Men’s Necklace Trends 2026 UK Gold, Silver, Black & What Men Are Actually Wearing
Trend Report · Men's Jewellery 2026
Men's Necklaces Didn't Come Back. They Just Got Rules Worth Knowing.
Every few years someone declares men's jewellery "back." It never left.
What's actually changed in 2026 is the detail how men pick a necklace, what they're willing to mix, and which finish they reach for first. Five shifts are worth knowing before you choose one.
1. Mixing Gold and Silver Is No Longer a Mistake
The old rule said pick a tone and stay loyal to it. That rule is gone.
The biggest shift in men's jewellery this year is permission warm gold next to cool silver, worn deliberately rather than apologised for. It reads as a collection built over time, not a single trip to one counter.
The Race Necklace was built on exactly this, before it became a trend. One 60cm chain, two tones running through the same length. £65.
2. Black Is the Fastest-Growing Finish
Gold says confidence. Silver says clean. Black says nothing on purpose.
Matte black finishes have moved from a niche choice to a mainstream one this year, especially on pendant and tag styles worn against darker wardrobes. It's the necklace equivalent of a black watch dial less about being seen, more about being deliberate.
The SQ Tag Black is built on that idea. Full black-tone stainless steel, square tag pendant, adjustable length. £65.
3. Stainless Steel Is Quietly Outpacing Solid Gold
Fine jewellery houses will keep pushing solid gold. Most men have already moved past it.
For everyday wear, 316L stainless steel has become the smarter call, not the cheaper one. It doesn't tarnish. It doesn't react with skin. It survives sweat, showers, and being forgotten about for three days straight things solid gold and thin plated alternatives can't always claim. Every Tomell London necklace is built to that standard.
4. Pendants Are Getting Personal
Two years ago the question was does it look good. Now it's what does it mean.
Men are choosing necklaces that say something specific rather than just something stylish a tag, an initial, a shape that means more to them than to anyone watching. The SQ Tag Silver and SQ Tag Black were designed around exactly that clean enough to mean whatever you decide.
5. Layering Two Chains Is Mainstream Now
If you've noticed more men wearing two necklaces at once this year, that's not a coincidence.
We've already written the full breakdown lengths, pairings, how to layer without it looking accidental in our guide to choosing a men's necklace. Start with one piece you'll wear daily. Add from there.
The Tomell London Necklace Range Right Now
- Race Necklace £65: Gold & silver two-tone chain, 60cm. One piece that does everything.
- SQ Tag Silver £65: Adjustable tag pendant, hypoallergnic stainless steel.
- SQ Tag Black £65: Adjustable tag pendant, full black-tone finish.
Each one pairs naturally with a Tomell watch or bracelet if you're building the full system rather than buying one piece at a time see how in our complete men's jewellery guide.
Free UK delivery on every necklace. Hypoallergenic stainless steel throughout. Packed personally by Tomas with a handwritten note, every time.