Jewelry Trends 5 Inspirational Ways to Layer Necklaces

A jewelry trend that is still going strong well into fall of 2015 is layering necklaces. Layered necklaces range from a single necklace with connected multiple strands to layering by trend. They range from complimentary minerals and stones to layering by shapes, composition and balance. Regardless, adorning oneself with multiple layers of necklaces is becoming just as artful as the jewelry that one is wearing. Here are 5 inspirational ways to create that layered look that is so on trend.

1. Necklace of Connected Multiple Stands

Here are several examples of stair stepped multiple strands within a single necklace.

Here is an example for Anthroplogoie

This necklace has multiple layering strands of the same chain creating a tiered look that is 16.5”, 18” and 20”. The clasp connects the three stands together can be released, creating a single long strand.

Here is an elegant multi-strand necklace from Free People.The strands are connected with a strand reducer along the sides.

2. Layering by Trend

Here are examples of multiple necklaces being layered and all working together nicely because they all belong to the same trend.

Boho Chic is a phrase to describe a popular look. I think the example of layered necklaces in this photo from Free People really captures that trend. It isn’t just the leather and the stones used in the jewelry, but the whole style of the clothes, the hair, and the lifestyle shot.

Kelly Conedera with Jewelry with Soul ties her multiple strand necklace together with trade beads, Indonesian bronze glass and Hill Tribe Silver from Thailand to create an ethnic look that is so on trend.

Child of Wild backs her Ethiopian Stacked Chocker with just the right clothing, props and background.

3. Layering by Complimentary Minerals & Stones

Here are some examples of how the layered necklaces are all tied together using like kind minerals and stones.

Kei Jewelry does such an amazing job tying all of their necklaces together by color, feel and by the stones and minerals used in each collection of layered necklaces.

4. Layering by Shapes/Composition/Balance

Here are some examples of combining multiple “itsy” finding bits to create statements through shapes, composition and balance.

These layered necklaces from J. Hannah Jewelry are simple and elegant. Perfectly fitting for a pulled up loose hairstyle and a simple black dress.

Annika Bella has several layered necklace combos on her Etsy site that are lovely combinations of shape, composition and balance.

Here is another example from Layered and Long.

Learn More!

Once I started researching this trend, I found blog posts that had a lot of great examples of this trend. Enjoy!

• How to Layer Your Jewelry Like An It Girl
  Who What Wear has a full post dedicated to layering necklaces, rings and earrings.
• Glam Radar’s Blog has a post on How to Accessorize a Plain White Shirt. Several examples of ways to layer multiple necklaces are featured.
  
• Glitter Guide has a tutorial on How To Layer Necklaces.

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