I tend to wear my necklaces for weeks or months at a time. Because of that, I usually keep my stack to two or three chains max. Less tangling, less fuss, more ease. Most days, I wear:

• Two chains, each with one larger pendant
• Or one thicker chain holding two pendants together

It’s simple, stable, and designed for real life — sleeping, walking, working, holding things, forgetting you’re wearing jewelry at all.

Texture

• Wheat chains (like the Heritage Wheat Chain) feel old-world, woven, almost ancient
• Cable chains (like the Strand Cable Chain) are classic, sturdy, and a perfect work-horse for statement charms to shine
• Chains with alternating links (like the Rhythm Cable Chain or the Stellar Bar Chain) bring movement and an unexpected element into the conversation 
• Curb chains (like the Artisan Graduated Curb Chain or the recent custom handmade curb chain I made) are bolder, wider, and more graphic
• Diamond cut chains catch light and bring sparkle

Width & strength 

• Make sure your chain is heavy enough to actually hold your charms securely. I also like a variety of widths — it keeps everything from blending together.

Length

• Length of chains fit different on everybody
• Mid-lengths (18” - 20”) feel calm and intentional
• Long chains (24"+) can feel grounding and tactile throughout the day
• Short + long chains bring movement and dimension to the styling
• If you’re unsure of the length you want, hold up a string in front of the mirror and then measure the desired length 

Quantity 

• This is a very personal choice and can sometimes be a sensory decision - do you like the sound and feel of multiple charms & chains or does that feel too fussy for you? There is no right or wrong answer! Wear whatever feels the most comfortable and appropriate for your mood. 
• Sometimes a chain doesn’t need a charm at all. A thin chain rolling against your chest can just be texture, a shimmer, a breath.
• Fewer chains = fewer tangles. Different widths and lengths help prevent tangles, too.

SHOP ALL CHAIN

Color

• What gemstones feel good together?
• Does this color remind me of a loved one? Or make me feel a certain way?
• Do I want the color to be visible and expressive (like the Trove Charms) or hidden and personal (like the Pendulum Charms)?
• Do I want the colors to be contrasting and full of energy or complementary and a bit more subtle?

Contrast 

• I almost always mix chain styles. A thicker chain next to a finer one. Something bold next to something delicate. A larger charm next to a smaller one.
• I personally love the look of something shiny next to something with a matte finish.
• Contrast gives balance to the stack and the eye somewhere to rest — and something to return to.

Size

• Larger pendants usually live at the bottom of my stack. They feel grounding there, like punctuation.
• Smaller pieces float above, closer to the collarbones, lighter and more conversational.
• I love when charms can nestle into each other––a shorter charm nestling into the fold of a Pendulum Charm, like they were meant to be together.

SHOP ALL CHARMS

Thin and thick chains sit together, each doing a different job. The clasp in front turns the pendant into a focal point — something meant to be seen, not hidden. The charm connector invites opportunity: more charms, fewer charms, or a small jumble over time.

Green and orange play softly together, like leaf and sun, anchored by a small flash of diamond. Nothing competes. Everything supports.

At first glance, this feels maximalist, but it’s only two chains. The lariat creates movement and length, while the round connector echoes the Foundation Charm above — a quiet visual rhyme.

A thicker chain above, with a thinner chain below feels simple, textural, and balanced. I’d also swap one pendulum for a Trove Charm here, just to let a little color peek through.

The Pendulum Charms mirror each other across the stack, pulling your eye back and forth. Different scales, same language. The round chain links echo the round garnet — small details that make a stack feel complete.