Necklace Style Guide
From petite accents to stunning statements, create your own style with beautiful necklaces.
302 Fine Jewelry is all about creating your own unique style and wearing your story with confidence. Necklaces provide a fun opportunity to enhance your look using chains, pendants, and charms. Whether you are picking out one necklace for the day or a selection to layer with each other, make sure you feel your best with accessories you love. Let us help you navigate the world of neckwear with our necklace style guide.
Chain Necklace Styles
Chain Necklace Styles
One of the best parts about choosing your fine jewelry is all the options you have. However, that can also make it a little overwhelming. When it comes to choosing a necklace that works for you, it’s all about finding the style you want. But where do we begin? Let’s look at different chain styles and set the foundation for a beautiful, on-trend necklace.
Elongated Flat Link Chain
This trendy chain is rising in popularity. Elongated flat link chains connect long oval links together to form a minimal but interesting chain design. There are many ways to wear this chain for all occasions — by itself, with a singular statement pendant, or with a personalized collection of charms.
Cable Chain
A cable chain is an ideal, everyday essential chain. With tiny interlocking round or oval links, they are very simple in design and can be quite petite. If you are looking for a very subtle look, feel free to wear one on its own. However, you can add pendants and charms to elevate these chains.
Rope Chain
The classic rope chain is exactly what you’re thinking. Featuring links that are twisted together to imitate the appearance of a rope, the rope chain has a wonderful texture that reflects light beautifully. Perfect for everyday wear, wear it on its own or add pendants and charms.
Bead Chain
Bead chains, also known as ball chains, are a series of beads that are linked together to create a chain. Sometimes the beads are closely linked, but they can also have space in between to create a variety of bead chain styles. These chains are great for hanging a statement pendant for the perfect look.
Curb Chain
A timeless classic, the curb chain is made of interlocking round or oval links that lay flat against your skin. These chains tend to be a durable choice for everyday wear. They are heavier than other chains and look great as their own statement.
Necklace and Chain Lengths
Not only do you have style options, but how you wear your necklace is also a matter of preference. Perhaps you prefer a necklace that is short and close to the neck or maybe a long necklace that complements the perfect outfit. The best part is that there is no right answer — we know that whichever you choose will look stunning!
To help choose, check out this chart to better understand how different chain lengths might look on you.
Pendants and Charms
Pendants and Charms
Make your chains as unique as you are by adding one or more pendants and charms to tell your story.
Pendants and charms are small ornaments that are matched with chains to add to the style of a necklace. Traditionally, pendants stand alone on the chain. A versatile option, charms are meant to be mixed and matched to create a one-of-a-kind accessory.
Did You Know?
302 Fine Jewelry’s Charm School™ Collection features a wide assortment of charms, each specifically designed with a D-shaped bail to ensure a comfortable fit against the skin and reduce rolling. You can also easily switch these charms out with any chain as the bail is large enough to fit over the clasp.
Single Necklace vs. Layering
For subtle accents, choose a singular necklace that fits your look. However, we are big fans of creating your own #NeckMess with layers of necklaces that tell a more interesting story. How do you layer necklaces? Here are a couple of tips.
1. Start with a chain featuring your favorite pendant or charm.
2. Add on a simple chain at either a slightly longer or shorter length. You can coordinate metals or choose another metal for a variety of color.
3. For a major impact, choose a larger statement piece or necklace of a longer length that builds your story and provides texture.
It’s as simple as that. The most important things to remember are to showcase your style and to have fun!
