Of all the jewellery pieces making the rounds right now, the cord pendant necklace might be fashion’s favourite. A single silk or leather cord that can be worn at different lengths—grazing the collarbone or just below the sternum—anchors any look without overpowering it.
Around the Vogue office, it has become something of a quiet uniform—especially for summer. You’ll spot editors wearing theirs with maxi dresses, a tee and Bermuda shorts, even silk tops and skirts. There is a nonchalance to them that’s still timeless, whether it’s a Tiffany & Co. Bean pendant, one of Chan Luu’s multi-charm creations, or Hunting Season’s beloved Tagua necklace.
The spring/summer 2026 runways confirmed that cord necklaces are not going anywhere. At Dries Van Noten, models wore shell pendants with an artful ease, while at Michael Kors, they were strung with functional objects. Something gold on a barely-there cord is an easy way to give dimension to an all-black outfit. At the same time, natural materials like shells and stones take on a crafty, bohemian feel when suspended from a woven cord. It’s the tension between refined and earthy, minimal and bohemian, that makes the cord so appealing for everyday wear.
A summer jewellery trend that touches all price points—ahead, our favourite creations to wear right now.
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Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bean pendant in yellow gold, $14,300
Available from Tiffany & Co.
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Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Starfish pendant in yellow gold, $7,350
Available from Tiffany & Co.
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YSSO Aphrodite pendant in gold-plated bronze, $1,163
Available from Farfetch.
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Alighieri The Vanitas necklace in gold-plated bronze, $1,114
Available from Farfetch.
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Maveroc Bedouin Fishbone necklace in yellow gold with diamonds, $2,612
Available from Farfetch.
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Celine Charms Cordon necklace in gold-finish brass, $760
Available from Celine.
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Marie Lichtenberg Candy Cane necklace in yellow gold with diamonds and pearl, $13,306
Available from Net-a-Porter.
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By Pariah The Essential pendant in 14-carat gold with diamonds and white topaz, $5,881
Available from Net-a-Porter.
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Yvonne Léon Soleil necklace in 9-carat gold with diamonds and citrine, $5,143
Available from Net-a-Porter.
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Vice Versa Louise Play necklace in 14-carat yellow gold with rhodolite garnet, $9,546
Available from Vice Versa.
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Dinosaur Designs River Rock necklace in gold-plated brass with resin, $170
Available from Net-a-Porter.
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Dezso Coquito necklace in rose gold with polki diamond and enamel, $7,122
Available from Farfetch.
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Sophie Buhai Full Moon medium pendant in carnelian, US$1,200
Available from Sophie Buhai.
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Vice Versa Louise Play necklace in 14-carat yellow gold with spessartite garnet, US$7,500
Available from Vice Versa.
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Jennifer Fisher Dagger necklace in gold-plated brass with smoky quartz, $550
Available from Net-a-Porter.
