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A Layered Necklace Set Will Do Your Styling Work For You – Here Are 15 Of The Best

Nail the art of stacking instantly.

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There's nothing quite like the nonchalance of a layered necklace. When chains and pendants are stacked 'just so', they manage to look both effortless and perfected at the same time.

But layering is trickier to master than you might initially imagine... Link length is the most important factor, as necklaces are best showcased when gradated, but textures are also key – each chain needs to be both different and complementary at the same time. And don't even get us started on the art of seamlessly weaving in this season's favourite beads and pearls, too

The 5 Best Layered Necklaces

Luckily, the best jewellery brands are well ahead of the game. Mejuri, Mizuki, Monica Vinader and many more demi-fine labels have specially dedicated sets that do all the hard work for you. So you can focus on pairing your jewellery with the best outfit possible, safe in the knowledge that your pendant, snake chain and T-bar necklaces are suspended together in perfect harmony.

Keep scrolling to see ELLE's edit of the best layered necklace sets to buy in 2025:

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Spiral Pendant Necklace & Pearl Beaded Choker Set

Spiral Pendant Necklace & Pearl Beaded Choker Set
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Elevated bohemia (think irregular pearls and cord) and shell motifs are two of the biggest jewellery trends this summer. Missoma is ticking both of those with this gold-vermeil necklace sets from its Spiral collection.

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Gold Layering Set

Gold Layering Set

If you've 'been there done that' when it comes to stacking, try adding texture to your current look. Tilly Sveas pretty much has everything covered here with a slim curb link chain, a fine watch chain and a fine lariat necklace featuring the brand's signature T-bar ring pull. Remember you can wear all of these separately too, so it's a very clever investment.

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RJ x Clara Amfo Choose Love Styled Necklace Set

Choose Love Styled Necklace Set

If you prefer a more vibrant jewellery look, you'll love Rachel Jackson. The brand taps into an indie-Brit aesthetic we've been obsessed with since Kate Moss's heyday, with styling that's all messy hair, leopard-print fur and smudged eyeliner. This special styled set is made in collaboration with Clara Amfo; 100 per cent of profits go towards charitable donations for Choose Love.

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Fine personalised necklace set

Fine personalised necklace set

Edge of Ember's necklace set comes with two lengths of the brand's solid 14 carat gold twisted roped chains which catch the light so beautifully – you can style them solo or together, with or without the initial charm, so the styling options are endless.

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Bruna The Label is the new jewellery brand we can't get enough of. This layered set comes with a sparkling figaro chain, a dainty pearl necklace and a sunbeam pendant.

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Missoma x Lucy Williams Romain Coin Malachite Necklace Set

Romain Coin Malachite Necklace Set

When Lucy Williams' Missoma collection first dropped (which was a whole decade ago!) the Arc Coin and Malachite pendants were the two biggest hits – and we kept spotting them stacked together, on our Insta feeds and by celebrities like Sophie Turner and Margot Robbie. Now, Missoma has created a set so you can get this look for less than buying individually. Genius.

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7

LEVANA NECKLACE

LEVANA NECKLACE

Rat & Boa just launched jewellery for the first time and we are hooked. This piece isn't a set, but it is cleverly designed to look like two statement necklaces stacked – two gold vermeil chains, one with carré-cut crystals and the other with round-cut – together for double the sparkle.

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Mejuri Layered Opal Necklace Silver

Layered Opal Necklace Silver

Mejuri is our go-to for jewellery staples, providing classic pieces that set the foundation for a well-curated collection. If you're looking for something dainty, this layered, sterling silver necklace with an opal pendant is ideal.

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9

Abbott Lyon Mini Heart Birthstone & Initial Layered Set

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Mini Heart Birthstone & Initial Layered Set

If you find initial pendants a little twee, switching out fine chains for something chunkier and stacking another necklace will add something different. This three part set does all the hard work for you, and you can even add a birthstone love heart pendant into the mix.

10

Hey Harper Born Ready Set

Born Ready Set
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Hey Harper is real Insta-canip. The label's USP is tarnish-free jewellery (ideal if you're tired of pieces that lose their shine after a few showers or workouts) without the fine metals – and the price that comes with it. This duo of two gold-tone chains is a ready-made look.

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11

Dior Petit CD Double Necklace

Petit CD Double Necklace

For those who love a subtle designer statement, you can't go wrong with Dior's double necklace. It features the brand's iconic 'CD' signature and is decorated with white crystals and a sparkling star. Très chic.

12

Estée Lalonde x Daisy Parallel Snake Chain Necklace

Parallel Snake Chain Necklace

After years of gold reigning supreme, silver tones are back. From Daisy Jewellery's ever-popular Estée Lalonde collection, this layered necklace set comes with two slick snake chains. Choose between sterling silver or gold-vermeil.

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13

Anisa Sojka Layered Rope Necklace

Layered Rope Necklace

Anisa Sojka doesn't do dainty. We love the jewellery brand's bold Eighties aesthetic. This clever piece is designed to look like several rope chains worn together, so you can get the stacked look without fussy styling tricks.

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Orelia Open Circle Three Row Necklace

Open Circle Three Row Necklace

Orelia is a great place to look for affordable jewellery. This gold-plated set comprises a figaro chain, a fine chain punctuated with bar beads and a twisted pendant necklace.

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15

Astley Clarke Gold Rainbow Moonstone Necklace

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Gold Rainbow Moonstone Necklace

Made from gold-plated sterling silver, Astley Clarke's necklace comprises two delicate chains dotted with tiny iridescent moonstones. It's the perfect base for a statement pendant.

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Abigail Southan
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Abigail Southan is our Senior Fashion Ecommerce Editor and has five years' experience as a writer and editor in the industry. Abigail has a BA in History from the University of Bristol and an MA in Fashion Journalism from Central Saint Martins. Abigail currently covers all things style and shopping across titles including Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Esquire and Red. On a daily basis, she helps readers buy better with how-to-wear guides, first-person product reviews and deep dives into the latest trends. Previously, Abigail has worked for The Sunday Times’ Style and Fabulous magazine as their first ecommerce writer and was a founding editor of Sun Selects. She has also written for Net-a-Porter, I-D, Man About Town, Wonderland and 1 Granary, and has interviewed the likes of Paris Hilton, Dua Lipa and Christopher Bailey. You can follow Abigail on Instagram at @abigailsouthan.  

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