4 basic rules for mixing gold and silver jewelry

Metal jewelry was first made from copper, then silver and gold, nearly 5,000 years ago.
As soon as humanity began to adorn itself with precious metals, the choice of which was best or most beautiful became a subject of lively debate. Gold and silver, among all other metals, are the most prized and widely worn.

Both are magnificent and hold significant value in many cultural and traditional contexts.

However, the perennial debate over the best way to pair gold and silver seems to have no solid basis. It becomes very difficult to choose which suits you best, as both are beautiful in their own way. 

Gold and silver: Should the rules be followed?

Although gold jewelry has had its share of glory over time, the 21st-century woman finds modern silver sophisticated. Silver jewelry is now having its moment in the spotlight.

With celebrities embracing silver jewelry, it has become an essential element of everyday outfits, but gold still dominates for special occasions. On the other hand, limiting yourself to a single metal can become monotonous and boring rather than a fashion statement.

There are so many general fashion rules cited for choosing the best jewelry set; however, they all have their drawbacks and advantages, and the deciding factor can be summed up as personal style. In this blog, we have compiled an exhaustive list of a few points to consider when choosing a set of gold and silver necklaces.

Matching your jewelry to your skin tone: a good idea?

The traditional rule of skin tone or undertone
Over the centuries, we have learned that the most common way to decide which metal suits us best is to base it on our skin color.

Although gold jewelry has traditionally been worn over the years, warmer skin tones look best when wearing gold fashion jewelry, while silver suits cooler skin tones better. How can you tell what your skin tone is? Simply turn your hand over and look at the veins in your wrists. If you have blue veins, you have a warm skin tone, and if you have green veins, you have a cool skin tone.

Choosing your jewelry according to the event or time of day

You need to consider the time of day the event takes place when choosing jewelry. Gold jewelry, for example, looks best when worn during the day, as the warm tone of gold shines while remaining prestigious, while understated silver is elegant and feminine when worn in the evening.

Matching your jewelry to the color of your outfit

There is no doubt that the classic color of gold is just as timeless with any outfit, but the glory of this precious metal reaches another level when paired with the right shade of the outfit. For example, with colors such as red, yellow, and orange, which are described as "warm tones," a gold necklace would be a wonderful choice, while colors such as white, blue, and green would have a distinct look when paired with silver adornments.

Makeup choice plays an essential role in the overall look, in addition to being a deciding factor for accessories. The shade of makeup has an impact on the look of the necklace set you choose to wear. The shiny finish of silver stands out when paired with icy or bold makeup, while the aesthetic of the gold necklace set is accentuated when worn with gray or glittery makeup.

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