Michelle Obama 'Vote' necklace has DNC viewers voting yes - CNET

This story is part of Elections 2020, CNET's coverage of the run-up to voting in November.

Michelle Obama spoke Monday night at the virtual Democratic National Convention, and her necklace spoke to many viewers. Obama was the final speaker during the DNC's first night, and discussed the importance of voting in this fall's presidential election while wearing a gold necklace that spelled out V-O-T-E.  She encouraged listeners to register to vote and to "vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris like our lives depend on it."

If we want to end the chaos and division—and keep alive the possibility of progress on the issues we hold dear—we’ve got to vote for @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris like our lives depend on it. Register today by texting VOTE to 30330. https://t.co/xPu5o0SYLJ

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 18, 2020

While Obama never mentioned the jewelry, and the necklace was subtle, many viewers not only noticed, but wanted one of their own. As soon as her speech ended, social media users began posting asking where they could buy the necklace.

"Psst, Biden team: Start selling that vote necklace Michelle Obama is wearing and you'll fund ads for the next 77 days," Christina Reynolds tweeted.

Psst, Biden team: start selling that vote necklace @MichelleObama is wearing and you'll fund ads for the next 77 days.

— Christina Reynolds (@creynoldsnc) August 18, 2020

Representatives for the Democratic National Convention and for Michelle Obama did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But CNN White House correspondent Kate Bennett quickly reported the necklace was custom-made by jewelry business By Chari.

"The small, boutique jewelry business is owned by Chari Cuthbert, whose business is based in Los Angeles," Bennett tweeted. "A similar necklace costs between $300-$400."

The small, boutique jewelry business is owned by Chari Cuthbert, whose business is based in Los Angeles. A similar necklace costs between $300-$400.

— Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC) August 18, 2020

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