Thankfully, the jewelry police won’t stop you if you decide that each outfit deserves a little rose gold here and a little silver there. If you enjoy creating your own style, then go for it. For the rest of us, there is some useful advice for mixing jewelry metals so that we don’t walk around with an ensemble that clashes. Jewelry is the most popular accessory, and it comes in a vast array of styles and colors, with the top metal shades being rose gold, yellow gold, and silver. Follow along as we uncover the truth about mixing your metals and how to go about it properly.
Is It Wrong To Mix Metals?
Chewing with your mouth open is wrong. Wearing jewelry of your own choosing is not. Just like the rebellious women who put an end to the “no white after Labor Day” rule, you can mix and match your metals in any way you choose. However, there are a few rules to follow.
Many designers and fashion gurus are now saying that it’s a myth that mixing our jewelry metals throws all fashion sense out the window. In fact, one of the latest trends is purposely mixing the colors of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Still, if done incorrectly, you may not pull it off very well. The secret is to mix your metals with style.
Check Your Tone
The tone of your jewelry is like the tone of your voice. The way it comes across reflects a mood and attitude. So, if you plan on mixing metals, make sure the tone is similar for each piece. For example, if your sequin earrings say, “I’m here for the party,” then make sure your necklace and bracelet have the same theme. This way, they can be a mix of silver and gold and still coordinate. Think about these concepts as you create the tone of your jewelry:
- Texture
- Size
- Style
- Metal color and finish
Keep these ideas similar for a fluid tone.
Create Visual Interest
A great way to mix jewelry metals and pull them off well is to layer them for a visually interesting look. Here are a few fun ideas for layering your mixed metals:
- Try wearing three necklaces in a variety of shades, such as two gold chains and then one silver in the center. Make sure they are all balanced.
- Wear two rings on the same finger—one rose gold band and one silver.
- If bracelets are narrow, you can layer quite a few with each other on the same wrist. You could try one yellow gold, one rose gold, and one silver.
The trick is to keep the style visually interesting but also purposeful. You can mix three unique metal colors if you wear three in each place you have jewelry. You don’t want to wear three different colored necklaces and then only a silver bracelet and silver earrings. It’s a balancing act.
Complement the Undertone of Your Skin
We all have an undertone to our skin, whether it’s warm, cool, or neutral. The jewelry you wear will complement or detract from your undertone. Golds, including yellow and rose, look best with a warm tone, while silver and white gold are best for cool tones. If you’re a fortunate neutral, you pull it all off.
Consider Placement
There are four common places we wear jewelry: at the neck, fingers, wrists, and ears. You don’t need to cover each area every time you accessorize. However, make sure you choose a couple of places to show off your trendy mixed metals. Doing so makes it clear that you’re intentionally mixing the jewelry metal.
If you are wearing a mix of metals around your neck but earrings that are just silver, it may look confusing. However, if the earrings are a blend of both silver and gold or you also wear bracelets in the same shades as the necklaces, it all looks pulled together.
A Collection of Mixed Metals
This may be the easiest way to wear mixed metal jewelry—buy it premixed. Many designers are now creating beautiful pieces by mixing yellow gold, silver, and white gold together. It’s funny to think that was once unheard of.
With a ring, necklace, bracelet, and earrings that have silver and gold intertwined as the design, mixing metals is a cinch.
Mix Metals and Bling
Since you are already interested in shaking things up by mixing metals, you might enjoy adding some bling. A great way to do this and to make metal mixing successful is to mingle metal and sparkles together. Here are some ideas:
- Add a rhinestone necklace with a silver base layered with a gold chain.
- Wear a rose gold, yellow gold, and silver plain bangle along with a gemstone bracelet.
Adding a little sparkly piece allows you to get a bit more daring and mix up the metals.
Don’t Count Your Wedding Band
Wedding bands are sentimental, and you don’t want to run out and get a new one as the times change. Sometimes, one metal is all the rage for a decade, and then the next decade, popular band colors are the opposite of what you have. That doesn’t always mean you need to buy new jewelry with each passing trend. Keep your precious ring that has so much meaning. When it’s time to mix jewelry metals, don’t count the wedding ring. It’s sort of in its own world, and the other jewelry you put on can work around it. It doesn’t have to match.
As you experiment with how to mix jewelry metals, remember that jewelry should be fun and reflect your mood. Some days, you might feel the need to match perfectly, but other days, it’s all about feeling daring and shaking things up. Either way, know that it’s safe to mix your jewelry metals.
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