13 Trendy Necklace Styles You Should Know About

Did you know that people wore jewelry as far back as 25,000 years ago? Ancient jewelry was made from materials that were accessible to people like shells, pebbles, feathers, and bones.

Of course, jewelry has evolved throughout history to include stones once regarded as mere pebbles that are now more sought out than ever before. The significance of jewelry has also evolved from a form of protection to a signal of status to a way to showcase your personal style.

Necklaces are pieces of jewelry all kinds of people like to wear. There are so many different styles to choose from as well.

Keep reading to learn about some of the most trendy necklace styles you should be wearing, all available at Julio Designs.

1. Coin Necklaces Will Always Be in Style

Coin necklaces have always been a beautiful style to wear. They're sophisticated yet modern and chic. The good thing is that they continue to remain a popular style for women of all ages.

There are so many different ways to wear coin necklaces as well. You can wear a couple of different lengths and layer some of your coin pendant medallions together for a unique look.

You can also wear a multi coined necklace, we have a beautiful design finished in gold plated stainless steel. These dainty style coin necklaces would look beautiful with any outfit for any occasion.

2. Chokers That Show Some Personality

Choker necklaces are another nostalgic style that is making a comeback. But the chokers of the 90s are no more. Some of the trends of today include chokers that show personality and work as a statement piece of jewelry.

Julio Designs' chokers can show off your fun and adventurous side. The beautiful handiwork on this design will add some sparkle to your outfit.

Wearing a choker like this will make you stand out and showcase your incredible sense of fashion. Simple one stranded chokers are delicate but add a lot of personality to the clothing you decide to wear on any given day.

3. Necklaces With Charms

Charms are a great way to add a personal touch to your jewelry, a way to customize it to reflect who you are with style. Charms have always been popular, as far back as 400 BC. Of course, those charms looked much different than the ones of today.

The fun thing about wearing charm necklaces is that they can reflect who you are more than any other necklace style.

Whether you want a charm of your initial or the initial of a loved one, that's something you can get with a charm necklace. Your charm necklace can also include a cute accent like a pearl or a gemstone. Check out some of the designs we make.

4. Beautiful Stone Necklaces

Beautiful necklaces for women include ones with bright, colorful gemstones. These types of necklaces will make any regular outfit pop. Colorful stones should be worn with simple outfits so attention can be given to your jewelry.

These precious stones aren't only beautiful to look at but many of them signify different characteristics that are important to have in life. Amazonite, for example, is known to some for its ability to filter energy and for its healing properties. Lapis has been associated with strength and wisdom.

You can find these beautiful gemstone pendant necklaces on our website.

5. The Delicate Y Necklace

The Y necklace, also known as the lavalier, gained popularity early in the 20th century. A feminine and beautiful piece of jewelry worn by actresses and performers, this necklace represents elegance like no other. These particular necklace lengths distinguish it from other styles.

A Y necklace consists of a long chain that has a small pendant often surrounded by other gems. It is best characterized by the lone gem that hangs from the end. The delicacy of this necklace is what makes it such a staple piece for women.

You can adjust the length of our Steinem coin pendant necklace to your liking, it looks beautiful with any outfit.

6. Anything With Beads

While many of your necklaces might make for great statement pieces, beaded necklaces are a simple way to style an outfit. Try adding some colorful beads to a plain outfit to add subtle hints of pop and fun.

The great thing about this style is that it looks great at any length, whether you wear it as a choker or as a longer pendant piece. Our Brasilia Beaded Pendant Necklace is one of the most popular pieces on our site and would look stunning in any woman's jewelry collection.

7. The Classic Pearls

You can never go wrong with this timeless piece of jewelry. Pearls can be dressed up for special occasions or can add a nice touch to a simpler outfit. They can also be reimagined to something more modern combined with other necklace styles to create a piece of jewelry that is truly unique.

Playing with a pearl's shape creates something that blends the new with the classic that will add a layer of sophistication to any look. A pearl Y necklace, like the one featured on our website, helps modernize the classic pearl to create a simple but one of a kind piece of jewelry.

8. Triple Strand Style Necklaces

As the name implies, this popular necklace style includes three strands tied together. You often see the triple-stranded necklace with beads or pearls but it can be designed with other gems or stones as well.

You may wear this necklace at collarbone length, as it's typically seen, but Julio Designs creates necklaces that adjust to your particular preferences. Our Triple-Strand Pendant Necklace comes with an extender so that it can be worn short or long. The beautiful cross pendant makes for a stunning necklace that will look great with a casual day out outfit.

9. The Versatile Pendant Necklace

Pendant necklaces are some of the most versatile and popular necklaces around. You can find them in any shape and they'll usually come on a necklace chain. The focus will always be on the pendant and the pendant can be anything from a locket to a birthstone.

Julio Designs has plenty of beautiful pendant necklaces for you to choose from. One of our favorites is the Alice Micro Linkage Pendant Necklace, a sliver disk pendant hanging from a delicate gold chain.

The great thing about pendant necklaces and their versatility is the fact that anyone can wear them. Jewelry is all about self-expression and all the styles of pendant necklaces that exist will look great on all kinds of people.

10. Chain Necklaces Are Here to Stay

There are many types of chains you can wear, some are thin while others are a bit thicker. Chains will always be a foundation piece in jewelry and fashion.

Thin chains look great with smaller, more delicate pendants. A bit of a thicker chain will look great with a more complex pendant, like our Gravity Toggle Front Coin Necklace.

Whether you opt for a silver or gold chain, both look great. Chains will look great with any look, for a day or night out.

11. Bar Necklaces Can Say a Lot

Bar necklaces are very simple but very stylish. Each one can be designed in its own unique way. You can wear a vertical, plain bar. Our Musica Hammered Bar Necklace hangs on a thin 16-inch necklace and it's available in both silver and gold.

You can also get a horizontal bar necklace. These often come engraved with different inspirational words, names of loved ones, or important dates. Julio Designs' Stamped Necklace is available for customizing in whatever way you'd like.

12. Geometric Shaped Necklaces

Geometric shaped necklaces are some of the most popular styles today. They are both minimalistic and a unique style to wear.

You can opt for a single pendant, perhaps of a triangle, and layer it with other necklaces to create a dynamic look. Another option is a necklace with multiple geometric shapes together on one chain. Our triple strand paperclip chain necklace comes with the option of choosing one or multiple metals.

13. Bottled Necklaces

While these aren't a particular style of necklace, they make wonderful gifts! Simple pendant necklaces packaged into a bottle, with a personalized message, are incredibly thoughtful necklaces to gift to loved ones. You can choose a person's particular birthstone or a gemstone with a specific meaning.

All the Necklace Styles You Should Try

There are so many necklace styles to choose from these days but the ones listed above include some of the biggest trends today. These necklaces will showcase your personality and make an average outfit stand out.