There are no rules. But there is definitely art. Stacking is less about formulas and more about writing your story in layers. Some days that story is clean and minimal. Other days it’s bold and maximal. Most days it’s somewhere deliciously in between. Either way, your stack should feel alive - shifting with your moods, marking your moments, and making your presence known.
Begin With One Story
Every great stack starts with an anchor. That one piece that feels like the opening line of a novel. Maybe it’s a diamond band that says you claimed your seat at the table. Maybe it’s a bracelet that reminds you of the leap you finally took. Maybe it’s a pendant that feels more like a talisman than an accessory. The rest? Supporting characters in your personal epic.
Stack the Mood, Not the Metal
Matching sets are boring. Contrast is where the magic is. Yellow gold flirting with white. A delicate pavé sliding next to a chunky band. A flash of emerald or ruby sneaking in just because you felt like colour. Stacks should be a little rebellious - like mixing champagne with sneakers or silk with denim. Surprising, playful, completely intentional.
Balance Is Sexy
The best stacks never look forced. Load up one hand and let the other breathe. Pile on bangles but keep the neckline bare. Layer chains if you must, but let each one shine without tangling into chaos. Think of it like dressing for a night out: heels or statement earrings, not both. The drama is in knowing when to stop.
Size Isn’t Everything. Style Is.
Your first diamond doesn’t need to be the biggest in the room. It needs to feel like you. Ask yourself: do you want timeless or trend-forward? A ring, a pendant, or earrings? Something for everyday joy or special-occasion glamour?Sometimes a half-carat pendant feels more luxe than a chunky ring that doesn’t suit your style. The point is not “big.” The point is “you.”
Know What You’re Paying For
Most jewellers love a mystery markup. We don’t. At Coluxe, your price reflects three things:
1. The stone - IGI certification, 4Cs, and brilliance guaranteed.
2. The metal - always solid gold, never plated.
3. The craft - silhouettes designed to stack, layer, and live with you every day.
No smoke, no mirrors. Just beauty with receipts.
Self-Bought = Self-Loved
Old rule: wait for someone else to gift you a diamond. New rule: gift it to yourself first. Your first diamond is about marking your own moment, whatever that means. The job you nailed. The city you moved to. The love you chose for yourself. Or simply because it makes you happy - and that’s reason enough.
Our Top Picks for a First Diamond
- A one-carat round or princess-cut ring: classic, stackable, and endlessly chic.
- A solitaire pendant: effortless, minimal, perfect for layering
- Diamond studs: never-not-glamorous, from coffee runs to cocktail hours.
- A tennis bracelet or eternity band: perfect if you want a stack that grows with your story.
Yes, we’ve designed all of these - for exactly this moment.
The First of Many
At Coluxe, diamonds aren’t the finish line. They’re mile markers on your journey - symbols of who you are, and who you’re becoming. Take your time. Trust your instincts. And remember: the sparkle is real. So are you. Coluxe. Made, Not Mined. Designed for your first - and every one after.
