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Top Pendant Necklaces 2025
From the return of flip-flops to the full-blown boho revival, fashion’s love affair with nostalgia shows no signs of slowing down — and this season’s biggest jewelry trend is proof. If you’ve spent even five minutes on Instagram lately, you’ve likely seen statement pendant necklaces popping up on the feeds of every stylish person you follow. Think chunky stone pendants on ‘90s-style cords, tasseled gold charms, and oversized sculptural pieces that bring a minimalist-meets-bohemian edge. No matter which style you go for, one thing’s for sure: the pendant necklace is back — and it’s chicer than ever.
Pendant necklaces first made their triumphant return on the Spring 2025 runways, setting the tone for the season’s jewelry trend. At Chloé, the look leaned bohemian with long, tasseled strands adorned with sea-inspired charms and pearl accents. AMI embraced a sleeker, more minimalist take, pairing sculptural ring pendants with simple black cords, while Toteme opted for understated elegance, showcasing black pendants suspended from classic gold chains. The drama dialed up at Valentino, where supersized gold heart pendants made a bold, romantic statement. And at Louis Vuitton, the trend took a playful turn — long pendant necklaces came embellished with functioning watches and mini clochette key holders.
Chloe’s Spring 2025 runway show featuring long, boho-infused pendant necklaces.
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Off the runways, the pendant necklace trend has quickly emerged as every style insider’s new favorite accessory. From editors to influencers to models off duty, the fashion set has put the spotlight on long statement pendant necklaces — with designs ranging from sculptural resin pendants to the black tassel and seashell motifs, like the style recently spotted on model Rosie Huntingon-Whiteley. Brands like Chan Luu, Julietta, and Heaven Mayhem have ushered in new waves of the trend with sculpted pebble pendants, pearl accents, natural gemstones, and no shortage of sea-inspired charms — from shells aplenty to this summer’s trending sardine.
Whether you’re looking for a bold, oversized pendant to be the standout accessory of your look or want to layer multiple dainty chain necklaces featuring classic coin and initial pendants, there’s no shortage of options to get you on board with the rising jewelry trend. From luxe, diamond-encrusted options via jewelry brands like Blue Nile to playful sun and ocean-inspired pendants from brands like Cult Gaia and Chloé, we’ve rounded up the best pendant necklaces of the season to get the look now.
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Shop the Pendant Necklace Trend
Blue Nile Pavé Diamond Letter Initial Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
If you’re looking for a pendant necklace that will surpass any trend cycle, there’s nothing more timeless than a personalized initial pendant. Whether you opt for your own initial or that of someone special, this 14K yellow gold necklace features a pavé diamond letter set on a round pendant with a luxe roped trim. Both classic and on par with this season’s trend, this stunner is perfect for layering with other necklaces or pairing it with your go-to tennis bracelet.
Lié Studio Betty Pendant Necklace
Lié Studio has emerged as a new jewelry brand favorite of fashion editors and insiders alike. Its pendant necklaces range from sleek silver or gold pebbles like this one to more abstract styles, but they all deliver an elegant, elevated take on the trend.
Swarovski Symbolica Crystal Evil Eye Pendant Necklace
From Toteme to Ralph Lauren, designers showcased the power of a classic pendant on a simple gold chain necklace. This Swarovski style takes it up a notch with its beaded gold chain and crystal-encrusted evil eye pendant for a subtle but statement accessory.
Lizzie Fortunato Pond Pendant Necklace
A modern take on a vintage heirloom piece, this boho-inspired pendant’s organically shaped bezel pendant featuring a faux-coral stone is a standout. Paired with the chunky chain link, it’s the perfect hybrid of the classic pendant necklace meets this season’s crop of statement pendant necklaces.
Heaven Mayhem Julia Necklace
The ’90s-inspired cord necklace gets a sleek, modern upgrade via this red agate stone pendant that will star as the focal point of your look. When it comes to minimalist stones and sculptural gold pendants, Heaven Mayhem has a range of pendant necklace options that master the season’s look perfectly.
Chan Luu Corinne 18K Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Necklace
Style influencers from TikTok to Instagram have proven the case for long, sculptural stone pendants this season, and this Chan Luu option masters the look flawlessly. Tied around a simple black cord necklace, the bold pendant will instantly level up your go-to white tee.
Cult Gaia Leo Necklace
This season’s hottest pendant necklaces bring some of summer’s most striking elements to life, from seashells to freshwater pearls and fish pendants. This sunshine pendant necklace from Cult Gaia is guaranteed to upgrade all of your summer looks, from sun-soaked vacations to the office days you wish were vacation.
Chloé Gold-Tone Faux Pearl, Crystal, and Resin Necklace
Channel the bohemian flair of Chloé’s spring 2025 collection with this long, tasseled pendant necklace straight from the runway. Featuring pearl, crystal, and seashell accents, it can elevate everything from a simple white tank and linen pants to your swim look while island hopping across the Mediterranean.
Julietta Pillar Shell Necklace
Speaking of summer motifs, this season, the shell is still going strong thanks to the lasting effect of the mermaidcore trend. This oversized seashell pendant comes complete with a black tassel for maximum styling impact.
Brinker + Eliza The Best Is Yet to Come Necklace
If you’re looking to channel the chunky gold heart pendant necklaces spotted on the Valentino runways at Alessandro Michele’s debut, look no further than this chunky chain option. At under $100, it’s an affordable way to get the bold, exaggerated runway look in a timeless style that you’ll wear over and over again.
Jenny Bird Estelle Rope Necklace
You can always count on Jenny Bird for stunning, minimalist takes on jewelry trends, and this rope necklace is no exception. The contrast of the tan rope and sculptural silver pendant looks effortlessly luxe and is guaranteed to elevate even the simplest of outfits.
Athena Calderone x John Hardy Pendant Necklace
This spring, John Hardy collaborated with Athena Calderone of Eyeswoon on a jewelry collection full of luxury takes on the pendant necklace. Case in point? This stunning silver necklace that features a pendant with organic rock crystal and diamonds handcrafted by artisans, so no two are exactly alike.
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Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Style Commerce Editor at WWD and Footwear News, where she writes and edits fashion, beauty, and lifestyle stories. Previously, she served as Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan and Market Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR, where she oversaw digital content from fashion features to news and product reviews. With over a decade of experience as a digital fashion editor, she’s an expert in scouring the internet for the greatest emerging brands, top-rated products, and latest trends to shop. Fisher updated this guide to the best affordable bag brands for 2025 with new bag styles, new purse brands, and emerging trends in the designer fashion market.