Rings of Power: Bold Torques are Making a Fine Jewellery Comeback

April 7, 2025

By Rachael Taylor

5 min read

This powerful necklace with ancient roots is reclaiming its place in contemporary jewellery collections. Its sleek yet rigid silhouette speaks to confident women who want to assert a quiet power. Plus, it is the perfect setting for a chic diamond drop. 

Torque necklaces are experiencing a resurgence on the catwalk and the red carpet, and it is easy to see why. This style of necklace, which can be defined as a solid or open-ended ring worn around the neck, exudes power, and it has a timeless quality to it that makes it hard to pin down whether it feels charmingly retro or thoroughly futuristic.

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• Ancient origins and symbolism of torque necklaces
• High jewellery houses reimagining torque with rare gems
• Torque trends on fashion week runways and red carpets

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