There’s a fine line between cheap-looking costume jewellery and a statement piece which turns heads for all the right reasons, as reflected in the cringe-worthy historical evidence that lies in Facebook and Myspace albums from the 2010s and earlier.
Filed to the brim with side fringes, concealer lips and owl pendants galore, these digital artefacts illustrate how many of us were known to layer everything from Hollister vests and badly bleached highlights to mousse foundations and – of course – inexpensive yet ostentatious beaded necklaces.
Purchased unceremoniously from high-street checkouts, these cheaply plated jewels inevitably produced a distinct blueish-green tinge on our skin after a night out, especially on top of yet more layers of fake tan.
Yet the trend cycle circulates in perpetuity, anachronistically shooting recycled trends out in slightly adapted ways to suit contemporary sensibilities. Chunky, layered and statement necklaces are just one such example that has been spotted in 2024/2025 couture collections.
Brought back to the forefront of popular fashion in SS24 collections by Daniel Roseberry for Schiaparelli, similar couture houses seem to have taken a leaf out of the sartorial trailblazer’s book for their 2025 collections.
Chunky, statement necklaces and layered jewels have been spotted throughout runway collections by the likes of Chanel (pre-fall 2025), Roberto Cavalli, Duran Lantink, Vaquera, Zimo (spring/summer 2025) and so many more in the last few months.
Desperate to stay ahead of the curve? We’ve curated a selection of the best chunky necklaces to adorn your decolletage with. Keep scrolling to instantly elevate any outfit.
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By Marie Collier Azure Charms Flash
Though on the more expensive end of the costume jewellery spectrum, we couldn’t help but include this charming statement piece from By Marie. Plated with 24ct gold, the hand-enamelled fish pendants and wooden horn charm give this chunky necklace a surreal elegance.
Buy now £283.00, By Marie
July Child Lobster Love Necklace
Bring the summer vibes all-year-round with July Child’s bold and bubbly Lobster Love necklace, which features extra-large faux pearls.
Buy now £87.00, July Chid
Shaun Leane Quill Multi Choker
Handcrafted from sterling silver, Shaun Leane’s signature Quill Multi Choker almost mimics the undulating movements of sound waves, or the flap of a bird’s wing. Inherently delicate yet strikingly sharp, this choker serves as an investment in stylish, heritage luxury.
Buy now £2500.00, Selfridges
Return to Tiffany Heart Tag Toggle Necklace
The ultimate, original it-girl chunky necklace, the Return to Tiffany Heart Tag comes in a myriad of chunky chain varieties, but this sleek and sophisticated toggle option has our hearts – if you’ll pardon the pun.
Buy now £935.00, Tiffany & Co
La Maison Couture Samantha Siu Eternity 18ct Yellow Gold-Plated Vermeil Sterling-Silver Necklace
Crafted from shimmering 18ct gold-vermeil sterling silver, this infinity-style necklace is designed to replicate the swimming koi fish of yin and yang. Complete with five extra-large green jasper stones to promote healing, balance and harmony, this necklace is certainly a statement piece that will remain in your rotation for years to come.
Buy now £1650.00, Selfridges
Collina Strada Silver Celeste Necklace
Featuring crystal-cut glass stones on silver-tone brass and complete with marvellously irregular spikey shapes, we’re big fans of the multi-coloured, almost childlike wonder that this necklace by Collina Strada elicits.
Buy now £149.00, SSENSE
Reiss Lydia Custom Link Necklace, Gold
We too were brilliantly surprised when we realised that this chic, golden wavy link necklace is by none other than Reiss. Equipped with an adjustable clasp for a customised fit, we love the elegant ergonomics of the curved chain attachments.
Buy now £148.00, John Lewis
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold-Plated Tortoise Resin Chain Necklace
Combining tortoise shell-effect resin and gold-plated brass, this high-low accessory by Kenneth Jay can instantly elevate any casual outfit. The extra-large hook clasp is secure yet easy to manoeuvre, and the piece can be layered with mixed-metal jewels for a textural look or worn on its own to cut a more sophisticated silhouette.
Buy now £195.00, Liberty
Martha Calvo 14ct Gold-Plated Diana Pearl Crystal Necklace
The pearl-adorned jewellery trend is showing no signs of slowing down, so why not invest in the kaleidoscopic delight that is this necklace by Martha Calvo? Featuring freshwater pearls and assorted glass crystals, it’s one you won't ever want to take off.
Buy now £135.00, Liberty
