The Art of Layering Your Jewelry: Mastering Moroccan Layering

When my clients discover layering

The other day, Khadija walked into my shop with three necklaces around her neck. I thought, "Oh my, what's wrong with her?" But she actually looked amazing! She'd mastered that magical trick called layering—the art of tastefully layering your jewelry.

It reminded me of my aunt Aicha, who, in the 1980s, already wore several bracelets together. "Just one makes you sad," she would say, shaking her wrists, which jingled happily.

The golden rules of Moroccan layering

First rule I learned the hard way: never mix metals haphazardly! Gold with gold, silver with silver. Or, if you dare to mix, you need a piece that connects the two. Like a two-tone chain that unifies the whole thing.

My client Samira realized this when she saw her sister wearing our gold Tifinagh necklace with a thin chain over it. "But how does she make it look so good?" she asked me. The secret: same length, same thin chain, but different pendants.

The art of lengths

The thing no one tells you? Lengths are crucial! I always recommend the rule of at least 5 cm between each necklace. Otherwise, it gets tangled and looks like a fisherman's knot.

To start, take your choker (35 cm), add a classic chain (45 cm), and finish with a sautoir (60 cm). Boom! You have your base. Then, play with the pendants according to your mood.

Bracelets, my secret passion

Now I'm letting loose! Three thin bracelets are better than one big thing that hurts your wrist. My grandmother's tip: always an odd number. Three, five, seven... Never two or four, apparently they bring bad luck!

And then, vary the textures! A smooth chain, a braided bracelet, maybe our kholkhal that you wear on your wrist (yes, yes, it works!). Contrast is what makes layering interesting.

Rings: clever stacking

My favorites! We can really have fun with these. I always wear the signet ring I inherited from my father on my index finger, plus two thin rings on my middle and ring fingers. Sometimes I add a small, fancy ring on my little finger for fun.

The key thing to remember: no more than two rings per finger (unless you want to look like a vending machine), and let your fingers breathe. One finger is full, the next is more discreet.

Mistakes I've seen a thousand times

First fail: wear everything at once! No, ladies, layering isn't a competition to see who wears the most jewelry. Choose your focus—neck, wrists, OR fingers—and go from there gradually.

Second mistake: ignoring your body shape. If you have a short neck, avoid three chokers on top of each other; they'll visually suffocate you! Choose different lengths that stretch your silhouette.

My pro tip

Want my secret to successful layering? Start with ONE statement piece—our Danse Intime necklace, for example—and add discreet pieces around it. The strong piece draws the eye, while the others complement it. It's like an orchestra: you need a soloist and accompanying musicians!

For beginners

Stressed about getting started? Start small! Two necklaces of different lengths, or three thin bracelets. Look in the mirror, adjust, and take them off if it's too much. Layering can be mastered!

And above all, have fun! It's your style, your personality that shines through your choices. I always tell my clients: "If it makes you smile when you look in the mirror, it's a success!"

Layering is the freedom to create your own style. So, are you ready to get artistic?