Charm Necklace: How to Wear the Charm Trend This Winter
The charm necklace is the jewelry trend of this winter. Fashion houses such as ChloΓ© and Celine showed charms in clusters on necklaces and bracelets, and charms are popping up in every holiday gift guide too. It makes sense: a charm is small, personal, and you can keep adding to your collection. Below you will find how to wear a charm necklace with your winter outfits, how to combine charms, and which charm to give for St. Nicholas or Christmas.
The short answer
- Over a turtleneck: choose a short, sturdy necklace that sits on top of the collar.
- With your party outfit: a fine charm necklace just below the collarbone, on bare skin.
- Combining: stick to one theme, such as hearts, or mix a heart, star and sun on purpose. Gold and silver together is fine.
- As a gift: a charm is small and personal, and fits in a stocking or under the tree.
Why charms are everywhere right now
After years of strict minimalism, jewelry is allowed to tell a story again. A charm does exactly that: a heart for someone you love, a little sun for a sunny mood, a clover for luck. Wear one as a calm eye-catcher, or let a few dangle together for a more playful look.
That is also why charms are so nice to give. They suit a moment, and once someone has a charm necklace, it is easy to add something matching next time. You will find all the charms that fit the trend in our Charms collection.
How to wear a charm necklace in winter
Over your turtleneck
A necklace worn on top of a fine-knit turtleneck or high neck is the way to wear it this season. Choose a short, slightly sturdier necklace so it stays put on your sweater. The Pernille, with chunky links and a single puffed heart, is made for exactly that.
On bare skin
With an open-collar blouse, a V-neck or your party dress, wear a finer charm necklace on the skin. The Cecily has five different hearts and, at 40 cm plus an extender, sits just below the collarbone.
One charm or several?
If in doubt, start with one charm. Want more? Choose a necklace that already has a few charms, or layer two necklaces of different lengths. Find more tips in how to layer necklaces.
Mixing gold and silver
A gold-tone charm necklace with a silver-tone bracelet looks modern. The Helia already mixes one large gold sun with two small silver ones, which makes it an easy start. See also how to mix gold and silver.
Combining charms: necklace, bracelet and earrings
A charm necklace looks best when the rest stays calm. Add small earrings with a charm of their own and a fine bracelet. That way you get a look that belongs together without being too much.
Which charm suits whom?
- HeartFor your loved one, your sister, mother or best friend. Timeless and always right. More inspiration: how to wear heart jewelry.
- Sun, star or moonFor the dreamer and the optimist. Lovely on dark winter evenings. See also jewelry with stars and moons.
- Four-leaf cloverA symbol of luck for someone starting something new, such as a new job or a new year.
- Locket or pendantFor anyone who wants to keep something close: a photo or a memory, near the heart.
A charm necklace as a gift for St. Nicholas and Christmas
St. Nicholas on 5 and 6 December calls for something small in a shoe or stocking; at Christmas it can be a little more. Some ideas:
- A small surprise: the Saltrup hoops with a heart charm or the Ster bracelet with little stars.
- Something special: a charm necklace such as the Helia, Cecily or Pernille.
- Make it a set: the Cecily with the Saltrup hoops is a gift full of hearts, the Georgia with the Ster bracelet a cheerful mix.
Every piece of jewelry from Lundholm comes in a free gift pouch, so there is no need to wrap it. Not sure whether your gift will arrive in time? Read how late you can order for Christmas.
Practical: waterproof and nickel-free
All jewelry in our Charms collection is made of stainless steel. You can shower, swim and work out wearing it, and it is nickel-free, so it is also kind to sensitive skin. Read more about waterproof jewelry.
Frequently asked questions
What is a charm necklace?
A charm necklace is a necklace with one or more small pendants, the charms. Think hearts, suns, stars or clovers. You can wear it on its own or combine it with other necklaces.
Which length should I choose for a charm necklace?
A necklace of 40 to 45 cm sits just below your collarbone, on the skin or on a turtleneck. Want to wear it lower? Layer it with a longer necklace. See also which necklace suits which neckline.
Start your own charm collection
Hearts, suns, stars and clovers: waterproof, nickel-free and always in a free gift pouch.
