops to enamel bezels on even the most sought-after of gemstones, the brand just nails it. I love this pendant because, in addition to color, they’re also using fun materials like a bandana cord that makes a simple design stand out in the crowd.

Quartz is often used as a calming talesman, so if that’s what you’re after, this is the piece for you. It’s quiet, it’s simple, yet just warmly colorful enough. It feels equal parts bohemian and sleek, making it fitting of any personal style.

Alexis Bittar knows a great statement piece, and this pendant is no exception. He manages to walk the line between too much and not enough with a balance that’s hard to strike. As such, pendants like this one work equally well with your morning T-shirt and late-night cocktail dress, morphing into whatever you need it to be with ease.

One of the most sought-after zodiac pendants is the one from Van Cleef & Arpels. Their current collection is inspired by the jewelry house’s design archives from the 1950s through 1970s, making it a look that will truly stand the test of time.

Everyone could use a little more love in their lives, and that’s what Jennifer Fisher seeks to offer with this oversized pendant necklace. With this heart around your neck, you can’t help but smile.

Take the torque and add a pop of color with this pendant necklace. While it sits decidedly closer to your face than a longer chain, it still retains the same head-turning chunky look that makes the trend so fabulous.

I’m a sucker for a hard stone, lapis standing at the top of the heap. This pendant carries a weight of size as well as deep navy tone that makes the simple design feel simply more important.

Vacation jewelry doesn’t need to break the bank. It’s about having fun, leaning into island life, and not feeling too precious. Pendant necklaces are a great way to do it, especially with warm-weather motifs like the sand dollar.

Make this pendant necklace your own with one, two, or even more colorful gems hanging from the middle. Because, if you love it, why settle on just one?

This pendant gets special dispensation because you need to shop the chain separately, but it’s just too special not to include. From organic shapes like seashells to whimsical motifs like this frosted animal cookie, the skill at which Sophie Gardner carves into stone is just an incredible piece to be able to own and love forever.

My rescue dog is truly one-of-a-kind so I’ve gotten pretty good at sourcing the jewelers who offer a bespoke portrait option in their catalogue. They can get pretty pricey, though, and I love that Susan Alexandra offers a completely unique portrait of your furry child for less than $300.

Is it a necklace? Or is it a comb? Who’s to know when it comes to this unique fish-shaped pendant necklace? Not only is it a great way to always keep your favorite styling tool on-hand, but it does double duty as a statement accessory all the while.

This Toteme necklace is, to me, the epitome of how the pendant trend presented itself on the runways. It’s long, it’s weighty, and it’s simple—standing with strength and sartorial point-of-view, despite it’s simplified design.

A pendant necklace is, at its core, about the item that hangs from the center. But, depending on the clothing you’re styling it with, a variety of lengths might be better suited for one over another. Make sure to have at least one pendant on hand whose length you can adjust at your leisure, making it one of the most versatile (literally) pieces you own.

Many find it hard to begin to mix metals, so a singular piece of jewelry that starts the job off for you is a great way to enter the construction of your stack.