Fine Jewellery Leverages Layering as a Lifestyle

The art of stacking jewellery has evolved into a considered, everyday practice of self-expression. From Cartier’s flexible Love Unlimited bracelets to Bvlgari’s interlocking B.zero1 pieces, fine jewellery now offers the versatility to layer, combine and mix across collections, transforming each item into a building block of a personalised narrative. Houses including Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, Graff, Chanel, Pomellato and Maison FRED have designed their latest collections with modularity and stackability in mind, providing opportunities for collectors to explore proportions, textures, metals and motifs. In this context, jewellery stacking goes beyond aesthetics to reflect today’s consumer and their evolving buying patterns while encouraging experimentation and repeat engagement to sell the dream that consumers have the power to create their own styles that are entirely individual.

Cartier Love Unlimited Bracelet

Cartier’s Love collection has long been a benchmark in fine jewellery. The original 1969 Love bracelet, with its visible screws and oval silhouette, introduced a new concept of jewellery as a shared, symbolic gesture. With the latest Love Unlimited, Cartier has reinvented this classic for a new era of layering: the flexible, second-skin bracelet wraps around the wrist and can be linked with others, forming pairs or extended combinations that transform a single piece into a personalised stack. Its gadrooned links and hand-polished screws maintain the collection’s recognisable signature while allowing unprecedented versatility, from mix-and-match layering to complementary ring designs. This combination of technical ingenuity and sought-after motifs demonstrates how jewellery can evolve to meet contemporary tastes for personal expression and continuous engagement within a collection.

Tiffany & Co. T1 Stack Collection

Tiffany’s T1 Stack Collection reinterprets the House’s beloved T motif into a system of stackable rings and cuffs that prioritises versatility and personal expression. Crafted in platinum and 18K gold, the geometric pieces are designed to be worn alone, layered, or combined with other T1 designs, including diamond-set rings, wire bracelets and stackable wedding bands. Pavé diamonds accent select pieces, adding subtle sparkle that catches the light without disrupting the clean, architectural lines of the collection. Inspired by a 1975 bracelet, the T1 Stack Collection allows wearers to experiment with proportions, textures and metal combinations, creating curated arrangements that reflect their individual style. By turning each piece into a component of a larger set, Tiffany makes stacking intuitive, offering a flexible approach that aligns with how modern consumers engage with jewellery — collecting, combining and adapting pieces to suit different moments and moods.

Van Cleef & Arpels Latest Perlée Creations

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Perlée collection brings a modern perspective to one of the House’s more quiet (yet equally enduring) motifs. Originally appearing in the 1920s as a beaded detailing around stones, the Perlée motif became the focus of its own collection in 2008, featuring clean rows of beads in yellow, white and rose gold. The latest update introduced diamond-set pieces that reinterpret the classic design for contemporary wearers. A five-row diamond bracelet now plays with asymmetrical lines of diamonds across the beaded structure, while options in rose gold with rubies or yellow gold with sapphires or emeralds expand the collection’s versatility.

The new Perlée duo ring continues this modern reinterpretation, pairing an inner mirror-polished band with an outer band of diamonds framed by the signature beads, creating a bold alternative for stackable rings or understated engagement choices. The updated earrings follow the same principle: diamond halos framed by beaded edges, suspended from diamond-set domes, offering a mix of sculptural presence and delicate detailing. Across the collection, the Perlée motif’s graphic simplicity and subtle recognisability make it ideal for layering with other jewellery, whether stacked on fingers, wrists, or paired with complementary pieces, giving collectors a system of versatile, playful designs.

Bvlgari B.zero1 Collection

Drawing from the Colosseum, Bvlgari’s B.zero1 collection’s signature spiral and interlocking shapes transform classical references into contemporary jewellery that invites layering and personalisation. Bracelets, rings and necklaces are crafted in yellow, rose and white gold, with each piece designed to combine seamlessly with others in the collection, encouraging curated stacks that are recognisably Bvlgari. The modular Rock Chain iterations reinterpret the original spiral in unexpected forms, while preserving the collection’s emblematic codes, offering consumers flexibility and a sense of ownership over how they wear and combine their jewellery. Bvlgari’s B.zero1 exemplifies how architectural design and iconic motifs can underpin modern stacking practices, turning each piece into a collectible that resonates with style-conscious, design-driven audiences.

Chanel Coco Crush

First introduced in 2015, “Coco Crush” reimagines one of Chanel’s most enduring signatures — the quilted motif. Inspired by the equestrian world that first captivated a young Gabrielle Chanel in 1906, the design transforms supple stitching into incised gold with sharp geometry and fluid contours. In 2025, the collection evolves once more with bold new interpretations — from vivid ruby accents spelling out C.O.C.O. across necklaces and bangles, to a groundbreaking pavé technique that sets diamonds along the diagonal lines of the quilted pattern. The collection’s warm hue is conceived to mirror Gabrielle Chanel’s love of understated tones — alongside yellow and white gold, the collection’s rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces invite consumers to layer in a range of combinations. Each piece celebrates the freedom of self-styling, embodying the spirit of a woman who lives by her own rhythm.

Pomellato Nudo Collection

Evolving beyond its signature rings, Pomellato’s Nudo collection expands in 2025 with the introduction of the Nudo Mini line — scaled-down, versatile designs created for modern stacking. The collection highlights open bangles crafted in rose gold and set with double gemstones at each end in sky or London blue topaz, framed by diamond-pavé square accents. This modular design approach allows for combinations across sizes, finishes and stones, giving the Nudo aesthetic a new dimension of flexibility. With the addition of Milky Quartz variations, Pomellato underscores Nudo’s continued relevance as a contemporary line that adapts seamlessly to modern fine jewellery layering trends.

Graff Laurence Graff Signature collection

Graff’s Laurence Graff Signature collection demonstrates how minimalist designs can be central to a modern stacking strategy. The collection’s faceted bands and pavé diamond bangles (available in white, rose, and yellow gold) are engineered to layer seamlessly, giving customers the freedom to create combinations that suit their personal style. Each piece echoes the angular facets of a diamond, a motif that has defined the Maison while pavé-set stones add subtle brilliance without overwhelming the design. Beyond bracelets and rings, the collection extends to earrings, pendants and spinning rings, all conceived with stackability in mind. By translating Laurence Graff’s vision into a versatile system of wear, the Signature collection shows how contemporary fine jewellery can encourage curated layering and add an element of collectible engagement.

FRED Chance Infinite

Maison FRED’s Chance Infinie collection expands the House’s signature sideways eight motif into nine new fine jewellery and high jewellery creations. Merging heritage with contemporary sensibilities, the motif is reimagined as a ribbon with delicately untied ends, creating an ethereal, flowing shape that works across rings, necklaces and earrings. Some pieces feature pavé diamonds and a pear-shaped centre stone, bringing subtle brilliance without overwhelming the design. The collection balances recognisable emblematic forms with fresh interpretations, allowing customers to combine pieces in multiple ways — stacking rings, layering necklaces, or pairing earrings with other motifs — while maintaining a cohesive, identifiable aesthetic. The Chance Infinie encourages exploration within a single collection, highlighting Maison FRED’s understanding of modern consumer habits where jewellery is curated, mixed and adapted to personal style.

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