Although it used to be against the fashion "rules" a long time ago, mixing silver and gold jewelry is a great way to make your look unique and modern (and show off some of your favorite pieces). Don't stress too much about mixing your metals. It's no longer a fashion faux pas, especially if you follow a few tips.
Start With Gold and Silver Together in One Piece of Jewelry
One foolproof way of mixing silver and gold jewelry is to use a single two-tone piece as a starting point. Since the metals are already mixed in that item, it won't feel like too much of a stretch to add in individual pieces in each color.
We love using a statement-making, two-toned item like the Ross-Simons replica lira coin necklace to anchor the rest of the metals we wear. It attracts just enough attention to be the focal point, but then you can mix in silver and gold metals as much as you want.
Can you mix silver and gold jewelry without a two-toned piece? Of course! It's just a good way to get started if you're feeling a little unsure about mixing metals.
Pick Any Two Metals to Keep Things Simple
Wearing multiple colors of metal is totally fine (and even an awesome way to show your personal style), but it can get a little visually overwhelming if you wear a bunch of different colors. Think of it like mixing patterns in fabrics — a couple is perfect, but more can be a lot.
We like sticking with any two metals. For example, you can wear white gold earrings with a yellow gold necklace, but you might not want to throw a rose gold bracelet into the mix.
Choose a Motif to Create Jewelry Harmony
Another great trick for wearing silver and gold jewelry together is to pick a motif you'll repeat throughout all the pieces you wear. It can be anything — hearts, zodiac symbols, infinity signs, you name it. Basically, it just gives your look a cohesive element that makes it match even when you use different metals.
A great example would be to start with a silver necklace with your zodiac constellation, such as the FLYOW sterling silver and cubic zirconia constellation necklace, and then add in some Lavishe 14k gold-plated zodiac stud earrings in your sign.
Embrace Layers With Gold and Silver
Sure, you can mix small or subtle pieces of gold and silver jewelry, but we also really love the look of bringing in tons of layers. Pick your favorite delicate chain necklaces and pile them on. This works best if you don't do a ton with other types of jewelry, like earrings or bracelets, since you want the focus to stay on the layered necklaces.
Don't limit yourself to yellow gold and silver here. You can also use rose gold as one of your metals. The MOOHAM rose gold-plated dainty layered initial necklace is a good starting piece. Then, layer on other colors of gold or silver to create a more complex look.
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Mix Gold and Silver Jewelry With Confidence
The fashion world today is much less rule-based than it used to be. If you want to express yourself by mixing gold and silver jewelry, it's completely cool with the fashion police these days. Wearing multiple metals is just one more way to show off your personal style, so do it with confidence.
