Mixing Gemstone Bead Necklaces: A Layering Guide

Ready to transform your jewelry from fine to unforgettable? Well, that's precisely what will happen once you begin stacking your gemstone bead necklaces with some other pieces. Don't be afraid to mix and match a variety of different pieces in order to get the perfect look for yourself. Let's find out more.

Why Bead Necklaces Are Basically Built for This

The reason why a gemstone bead necklac is a good place to begin is because it has everything. You won’t need anything else besides the beads, which give texture and beauty without requiring any help from you. Simply intertwine the strands and there will be an automatic sense of depth and richness, and people will be wondering where you got such a cool piece from.

With the variety of colors available and all the different cuts and finishes, the possible combinations seem limitless.

The Rules That Actually Matter

Be unpredictable with lengths; always. It is a must do! Mix it up with something like 14, 18, and 22 inches so that all your strands get a chance to play solo and don't end up in one pile together.

Try scale. You should play with contrasting sizes — delicate and petite beads with the chunky and big ones. All the same sized beads? You are missing out on something!

Find a star of the show. Every good stack should have one. Find one unique bead jewelry item such as a necklace featuring a focal bead or pendant and design the whole stack around it.

Odd numbers work better than even. In most cases, three strands win over two any day. When designing your very first stack, go for three or four pieces.

Also Read: Pearl Jewellery for a Royal and Classy Look

Colour Combos Worth Trying Right Now

Magic of monochromatic tones: Limit yourself to one family of colors in various shades — for example, go from delicate rose quartz to rich garnet for an elegant look that speaks elegance without effort.

Clashing colors: Be brave. Choose two colors that belong to different parts of the spectrum and create an amazing contrast between them: turquoise and coral, amethyst and citrine.

Neutral tones with a touch of bold: Choose several strands of neutral stones like moonstone, labradorite, or freshwater pearl and add one bright stone bead necklace.

Earthy tones: Tiger’s eye, jasper, and smoky quartz will give you a combination of earthy colors that will definitely make you stand out.

Don't Stop at Beads

Who said that every piece needs to be matched? Try mixing your gemstone bead necklace with a gold chain necklace or a pendant for a real mix-and-match feel. You can take advantage of the contrast created by the metallic and gemstone elements.

You don't have to limit yourself to just one type of gemstone when you are creating a necklace; rather, try contrasting big stones with smaller stones, or round shapes with chipped cuts.

Mistakes That Will Sabotage Your Stack

●       Same-length syndrome. This occurs when all your layers end up on the same necklace. Instead of achieving an illusion of layers, you’ll get one large chunk. Never ever do this.

●       Overkill. This doesn’t always mean that the more, the better. Three or four well-coordinated strands will always be better than six battling strands.

●       Neglecting your neckline. A high-neck top may just gulp down a perfectly stacked collection of layers. Reserve your best layer jewelry for low neckline tops.

Being careless about the clasps. Beaded necklaces tend to easily tangle. It’s important that you find pieces with individual clasps to avoid struggling with knots every day.