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Oct 16, 2024

Celebs Are Swapping Their Diamonds for Stone Necklaces | Who What Wear

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Sorry, diamonds—there's a new jewelry trend this season that's latching onto the necks of the chicest celebrities. Less ostentatious and far more wearable day-to-day, stone necklaces are the fresh and playful accessories the most stylish stars are reaching for right now.

With boho-infused energy, this pretty necklace trend adds a relaxed element to an outfit in a way few other jewels could. It's already a mainstay in the wardrobes of fashionable famous people, and I've spotted Nicole Richie and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley take to the trend in recent weeks, styling it with evening outfits and relaxed daytime looks alike.

Wearing a gold choker necklace with a vivid red stone attached, Richie added a subtle flush of color to her otherwise all-black ensemble in the chicest way last week. It's a timeless accessory that matched Richie's laid-back personality, and the growing jewelry trend added a subtle point of friction to her polished evening look, creating an interesting ensemble that felt elevated yet uncomplicated.

I also spotted Huntington-Whiteley wearing a pendant stone necklace with a white roll-neck top and barrel-leg jeans while away in Spain last week. Letting her long pendant necklace drape over her white top, the model's necklace added a point of interest to her outfit without overwhelming her look.

Stone necklaces are available in a wide range of colors, cuts, and sizes and are packed with plenty of character. While I like to look for these kinds of jewels in vintage shops and markets, compelling versions are cropping up across retailers and designer brands.

Like so many other trends for this season, stone necklaces can somewhat be attributed to Chloé. Although I was surprised to discover they didn't actually feature in the brand's iconic F/W 24 show—its first under Creative Director Chemena Kamali—what the French fashion house did do was put boho back on the fashion map. Because of this, stone necklaces have bubbled up as an offshoot of this influence.

Playful and uniquely versatile, stone necklaces offer far more styling potential than their diamond counterparts. While both will look right at home with a black evening dress, one is especially well matched when worn with a roomy knit or fresh white tee.

Quickly catching on as the accessory of choice, the celebrity penchant for the stone-necklace trend is certain to ripple into style crowds too. To get ahead of the building trend, read on to discover our edit of the best stone necklaces below.

Style this on its own or layer it up with other jewels.

This features an adjustable chain so you can fit it to your preference.

Wear this with a V-neck top or let it peep out from underneath a white cotton shirt.

This statement necklace is the easiest way to elevate your daily style.

Add a pop of color to your daily styling.

Shop this before it's gone.

Enliven your tired knitwear by layering over a chunky necklace.

In my opinion, gold and emerald are one of the prettiest color combinations out there.

The cord-necklace trend has been taking off this season.

This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.

Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer. Having worked in the fashion industry since her time at university—where she obtained a BA in Journalism from University of the Arts London, Natalie's experience spans journalistic and styling roles. In the early stages of her career Natalie predominately worked on editorial shoots for fashion publications such as British Vogue, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK, before moving into journalism roles.

On completion of her degree she interned in the editorial team at British Vogue and later went on to freelance for the publication. Here, she developed her interest in reporting on the latest fashion news and trends. Inspired by the dynamic nature of the industry, Natalie went on to write for other lifestyle and fashion brands and publications before taking on the role as News Writer for Who What Wear.

With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Focusing on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion, Natalie reports on a daily basis, ensuring that she remains ahead of the trends. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.

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