Suddenly, Everyone in Fashion Is Wearing This Jewelry Trend—I Just Found the Chicest Options for Under $100


Just one scroll of Instagram, and you'll notice one particular jewelry trend that's everywhere this summer: long pendant necklaces. Thanks to contemporary designers such as Juju Vera, who has captivated the fashion set with its statement Petra Shell and Tassel necklaces, along with chic brands such as Julietta, Chan Luu, Ben-Amun, and Heaven Mayhem leaning into the trend with eye-catching pendant details such as pearls, gemstones, shells, and tassels, it's clear that the fashion crowd's love affair with the long pendant necklace knows no bounds.
On the runways, we saw the trend reimagined as a symbol of boho-chic elegance from designers such as Chloé, Johanna Ortiz, and Ralph Lauren, to name but a few. Whether you layer multiple necklaces together (short and long), or pair one long necklace with a sleek camisole, one thing's for certain: You're sure to look 100% on-trend for summer 2025 when you wear one.
Here's the tricky part. Many of this season's It necklaces come with hefty price tags, but fear not—I'm here to confirm that you don't need to pay big sums to embrace the chic trend this summer. In fact, after plenty of digging on the World Wide Web, I found a whole host of affordable options out there that are cool and unique, all for under $100.
From vintage finds everyone will ask you about to a handful of incredibly chic styles at Zara, H&M, and Mango, keep scrolling below to get your hands on one of the biggest trends of the season without breaking the bank—and check out how the fashion set are wearing the trend this summer.
How the fashion set are styling long pendant necklaces this summer:
Shop our favorite long pendant necklaces for under $100:
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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