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Article: How to Choose the Perfect Minimalist Necklace for Everyday Wear

How to Choose the Perfect Minimalist Necklace for Everyday Wear

A classic minimalist jewellery piece is the bread and butter of your jewellery collection. It’s a complete meal on days when you just want something you know is perfect every time, and it acts as an impeccable starter when you’re looking to layer your outfit with a full set menu of intricate jewellery. 

Why Minimalist Necklaces Work for Everyday Style

Asking why minimalist necklaces are the perfect piece to add to your everyday style is like asking why ice cream is the ideal cure for heartbreak: it just works. It’s minimal jewellery that works with every outfit, creating the perfect stack to achieve your ideal layered look. 

The Rise of Capsule Jewellery Collections

Capsule wardrobes took over our Instagram feeds, and capsule jewellery collections are taking over the world. Thanks to Marie Kondo, we’re all increasingly concerned about creating minimalist collections filled with pieces that genuinely bring us joy, allowing us to layer and stack them in mixed and creative ways. A minimalist jewellery collection of delicate layered pieces will let you choose the look that feels right to you, day in and day out. 

Versatility for Work, Weekend & Events

In a perfect world, we’d be able to cycle outfits through for professional workdays, casual weekend brunches, and formal events that require a more polished look. Until that world exists, mixing and matching minimalist jewellery is the next best answer. Just like a perfect collection of stackable rings can change the look of your hands, a stylish curation of minimalist necklaces can completely transform the appearance of your outfit. 

Finding Your Ideal Minimalist Piece

There’s not much more exciting than hunting for the perfect next addition to your jewellery collection, and finding the ideal minimalist ring is like hunting for a flattering top that can see you from day to night: simple in theory, yet requires thought in execution. 

Popular Minimalist Styles (Bar, Disc, Line, Chain)

There are several popular styles to consider when searching for the perfect minimalist necklace for everyday wear. Designs such as bar necklaces, dainty pendants, and initial charms add a personal touch to your outfit. Floating birthstone necklaces add a hint of sparkle, while chokers and chain necklaces bring variation in length and layering potential. 


Chain Lengths and What They Say About You

Just as your coffee order can speak to your personality, the chain length you opt for is a way to showcase your individual style and jewellery preferences:

  • 14" (Choker) showcases someone bold, confident, and trendy

  • 16" (Collarbone/Princess) suggests that you have classic and elegant tastes that match your timeless style

  • 18" (Standard Length) means you’re versatile and balanced 

  • 20" (Below Collarbone) showcases your relaxed and refined personality (and is often used for locket necklaces)

  • 22–24" (Mid-Chest) is a stylish, modern and intentional choice 

  • 30"+ (Opera/Long Layer) is a boho-chic, artistic length, suiting those with a passion for creativity 

How to Style a Minimalist Necklace

If there’s one thing more exciting than opening a new piece, it’s learning how to style a minimalist necklace for everyday wear. It’s the perfect time to discover your jewellery personality and what truly suits you. 

Wearing It Solo vs Layering with Other Pieces

Wearing a minimalist jewellery necklace alone creates a delicate statement in your look, creating an effect that speaks to the knowledge and confidence you have in your timeless jewellery stack. Layering these delicate pieces together makes a statement that will turn heads, wherever your day takes you. Adding a pair of huggie earrings, whether worn alone or layered, is the perfect sparkling addition. 

Mixing Metals Without Overdoing It

This year, we’re throwing the rulebook out of the window and encouraging you to mix metals in a creative, contemporary way that’s effortlessly cool. Adding a contrasting statement ring if you’re opting for a dainty minimalist necklace will create a well-balanced look every time. 

Materials Matter – Choosing the Right Finish

Whether you’re a warm-toned jewellery lover or a cool-toned accessory obsessive, the right finish of jewellery can make or break your outfit. 

Gold Vermeil, Sterling Silver, and 14k Gold Compared

For a durable, lustrous piece of jewellery, 18k gold vermeil consists of a thick layer of gold over sterling silver. 925 Sterling silver is a solid precious metal known for its cool-toned shine, and our silver is rhodium-treated to ensure it doesn’t oxidise. 14k gold is more durable than higher-karat golds and maintains its colour even with daily wear. 

Caring for Your Jewellery to Make It Last

To ensure your jewellery lasts, there are a few easy-care tips that can help maintain its shine. Wash it using a soft cloth and warm, soapy water, and ensure you carefully dry it before wearing it again. Once your adventures for the day are done, keep it in a luxury jewellery box to ensure its safety until you’re ready to venture out with it once more. 

Trending Looks in 2025

The jewellery trends of this year speak directly to the individual personalisation of each piece, as well as a pure embracing of every different sense of style on the spectrum. Choosing jewellery that showcases your personality and reflects current fashion trends is a surefire way to create a look that turns heads. 

What’s In: Subtle Shapes and Personalisation

There’s maybe no better year to add a stunning minimalist initial necklace to your collection. Not only are these pieces full of stunning geometry, but the variances in scripts also allow you to showcase your fashion sense as well as your personality. A minimalist zodiac necklace is another way to represent your actual inner being, as well as all of the unique traits that your star sign brings you. 

What to Avoid: Over-accessorising

It can be incredibly easy to fall into the trap of adding too many pieces of jewellery, and our advice is to ensure that you include balance in your overall look. If you’re layering multiple minimalist necklaces, keep your wrist to a straightforward piece, such as a tennis bracelet, to ensure that your stack isn’t overly cluttered. 

Editor’s Picks: Minimalist Necklaces from Camile & Stone

In a collection as intentionally designed as our minimalist necklaces, our artisans have made it exceptionally difficult to choose standout pieces. Because it’s no secret that we love a bit of sparkle, one that’s difficult to move past is the Clover Station Sapphire Chain necklace. Easily dressed up or casually styled for a night in, this piece is one you’ll go to for any occasion.