Stacking and Layering Necklaces Tips

You may have heard of stacking necklaces. You may have even seen the trend: a multitude of necklaces expertly wrapped around the neck, their chains looped and shimmering, dripping down the body in a such a way that you can’t help but think about the divine elegance of Hollywood famous goddesses and divas.

This style choice brings a whole new dimension to your outfit and overall look. And don’t worry – you don’t need any kind of spell or special talent to pull it off! All you need is some layering necklaces tips and tricks.

To avoid tangling – layer your chains properly

While stacking rings or bracelets is a piece of cake, layering necklaces comes with one big problem – they tangle. The chains tangling can lead to knots, annoyance, disappointment, and even cause damage to your jewelry.

To avoid tangling, make sure you put your necklaces in a certain order – and that’s not by their length! Start with the thinnest chains, and then layer the thicker chains over them. If you put a thinner chain over a thicker one, chances are they will end up tangled.

Make a statement

Elegant or boho, chic or adorably messy – there are so many styles and statements you can make by stacking necklaces, so many that it’s important to decide what you’re going for before putting your necklaces on.

An example of an edgy look is a choker paired with a link chain necklace, while a great example of a more classy look is the combination of a gem necklace paired with a choker. The choice is yours!

Don’t be afraid to tighten your necklaces

A multitude of chokers can look gorgeous, so don’t worry about having to get longer pieces just so you could master the layering trend! Tightly wrapped necklaces are particularly great for stacking because there’s less chance of a tangle.

Use different lengths

To achieve a jaw-dropping look with your jewelry, make sure you use necklaces of different lengths. Pick a long necklace you want to accentuate and add shorter ones to complement it. Another good tip is to start with a chocker – adding longer necklaces will result in a chic and polished look while also preventing tangles!

Play with weight

When it comes to layering and stacking, you can achieve the perfect balance by mixing not only the length of your chains but also their weight. To do this, choose weightier necklaces to include in your look – these can be ones with a chunky chain, pendants, or stones.

When worn, your necklaces should be 1 to 2 fingers apart. The weightier necklaces will lay flat and be apart from the lighter ones. If you choose chains without pendants, make sure your necklaces vary in thickness.

Materials are there to be mixed

The old fashion rule to never mix different materials is long gone and already forgotten. You’ll achieve that head-turning look with your stylishness if you do mix materials when stacking and layering your jewelry!

Pearls and chains, metal and leather, velvet and silver – stacking necklaces of various materials together will add depth and dimension to your style. When mixing materials, make sure one necklace doesn’t dominate another. What matters is that they look harmonious when layered together.

However, the most important rule when stacking and layering necklaces is to have fun while doing it! Stacking and layering is a great trend that invites you to look at your jewelry collection from a new perspective and figure out new ways of wearing it.

Maybe you have an old, long beaded necklace you haven’t worn for years – well, this is a great chance to dust it off and pair it with two of your favorite new necklaces! And if you notice you’re missing that crucial piece, we at Santayana can offer you unique jewelry pieces, and even custom designed – drop by one of our Miami jewelry stores and make your pick!