Layer After Layer: How to Layer Necklaces with Ease

Layered jewellery can create a unique look for a night out. It can also be intimidating if you don’t quite know where to start. With so many necklace styles and lengths, creating the perfect layered look can feel overwhelming. 

Luckily, we’re here to offer you guidance in creating a layering of necklaces with ease.

Here Are Our Top Five Layering Tips:

1. Choose Your Statement Piece

Every layered ensemble starts with an eye-catching piece. When creating your own set, start with a piece that anchors the whole look. Once you have this piece, you can begin to build around it.

Several popular styles often serve as the focal piece in a layered set. Personalized initial necklaces are often used, but a chunky chain or an eye-catching pendant will also serve well.

Choosing a simpler statement piece at first might make layering easier. Once you’re comfortable with the process, you can choose bigger and more vibrant pieces to centre the set around, adding different textures, metals, and gemstones.

2. Vary the Length of the Chains

A layered look requires varying chain lengths to properly pull the set together. Different chain lengths create dimension and depth to your necklace set, adding a mixture of elegance and intrigue.

Keep in mind that you don’t have to vary the lengths drastically either. The key is keeping the variance between each additional necklace similar so that every piece has an opportunity to shine while still adding to the set. 

3. Consider the Thickness and Texture

Another consideration to keep in mind as you layer necklaces is the differences in thickness and textures. You can play with different types to achieve drastically different looks. 

Pairing delicate chains together will achieve a more elegant look. Chunkier chains suggest a bit of edginess to the set. 

Once you get a feel for the different thicknesses and textures, you can start mixing them together. Adding a delicate chain to a bulkier one can create another level of dimension. 

4. Start Simple with Two or Three

When you first start layering necklaces, you’ll likely want to start with two or three. This makes the process of adding the right textures, thicknesses, and lengths easier. Three necklaces in a layered ensemble are a popular choice as well. 

Once you’re ready to go beyond a few pieces, it’s recommended to keep an odd number of pieces. Creating layers of five or seven will help balance the set while still allowing the eye to choose one as a focal point.

5. Don’t Forget the Outfit’s Neckline

Beyond the basics of creating a layered ensemble look, remember to consider the neckline of your outfit as well as its style. Both of these considerations can help dictate the length, texture, and thickness of necklaces you choose.

Shorter necklines can be emphasized with a short chain above it and another below it. Deeper necklines allow for more options around length but might require more delicate chains to prevent overpowering the outfit.

The best option is to play with a variety of looks until you find the ideal look to complement your aesthetic of the day. 

Visit us in-store today to learn more about layering necklaces. Our team is happy to help you create the perfect look or guide you to the right piece for a specific ensemble.