Nobody likes to be excluded from the mix, not even your jewelry. Just because you’re a “gold girl” or “silver girl” does not mean your less favored metal has to sit and collect dust! Wearing silver, gold and other metals together was once deemed a fashion faux pas, but that’s slowly changing.
Here are 7 tips, tricks and inspirations for combining a mixture of your favorite pieces that will make your look shiny and new!
Stacking Rings
A simple way to ease into a combined look is with stackable rings. Plain silver and gold bands can be paired on top of each other to create a clean but dynamic look.
One Silver, One Gold
This look is a little bolder than the other methods of mixing, but can spice up your definitely spices up any look. Drawing attention to the contrast of the two metals adds some edge to a plain look. Good pieces to use may be chunky chain bracelets and layered rings.
Blending Diamonds or Pearls
Diamonds and pearls provide a neutral color between the contrast of silver and gold that unify the two.
Mix in Different Locations
The key to having a cohesive mixed look is by allowing the metals to mingle with each other. A look can seem unfinished or accidental if you have all silver bracelets and all gold necklaces. By not being afraid to put them beside each other, the mixed look appears more intentional and balanced.
Earring Stacks
The details matter! Creating a dynamic stack of silver and gold with your earrings sets the tone for the rest of the ensemble. It’s also a subtle way to start mixing if you’re not confident.
Stay Consistent with Style
Mixing metals is a tricky endeavor within itself, so don’t make it harder than it has to be. Mix platings, but stay consistent with the style of the jewelry you wear. For example, opt for either all chunky pieces or all dainty pieces.
Buy Pieces that Combine Metals For You
Why do all of the hard work when someone else could do it for you? There are so many unique pieces out there that tastefully combine metals. VALLEY has curated a list of funky, mixed metal jewelry organized in ascending price.
- Etsy collections
- Altered State bracelet stack
- Gorjana Mixed collection
- Kendra Scott Mixed collection
- David Yurman Mixed collection
By mixing metals you can get the most use out of all of jewelry, all the time. Post your look and tag @VALLEYmag on Instagram to show off your creations.
