6 Unique Ways to Layer your Necklaces

Accessorising can truly transform an outfit, and when it comes to necklaces, layering is the name of the game.

Necklace layering is an art form that allows you to express your personality, play with textures, and elevate your style. Let’s explore six unique ways to master the art of layering necklaces and get inspired to refresh your look!

1. Mixing Different Shapes & Sizes of Pendants:

Our favourite area when it comes to experimenting with necklace layering is to play around with different shaped pendants to add visual interest to your layers.

We love to combine geometric shapes like circles, rectangles, and hexagons with more organic forms like heart shapes, circles or shells. Combining the 2 different elements within your necklace layer creates a dynamic and eclectic look that reflects your individuality. For example, pairing a delicate small pendant like our Heart of Gold Necklace with a bold, statement-style medallion like our range of Saint pendants for a striking contrast.

We also love the Liberty Droplet necklace for its repeated organic circle droplets, combined together with a more linear pendant such as our Freyja Pendant for love or St Jude pendant for Hope & Impossible Causes…

2. Varying Chain Lengths.

The next Vital piece to the necklace layering puzzle is to play around with different chain lengths to create depth and dimension in your necklace layers. (Lucky for you, all of our necklaces come with a second loop so you can always adjust your Luna & Rose chain to your preference).

We love to stack a 16" texture chain along with an 18" with a couple of 20" chains. 

An beautiful example of this necklace layer would be our timeless pearl necklace at 16" layered together with St John at 18" and then a long pendants like our Freyja Goddess of Love necklace on 20" chain. 

Layering necklaces by their length and stacking the chains, draws the eye up and down, accentuating your neckline and adding a touch of sophistication to your outfit.

Another favourite layer we adore using different chain lengths is our Celestial Sun necklace (16”) with the Moonlight Necklace (18”) finished with the Alpha pendant on 20” chain. It is the ultimate chain layer up, inspired by designer Neri herself, that will be the talk of the party!

3. Explore Different Textured Chains

Incorporate a variety of chain textures to add tactile appeal to your necklace layers. Experiment with delicate strands of pearls as our Timeless mini pearl necklace. Each texture brings its own unique charm to the ensemble, creating a captivating visual and sensory experience.

4. Change up your Necklace according to your different Necklines

Tailor your necklace layers to complement the neckline of your outfit. Opt for shorter layers with a crew neck or turtleneck, allowing each necklace to shine individually. For plunging necklines or off-the-shoulder tops, layer longer chains or add a dramatic pendant to fill the space and sublimate to your décolletage.

5. Classic vs. Party Girl Looks

Move effortlessly from a classic to a more assertive style by adapting your layering technique. For a timeless, elegant look, settle for a few delicate necklaces with subtle charms. For a bolder, more playful aesthetic, layer chains, bracelets and earrings for an eye-catching, party-ready look.

6. Coordinating with Earrings

Complete your layered necklace ensemble by coordinating with complementary earrings. Match metals or gemstones for a cohesive look, or mix and match for an eclectic vibe. Whether you prefer subtle studs or statement chandeliers, your earrings should harmonize with your necklace layers to create a polished and put-together appearance. The snake necklace and earrings set is the perfect match.