The Best Gold Necklaces for Women to Wear This Fall

I first got acquainted with the Raiz brand via its custom photo charms, which are described as a “modern take on a vintage locket” and can be personalized with dear-to-you imagery: be it a family photo or that of a furry friend. The charms’ level of detail is striking, and the same can be said for Raiz’s lineup of gold necklaces — with this Salvador Snake Chain Choker being an especially high-quality buy at under $70.

Meant to sit close to your neck, the 16-inch strand is composed of 24-karat PVD-coated brass, which implies that Raiz vaporized gold particles and bonded them to the base metal when producing the jewelry (so that it could be more scratch-resistant and durable, as compared to standard plating procedures). “This chain is such a staple piece when layering. I love the quality and how great it looks stacked!” shares one reviewer. Pro tip? Buy in multiples, to keep a few and give away the rest.

This right here is one of the best presents my mom ever received from me, in her own words. Iskra’s 14-karat solid gold (across yellow, white, or rose tones) takes center stage in the trio of hearts, suspended by a thin yet supportive chain. Crucially, each tag can, and should, be engraved with an initial of choice, in cursive or regular print. Other elements to look forward to: the chain’s built-in, adjustable sizing, Iskra’s generous, five-year warranty, and the possibility of next-day delivery for all the last-minute shoppers in our midst.

$850 is certainly not a walk in the park, but this purchase will let the giftee keep her loved ones close to heart, literally, and so, in my book, it’s worth every penny.

New York City–based jewelry brand En Route can be counted on to supply feminine, playful, and budget-friendly pieces marked by what it calls “atelier aesthetics.” Proof of concept is this necklace set that simplifies stacking — coming to you with an 18-karat gold-plated Waterdrop Necklace, blessed by a sumptuous shade of green, and a texture-rich Mini Metal Beads Necklace (also 18-karat gold-plated). Guaranteed to be both tarnish-resistant and waterproof, the duo can be worn around the clock, inclusive of whenever you shower.

The Waterdrop’s central glass bead is “made to play with light” and will thus surprise you with its subtle variations throughout the day, making it conducive to versatile styling (read: darker gowns, neutral knits, and everything in between). Also on the table? A 100-day warranty, free returns within a month, and no-exceptions complimentary shipping. It’s like Christmas came early.

The cat’s out of the bag: This is the gold necklace I relied on most in the past month, letting it transition my early fall getups from work to happy-hour drinks to date-night dinners while racking up many a compliment along the way.

What I love most about Jennifer Fisher’s Chelsea Chain is its seemingly effortless ability to make a statement. The piece, after all, takes a page from the slithering, scaly serpent — being chunky, well-built, textural, and fluid. When wearing it with my go-to gold watch (from Shinola), I felt like the chronometer’s links and the gold necklace’s intertwining strands were in perfect synchronicity, which contributed more put-togetherness to my ensembles du jour.

At 16 inches, the necklace is, as far as I’m concerned, the ideal length — skimming the collarbones without extending too far down the chest or alternatively being as tight as a choker. Word to the wise: Its magnetic closure secures peace of mind, but I personally found it a bit tough to figure out from the get-go, so cultivate some patience before the darling accessory arrives to your door.

I came back from a styling appointment at Gorjana with an all-new, charm-clad outfit booster: in the form of the Parker Necklace, dotted with baubles like the Turquoise Evil Eye Parker Charm, Shimmer Cross Parker Charm, and Coral Parker Charm. Usually, I’m charm necklace–averse, but this one made me a convert, what with its attractive and unusual circular hinge closure; ultra-modern paperclip style; high-shine allure, courtesy of that 18-karat gold plating; and dozens of options for infusing the chain with some personality.

All of the TikTok-viral brand’s charms link seamlessly to the necklace, also operating by way of hinges, and it’s a saving grace that the bestseller comes in 18-inch or 20-inch iterations. My suggestion? Going with the latter, since you can always easily adjust it to be shorter, which is not the case the other way around.

I’ve been able to show off my Gorjana masterpiece with jewel-toned cardigans, white denim jackets, and oversized T-shirts tucked into baggy jeans during warmer days. It’s only a matter of time before it makes an appearance with my trench coats, sweater vests, and other autumnal must-haves. Bottom line: There won’t be a season or even week in which I’m not seen with my Parker Necklace, testament to its wear-everywhere appeal.

A standout example of the aforementioned torque necklace style that curiously dates back to the Iron Age, Alexis Bittar’s Asterales Gold Floating Collar Necklace checks all the boxes when it comes to wearability and visual interest. The first thing that struck me was the gold necklace’s incredibly light weight, clocking in at just 25 grams. The renowned designer’s modus operandi here was to “create a ripple of motion across the neckline,” and you better believe he succeeded; the molten metalwork has slight ridges that make the necklace more dynamic, escorting the eye down its length before it reaches the pear-shaped pièce de résistance.

As pictured, I enjoyed donning this popular gold necklace for women with V-neck tops, whose cut effectively echoed the creation’s own curvature. The best part? It’s malleable, so you’ll be in full control of how the objet d’art fits around your neck.

In the age of incessant self-expression, astrological credentials are of peak importance, with younger individuals treating zodiac jewelry in particular as a kind of status symbol (erm, character-trait symbol). We’ve been spotting zodiac necklaces on the likes of Meghan Markle, Rihanna, and Bella Hadid, so it’s safe to say you’ll be in good company after grabbing Mejuri’s in-demand Zodiac Pendant Necklace: a white sapphire and 18-karat gold vermeil stunner. So far, all the signs — from the independent Aries to the intense Scorpio — are fully stocked on Mejuri’s site, but we still urge you to move quick, as the gift-ready pendant won’t be around forever. Per the brand, it’s “compatible in all 12 houses of your birth chart” (those who know, know) and prioritizes recycled materials.

What I appreciated: The Mejuri Zodiac Pendant Necklace is the dictionary definition of the words “delicate” and “soft-spoken,” while still being more than capable of bolstering that spinning disk at center. Also: Its gemstone-paved constellation is a demure way of signaling your sign and all that it stands for, prompting friends, lovers, and coworkers alike to lean in for a closer inspection.

The gold necklace’s glossiness was hard to keep my own gaze away from, and I caught myself wearing it nonstop for days at a time: while hitting legs at the gym, attending weekly work meetings, and strolling to the Saturday farmers market.

Founded by Egyptian-born designer Isaac Manevitz, the circa-1980 accessory destination Ben-Amun has outfitted stars such as Lady Gaga, Chrissy Teigen, Addison Rae, Paris Hilton, the previously noted Swift (who’s partial to its Giovanni Necklace), and Jackie Kennedy in the ’80s. This under-$200 exemplar of the brand’s mastery features not one but two cable chains for more impact and an intricately engraved French franc connected by a toggle clasp.

It was created using a special electroplating technique, which involves applying a thin layer of metal onto an object’s surface with an electric current. The end result? A gold-plated composition that balances affordability and luxury (yes, this necklace looks way more expensive than it really is).