Boho is no longer a movement—it’s a style disposition. Permanently adopted by countless fashion-lovers, “boho” has become completely embedded in the mainstream: high-street retailers have riffed on Chemena Kamali’s refined “boho” vision for Chloé, an appointment that has almost singlehandedly become the catalyst (and blueprint) of the modern boho wave. Elsewhere, resale sites are stocking broderie anglaise, fringing, tassels and lace in abundance. The latest boho staple that loyalists will be embracing for 2026? A beaded necklace.
Colourful beads aren’t exclusively “boho”, as such, but they do boast a kind of carefree spirit. Imbued with holiday feeling, beaded necklaces inevitably look their best when worn on dampened, salty skin, snaking alongside a bikini top. But their wear isn’t restricted to sunny settings, and they can offer a point of interest for, say, a knitted V-neck jumper or slightly-unbuttoned striped shirt. The appetite for beaded jewellery has also prospered in office environments, championed by city dwellers as a statement-making accessory to elevate basic work outfits.
Let Michael Rider’s Celine debut serve as inspiration: the designer finished several spring/summer 2026 looks with playful beads. Most notably, one look featured a stack of at least 20 colourful beaded necklaces of varying lengths. And at Matthieu Blazy’s inaugural Chanel outing, multiple looks came with poppy, tubular-shaped beads that were further embellished with delicate crystals.
Options can be found in various shapes, colours and sizes, from glazed spherical beads in earthy tones, to subtle glass disc chains complete with crystal pendants and marbled irregularly-shaped stones. Length-wise, styles that sit at the centre of the neck—and higher iterations that verge on a nostalgic choker—are among the most popular, while longer iterations that skim the sternum offer more of an impact. Curious? Scroll on for some of the best of the beaded necklace trend available to shop now.
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Agmes Annaya necklace in sterling silver with onyx, $1,090
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Mateo necklace in 14-carat gold with lapis lazuli, $1,200
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Lié Studio The Rose gold-plated necklace with carnelian, $279
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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CompletedWorks The Depths of Time recycled vermeil necklace with chalcedony, $395
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Loren Stewart Seraphina necklace in 14-karat gold with agate and ruby, $538
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Sophie Buhai Nile necklace in silver with lapis lazuli, pearls and glass beads, $1,188
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Le Sundial Édith necklace in silver with jade, $658
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Martha Calvo Alba gold-plated necklace with glass beads, $252
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Gohar World necklace in sterling silver with pearl, agate and quartz, $448
Available at Farfetch.
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Jennifer Behr Louisa gold-plated necklace with jade, $529
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Jia Jia Arizona necklace in 14-carat gold with emeralds and diamonds, $2,743
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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Julietta Mavis silver-tone beaded necklace, $413
Available at Net-a-Porter.
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COS beaded agate necklace, $89
Available at COS.
This article was originally published on British Vogue.
