31-07-2025
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- Cosmopolitan
Anne Hathaway and Davina McCall confirm the T-bar necklace as a huge jewellery trend! 15 to shop now
As the BTS snaps of The Devil Wears Prada 2 start filtering into our feeds, we're unsurprised to see that there's no shortage of work outfit inspo from Anne Hathaway. Reprising her role as the enviously stylish Andy Sachs, she's been spotted in vintage Jean Paul Gaultier suits, chunky Chloé sandals, and floaty summer dresses from Gabriela Hearst. And while we're drooling over the designer looks being served, one sparkling accessory has caught our eye: a gold, diamond T-bar necklace.
Now, we have good news and bad news. The bad news? We've found the exact piece Anne Hathaway wears – the FORME Diamond Toggle Necklace by Jemma Wynne – which retails for a modest £9,030. Eek! The good news? We've rounded up 15 of the best designer lookalikes from affordable jewellery brands like Missoma and Abbott Lyon for you to shop now.
If you need any more convincing that the T-bar is the jewellery trend to try, Celebs like Davina McCall, Ellie Goulding, and Taylor Swift have been papped in Tilly Sveaas' bestselling T-bar chains over the last few years.
'T-Bars are a design classic that will never go out of fashion,' Tilly Sveaas, founder of her eponymous jewellery brand, tells Cosmopolitan UK. 'They're rooted in tradition but translate so well in our modern world. They really stand out when worn on screen or in the press. They also have huge styling versatility, partly because they transcend age and sex.'
The closest lookalike to the £9k diamond and gold iteration Anne Hathaway wears is probably the Giant Gold Jewelled T-Bar on Curb Chain by Tilly Sveaas, which ranges from £425–£450 (depending on whether you opt for a 40 or 50cm chain). It's plated in two microns of 18kt gold, encrusted with solitaire crystals on both sides of the bar and loop, and has a two-year warranty. Even so, it is a bit of a pricey pick.
For those on a budget, the best affordable T-bar necklace has to be PRYA's 18kt gold-plated Willow T-bar Necklace at just £24. It's water and sweat-resistant, tarnish-free, and comes with a two-year warranty. We know a bargain when we see one.
Not a gold lover? PRYA's silver Willow T-bar Necklace is perfect for those looking for cool-toned jewellery that doesn't break the bank.
We're pretty confident when we say the statement necklace is a capsule wardrobe staple. In fact, we have it on good authority that it's a piece everyone should have in their jewellery box.
'[T-bar necklaces] are one of the easiest pieces to wear and style because they tap into that timeless, heirloom feel,' says Carrie Elizabeth, founder of her eponymous jewellery brand.
'But what makes them so special is their structured, minimal design — they exude that mix of old and new that makes them modern, effortlessly cool, and an absolute must-have right now.'
Shadé (pronounced sh-ah-day) is the Senior Fashion & Lifestyle Ecommerce Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. From what to shop in the latest Revolve flash sale to how to style the hottest new trends, she shares shopping advice, reports on new collabs and reviews your fave fashion brands.
