Name necklaces are a staple in modern fashion, but did you know that they go way back to ancient Egypt? Surely, names written on jewellery were very aesthetic, but they also signalled many other things. People believed, and still do, that they signalled identity, power, and spiritual protection.
Name necklaces really took off in the late 20th century. Back in the ’80s and ’90s, hip-hop artists made bold, chunky gold nameplates seriously cool.
Then along came Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City with her dainty little gold “Carrie” necklace, and suddenly, everyone wanted one. Since then, name necklaces have never really gone out of style.
It’s easy to see why name necklaces are still trending in 2025. And now that layering’s taken over the fashion scene, stacking them has become a proper fashion statement. Here are 10 tips that can help you create the perfect name necklace stack.
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1. Start with a Simple Base
The key to a perfect layering is a solid foundation. Take it easy, and start with a clean, minimalist name necklace. Wear thin chains, delicate lettering, and a design that feels timeless. This is your blank canvas!
Easy to wear and easy to love, a personalised name necklace suits any outfit. Pop on your name, someone special’s, or a word close to your heart.
This foundational piece sets the vibe of your whole stack, so you need to pick it carefully. Something that matches your style and wardrobe, so you can add others to it without a fuss.
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2. Mix Up the Lengths
A mistake that most people make when they are stacking necklaces is that either they make it too flat or all tangled up.
You can easily avoid it by mixing up the lengths. It helps keep things neat, but interesting. We suggest starting with a choker, then a mid-length necklace, and finishing with a longer chain.
Here’s an example.
Maybe your personalised name necklace has a short chain and sits right on your collarbone. Then layer it with a mid-length chain necklace, which can have a charm or perhaps another name. Lastly, wear something longer, maybe a personalised dog tag pendant.
There you go! Adjustable chain lengths are particularly great for layering, as you can easily find the perfect fit for each layer.
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