Collar Necklaces | Who What Wear

One of the most important new jewelry trends—arguably the most significant of 2024—has arrived in the form of collar necklaces. The pieces are designed to be worn almost like bangles around the neck, some executed in one long spiral of metal while others are encrusted with precious stones or finished with opulent diamond pendants hanging from the middle. Styled with everything from simple T-shirts to glamorous evening looks, the versatile piece crosses every dress code.

Cult buys include pieces such as Jessica McCormack’s torque necklace and Tabayer’s Oera choker—each landing in the camp of “if you know, you know” pieces among insider fine jewelry collectors. The recently launched sculpted cable necklace from David Yurman also has the makings of a future heirloom piece. Beautiful wallet-friendly options can also be found at brands including Lié Studio and Lizzie Fortunato. Ahead, more on the collar necklace trend and the key styles to shop.

Lié Studio

I’ve been a fan of Lié Studio since it launched a few years ago and have collected some of the brand’s earrings that have become my go-to pieces practically any time I leave the house. Now, co-founders and twin sisters Amalie and Cecilie Moosgaard have launched the Elisa necklace in their latest drop, and I already know it will be a staple in my wardrobe.

Tabayer

Tabayer, founded by Nigora Tokhtabayeva, is known for its signature curved jewelry that can be found everywhere from bracelets to rings to earrings. The Oera choker also takes on this silhouette and is designed with sparkling pavé-set round white diamonds.

David Yurman

David Yurman recently introduced its sculpted cable collection—pieces that take on classic design codes from the brand’s archives in modern shapes. The necklaces and bracelets alike are carving themselves out as one of the key jewelry buys this year.

Jessica McCormack

Jessica McCormack is gaining a reputation as the jewelry insider’s jewelry brand. Designs including the ball-and-chain necklace and custom engagement rings have already established themselves as cult buys, and the diamond torque necklace is set to be the next to land on that list.

Lizzie Fortunato

Lizzie Fortunato recently released collar necklaces set on cords and finished with everything from Baroque pearls to chalcedony pendants. More wallet-friendly than some of the fine jewelry options with playful designs, they feel primed for summer looks.

Ben-Amun

Founder Isaac Manevitz of Ben-Amun takes on the classic cobra chain with a collar necklace form. The snake-like design incorporates vintage design codes that feel entirely modern.

Sauer

Established in 1941, Brazilian brand Sauer has a long history in jewelry that puts gemstones at the center of its design. Its chokers finished with pendants are cementing the rise of the collar-necklace trend.