Style Guide: How to Build the Perfect Ring Stack
Layering your rings, necklaces, and bracelets allows you to make your everyday outfits more exciting and fun! Whether you already have a collection of beautiful fine jewelry to mix and match or are looking to build inspiration, we are excited to share with you our complete guide to stacking jewelry.
Instagram’s brought us a lot of great fashion trends recently, but ring stacking has to be one of the coolest – and the most fun. Adorning your fingers with countless bits of sparkle and stones not only elevates your mani game – it also puts your own personal stamp onto your look.
Whether you like to wear lots of tiny, skinny bands or love bright gemstones and big shapes, there’s a mix-and-match style out there perfect for you. So continue reading on for our favourite ring stacking tips.
Mix and Match Metals
An all-yellow, rose, or white gold stack is always chic, and is an easy way to play it safe if you’re unsure about how to mix metals. But if you do decide to mix and match, a foolproof way to pull off the look is by sticking to only two metals. Pick a dominant color, then incorporate 2-3 pieces of your second metal color throughout your stack.
Leave at Least One Finger Bare
Piling on several rings can go from “just enough” to “too much” real quick, so an easy tip to avoid going overboard is to stick to stacking on only four fingers at a time. Leaving at least one finger bare creates a more balanced and cohesive look, instead of an overwhelming one.
Vary Weights and Shapes
A surefire way to create visual balance in your ring stack is to mix different kinds of weights and shapes. Thick bands, chain rings, eternity bands… you name it. Just make sure that if you incorporate a statement ring, the rest of your rings remain relatively simple so they don’t compete.
Once you’ve mastered the everyday ring stack, there’s room for more on your wrists. Pairing a solid, bolder piece, such as a bangle, with a thinner chain bracelet is really all you need—on both wrists, that is.
Other Jewelry Stacking Ideas You May Want to Know
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to bracelet stacking. Just make sure they are quite tight to the area you want them to sit on your wrist. It’s fun to diversify with different metals and charms. For thicker pieces, stacks of three to five look the best. If you’re going with thinner pieces, stack as many as you’d like! A good rule of thumb is not to cover more than ⅓ of your forearm. Place snugger pieces or your watch at the base of your wrist, near your hand, to help keep wider bracelets or bangles in place behind them. A combination we recommend is the tennis bracelet, initial bracelet, and gold bangle. If you love to mix and match, chains are an easy way to kick your arm party up a notch.
Although there are no rules when it comes to your personal fashion and sense of style, there are a few tips that might make it easier to start stacking your pieces. The first tip is to have necklaces of different lengths. This tip is especially useful when you’re stacking necklaces with pendants. That way the pendant has enough room to hang without getting lost in your next piece.
Another tip to spice up your necklace stack is to use pieces with different types of chains. Using different types and shapes of links in a chain, different sizes, and different styles can create a more unique look for your stack. Using different textures and patterns makes this look pop.
The last tip is to choose one piece that will be the main focus of your stack. Whether that be a piece with a pendant, or a thicker more flashy chain. This way you can start with the statement piece, and then build your stack from there with different lengths and styles that will compliment it.
Feeling a little indecisive? Always begin with studs and huggies, earrings that prove that small things can bring big character. From pavé to pearl, these are the ultimate starting points for your ear stack. Level up with a bold hoop, charm hoop or drop earring that’ll lend your subtle pieces some drama.
Ear cuffs are the key to layering and are designed to stack and style to create a fuller look, no matter how many piercings you have.
Starting largest at the lobe is the way to go when it comes to diamond earring stacks. Keep the focus at the bottom, and use the top edges to frame your favorite and accentuate the others.
It takes time to build a stackable collection. There is a lot to consider when stacking pieces with different stones, shapes, and colors, but once you find your style, the possibilities are endless!