Joden Girl

Baubles, Bling and Stacking Rings

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve talked about stacking… we’ve stacked ring and earrings.  Today, we’re moving on to necklaces.  Layering multiple pieces is a great way to add dimension, detail and a little shine to any outfit.  It’s also a great way to integrate pieces into your look that you may not wear often.

Beads have been a jewelry staple for centuries.  They may be costume or genuine.  Perhaps you inherited your grandma’s gold bead necklace, or your mom’s pearls.  Maybe you’ve picked up a strand or two in boutiques and gift shops.  From sea glass to precious stones, you can’t go wrong with a classic stand.  Here, we’ve utilized an endless strand of small lapis lazuli beads.  Lapis is a metamorphic rock with veins of white calcite and golden pyrite.  Measuring over thirty inches in length, the necklace gives definite bohemian vibes.  Twenty-two 14-karat yellow gold beads are incorporated in two distinct sections that can either be worn centered or off-center.  Priced at $775.00, this strand offers color, texture and shine.

Next is my personal favorite of the grouping.  This 14-karat yellow gold station chain is a timeless treasure.  A mini cable link chain is alternately accented by small lapis beads and faceted gold bars.  There are ten deeply saturated cobalt blue beads and twelve bars… the elongated facets reflect the light, attracting the eye.  Available for $800.00, this beauty elevates the station necklace to another level. 

The third layer of this look centers on an east/west oriented oval gemstone.  A brilliant blue lapis stone has been expertly carved with a botanical pattern of flowers and leaves.  The texture is subtle, but makes all the difference.  Glimmers of the pyrite veining can be glimpsed in each curve and contour.  A pair of small lapis beads decorate the chain while a single freshwater pearl dangles from the bottom of the stone.  Available now for just $760.00.

Finally, the shortest necklace in the stack is a woven strand of tiny seed pearls.  Intricately entwined, this painstaking work was done entirely by hand.  Utterly feminine, this lovely piece softens the overall look.  The creamy tone of the pearls will pair beautifully with anything and everything.  Add these to your neck stack for $900.00.  

Like any stack, these pieces are strong enough to wear on their own but also able to be layered into a chic look.  While not yet on our site, each of them is available in our store.  Stop by and check them out for yourself.  

“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe