Celebrity-Inspired: Layer Necklaces

By www.instyle.com

These days, anything goes: mixing metals, experimenting with textiles, layering varied lengths and pairing statements with statements—you get the idea. In fact, the more diverse your necklace combos are, the better.

Mix Beads With Metal

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Miranda Kerr united an unlikely pairing-a gold cut-out statement piece and a long double-wrapped diamond-encrusted strand. While hers were meant for a much more formal affair, make yours for everyday wear with white sequins instead of diamonds. Shop the necklaces with our picks, from top:
Iwona Ludyga Design, iwonaludygadesign.com
Alexis Bittar, shopbop.com

Pile On Delicate Pieces

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Alessandra Ambrosio is proof that a stack of delicate strands can turn into one statement piece. Experiment with various pendant shapes to add layers of interest. Shop the necklaces, from top:
Hysteric Co., hystericco.com
Psyche Jewelry, psyche-jewelry.com
JewelMint, jewelmint.com

Brighten Up With A Bold Layer

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Take Zoe Saldana’s lead and throw on an extra-long layer of color to give your go-to pendant a boost. Shop the necklaces, from top:
Anthropologie, anthropologie.com
House of Harlow 1960, houseofharlow1960.com

Team Fringe With Fringe

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Nothing says a statement necklace like two statement necklaces. Bring together two that share one common detailing, which in Jamie Chung’s case is fringe. Shop the necklaces, from top:
Dannijo, dannijo.com
Raven + Lily, freepeople.com

Combine a Collar and a Lariat

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Two very dissimilar styles work when they’re both washed in the same metal. Copy Jessica Alba and layer a collar over a delicate lariat. Shop the necklaces, from top:
Jennifer Zeuner, jenniferzeuner.com
Lola James Jewelry, lolajamesjewelry.com

Stack One Atop Another

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Got a pendant (initial or otherwise) you never take off? Don’t let that deter you from heaping others on. Take Rihanna’s fearless approach and disregard necklace lengths altogether. Start stacking! Shop the necklaces, from top:
Gemma Redux, gemmaredux.com
Max amp Chloe, maxandchloe.com

Layer Up On Ladylike Accents

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Teaming a demure collar necklace with a pretty pearl pendant can quickly turn a delicate aesthetic into an edgy one. Let Sarah Jessica Parker be your muse and do the same. Shop the necklaces, from top:
Serafina, shopbop.com
See on Parker: Veronika Borchers for Pearl Collective, pearlcollective.com

Play with Extreme Lengths

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Kate Hudson added interest to her everyday nameplate with a super long tasseled necklace. While she stuck to one metal, dare to mix it up with a different shade (we’re fans of rose gold). Shop the necklaces, from top:
Sarah Chloe, sarahchloe.com
BaubleBar, baublebar.com

Rock a Gemstone and Gilded Strands

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There’s no one quite like Solange Knowles when it comes to fierce fashion. She unapologetically doubled up on two chunky pieces: a three-stone collar and an ornate cross. If that’s too busy for your taste, scale back with one stone and gold-plated snake chains. Shop the necklaces, from top:
Kendra Scott, kendrascott.com
Paige Novick, shopbop.com