Different Types Of Necklaces: A Complete Guide To Necklace Styles

Necklaces have adorned us for centuries, gracing everything from ancient stone-age silhouettes to royal portraits. Once made from shells and stones, they’ve since found their form in gold, silver, and precious gems. Through time and tradition, they’ve remained close to the heart; chosen for weddings and wanderings, grand occasions and quiet milestones alike.

Given the history and significance, it is understandable why there are so many different types of necklaces today. And why we simply had to craft this guide to help you choose, wear, and shop with both joy and confidence.

Different Types Of Necklaces

Choker Necklace

Once a symbol of power, now a staple of experimental style, the choker type necklace has never played by the rules. Worn with ethnic wear or even your good old white shirt and blue denims, it emphatically says: I dress for me.

Tanishq Tip: Style a diamond-studded choker with monochromes for a modern take on minimal occasion wear.

Pendant Necklace

A single charm expresses a world of meaning. Whether it’s a solitaire, a religious symbol, or initials, pendant necklaces offer a deeply personal touch. Among the many types of women’s necklaces, this one has always won hearts.

Tanishq Tip: Choose a pendant that mirrors your mood – pearls for peace, rubies for romance, and diamonds for all-day dazzle.

Statement Necklace

For the fashion-forward, statement necklaces often feature bold geometric designs, unexpected material combinations or grand-sized stones. Pair them with neutral clothing and sleek hair, while letting your necklace do the talking.

Tanishq Tip: Make your statement count. Try one of our bold Polki or gemstone designs that are sure to turn heads.

Layered Necklace

A layered necklace is exactly what it sounds like. Multiple strands worn together, often in varying lengths, textures and materials. Some come pre-stacked, while others are curated one chain at a time. They offer dimension, movement and a sense of personality that shifts with every layer.

Tanishq Tip: Stack different types of necklace chains such as box, rope, and cable, for a textured look that catches the light from every angle.

Opera Necklace

Drama, length and a nod to vintage. These sit anywhere between the chest and navel and can be doubled or knotted. Opera necklaces are your best friend when styling fusion looks. Banarasi with boots, for example.

Tanishq Tip: Loop an Opera necklace with kundan drops over a silk jumpsuit saree for a subtle regal mood.

Lariat Necklace

The “no clasp” necklace. Loop it, drop it or tie it, this versatile style is part accessory, part experiment. Ideal for low necklines or high-fashion risk-takers.

Tanishq Tip: Pair a lariat with a plunging neckline at weddings. It elongates the torso and adds intrigue.

Thread Necklace

Earthy, handmade, often crafted with tribal or regional inspiration. Perfect for when you want to remind yourself that roots and rituals have their own place in fashion.

Tanishq Tip: Pick one with a gemstone pendant for a folk-meets-fine look that balances tradition with polish.

Birthstone Necklace

Astrology meets adornment. A talisman around your neck, this different necklace style brings meaning to every sparkle.

Tanishq Tip: Ask our consultants about setting your birthstone in a custom pendant. It makes for a perfect everyday piece or a gift, too.

Charm Necklace

Add a new one each year. These necklaces tell your story in pieces, and often, they’re more you than anything else you wear.

Tanishq Tip: Start a charm journey with one of our lightweight gold chains and keep adding as you evolve.

Tennis Necklace

A line of diamonds so clean, so classic and among the most aspirational types of necklace chains, the tennis necklace is restraint with a side of opulence.

Tanishq Tip
Pair a dainty initial pendant with a second chain
for double the impact.

Conclusion

The beauty of exploring different types of necklaces is that you get to find your perfect mix, one that is unmistakably you. Because some days, all you need is a sparkling reminder of how far you’ve come and how beautiful it is to wear your story, in style.

Want to level up your necklace game? From many types of necklaces, find ones that best pair with your individuality, at Tanishq.