The Surprising Jewelry Styling Hack That Is a Compliment Magnet

"I love your jewelry" is one of the best compliments someone can give you in my books. You see, wardrobes wane in and out of style, and bad skin days happen, but diamonds are forever. It's an unspoken truth that every jewelry lover knows; we understand that nothing else can make you feel shiny and new again. And while we all can agree on the power of a few great pieces, one thing is still seen as wildly "controversial" in this community: mixing metals in jewelry. Wearing silver, gold, and other metals all together was once deemed a fashion faux pas, but that's slowly changing. From viral jewelry trends to demi-fine jewelry brands, we've seen a surprising embrace of mixed metal pieces across the board that's made this "breach" in jewelry traditions the new norm. But if you're unsure how to wear gold and silver together, you'll want to keep reading, as I've highlighted ten styling hacks that will make mixing metals all the more stylish. Plus, I've shopped out the pieces you'll need not only to pull this look off but attract compliments in the process. 

For those who have never dared to wear silver and gold together, let us ease you into it. Start by pairing a simple silver ring with a gold one, either stacked on top of each other to create a sculptural feel or spread out across different fingers. 

This ring gives off the illusion of stacking. 

You'll wear this for years to come. 

In case you want to a more unique take on mixed metals. 

One of the easiest ways to ease yourself into mixing jewelry metals is through your earscape. If you have multiple ear piercings, mix and match silver and gold earrings and cuffs to create a truly unique look. 

The cubic zirconia stone makes styling these cuffs with other silver pieces easier. 

Note the contrasting silver cuff on these hoops.

Style these hoops with silver and gold ear cuffs and piercings. 

Let's be honest: mixing metals can be scary, especially if you're wearing pieces from different brands. One of the simplest ways to make each different metal look unified is to rely on diamonds. It's all about having gemstones that pull together the contrasting metals—i.e., diamond rings in gold styled with bracelets in silver to create a harmonious look.

Just add mismatched rings. 

Pro tip: layer silver and gold rings with zirconia stones to make the contrasting metals match. 

This two-tone chain ring makes mixing metals a breeze. 

If you're still dubious about mixing metals, then you'll want to follow two simple principles: space and simplicity. Don't style the mismatched jewelry right on top of each other; instead, choose one part of your body (i.e., hand or ankles) dedicated to gold and another part to silver (possibly your neckline and ears) so that the mismatched metals aren't as obvious. Secondly, opt for simple, sculptural pieces that will look cool together even if they're not the same metal type. 

Now, this shape is stunning. 

You can't go wrong with investing in a simple silver chain. 

The perfect little everyday hoop. 

Another way you can mix and match metals together is by layering gold and silver cuffs, bracelets, or bangles together. You can opt for dainty ones with diamonds to pull the metals together, or you can lean fully into the look by opting for oversized cuffs—either way, you can't go wrong. 

Cuffs are back in style. 

You can't beat this price. 

Imagine this styled with a watch—chic, right?

Once you've gotten comfortable with mixing metals, it becomes easier to start mixing larger statement pieces like necklaces. However, if you're still a bit timid about it, an excellent insider trick is to opt for simple chains around the same length and with a similar plated shine to make it feel cohesive.

I own this necklace, and it's one of my personal favorites. 

An unexpected way you can embrace mixing metals is through timepieces. You can do this one of two ways; the first is removing the hard work by opting for a watch made from gold and silver. Or, if you want to get creative with your styling, you can pair your solid metal watch with a tennis bracelet with a contrasting setting for a unique take on mixing metallics. 

A two-tone timepiece will make mixing metals a breeze. 

Tennis bracelets go with everything. 

This would also look great with chunky chain braclets.

While the most common way to pair mismatched metals together is through diamonds, layering, or even two-tone pieces, there is another surprising way to do the same: pearls. Much like diamonds, pearls not only look good with both metals, but this gemstone acts as a unifier—it allows you to mix and match pieces and still look polished seamlessly. Our tip is to pair at least one gold-setting pearl piece with a silver one to button up the styling. 

I could stare at the pearl on the back of these hoops all day.

The stone and pearl pairing on this ring is so pretty. 

Nothing is chicer than a mixed-media necklace. 

When in doubt, the easiest way to pull off styling various metals together is by just committing to it fully—more is more, after all. Don't shy away from layering the silver and gold necklaces, bracelets, and even rings to the max. It may seem a little extra, but I can guarantee you it will ensure you turn heads (in a good way). 

Style this with your other favorite silver and gold necklaces. 

Everyone will ask you where these rings are from. 

The great thing about this set is that you don't have to buy two separate pair of silver and gold earrings. 

You've made it to the end of this story, and hopefully, by now, you will feel fully confident in your ability to mix jewelry metals. Still, if you find yourself stressed over if you can break this "rule," then you'll want to embrace the most straightforward hack in this story: two-tone jewelry. Buying necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other pieces with silver and gold takes the stress out of trying to style these two metals together and ensures you look stylish no matter what. 

Ideal for everyday wear. 

These hoops are reversible so that you can wear gold or silver on the outside, depending on your mood. 

The subtle gold touch on this bracelet proves that mixing metals can look elegant. 

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