If you want to layer necklaces, there’s a certain art behind the design. You want to show off your beautiful neckline and stunning jewelry, but you don’t want to wear it in a way that comes off as gaudy. Too much in one place can come off as heavy, which can have the adverse effect on the accessories you’re trying to show off.
Not sure how to layer your necklaces right to get the proper impact? Here’s a quick guide to help you get started:
Gradual Charm
Work your way from delicate diamond to a small charm to a medium charm by way of graduated lengths of your necklace chains.
Do make your middle pick reflect something simple, yet bold, such as our Sterling Wave Necklace. This will grab attention without deflecting eyes away from the rest of your accessories.
Don’t choose an adornment for your middle necklace that’s the same size as your small or large necklaces. This defeats the purpose of graduated design and distracts from your style.
Big, Meet Little
It’s no secret that opposites attract, and the same holds true for jewelry and accessories.
Do pair a big, bold piece with a chain that’s super dainty. The Large Natural Sand Dollar Necklace makes for an awesome centerpiece that’s perfectly suitable to stand next to a simple, delicate chain that’s longer than the one on which this adornment hangs.
Don’t overdo it with two large pieces. The long and short is that Goldie Locks didn’t find comfort in two beds. One was just right, and the other was simply too big.
Go Chunky or Go Home
If you’re going for the chunky look, make sure all of your necklaces rest right on top of each other. Weird lengths can be off-putting, but if you layer your chunks just so they touch, they’ll create a single work of fashion art.
Do choose necklaces that immediately intersect with the one below it. Our Sterling Sea Fan Pendant Necklace makes for an awesome longest-chain showpiece.
Don’t go rogue with your lengths. A bunch of chunk without proper planning just doesn’t look right.
At Dune Jewelry, we love to layer necklaces. We have bold pieces that are meant to be the center star and more subdued charms that act as great accent pieces. No matter your preference, you’ll find plenty of beautiful options when you visit our Dune Jewelry necklace page!
