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One of the best ways to reinvent jewellery is to layer it up. Experimenting with different pieces and styles can help you to create a new look every time. While layering fashion jewellery is one of the most trending styles right now, one can also try this with precious and traditional jewellery for festive occasions. Whether you're wearing a sari or a lehenga, learn how you can layer necklaces with ethnic wear.

Complement it with the neckline

While picking the necklace, the neckline of the outfit plays an important role. It is important to remember that your neckline is an important framework and help you create the perfect style. For example, collar necklaces work well with sweetheart necklines, whereas a choker can work well with off-shoulder styles. Lariat necklaces and collar necklaces with hanging motifs can work well with V-necklines. Understand the outfit's neckline, and one can try different pieces accordingly to know what works best.

Keep the length and weight in mind

While wearing a layered necklace, it is important that the pieces get noticed. No matter which style you are picking, one should try to keep the second layer a little heavier than the first. And, if you're experimenting with three necklaces, the jewellery designer suggests keeping the third one heavier than the second.

For an artistic look, when layering jewellery, it's best to stick with odd numbers: Wear three necklaces for an easy pairing. And, if you want to make an impact, go for five pieces. The odd number trick will provide a pleasing balance.

Avoid tangling the necklaces

One should always check the material and try out layering beforehand. There should be enough space between the two layers of necklaces, to avoid jewellery tangling. Vary your necklaces by length to avoid all necklaces ending up in disarray.

For diamond necklaces, every necklace should lay flat on its own, allowing the sparkling beauty of every diamond shine and all details of each design. One can pair up a choker and a multilayer necklace together, it can give some breathing space and avoid the mess around the neck too.

Add one statement piece

If you're new to layering necklaces starting with your favourite piece of jewellery as the base. For example, one can pair a traditional diamond necklace as the main piece, which can be further layered with different chains. Starting with your main necklace can help you to layer and style it up further.

Invest in detachable jewellery

If you're looking for versatile pieces of jewellery, a layered necklace can solve many of your styling woes. For a fuss-free layering style investing in detachable pieces, which are in the same tone and metal.

Layered necklaces with detachable pieces which can be worn as either a single choker or long necklace or a multi-layered necklace, depending on the occasion and mood are very much in trend these days. The detachable mechanism in these necklace sets makes it very versatile and wearable.

Try to mix and match

There are many fun ways one can experiment with different necklaces. One can recreate some tribal looks with chunky silver jewellery pieces, mix some beaded necklaces with some statement silver necklaces or glass jewellery/painting necklaces with some haslis as chokers. While following one style of jewellery for layering is one of the safest choices, those who love to experiment can try different types of necklaces. Think collar or choker pieces with colourful beaded necklaces or even a long pearl necklace, which can instantly add an edge to your outfit.