Ever had beautiful pieces of engraved jewellery that you wanted to wear together? Layering engraved jewellery can be a fun idea to spruce up your look. This is especially if you can combine different pieces in a tasteful manner.
Everyone should be able to wear their engraved jewellery pieces together. Unfortunately, only a few people know how to pull off layering their jewellery. But, there's hope for you if you want to enjoy layering your engraved jewellery. This is because there are a few dos and don'ts that you can use to achieve that great look.
We'll break down some of these dos and don'ts for you below.
Do play with different lengths
When it comes to layering engraved jewellery, different lengths can be a good thing. This works well with necklaces, bracelets and earrings. For example, you can start with a shorter choker-type necklace. You can then add longer, looser necklaces to the choker as you add layers.
This way you can create a beautiful cascading effect along your neckline. Plus, you can get to wear your engraved jewellery together. The same also goes for earrings. If you have several piercings you can have studs on the higher piercings. You can then go on to add some length or sizes on the piercings that are closer to your earlobes.
Don't put two large ornaments together
Avoid wearing two pieces of engraved jewellery with pendants of the same size. This is because if you wear the same size of pendants together you may end up with a tacky look. This is more so if the two pendants are of a larger size. Think about it, would you combine two large pairs of studs together on your ears? Probably not.
Do combine different textures
Personalized hand-engraved jewellery comes in different textures depending on what you want. You may have heavy statement engraved jewellery or smaller delicate pieces. To wear these different pieces, you should try to mix up the different textures and weights. This way, you can strike a balance between the heavy statement pieces and the delicate ones.
Falling into the trap of wearing two or more heavy pieces will only lead to a disaster. You don't want to look like you're wearing all your engraved jewellery pieces together at once. This is one of those cases where less is more.
Don't clash with your outfit
It would be sad if you had beautiful pieces of engraved jewellery on a bad background. When it comes to layering jewellery, your outfit of the day is your background. Take for example if you're wearing an animal print dress with a cowl neckline. If you add chunky jewellery places to such an outfit it would be too busy.
Instead, use softer engraved jewellery pieces to accessorize your outfit. This will help to ensure that your outfit isn't competing with your engraved jewellery. If you're in doubt about pairing some clothes with your engraved jewellery, keep it simple. It's better to have a simple classic look than to look like a walking carnival.
Do try out the rule of 3s
When it comes to layering engraved jewellery, three is the magical lucky number. Think about it, how often do you see layered necklaces with three layers? Well, that's because three layers of engraved jewellery are enough to look great, not tacky. The idea is for you to keep it elegant and cute and three layers give that effect.
While three is the magical number if you're feeling adventurous feel free to go for more. The only thing you need to be careful about is layering too many pieces. You may end up looking like you're hawking engraved jewellery and that'd be awful. And if not three, go for five, layering in odd numbers is almost always a hit.
Don't layer two pieces of the same size
Other than large pieces of engraved jewellery, two pieces of the same size often don't go together. This is because if they are two necklaces, for instance, they will tangle and wrap into each other. This will end up looking frumpy around your neck instead of elegant.
Do mix metals
For a long time, it's been a belief that it's wrong to mix up different types of metal. This rule no longer stands because you can mix up engraved jewellery of different metals. Throw in a piece of engraved silver jewellery into your gold ensemble and watch it sparkle. The idea is to play around with hues and tones to get that perfect look using your engraved jewellery.
So, you no longer have to worry about pairing your yellow gold and silver engraved jewellery. Wear it proud and show off your daring style.
Don't be afraid to try out new things
What if your children gave you different engraved jewellery for Mother’s Day? And you don't want to disappoint either one of them by wearing only one at a time? The solution here is simple, don't overthink or be scared to push the envelope.
You can always go with your gut and layer your thoughtful gifts together. The thing about fashion is that some things that we frown upon sometimes end up becoming trends. Remember how it was a crime to wear different metals together? Now it's no longer an issue.
This is why you should go with your gut and pair your pieces of engraved jewellery as you see fit. Don't be afraid to try out new looks. It'll surprise you how versatile engraved jewellery can be.
Where to get engraved jewellery
Engraved jewellery offers the opportunity to wear your most meaningful memories on you. This is why if you have an opportunity, you should layer engraved jewellery that you value. This way, you can have a piece or two of what you love with you at all times. To get the best quality of engraved jewellery for you and your loved ones, check out The Silver Store.
We have a wide variety of engraved jewellery options that you can choose from and enjoy. And if you want more personalized hand-engraved jewellery too, we have you covered. Browse through our catalogue here and find pieces that will be a perfect fit for your collection.
