The Best Men's Pearl Necklace Is All of Them, Actually

By Michella Oré

Finding the best men's pearl necklace sounds like it should be relatively simple: see a strand of pearly white stones, buy said strand, wear said strand, repeat. But as any guy struggling to navigate the suddenly-booming jewelry market is bound to discover, there’s levels to finding the right necklace for your style—and forking over top-dollar for any old string of gems won’t do you (or your outfits) justice.

Men’s jewelry is currently enjoying a renaissance of epic proportions, and stylish fellas are decking themselves out accordingly—dangly hoop earrings, jumbo-sized signet rings, glitzy box-chain bracelets, and now pearls (yes, the same ones your grandmother kept tucked away for special occasions). For proof, look no further than Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson, who’s prone to wearing a strand or two on the field. Is he commenting on stale gender binaries or just flexing his fashion chops? Neither, it turns out: he had no ulterior motive beyond looking like a “bad bitch.” Which, to be honest, sums up the men's pearl necklace’s appeal better than we ever could.

If you’re in the market for something fairly traditional, a classic stack of freshwater pearls or a single pendant dangling from a grade-A sterling silver chain might be up your alley. But to make a bigger statement, you’ll need to call in the reinforcements—a double-layer choker or extra-chunky necklace, say, that incorporates a mishmash of dazzling gemstones like amethyst, jasper, or agate. After all, there comes a time in every person’s life when they just need to feel like a bad bitch—and if you’re reading this, that time is right now.

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BABEYOND imitation pearl necklace

Amazon

If budget doesn't allow for the real deal, go for faux pearls instead (most people will be hard-pressed to tell the difference anyway).

Completedworks "One [Blank] Can Change the World" pearl necklace

Matchesfashion

When your silver chain could use a little extra pizzazz, throw some pearls on it.

éliou "Chiki" wrap necklace

éliou

Hello, island getaway–even if that island is the fifth borough.

J.Crew freshwater pearl necklace

J.Crew

If you didn't know the retailer behind your favorite chinos and go-to knits also slings a mean set of pearls, now you do.

Santangelo "Kitano" multi-stone necklace

Mr Porter

Way sicker than those vending machine necklaces you begged your parents to buy during summer trips to the boardwalk.

Mejuri mini pearl pendant necklace

Mejuri

One single, dainty pearl for one single, dapper guy.

Panconesi "Vacanza" necklace

SSENSE

A little well-placed enamel detailing means you'll feel like you're wearing a small piece of the ocean around your neck.

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Wolf Circus "Ama" necklace

Wolf Circus

Very Bridgerton, very now.

Missoma x Harris Reed "In Good Hands" necklace

Missoma

You won't be led astray with this multicolor pearl strand.

Alighieri "The Land of the Lawless" charm necklace

Alighieri

There's a couple ways you can wrap this necklace around, making it a versatile piece to add to any budding collection.

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Aobei pearl choker necklace

Amazon

Two pearls strung along a leather string sounds incredibly simple…yet looks incredibly stylish.

Justine Clenquet "Lindsay" choker

SSENSE

A walking magnet never looked so fine.

VEREDES X JALA "Majalis" Necklace

APOC Store

A mishmash of a beaded necklace done exceptionally well.

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Notte "Amalfi" pearly necklace

Notte Jewelry

No need to travel to the Italian coast when you've got this beauty around your neck.

Ottolinger silver pearl necklace

SSENSE

For the guy who wants to strap on a pearl but still keep his "edge."

Gucci interlocking G pearl necklace

LN-CC

It's all Gucci, baby.

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Tiffany & Co. Ziegfeld Collection pearl necklace

Tiffany & Co.

Diamonds are great and all, but opening up that signature blue box to unveil a string of exquisite pearls is pretty fabulous, too.

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