When attending dinners, runway shows, and press previews in NYC recently, I’ve been making some observations about what fellow fashion editors are wearing. Watches are one of the hot buys of the moment. Capri pants are everywhere. Conversation-starting flat shoes continue to dominate. The piece that is winning, though, that I’m seeing on practically every single New York fashion editor? Charm necklaces. They are truly the piece of the summer and there are so many great styles on the market.
These necklaces are falling into two camps. The first are minimalist pendant-style necklaces finished with one dominant, solitary charm. These are typically in the form of shells, donut-shaped stones, or circular silver charms—often, set on a corded necklace. The second are maximalist necklaces covered in a myriad of charms—often, paired with other jewelry pieces such as the collar chokers that are also taking over this season. Ahead are the best charm necklaces to shop right now.
THE YSSO
Aesop Sterling Silver and Cord Necklace
Pair this with a slip dress.
Ben-Amun
Jade Pendant Necklace
FOUNDRAE
18-Karat Gold, Enamel, Diamond and Quartz Necklace
To style over a white T-shirt.
Adina Reyter
Initial Diamond Pendant Necklace
Adina Reyter is a key brand I’m seeing all of the fashion people wear, and the stunning necklaces are sitting at the top of this editor’s shopping list.
ANISSA KERMICHE
Charmeur Rope Gold-Plated, Cord and Cubic Zirconia Necklace
Finished with a swirled charm.
SOPHIE BUHAI
Matchbank Silver Onyx Necklace
JENNIFER BEHR
Natica Silver-Tone and Cord Necklace
This version is especially popular among the editor set.
BRENT NEALE
Shell 18-Karat Gold Multi-Stone Necklace
Wear this with a swimsuit.
jessica mccormack
Beaches Mini Shell Diamond Necklace
Every fashion person is talking about Jessica McCormack’s gorgeous pieces.
Adina Reyter
Rager Beaded Necklace
Charms Company
Lover 14k Yellow-Gold Baroque Peal Necklace
A sweet heart shape is toughened up.
Boochier
Coreal Yellow Gold Mini Letter Necklace
Commit Boochier to memory.
Haute Victoire
14k Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Medallion Charm Multi-Stone Necklace
Ettika
Collar Large Shell
SOPHIE BUHAI
Crevice Gold Vermeil and Onyx Cord Necklace
SOPHIE BUHAI
Janet Sterling Silver and Cord Necklace
Sophie Buhai always sets the trends.
Brinker + Eliza
Phoebe 24k Gold-Plated Charm Necklace
I always wait to see what Brinker and Eliza debuts for the season.
TOM FORD
Arp Gold-Tone Necklace
Ben-Amun
Silver-Plated Pendant Necklace
LAUREN RUBINSKI
14-Karat Gold Cord Necklace
The brand all the cool girls wear.
Ben-Amun
Turquoise Pendant Necklace
This donut shape is everywhere.
LAURA LOMBARDI
Amorina Mini Gold-Plated Necklace
Beaded chains are having a moment.
COS
Seashell-Shaped Pendant
JENNIFER BEHR
Mar Gold-Tone and Cord Necklace
