Tied Up: Why Cord Jewellery is Everywhere in 2026

Cord jewellery is trending, as jewellers from Messika to By Pariah swap precious metal chains for leather and textile ties. For the savvy dresser, this is the modern way to elevate a look and bring a whole different aesthetic to chunky gemstones and diamonds. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best examples of gemstones suspended on sleek, minimalistic cords. 

There are few ways to make jewellery feel more wearable than stringing your gemstones on an understated length of cord. Instead of your usual chain, these pieces, which feature charms or pendants strung on a textile or leather string, tend to sit closer to the skin and move more naturally with the body, whether they’re dangled effortlessly from the neck, tied like a choker or stacked up the wrist.