A celebrity necklace essential, the medallion necklace has grown, evolved, gone out of fashion and raced back in with bells on over the years. It is a timeless, elegant piece and an absolute jewellery box essential.

Historically, the Greco-Romans wore medallion necklaces as status symbols, often with gold coins as the pendant to showcase their wealth. Since then, the medallion has grown and evolved and although the circular coin shape prevails, it is now less about wealth and more about quintessential style. With a medallion out there for every budget, we have grown our collection here at Scraffs, because, frankly, we just love them!

Wear it solo... 

A single medallion whether it be gold or silver, chunky or delicate is an impactful way to rock the medallion trend. It bridges the gap between lovers of minimalist chic and those who desire a chunky, style statement. Go for an insy, dainty ball chain with lightweight medallion in gold, for that timeless, elegant look. Or go bold and brazen, pairing a chunky androgenous chain with a large, unabashed coin. 

Layer it up......

The layered necklace look has been a must have accessory for fashionistas over recent years and the medallion has been slap bang in th middle of that trend. Layering involves combining a number of chains of different lengths, metals and pendants with each other to create a striking layered composition. The beauty of this is that with even a very basic necklace portfolio, you can mix and match and match and mix to your hearts content. The classic medallion has been integral to this style movement, whether it be the long, cleavage hugging piece or the toggle clasp choker - the medallion takes it's place as the layered look essential.

Getting personal....

Another great thing about medallions is that they have meaning. These little nuggets of history come in a miriad of symbols and emblems. Showcase your star sign with a zodiac, promote good luck and well-being with a hamsa hand or evil eye, go celestial, wear a heart, bee, animal, flower.....the list is endless. With the popularity of medallions has come a variety- if you want it, someone is probably selling it. Check out our dedicated medallion section for a great variety of emblems.

Add some colour...

Introduce enamel to your medallion and you can up your layering game with a splash of glossy colour. A modern, fresh and summery approach, a colourful medallion is a great piece for for a vibrant, contemporary look.

Whatever way you wear it, make sure to check out the Scraffs, ever-expanding collection!