What makes a man’s necklace go from something shiny in a shop window to a piece that you want to wear every day and with everything? That depends on who you’re talking to. If you ask a deacon, a cross pendant is the only accessory that’ll do. Consult an athlete and they may agree that only something that brings with it some element of belief or luck will do, but plenty will also go minimalist with a pendant-free gold chain. Ask us, and we say wear whatever floats your boat… within reason.
Like a lovely ring, a single earring or a sinuous best men’s bracelet, a necklace from a great jewellery brand has the ability to elevate your every look, but unlike most other things in your wardrobe, it also has the potential to become a signature of sorts; something you wear so often that you — and even others — come to associate with your own sense of self. Of course, there are also some more gemstone-encrusted sparklers you can swap out your everyday chain necklace for on special occasions.
Worn under a tuxedo look as a down-to-earth reminder of your day-to-day style or atop your white T-shirt à la Paul Mescal’s Connell in Normal People, a favourite necklace can be with you through day to evening. In the list to follow, we’re sure you’ll find something to love, whether it’s a new box chain (with or without a St. Christopher charm) or a statement piece such as a choker.