LEARN FROM THE BEST

A column packed full of tips on shopping, collecting, investing, styling and even cleaning jewels

To début this series, we asked superdealer MELISSA WOLFGANG AMENC for her expert tips on

Chain Reactions: How To Style & Stack Your Gold Links

"Some say neck mess, others neck party. I just call it my stack or my NECK SITUATION.

I’ve long envied many an Instagram post where people (seemingly) nonchalantly wear six necklaces with clasps and charms hanging all over and MIXED METALS and a whole shabob. It looks great ⎯ on them".

MELISSA'S SELF PORTRAIT STACKING TWO GOLD CHAINS FROM LENFANT AND VAN CLEEF & ARPELS BY LENFANT

"When it comes to STACKING your chains, just don’t be shy about mixing textures and metals. Gold, silver, CHUNKY chains — if it looks good, it goes. Add some charms to a few and you’re good to go!"

MELISSA WOLFGANG AMENC

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Melissa Wolfgang Amenc is director of Golay Fils & Stahl, a six-generation gemstone & antique jewellery dealer in Geneva. With jewels firmly embedded in her family DNA, Melissa learnt the trade basically at the same time she did the alphabet.

Melissa is a board member of the Swiss Gemmological Institute, vice president of the Swiss Precious Stone Dealers Association, and a Swiss delegate at the World Jewellery Confederation. She contributes internationally to ethical standards, research, and industry development.

And, on top of being one of the world's foremost experts, Melissa also brings a wonderful sense of style ⎯ essential inspiration for us when it comes to purchasing & wearing vintage jewels.