Long pendant necklaces, led by Zoey Deutch’s Tiffany Bean, return for summer 2026

Zoey Deutch’s red Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bean necklace, worn at the Tribeca Film Festival, turned a black outfit into one clear point of focus. A long pendant can do what a bare summer outfit often cannot: give a T-shirt, slip dress, or black set a centerpiece without asking for much else. The strongest version of the trend feels less like costume jewelry and more like a single decisive stroke.

Why the long pendant is back

Fashion has been circling back to long necklaces with unusual speed, and the shape is landing now because it solves a familiar problem: simple warm-weather clothes can look unfinished without one deliberate accessory. On the spring and summer 2026 runways at Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, and Dries Van Noten, long pendants worked as a final flourish rather than a loud statement. The reference point is not new either. Long necklaces were a mainstay of the early 2000s, which is part of why the silhouette reads as recognizable, not forced.

The current version is not limited to one material or mood. Tassel pendants are getting the most attention, but the broader category includes rope, cord, bead, shell, and tassel variations, all of which shift the tone of the piece. Rope and cord read more relaxed and beach-adjacent, beads bring color and weight, shells push the look toward vacation dressing, and tassels add movement that catches the eye with every step.

Zoey Deutch’s Tiffany Bean gives the trend its clearest reference point

Deutch’s red Tiffany Bean worked because it has history behind it. Tiffany dates the introduction of the Bean design to the early 1970s. Peretti joined Tiffany & Co. in 1974. Tiffany describes the motif as a symbol of life’s origins.

The Bean also sits in a sweet spot between sculpture and simplicity. Tiffany lists it on a 16-inch chain, which keeps the pendant close enough to the neckline to feel polished rather than sprawling. On Deutch, the red piece against black clothing made the bean shape read like a single graphic mark, the kind of detail that sharpens an outfit without overwhelming it.

Peretti’s aesthetic helped change the role of sterling silver in everyday fashion.

How to shop a long pendant that lasts beyond one season

The most durable long pendants usually share one quality: a clean silhouette you can imagine wearing with more than one wardrobe. A bean, coin, or simple organic drop will generally age better than a gimmicky shape, because the line is clear even when trends move on. If you want the pendant to stay in rotation after summer, look for pieces that have a recognizable design heritage, like Elsa Peretti’s Bean, or a shape that feels architectural rather than purely decorative.

A few practical filters make the difference:

• Choose a pendant with a distinct form. A bean, coin, or smooth drop reads more enduring than a highly seasonal novelty charm.

• Treat tassels as the most trend-forward option. They add movement and drama, but they are also the most likely to date quickly.

• Favor sterling silver or plain gold for repeat wear. A well-made metal can carry far more outfits than a plated fashion piece.

• Pay attention to chain length. A 16-inch chain, like Tiffany’s Bean, sits neatly at the collarbone and works especially well with crewnecks and open collars, while longer lines feel more dramatic over dresses and deeper necklines.

• Match the pendant to the clothes you already wear most. Rope and cord pair easily with linen, shells lean into resort dressing, beads bring a little more color, and a cleaner metal pendant slides from daytime to evening with less effort.

The celebrity evidence goes beyond one outfit

Deutch is the clearest hook, but she is not the only one wearing the look. Bella Hadid has been seen in a vintage Chanel pendant, which gives the trend an archival, fashion-person edge. Rihanna took it in a different direction with a David Webb diamond coin necklace, showing that the long-pendant idea can move from casual styling to high jewelry without losing its shape.