Beyond just being on-trend, there are several benefits to laying your favorite jewelry pieces. 

Personalization & Individual Style 

Layering is a perfect way of expressing your own personal style through jewelry without needing custom pieces created just for you. You can create a distinct look featuring your favorite pieces with minimal effort.

Versatility For Both Day & Night 

Daytime looks and evening pieces don’t often overlap, except where layering is concerned. Layer several pieces together and then wear the look to the office and out on the town. 

Layered Necklaces Offer Opportunity for Stylish Flair 

When you want a look that will draw more attention than just a single necklace or bracelet, layering offers limitless possibilities. Recycle favorite pieces from the past and blend them with modern pieces for a stylish look that is timeless and personal.

Using Various Lengths in Layered Necklace Styling 

While you can layer several necklaces of similar lengths, they are more likely to tangle. The trick to avoiding this problem is mixing necklace lengths. Pick several different lengths to draw the eye and add a bit of interest. In doing this, you will also add more interest to your look.

How to Stylishly Combine Different Lengths 

If you’re layering plain chains, you can choose lengths that are closer together. If you’ve chosen pendants and charms, look for lengths that fall far enough apart to separate each individual design and give each its own place.

Lengths to Consider 

Layering necklaces works best if you choose different lengths for each piece of your collection. Here are a few lengths you might consider in your layering efforts:

• 14" — slightly longer than a choker, but high on the neck.
• 16" — looser than 14” but still remains along the neckline. 
• 18" — lands roughly midway between the chest and collarbone.
• 20" — a little longer than 18 “ but still well above the chest.
• 24" — upper chest level, best with lower neckline shirts.
• 30" — a long chain that falls to the lower chest.

Create a Balanced Aesthetic With the Layered Effect 

No matter how you choose to layer, it’s all about balance. The best way to determine this is to try on the look you’ve chosen and edit from there. Consider your top's neckline and tailor your layering around it. Remember, you can layer almost any type of jewelry you like, so have some fun and play around with your look.