Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Necklaces

[Circe]

How many of you layer necklaces?

I haven't taken my pear diamond pendant off for more than a day since I got it. But I'm having a complimentary piece made up for my 3rd anniversary, a Burmese ruby pear of 1.11. I'm planning to have it plated with black rhodium, with a matching chain a little shorter than my 20" platinum - say, 16". I figure I can always alternate if it looks like it's too much, but ... what say you guys?

Do you wear more than one necklace at a time?

 

[LGK]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

OMG I think your ruby/black rhodium plan sounds to die for! That sounds amazing w/ your pear pendant. I wear a lot of my Tahitian pearls all at the same time, and I would happily layer my diamond pendant with stuff if I had anything that worked with it.

I'm not sure I'm the right person to be answering this one though. I am always happy to overdress for any occasion and *subtle* isn't really in my sartorial vocabulary. At all.

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

Oooh, that sounds amazing!

I like layering delicate solitaire pendants. One of my projects is a set of three bezeled pendants, in graduated colours and sizes. I just need to find the right stones.

 

[Circe]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

OMG I think your ruby/black rhodium plan sounds to die for! That sounds amazing w/ your pear pendant. I wear a lot of my Tahitian pearls all at the same time, and I would happily layer my diamond pendant with stuff if I had anything that worked with it.

I'm not sure I'm the right person to be answering this one though. I am always happy to overdress for any occasion and *subtle* isn't really in my sartorial vocabulary. At all.

Thanks! I'm v. psyched about the pendant, I just don't want it to look too dressy for everyday.

And, from past posts on fashion, I've gotten the feeling that you and I have a very similar style.

 

[Circe]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

Oooh, that sounds amazing!

I like layering delicate solitaire pendants. One of my projects is a set of three bezeled pendants, in graduated colours and sizes. I just need to find the right stones.

Thank you! I am kicking myself for not having photographed the ruby loose - it has such a wonderful color, almost a glowing red. And the shape is lovely, too, a nice elongated ruby.

I'm actually planning something similar! I'm v. tempted to keep an eye out for a nice W-Z or fancy light yellow pear to be bezeled in a rich, rich yellow gold to complete the set. I'd wear that one on a very short chain, almost choker-length. What kinds of shapes/colors are you thinking of?

 

[reader]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

Oh, so this is ok to do? Fashion wise, what is the 'rule' on layering now? Can delicate chains be worn with pearls? How about more substantial torcs?

 

[BoulderGal]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

Ooooo, that ruby sounds gorgeous!

For me, I never wear more than one necklace at a time--I'm "busty" and haven't liked attention on my chest since I was 12 or so. Also, maybe it's just me, but they tend to tangle.

I have a friend who layers her necklaces and they look beautiful!!!!

Can't wait to see that ruby!!!!

 

[Lady_Disdain]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

Oooh, that sounds amazing!

I like layering delicate solitaire pendants. One of my projects is a set of three bezeled pendants, in graduated colours and sizes. I just need to find the right stones.

Thank you! I am kicking myself for not having photographed the ruby loose - it has such a wonderful color, almost a glowing red. And the shape is lovely, too, a nice elongated ruby.

I'm actually planning something similar! I'm v. tempted to keep an eye out for a nice W-Z or fancy light yellow pear to be bezeled in a rich, rich yellow gold to complete the set. I'd wear that one on a very short chain, almost choker-length. What kinds of shapes/colors are you thinking of?

I want sapphires - from pale blue to a rich cornflower in white metal - or some nice, rich spess in 18kt gold. I also thought of getting matching colours, but different shapes (a round, then an eloganted oval and finally a pear).

Reader - I have no idea if this look is in or not. I just like and go for it!

 

[oddoneout]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

Sounds like it would really great layered. Besides if you love both necklaces and want to wear them together who cares?

 

[iheartscience]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

I used to layer my neckaces all the time, but then I got into longer pendants so I stopped layering and started wearing just one at a time. I think your layering plan sounds fantastic! I am in LOVE with your pear pendant and the ruby version sounds amazing! I can't wait to see photos when it's all done!

 

[tyty333]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

I have only worn my pear pendant for the last 15 years or so but for my birthday I just had an etsy vendor make up
a pendant with a .47 diamond in it. I had him put it on a long chain so I could wear both at the same time. Its also
sterling silver but I had him tip the middle of the flowers in gold so it would sort of mix/match with my pear that is
in gold. My new pendant was suspose to be here yesterday...but it looks like it is stuck in Missouri according to the
tracking number . I'll post some picks when it gets here. I'm very excited to it! Its my first piece of custom jewelry.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

I think that sounds like a lovely combination!

I layer my bezel solitaire with my OEC squarish halo pretty often. The only thing that drives me nuts is unraveling the chains after a day's wear.

 

[reader]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

There has to be some way to link the necklaces so they do not catch...perhaps a device like a piece of clear airline tubing from an aquarium that would sit at the back of the neck....would also keep the clasps from shifting to the front...

 

[Circe]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

There has to be some way to link the necklaces so they do not catch...perhaps a device like a piece of clear airline tubing from an aquarium that would sit at the back of the neck....would also keep the clasps from shifting to the front...

I don't think it even needs to be that fancy ... a bar with loops on either ends that you linked the necklaces into could do it. The shifting, I'm afraid, is inevitable unless you clip it into your hair.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Re: Spin-off from Rings on Adjacent Fingers: Layering Neckla

Totally depends upon your style and what you're wearing, where you're going, etc. To answer your question, it may be easier if we see pictures!