For years, fans have noticed it — a thin, discreet necklace Maria Sharapova wears almost everywhere. On the court. At events. In airports. In candid photos. It’s always there, never removed, never explained.
Until now.
The Hidden Story
Sources close to Sharapova confirm that the necklace is not a sponsorship piece, not designer jewelry, and not a lucky charm.
It’s something far more personal — a gift tied to a promise she made long before fame found her.
A Promise From the Past
The necklace was given to her by one person from her childhood she rarely speaks about — someone who supported her during a period when her future in tennis was still uncertain.
According to insiders, the necklace represents a pact they made:
a vow to stay connected, no matter how far her career took her.
“It’s the one thing she refuses to replace,” a source revealed.
“It reminds her where she comes from — and who believed in her first.”
Why She Kept It Secret
Sharapova reportedly never discussed the necklace because she didn’t want it to become a public story.
She tucked it under her shirt during matches, avoided questions about it, and brushed off journalists who asked.
But recently, a behind-the-scenes clip caught her touching the pendant just before walking onto the court — and the moment went viral.
Sharapova Finally Responds
When asked directly about the necklace after the clip spread, Sharapova smiled and offered a single line:
“Some things stay with you because they’re part of who you are.”
She declined to reveal more.
The Meaning Behind the Mystery
The necklace may be simple, but the story behind it is anything but.
It’s not about fashion — it’s about loyalty, memory, and the quiet promises that shape a person far more than the spotlight ever could.






