Reference lengths
- 36 to 40 cm, choker: at the base of the neck
- 42 to 45 cm, princess: just below the collarbone
- 50 to 55 cm, matinee: mid-chest
- 60 cm and above, long necklace: lower on the chest
The 40 cm, 45 cm and 55 cm trio is an easy combination to wear. The shortest as a simple piece, the middle one as the lead piece with the pendant, the longest as a fine chain to open up the neckline.
Adapt to your neckline. A round neck works best with shorter lengths that sit above the fabric. With a V-neck, the lead piece can naturally follow the point of the V rather than cutting across it. An open shirt gives you more freedom, including with a long necklace.
Many of our necklaces are adjustable thanks to an extension chain, whose length varies from one design to another. It lets you play with the gaps and create different layered looks with the same pieces.
Bracelets: play with textures
The wrist is more forgiving than the neck. You can be a little freer, with a few conditions.
Leave some room. Bracelets worn too tightly together can quickly look like a single cuff. Let them move independently: movement is also what brings the look to life.
Alternate textures. A chain, a bangle, a piece with pearls or crystals. Different textures often add more depth than several very similar chains.
Keep your watch wrist calmer. If you wear a watch, you can wear one or two bracelets next to it and focus most of the layering on the other wrist.
One combination that works: a multi-row bracelet as the lead piece, a fine chain with pearls or crystals to add light, and a more discreet bracelet to finish. Three different sizes that naturally find their balance.
Rings: two hands, two approaches
You don’t have to style both hands the same way. One hand can carry the intention while the other stays calmer. This asymmetry often creates a more natural balance.
Leave some space. You can skip a finger between two rings: index and ring finger, for example. The empty space is part of the design too.
Start with one wide ring. If one piece has a lot of volume, the others can be finer. The bold ring then naturally becomes the focal point.
Stacking on the same finger works particularly well with fine rings designed for it. Two, sometimes three, depending on their width. Many of our rings are open and adjustable, which also makes it easier to play with their position.
The three mistakes we see most
1. Putting everything on at once
Layering is built over time. Start with two pieces you already wear together without thinking, then try adding a third.
Sometimes taking one off is all it takes for the look to find its balance.
2. Layering to make up for an outfit
Layering works best when it complements an outfit rather than trying to transform it.
Jewellery adds a layer, a touch of light, a detail to something that already works.
3. Forgetting the earrings
If the neck is already busy, the ears can stay quieter.
And the other way round: statement earrings look great with a bare neck or one simply dressed with a very discreet chain.
The question to ask in front of the mirror
Just one, and it settles almost everything:
Do people see me, or do they see the jewellery?
