Best Men's Necklaces Under £100 UK 2026 Quality Jewellery at an Honest Price

Most men's necklaces under £100 feel like they cost £20.

Thin chain. Lightweight clasp. A finish that turns green on your skin by month three. The price point doesn't have to mean that but most brands at this level make you feel like it does.

The three pieces in Tomell London's necklace collection sit at £65 each. Not because the quality demands a compromise  because the direct-to-consumer model means you're not paying a department store's margin on top of the actual product.

Here's what's worth knowing before you buy a men's necklace in 2026, and the three pieces that deliver beyond their price.

What to look for in a men's necklace under £100

Most buyers focus on the look. The look fades if the materials don't hold up. Three things matter at this price point:

Metal quality. Plated steel is the standard at this price bracket a base metal coated in gold or silver. What separates good plating from cheap plating is the thickness of the coating and the quality of the base underneath. Thin plating over low-grade alloy tarnishes fast. Stainless steel bases with proper plating hold their colour with daily wear.

Chain construction. A chain should feel solid without being stiff. The links should be consistent in size and close-set enough that they don't sag or twist. Cheap chains kink. Well-constructed chains drape cleanly whether you're wearing them alone or layered.

Clasp security. The weakest point on any necklace is the clasp. A spring-ring clasp on a heavier piece will open under tension. A lobster claw clasp holds. At £65, you should expect a lobster claw as standard.

The three Tomell London necklaces under £100 worth considering

Race Necklace £65

Available in gold and silver. A clean, close-set chain with a weight and drape that reads as significantly more expensive than it is. The Race is the everyday piece wears well under a shirt collar, holds its own when worn solo. It's the necklace for those who want something present on the wrist without announcing itself. The kind of piece you stop noticing you're wearing and start noticing when it's not there.

SQ Tag Silver £65

A square pendant tag on a silver chain. Cleaner than a dog tag, more purposeful than a plain chain. The square geometry sits flush against the chest in a way that rounds and rectangles don't. Wear it long under a crew neck, or shorter against an open collar. Either way the geometric pendant gives the chain something to anchor to. For those who want to wear a necklace but want it to say something specific: this is the one.

SQ Tag Black £65

Same proportions as the Silver, different conversation. The black finish on the tag reads as more deliberate like a considered choice rather than an accessory. Works particularly well with darker outfits and matte finishes. If the Silver SQ Tag is subtle, the Black version makes slightly more of a point of being there. Still not loud. Just less invisible.

Which one is right for you

One question narrows it down fast: do you want a chain or a pendant?

If you want something that layers with other pieces and disappears under a collar, the Race Necklace is the right choice. It's built for stacking and for wearing without thinking about it.

If you want a single piece with a focal point, the SQ Tag Silver or SQ Tag Black gives the chain something to say. The silver is more versatile across different outfits. The black is more directional.

All three arrive in Tomell London's signature prestige packaging gift-ready straight from the box, with a handwritten note from the founder. If you're buying for someone else, no wrapping required.

Men's necklaces under £100 as a gift

A necklace at this price point is genuinely one of the strongest gift options for men who wear jewellery or men who've been thinking about starting. It's personal without being presumptuous. The price is honest without feeling cheap. And the packaging makes the moment of giving feel like more than the receipt suggests.

All three ship free to any UK address. 28-day returns if it's not right. 4.9 stars verified reviews across the full Tomell London range.

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Tomell London is an independent British jewellery and watch brand founded in 2021. Designed in London. Free UK shipping on all orders. 28-day returns.