In the spirit of the often regurgitative trends cycle, pendant necklaces – akin to those worn by Jane Birkin, Stevie Nicks in the ’70s and Woodstock attendees in 1969 – are back in the mainstream. On the runways, Chloé, Ralph Lauren and Gucci were among the brands to style models in boho-coded looks with stones and charms swinging at their sternums, which were imbued with a nostalgic charm that made them look as if they were plucked from decades past. (You would find similar versions if you were to visit any crystal store.)
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Aged metals, gemstones, beads and enamel finishes were common themes with the jewellery seen at the autumn/winter 2025 shows – Chemena Kamali’s Chloé offering read like an ode to boho, with an array of vintage-inspired jewels. “In a way, a woman’s wardrobe evolves naturally over time. It’s uncurated. You buy things throughout time, you collect them, keep them, give them away, sometimes you rediscover them,” she told Vogue. Kamali’s collectibles included heart-shaped lockets, tooth and tassel pendants, alongside the rerelease of the Paddington bag, which was first introduced by her predecessor Phoebe Philo.
At Ralph Lauren, meanwhile, statement pendants complemented the plunging, frill-kissed necklines – a tiered necklace and matching earrings were the perfect finishing touches for the taffeta lace-insert shirt dress that Mona Tougaard wore to close the show.
As for investing in the pendant necklace trend? Those who want to lean into authenticity should consider stopping by an antiques specialist or browsing eBay, where you’ll find legitimate relics from the eras that designers have recently referenced. New-season versions, though, are in abundance at retailers, including contemporary takes in high-shine silver and pendants strung from leather cord. Shop the best styles available now, below.
