The chunky bead necklace is back from being gone
Say goodbye to your subtle necklace with a small pendant. Although those refined minimalist jewelry pieces always remain beautiful, a new trend is lurking around the corner. It's time for colorful statements: fresh from the internet, it's now fully available in stores: hello chunky bead necklace.
Where did this bead necklace trend suddenly come from?
We saw Harry Styles this accessory rocking already in 2022, so it's not surprising that this bead necklace has come back in style. It was, spoiler alert, an old classic. In the 00s, these beads were already popular. And yes, everything comes back in fashion – including this one. We first saw it at the beginning of this year spotted on the catwalks at Saint Laurent and Baroque, so it's written in the stars that it ends up in our stores.
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DI4LJZSuYIQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed (meme about those necklaces in 2010 and 2025, nice addition I think)
Is a chunky bead necklace not childish?
Okay, I can understand that you might think this necklace suits your daughter, neighbor girl, or niece better. It's such a colorful and playful thing, but nothing could be further from the truth. This is really not just for prissy little girls. It's a fashion statement that you can combine smartly. A pop of color that lets your personality shine through. Very stylish and definitely different from a ten-year-old girl with a bright pink bead necklace, really.
How do you style such a necklace then?
This necklace is of course a statement piece and they are – as we often see in fashion shows – usually combined with neutral colors and different fabrics. Do you see such a chunky necklace hanging during your shopping spree? Be sure to take it with you and don't be afraid. It's just a bit of color and texture, there's nothing scary about it. You won't get any weird looks: you're actually fashion forward. Still a bit nervous? Then here are a few styling tips:
Dare to mix
Go straight outside-of-the-box with different types of beads. This way, you actually don't have to do anything else to your outfit: just throw on a simple top and jeans and you're already done. Of course, you can play with the colors in the necklace, or you can add a simple necklace if you want.
Keep it simple
Are you going for a simpler necklace? No problem, you can still style it with a simple outfit. A good white linen T-shirt or a white turtleneck for the colder days. You can basically wear anything with it: trousers, jeans in the same color as your necklace, a skirt with tights – you can make it as simple or as crazy as you want. But I personally think: less is more.
Definitely wear it in winter too
Yes, you can wear this trend even on cold winter days. How else do you bring the sunshine into your home? This can be done with any sweater you have. Mix it with a neutral sweater, like a beige one in the photo, or go completely monochrome in the same color as your necklace. Purple necklace, top, and pants – that's how you definitely make a statement.
Bracelets belong with it
Also fun: if you're wearing a basic outfit, you can combine that chunky necklace with chunky bracelets. This way, you keep it simple, but you add just a bit more flair. Go for the same color for the most harmonious look. And the best part? At some point, you'll have so many different colored necklaces and bracelets that you can start mixing them together.
Dare to mix color and texture
Are you not into the minimalist style? No worries, then you mix this necklace with another bright color or texture. Try color blocking: add a color that is on the opposite side of the color wheel. Since they are directly opposite each other, they blend well together. Or choose a completely different texture like a fuzzy sweater, silk blouse, or ruffled fabric. Also fun.
Where can you buy those chunky bead necklaces?
Now that you know how to style this accessory, you need to know where to score it. Yes, of course, you can just walk into the city and scour the shops, but that's not necessary. We have found out for you where you can spend all your savings online at least:
- My Jewellery: Burgundy statement necklace with round beads (€22.99)
- My Jewellery: Brown statement necklace with round beads (€22.99)
- NA-KD: Brown necklace with stone and pearl (€22.95)
- Notbranded: Renske – necklace, stainless steel in blue, brown, or pink (€24.95)
- Notbranded: Kenzy – necklace, stainless steel (€24.95)
- Bonnie studios: Wilma necklace in different colors (€49.95)
- Sézane: Morgane necklace, green multicolor (€70)
- Sézane: Morgane necklace, ocean blue multicolor (€70)
- ASOS: Reclaimed Vintage, unisex necklace with beads set of 2 brown and black (€22.99)
- MANGO: Necklace with combined balls (€29.99)
- LOAVIES: Gold necklace 2-pack in gold\/green or pink\/green (€19.99)
