17 Best Dainty Necklaces to Wear Daily
Ava Bailey The Initial Gift
BYCHARI Diamond Initial Necklace
The Initial Gift
BYCHARI Diamond Initial Necklace
Send a love letter or give one to yourself. This diamond initial necklace puts a personalized stamp on any outfit, whether layered with other necklaces or worn solo.
The Sculptural Silver
Agmes Mini Calla Pendant
The Sculptural Silver
Agmes Mini Calla Pendant
Off-the-shoulder necklines and unbuttoned oxford shirts both call for this sterling silver pendant. The charm is small, but its folded design immediately draws the eyes in.
The Designer Select
The Last Line Your Way Triple Strand Necklace
The Designer Select
The Last Line Your Way Triple Strand Necklace
Now 30% Off
This necklace, a favorite of Sanders's designs, achieves a dainty layered look in a single piece. Each chain is braided differently for maximum contrast and shine. To make it truly personal, add an enamel or diamond charm to one chain—or all three. Or, you can add another level to the look with a floating diamond choker.
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The Chain Reaction
Catbird Greco Lariat Necklace
The Chain Reaction
Catbird Greco Lariat Necklace
Lariat necklaces, or Y-necklaces, can still feel dainty with a thin chain and a charm-free drop detail. This minimalist style, in a chain with extra shimmer, is one of Catbird's best sellers.
The Investment Piece
Repossi Serti Sur Vide 18K White Gold & Diamond Chain Necklace
The Investment Piece
Repossi Serti Sur Vide 18K White Gold & Diamond Chain Necklace
A delicate necklace that raises the bar, from the glinting white gold to the floating pearl diamond.
The Modern Heirloom
Mateo 14-Karat Gold, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
The Modern Heirloom
Mateo 14-Karat Gold, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Mateo crafts fine jewelry to wear now and pass down later. The cluster of pearls and diamonds on this chain necklace has a vintage feel we love.
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The Pop of Color
Alison Lou 14Kt Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
The Pop of Color
Alison Lou 14Kt Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
Dainty necklaces aren't all pavé diamonds and prim pearls. Alison Lou injects her smallest designs with the same sense of playfulness as her famous Jelly hoop earrings. This heart necklace has the same charm as the BFF pieces from our childhoods, but it's done up for adulthood in luxurious enamel and gold.
The Lone Stone
Kinn Studio Marquise Diamond Necklace
The Lone Stone
Kinn Studio Marquise Diamond Necklace
Floating diamonds can get lost in a tangle of other necklaces, so this stunner deserves front-and-center placement.
The Personalized Pick
Stone and Strand Zodiac Charm Necklace with Diamond
The Personalized Pick
Stone and Strand Zodiac Charm Necklace with Diamond
Here's a dainty necklace designated to become every astrology obsessive's favorite piece. Each sign's charm is rendered in a bubbly design with a tiny, ethically sourced diamond accent.
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Barch Young Natural Cowrie Shell Necklace
Barch Young Natural Cowrie Shell Necklace
Bring this dainty necklace out on Summer Fridays. Coated in gold vermeil, this shell charm can go from the city to the beach and back.
Verlas Diamond Solitaire Necklace
Verlas Diamond Solitaire Necklace
It hardly gets more classic, or beautiful, than a simple diamond solitaire.
The Logo Choker
Tory Burch Kira 18K-Gold-Plated & Cultured Pearl Necklace
The Logo Choker
Tory Burch Kira 18K-Gold-Plated & Cultured Pearl Necklace
Branch out from minimalist chokers with one fusing gold logo motifs and tiny cultured pearls. The mixed materials will give your necklace stack some welcome texture.
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The Best Baguette
Bony Levy El Mar Baguette Emerald Pendant Necklace
The Best Baguette
Bony Levy El Mar Baguette Emerald Pendant Necklace
A delicate bar necklace punches above its weight with a glimmering emerald baguette at its center.
The New Arrival
Silent Opus Cabo Pendant
The New Arrival
Silent Opus Cabo Pendant
Silent Opus debuted this month with a lineup of customizable necklaces, rings, and earrings. Our eye immediately went to this charm with an open back that beautifully catches the light. (Note: You'll have to order your pendant's chain separately.)
The Expert Select
Missoma Say Hey Charm Choker
The Expert Select
Missoma Say Hey Charm Choker
Hordern calls this cheeky necklace her current favorite to draw the eye into her jewelry. Usually, she'll wear it over a base chain, like this asymmetric necklace, and add a pendant for length. Altogether, "this look is perfect for this time of year, paired with a lower neckline to really show off the jewelry," she says.
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CAMILA OPEN LINK NECKLACE
CAMILA OPEN LINK NECKLACE
Now 42% Off
Everyone needs a great chainlink in their arsenal. Sarah Chloe makes stellar go-tos that will remain in your rotation for years to come.
The Beaded Beauty
Gigi Clozeau Eye Mini Gigi 18-Karat Gold Multi-stone Necklace
The Beaded Beauty
Gigi Clozeau Eye Mini Gigi 18-Karat Gold Multi-stone Necklace
Gigi Clozeau's jewelry is infused with the vibrant colors and relaxed sensibility of her upbringing in the South of France. Case in point: this choker mixing resin, emerald beads, and diamond accents to great effect.
The Editor Favorite
Mejuri Bold Pearl Pendant Necklace
The Editor Favorite
Mejuri Bold Pearl Pendant Necklace
This Baroque pearl pendant is the base of my daily necklace stack. I wear it under charm necklaces and beaded chokers, and on its own in equal measure. I'm mostly drawn to the chain's shine and the pearl's rough edges: Each freshwater pearl has slight variations, so each necklace is one of a kind.
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The Sustainable Stack
Brilliant Earth Vertical Pavé Bar Diamond Pendant
The Sustainable Stack
Brilliant Earth Vertical Pavé Bar Diamond Pendant
A chain with five stacked, lab-grown diamonds gives your necklace stack some eco-conscious shimmer. With an 18-inch chain, this longer pendant is best with plunging necklines.
Halie LeSavage is the fashion commerce editor at Harper's BAZAAR. Her style reporting covers everything from reviewing the best designer products to profiling emerging brands and designers. Previously, she was the founding retail writer at Morning Brew and a fashion associate at Glamour.
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