20 Best Friend Necklaces For Besties Of All Ages (Yep, Even Adults)

Etsy is one of the best places to look for best friend necklaces. That’s because a lot of independent jewelers have shops on the site and are willing to customize jewelry however you wish. These necklaces are a great choice since you can add an initial to make them even more personalized. That way, the recipient will know that you’re always thinking of them.

Are flowers more your BFF’s thing? Then this necklace is a lovely way to say “you’re special.” We like that you can customize them by getting letter charms of your initials (you can even wear each others’.) This BFF necklace style is also less obvious than traditional designs, in case your friend isn’t a fan of the typical “be/fri” and “st/ends” models.

These are also very cute and don’t necessarily scream “best friends necklaces.” It’s a great way to showcase trust and loyalty. Plus, it’s a cute design altogether. If you and your best friend go way back and were friends since childhood, this set would be perfect.

Did the two of you bond because you’re both, well… kinda strange (but in an endearing way)? It happens. That’s why Ghost World was such a popular comic and film. If you and your bestie are a bit out there, these necklaces are for you.

If you like simple jewelry, this may be your taste. While they don’t look identical, that doesn’t matter — your best friend will know what it means when it’s given. Amazon Reviewer Chloe R likes the fact that this necklace can be worn any day of the week, even at work. “They can be worn independently, but they obviously look so cute when you’re both wearing them,” she wrote. “I also love pairing mine with other necklaces for a layered look.”

This sweet pair of charms is from Alex & Ani’s “Because I Love You” collection. Perfect for the friend you view as your true soulmate, you can each get a necklace to signify your bond. This classy design comes in two finishes: shiny antique silver and  shiny antique gold.

These can be for kids or full-fledged adults. (Trust me, it’s not super strange to wear a kids’ necklace, especially if you happen to have children.) Unicorns are for everyone, and these soft colors may make you nostalgic for the past. Amazon reviewer Stefanie Welsh also approves of them as sweet mother/daughter necklaces. “My daughter wanted best friend necklaces for her birthday and as soon as she got them, she gave ME one,” she wrote. (Aww!) “These are so cute and we love the unicorns!”

Do you have a best friend trio? Then you’ll need a set of three necklaces. And quite frankly, these are pretty sweet for either kids or adults. These would also make great Valentine’s Day gifts for friends (Or even better, Galentine’s Day, which is one of the best holidays of all.)

Looking for a lovely piece of jewelry to share with friends? This set may fit the bill. They come in silver, gold, and rose gold, and you can get them as a set (one of each color) or buy them individually for $12 each.  

Friends help you figure things out and get your life on course. What better way to honor that than with a compass design? These can be personalized even more by adding an initial on top. You can choose your own, or maybe the three of you have a private joke you can reference with the initial to add a bit of fun.

One of the best parts about these puzzle piece friendship necklaces is that Amazon sells them in plenty of different arrangements. So whether you have 3 friends in your group or 9 (or anything in between), this necklace set will work. It’s simple, charming, and symbolic: Best friends fit together as easily as puzzle pieces.

You might be tempted to stop at Dunkin’ after buying these necklaces, but that’s a decision that I personally think should happen, anyway. (And Ben Affleck probably agrees as well.) Very cute and cartoony, these are great for kids or adults who still have a sense of whimsy.