10 great necklaces for going out

When party season rolls around or you are celebrating an event with friends or family, your look won’t be complete without your going out necklace! We’ve chosen ten necklace styles to complement any outfit or occasion.

Our favourite going out necklaces

As we head into party season, you need to know what necklace to wear with your party outfit. Whether you love to dress up or down, there’s a necklace out there that will put the finishing touches to your perfect outfit.

Here are ten great necklaces we love to go out in:

1. Gold chain necklace

A simple gold chain necklace is always a classic choice. It can be dressed up or down, and it goes with just about everything. The only question is, do you go delicate and dainty or bold and chunky? We love both. A hefty chain can be a great statement piece, but a more delicate chain brings an air of elegance to any outfit.

2. Statement necklace

A statement necklace is perfect for a night out on the town or a special event. It’s a sure fire way to make you stand out from the crowd, bringing glamour and glitz to your ensemble. Choose a big sparkly number or an attention-grabbing pendant depending on what will complement the style and cut of your neckline. Swarovski necklaces are a great place to start your search.

3. Layered look

Layering necklaces is another great way to add interest to your outfit and create your own unique look. Mix-and-match silver and gold, or stick with one colour. Choose only chains or a mixture of chains and pendants. The choice is entirely yours, depending on your mood or your outfit, but whatever you choose you know no one else will have quite the same combination. Find out more about layering jewellery in our ultimate guide. Ania Haie necklaces are a great place to start, since they are designed to be stacked and layered your way.

4. Choker

A choker necklace is a trendy option that is perfect for a night out. It will draw attention to your neckline and has an air of sophistication. Choose a gemstone choker to bring colour to your ensemble or complement colours you’re wearing. Or a delicate pendant choker to draw focus to your neck when wearing bardot or strapless clothing.

5. Pendant necklace

Showcase your personal style with a pendant necklace. Choose a motif that represents something special to you, such as your birthstone or your favourite animal. Pendant necklaces can be short or long and attention will go wherever the pendant sits. So choose the length of your necklace depending on where you want to draw focus. For shorter, choker pendant necklaces see above. While longer pendant necklaces work well over jumpers, long sleeves and high necklines. A medium length will sit nicely in the ‘V’ of a v-neck top or blouse.

6. Charm necklace

A charm necklace is another fun and playful option. They are also completely personal to you. Collect charms over time and add them to your necklace as you go, creating your own bespoke look. Choose items that mean something personal to you or mark special occasions or people in your life. Choose from collections know for their charms, like Thomas Sabo charms or Lily Charmed - or a combination.

7. Beaded necklace

A beaded necklace is a versatile option that can be dressed up or down. It is perfect for any occasion, especially when you want to bring colour to your outfit. Beads can highlight colours in your eyes, dress or skin tone, bringing together your look.

8. Gemstone necklace

A gemstone necklace is perfect for those sophisticated special events. Natural gemstones come in an array of beautiful colours, shapes and sizes, which means there’s a gemstone to go with any outfit. They also look equally good with a silver or gold chain, so you can choose the version that suits you best. Choose a gemstone you love, a colour that compliments your outfit, or one that means something personal to you.

9. Crystal necklace

A crystal necklace is a beautiful and elegant option, which means it's perfect for a night out or a special event. Because they are man made, crystals have a similar look to gemstones but the potential to bring much brighter shades for a bolder look. They make great statement necklaces and really know how to bring the sparkle when you’re hitting the dance floor.

10. Pearl necklace

Because pearl necklaces are a timeless classic, they will never go out of style. Perfect for those extra special evenings out or events, but also able to complement a more casual outfit or business look. They are stunning alongside white and cream, or against black and navy. Choose from a more traditional pearl choker or a modern creation made with baroque pearls. Jersey pearl is a great starting point for a classic pearl necklace, but many trend-led jewellery brands also feature gorgeous freshwater pearl designs, like Formation Co.

Whatever the occasion, the right necklace has a way of pulling an entire look together. Whether you're drawn to delicate chains, bold gemstones or something with personal meaning, you'll find plenty to choose from in our necklaces collection. And to find out more about how to wear your necklaces, take a look at our guide on styling jewellery with dresses.