If there’s one way to give your outfits a makeover this summer, it’s by layering up stacks of gold necklaces. We’ve rounded up the best ones to invest in now.
When it comes to jewellery it’s easy to rest on your laurels, and by laurels we mean rest on the pieces you put on every morning like uniform: heirloom rings passed down from your family, a stack of trinket bracelets you’ve collected over the years, a watch you can’t function without, or the necklace you got for your 21st birthday and haven’t taken off since.
Jewellery forms a huge part of our personal identity, but the best part is that it can be used as a tool to reinvent personal style with a few new additions. One look that has become increasingly popular is the layering of gold necklaces, and we love that there isn’t a set of rules that need to be followed, just tonnes of your favourite necklaces all worn together.
Got a plain white T-shirt you wear with jeans but want to make it more special? Layer on some fine gold necklaces and you’re ready to take that T-shirt to new levels. The same works when you want to embellish a throw-on summer dress, a button-down shirt and tailored trousers, and even your loungewear can feel more elevated with these simple additions.
With gold coin necklaces making a huge comeback, mix up your offering of Roman-looking artefacts along with letter pendants, dainty chokers and simple chains for a chic summer neckline.
Sif Jakobs Jewellery
Best gold necklaces: Sif Jakobs Jewellery Sif Jakob’s charm necklace made 18 karat gold plated silver, is the perfect base layer to pile on your pieces.
Tilly Sveeas
Best gold necklaces: Tilly Sveeas Tilly Sveeas’ T-bar necklace has become the brand’s most iconic piece, often found garnering the necks of fashion editors and influencers alike. The classic chain design has been modernised and turned into something that is understated yet impactive.
Edge of Ember
Best gold necklaces: Edge of Ember An initial necklace never goes out of fashion, especially one that sits on a dainty delicate chain. Team yours with a thick rope necklace.
Missoma
Best gold necklaces: Missoma We know Missoma is good for a gold necklace pendant, thanks to their ongoing collaboration with influencer Lucy Williams. But Missoma also has some brilliant investments pieces to team with your pendants like this twist chain necklace.
Roxanne First
Best gold necklaces: Roxanne First The go-to designer for cool girls, Roxanne First always gives her pieces an edge. The colours on this eye necklace and diamond tear drop will elevate even the simplest of looks when paired with layers of fine chains.
Hermina Athens
Best gold necklaces: Hermina Athens Founded in 2012 by Konstantina Pantelous, Hermina is a selection of timeless pieces influenced by a rich heritage rooted in Greek mythology and art. This particular pendant is ‘Amalthea’, the goat that nurtured infant Zeus during the years he was growing up hidden from his father Cronus.
Astrid & Miyu
Best gold necklaces: Astrid & Miyu If you want to dip your toe into the layered necklace trend, start here with Astrid and Miyu’s simple rope chain.
Anni Lu
Best gold necklaces: Anni Lu Give your outfit an instant hit of summer with Danish brand Anni Lu’s sweet pukka shell necklace on a long chain. Wear yours with a simple dress and layers of other pendant necklaces.
Astley Clarke
Best gold necklaces: Astley Clarke One part locket, one part compass, Astley Clarke’s pendant will easily steer your style in the chicest direction.
Alighieri
Best gold necklaces: Alighieri Winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Design Award, Alighieri’s jewellery is centred on story telling. Inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, the collection continues to have a feeling of antiquity about the pieces. We love this choker-style necklace with gold and pearl details, particularly when it’s stacked with even more necklaces.
Alona
Best gold necklaces: Alona Give your neckline a real definition of layers with Alona’s pearl and pendant drop necklace.
Monica Vinader
Best gold necklaces: Monica Vinader Industry insiders can’t get enough of Monica Vinader’s ‘alta’ chain range. A simple design of interlocking links, this necklace will bring sophistication to any look.
Isabel Marant
Best gold necklaces: Isabel Marant This Isabel Marant layered necklace does all the had work for you. Wear yours with a simple black sundress.
Anissa Kermiche
Best gold necklaces: Anissa Kermiche With its delicate pearls and simple chain design, Anissa Kermiche’s ‘Frost in May’ necklace will be a piece to buy now and wear forever.
Laura Lombardi
Best gold necklaces: Laura Lombardi Keep it simple with Laura Lombardi’s chain link necklace. Pair yours with simple chunky style chains of different textures such as rope twists.
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