Cord necklaces are having a real moment this year. Search interest in evil eye jewelry keeps climbing, and stylists are calling cord and leather pendant necklaces one of the season's easiest layering pieces (Marie Claire, 2026). MyAleph just added two new cord necklaces, Lola and Luna, plus a turquoise ear cuff that needs no piercing at all. Here is what makes each one worth adding to your stack this summer.
Why Are Cord Necklaces Trending Right Now?
Cord necklaces are trending because they are light, easy to layer, and carry real meaning instead of just decoration. Evil eye jewelry alone drives roughly 103,000 monthly searches for bracelets and shows steady month-on-month growth in necklaces and charms too (Artizan Joyeria, 2026; Accio, 2025). [UNIQUE INSIGHT] The shift we are seeing at MyAleph is away from heavy chains and toward soft cord, worn solo or stacked, so the charm does the talking instead of the metal.
Editors point to the same thing for 2026: personality over polish, with corded pendants reading as "effortless" rather than trying too hard (Marie Claire, 2026). That is exactly the space Lola and Luna sit in.
Luna Cord Necklace: An Evil Eye Dusted With Stars
The Luna necklace is a small evil eye pendant on a soft, twisted cord, made for everyday wear from lunch through dinner. She sits close at the neck and layers easily with your other chains. In Azur, she is a black-and-silver eye on a deep cobalt cord. Wear her alone for a little protection, or stack her with the necklaces you already love.
Why you'll love her:
- A pavé evil eye on a twisted cord, soft and easy at the neck
- Comes with her own Pampelonne pouch for travel or storage
- Water-safe, so she keeps her shine through beach days
- Priced at $125, in Azur (silver) or Corail (gold)
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Lola Cord Necklace: The New Companion to Luna
Lola is joining the cord necklace family this season as Luna's companion piece, built on the same soft, easy-to-layer cord.
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Galet Ear Cuff: No Piercing, No Commitment
The Galet ear cuff is a no-piercing way to get a layered ear look in seconds. Ear cuffs are one of the biggest jewelry stories of 2026, showing up on the runway at Valentino and Alexander McQueen because they deliver a stacked-ear effect with zero commitment (Fashionista, 2026; Marie Claire, 2026). The Galet curves around the ear like a pebble warmed by the sun, with two drops of turquoise catching the light.
Why you'll love her:
- Slides on and off in seconds, no piercing needed
- Sterling silver, finished in white rhodium for lasting shine
- Turquoise has been worn for protection and calm for centuries
- Subtle enough for the office, easy enough for the beach
- Priced at $130, in gold or silver
How Should You Style Cord Necklaces and an Ear Cuff Together?
Keep the rest of your jewelry simple so the cord necklace and ear cuff can each stand out. Wear one cord necklace solo at the neck, add the Galet cuff on one ear, and leave the other ear bare or add a single small stud. This asymmetric ear look is one of the defining styling moves editors are calling out for 2026 (Glass Balloon, 2026). [PERSONAL EXPERIENCE] We have found the easiest way to start is with one new piece at a time: add the ear cuff first, live with it for a week, then bring in the necklace.
FAQ
Do ear cuffs hurt or damage your ear? No. A no-piercing ear cuff like the Galet grips the outer cartilage with light tension. It should feel snug, never pinching, and it comes off just as easily as it goes on (AJLuxe, 2026).
Can I wear a cord necklace in water? Yes, MyAleph cord necklaces are water-safe. Just keep them dry when not in use and avoid harsh chemicals like chlorine tablets or perfume applied directly to the cord.
Is evil eye jewelry only for one culture? No. The evil eye is a shared symbol across more than 42 countries and several traditions, worn today as a personal marker of protection rather than a single culture's property (Lefkara Silver, 2026).
How do I keep an ear cuff from slipping? Place it on the thickest part of the outer ear cartilage and squeeze gently until it grips. A properly sized cuff should stay put through a full day of wear (HyraMode, 2026).
What if I have sensitive skin? The Galet ear cuff is sterling silver finished in white rhodium, chosen specifically to be gentle on sensitive skin and resistant to tarnish.
The Bottom Line
Cord necklaces and no-piercing ear cuffs are two of the easiest ways to update your look this summer without buying a whole new wardrobe. Luna brings protection and shine to the neck. The Galet cuff brings the layered-ear look without a single needle. Lola will round out the cord necklace family once her details are confirmed. Shop all three, and build the stack that feels like you.
