Martha Stewart Said Goodbye To Her Pearls & Co-Signed This Hot '90s Jewelry Trend
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Known for her love of pearls, Martha Stewart made a surprising departure from her usual preppy glamour when she wore a hot '90s-style statement choker during a 2024 appearance on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live." Sitting behind the bar on the set of Andy Cohen's Clubhouse, the ever-chic lifestyle mogul wore a cozy brown cardigan over a matching top, with her hair styled in a voluminous layered bob. But stealing the spotlight was a striking rope choker, dangling an 84.45-carat, emerald-cut crystal pendant set in 18-karat yellow gold. Known as the 'Yvonne Rock Crystal Necklace,' the exquisite piece comes from the Brazilian luxury jewelry brand Sauer.
With the high-low pairing of the bold gemstone and minimalist rope choker, Stewart nailed one of the hottest jewelry trends, channeling sleek '90s redux. In fact, the classic choker is among the jewelry fads making a resurgence in 2026. At the fall/winter shows for Chanel, Chloé, and Saint Laurent, models took to the runway in vintage-inspired versions of the accessory with an elevated edge, featuring chunky pendants with lots of sparkle. Like Stewart, the look has also caught on with several celebs, with stars like Keke Palmer, Margot Robbie, and Charli XCX cosigning this '90s jewelry trend on the red carpet.
Martha Stewart is all-in on the choker trend
Stewart launched her Fine Jewelry Collection in 2025 and Gemstone Ring Line in 2026, and doesn't shy away from making a statement with her jewelry. At the October 2026 New York world premiere of "The Social Reckoning" (below), the tastemaker showcased one of the best jewelry styles perfect for older women by pairing a monochromatic black ensemble with two chunky, overlapping chokers. The combination — a wide Tubogas-style, ribbed collar necklace, layered with a thick chain-link choker — made her outfit pop while adding a modern twist to a vintage-inspired style.
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A month prior, at the Kering Foundation's 5th annual Caring for Women Dinner (below), Stewart wore a pearl-adorned choker. Donning a chocolate-brown, hand-embroidered sequin crepe jersey caftan gown, she accessorized with multiple strands of large pearls stacked around her neck, and finished things off with matching earrings. It offered a more classic take on the choker trend, proving that bold jewelry is one of the trendiest ways to accessorize.Stewart's jewelry choices also demonstrate the choker's versatility. Whether opting for an oversized crystal pendant like on "Watch What Happens Live," or pairing chunky chains or pearls together, the neck-hugging style is a chic and modern way to make a statement without overcomplicating an outfit. As with several designs from her Martha Stewart jewelry collection, there is a range of similar close-fitting necklaces featuring pearl details and interlocking gold-tone elements that can be adjusted to replicate a choker-style effect.