How To Style Jewelry With Knitwear This Fall

Knitwear – be it whisper-thin cashmere or the chunkiest yarn around – may not seem like the perfect pairing with jewelry, but it can be. As much as a sun-kissed glow really brings out the gleam of gold, so too can a rolled-up cardigan sleeve make a diamond tennis bracelet sparkle. It’s just about getting the balance right – here’s how…

A pendant on a fine chain – like Mateo’s lapis lazuli ‘Flip’ necklace – needs a little contrast. It would look hopeless over a very chunky knit (never strain a skinny chain) but, glinting against your skin under Khaite’s cashmere ‘Scarlet’ cardigan, it’s spot on. If you want to wear some jewelry over a chunky knit, such as an oversized turtleneck from The Row or a jacquard knit from Bottega Veneta, you’ve got to fight fire with fire. That means super-strong, super-bold chains by Lauren Rubinski or styles with oversized links and jumbo pendants, like Foundrae’s ‘Love Token’ necklaces.

Cuff bracelets worn over sweaters look effortlessly chic. Whether they’re positioned on your wrist, on the bicep or holding the sleeves of a cardigan at the forearm, they just need to be bold enough to make an impact. Carolina Bucci’s wide ‘Florentine’ cuff will easily hold its own, while unique shapes by Anita Ko and David Yurman will add dimension to a curated set. The juxtaposition of wool and jewels has never looked cooler.