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The Next Big Thing in Jewelry Layering

Long reserved for ring piles and wrist stacks, jewelry layering has made its way north to necklace territory. The trick to getting the right pieces in place—in a manner that looks put-together rather than over-the-top—is simple: keep the foundation minimal (a partially unbuttoned poplin shirt or a little black sweater can go a long way) and let the jewelry take the spotlight. Below, three combinations to try.

• Lucky Charms

  Symbolic coins and precious stones that are seemingly worlds apart look right at home draped side-by-side. Center the focal point below the clavicle and wear with anything plunging for maximum impact. (High necklines are a prim, but equally chic, alternative.)

  MARLO LAZ Talisman Coin Necklace, goop, $5,877; FOUNDRAE Passion Petite Champleve Stationary Necklace, Foundrae, $2,985; MARLO LAZ Mini Eye With Star, goop, $2,760;
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• Rule of Three

  While there’s no hard-and-fast rule when it comes to teaming up daintier chains, particularly meaningful pieces—like say, your star sign and a heart-of-gold draped alongside a slim string of diamonds—can look especially impactful.

  LOGAN HOLLOWELL Cancer Diamond Constellation Necklace, goop, $1,100; ARIEL GORDON Champagne Necklace, goop, $1,945; JENNIFER MEYER Mini Heart Necklace, Jennifer Meyer, $775;
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• Heavy Metals

  Why choose between an edge-driven silver chain and a gold talisman choker when you can have both? Mixing and matching a mashup of metals works particularly well when both pieces are similarly chunky (or skimpy).

  MARLA AARON Heavy Curb with Babylock Necklace, Marla Aaron, $682; MARLO LAZ Talisman 5 Coin Necklace, goop, $12,184;
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