How to Layer Jewelry for Summer: Styling Tips With LOLA & Company’s Best-Loved Pendants
There’s just something about summer that invites us to layer up—not with sweaters, of course, but with jewelry that reflects our sunniest selves. As your calendar fills with beach days, weekend getaways, and golden hour dinners, it’s time to refresh your jewelry game with easy, breezy layers that speak to the moment.
At LOLA & Company, our pendants are made for stacking, mixing, and matching—whether you're showing off your signature style or collecting keepsakes from the places and people you love. From coastal motifs to meaningful symbols, every pendant carries a message. And when you layer them? That message becomes your story.
Let’s dive into our favorite layering tips for summer, with product picks straight from our Summer Favorites Collection.
🌊 Seaside Stacks
If your happy place is somewhere with salt in the air and sand between your toes, build a stack that celebrates the coast.
Start with the Anchor All Gold Pendant for grounding energy and nautical charm. Add the Compass Rose All Gold Pendant to guide your journey, whether it’s a literal trip or a season of personal growth. These two gold-tone pieces pair beautifully on chains of varying lengths—try one high on the collarbone and one lower on the chest.
For an added touch of color, mix in the Crab Pendant in Periwinkle or Seafoam, a playful nod to shoreline life. Don't forget to balance your metals and enamel hues for visual harmony.
Styling Tip: Stick to a palette—think cool blues, soft whites, and gold accents—to create a layered look that feels intentional, not chaotic.
✨ Vacation State of Mind
Even if your passport's staying put this summer, your jewelry can channel the spirit of travel and adventure.
Cue the Cape Cod Gold Pendant in Alpine White or Flamingo Pink—a sweet nod to one of the East Coast’s most iconic summer destinations. Pair it with the Nantucket Island Gold or Martha’s Vineyard Pendant in matching tones to capture that seaside charm.
For a golden pop, layer in the Lake Life All Gold Pendant, evoking lazy afternoons by the water. Whether you’re reminiscing or daydreaming, this layered combo turns your neckline into a mood board of summer memories.
Styling Tip: Combine different pendant sizes for depth and movement. We love a Mini pendant layered with a Small or Medium for just the right amount of contrast.
🐠 Under the Sea Vibes
Make a splash with a playful mix of aquatic-inspired pendants that bring out your inner mermaid.
Start with the whimsical Mermaid Pendant in Blue Sea or Pink, then pair it with the Octopus Gold Pendant in Seafoam for a bit of sea creature charm. Top off the look with the Shell Gold or Oyster All Gold Pendant, both of which shimmer like treasures found in the sand.
These designs are bold and expressive, so don’t be afraid to wear three at once on different chain lengths. Add a beaded or cable choker to complete your oceanic ensemble.
Styling Tip: Keep your outfit simple—think breezy white linen or a one-piece swimsuit—to let your pendants steal the show.
⛵️ Nautical & Nice
Minimalist meets meaningful in this crisp, classic look.
Start with the Sailboat All Gold Pendant, a graceful symbol of freedom and forward motion. Layer with the Sea Turtle Pendant in Alpine White or Vintage Pink for a grounded and serene energy. Finally, top it off with the Newport Bridge Pendant in Indigo—a tribute to iconic East Coast beauty.
This trio works perfectly for everyday elegance and transitions seamlessly from brunch to bonfire.
Styling Tip: Match your metals or keep all pieces within a similar color family for a streamlined and polished vibe.
🌅 Golden Hour Glow
There’s a special kind of magic in those summer twilight hours—when the sky softens, the air stills, and everything is kissed by gold. Channel that feeling with a layered look full of warmth, elegance, and a hint of romance.
Start with the Oyster Gold Pendant in Alpine White or Periwinkle—a nod to treasured moments and natural beauty. Add the Sunset-hued Newport Bridge Pendant in Vintage Pink or Light Blue to anchor your look with a sense of place and nostalgia. Finish with the Compass Rose Pendant in Gold Center for direction and purpose as the season unfolds.
This trio captures the glow of golden hour and pairs perfectly with flowing sundresses, soft curls, and a chilled glass of rosé. Whether you're headed to a rooftop dinner or just catching the last rays from your porch, this stack was made for lingering summer nights.
Styling Tip: Choose pieces with complementary enamel tones and rich gold plating for a warm, tonal effect that flatters sun-kissed skin.
🌟 Mix, Match, and Make It Yours
One of the best things about LOLA & Company jewelry? There are no rules.
Layer the Shell Silver Pendant in Seafoam with the Nantucket Basket Silver Pendant in Pink, then throw in a Cape Cod Pendant in Periwinkle for good measure. Silver, gold, enamel, mini, large—they all play well together when styled with heart.
Create stacks that reflect your memories, milestones, and moments—the ones that make summer magic.
Styling Tip: Don’t be afraid to mix metals. It adds dimension and tells the world you’re not afraid to break the mold.
🌄 Ready to Create Your Summer Stack?
Whether you're planning a road trip up the coast, setting sail, or simply chasing sunsets from your porch, there's a pendant (or three) that belong on your summer style lineup.
Browse the full Summer Favorites Collection and start layering your story. Because when it comes to jewelry that captures the season’s spirit, more really is more.
Let the sun shine, the pendants stack, and the memories keep coming.
