8 Celebs Who Are Still Rocking Name Necklaces in 2023
Updated January 16, 2023.
The name necklace became a very popular jewelry piece way back in the 90s thanks to the character that we all love, Carrie Bradshaw from Sex & the City. Beautiful name necklaces can have significant sentimental value and memories attached to them, or they can be fun pieces to add to any outfit. Here are 8 celebs still rocking these stylish and impactful name necklaces in 2023.
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1. Adele
English singer and songwriter Adele has been rocking her classic look since she made her red carpet debut in 2008. From her signature cat-eye look, bold red lips, and those gorgeous little black dresses that were a staple in any 90s wardrobe, Adele has been making heads turn with her unique style. She was first seen way back in 2013 wearing a new gold necklace that spelled out the name "Angelo," after her newborn son.
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2. Jennifer Lopez
Also known as J.Lo, singer, actress, and dancer Jennifer Lopez has been giving us gorgeous bling vibes since the 90s, from her signature larger-than-life hoops to fabulous sequined dresses. A glamorous and timeless icon, a gold name necklace was first seen in her movie "Hustlers," where she plays mentor and dancer Ramona. In real life, Jennifer was spotted with a personalized necklace with three capital letters: B-E-N, after her husband, actor Ben Affleck.
3. Beyoncé
Multi-award-winning singer Beyoncé has been wearing letters around her neck since the very beginning of her career, from her Destiny's Child days in the 90s with all three singers wearing matching "DC" chains. More recently, we've seen her wear a silver "Mommy" necklace in a classic script. Beyoncé keeps her jewelry style simple and sophisticated.
4. Kanye West
Rapper, record producer, and fashion designer Ye, commonly known as Kanye West, started making a name for himself in the 90s and is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential hip hop musicians of all time. He's also a fashionista in his own right, with his label Yeezy, making its name in the fashion world. He recently posted a series of close-up photos of name necklaces with his children's names: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.
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Why we love it
- You can add up to five names
- It's made out of 18k gold vermeil
- It hangs on a rolo chain
5. Madonna
Madonna, the Queen of Pop whose music and film career has spanned 4 decades, is no stranger to making bold fashion statements that we absolutely love and adore! Madonna has shared photos with her rocking a name necklace that reads "MAMBO," a nickname her kids affectionately call her. Madonna wears this meaningful necklace every day! Fans may also remember the name necklace she wore in a 2000 music video for her hit song "Music" that says "Mommy." Madonna is definitely one proud mama!
6. Kim Kardashian
Socialite, media personality, and businesswoman Kim Kardashian was first seen in 2013 wearing a beautiful gold name necklace with her daughter North's nickname, "Nori." In 2022, Kim showed off a new personalized piece of jewelry. This name necklace has four pink diamond-studded hearts in between a white diamond chain linked with Kim's name in white diamonds and outlined in pink diamonds. It's definitely bling worthy!
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Why we love it
- It's simple yet attention-grabbing
- It's easily paired with other necklaces
- It's made with 18k gold plating over 0.925 Sterling silver
7. Rihanna
This sensational singer, actress, and businesswoman definitely loves her name necklaces! Rihanna is no stranger to making bold fashion statements and accessorizing with gorgeous jewelry. Rihanna loves layering her necklaces, adding a gold pendant bearing her surname "Fenty", together with a gorgeous diamond bracelet, absolutely essential for that extra sparkle! She has been spotted wearing a gold name necklace bearing her jewel-encrusted name. Rihanna also loves to dress up her neckline with an "I Love You" pendant necklace.
8. Taylor Swift
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has a beautiful pendant necklace engraved with the letter "J." The sentimental piece was also referenced in her song "Call It What You Want," with the lyrics "I want to wear his initial/On a chain round my neck/Not because he owns me/But 'cause he really knows me." The letter "J" stands for her partner's name Joe, namely the actor Joe Alwyn. Taylor wears this versatile and understated simple design with everything, from weddings to hikes!
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Why we love it
- It's sleek, slim, and perfectly modern
- Delicate handwritten font
- It has a 0.05ct diamond accent
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