17 Best Dainty Necklaces to Wear Daily -

The Initial Gift

BYCHARI Diamond Initial Necklace

The Initial Gift

BYCHARI Diamond Initial Necklace

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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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