The Layering Lab

Image Gang necklace stacking guide

The Layering Lab

Your formula for the perfect necklace stack.

Necklace stacking looks effortless, but there's a formula behind it. Mix lengths, textures and weights, then add one piece that does the talking. Use our guide to build yours.

Different lengths+ different weights+ different textures+ one focal point
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Layered gold necklaces worn together

Where each length sits

The secret to a stack that doesn't tangle or crowd: leave about 2 inches between each layer.

16"18"20"22"24"
  • 16"Collarbone. Sits at the base of the neck. Your base layer.
  • 18"Just below the collarbone. The most popular length and the easiest to layer.
  • 20"Top of the chest. Great for a second layer with texture.
  • 22"Mid chest. Perfect for a pendant or locket to hang and be seen.
  • 24"Lower chest. A long drop to finish a bigger stack.
1
16–18 inches

Start with your base

Start with the shortest necklace. Keep it fairly simple: it sits close to the neck and gives your stack its foundation.

Fine chainWoven chainDainty pendantDainty locket
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2
18–22 inches

Add texture

Your second necklace should contrast with the first, not match it.

Fine + chunkySmooth + wovenFlat + round linksGold + coloured stones
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3
18–24 inches

Add your focal piece

This is the piece that gives your stack its personality: a heart, medallion, pendant or statement charm, usually on a longer chain so it has room to be seen.

Heart pendantMedallionStatement charmLong chain
One hero is enough. Let one piece do the talking and keep the rest simple.
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4
Any length

Make it personal

This is where the stack becomes yours. Pick your chains, then add the charms that mean something to you.

InitialsHeartsSymbolic charmsLockets
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The stack formulas

Don't want to work it out? These combinations already work. Add the whole stack in one tap.

Build your stack

Pick one of each and watch your stack add up.

Your stack: £0.00

Vary the length. Mix the texture.
Choose one hero. Make it yours.

Want to try it in person? Come and build your stack with us at our Woolwich store.

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