Mixing And Layering Jewellery – A Guide

 

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There are those people who will tell you that combining gold and silver jewellery is a fashion no-no, when in fact, the opposite is true. You see gold and silver jewellery worn together on all the fashion catwalks, and with a little imagination and some trial and error, you can accessorise using a blend of gold and silver jewellery. There are also people who say you shouldn’t wear too much jewellery, but they are wrong too. Layering your necklaces creates a cool look that pretty much works with every outfit.

Here is a guide to mixing and layering this festive season.

Start With The Outfit

Jewellery should never be a major feature of any look, as it is designed to complement the clothing rather than making a statement. If you shop online, you can choose from stunning gold jewellery from around the world that is both stylish and very affordable, and the online jeweller would have both gold and silver items on offer. Summer outfits are best complemented with gold & silver bangles of varying dimensions, while mixing thin gold and silver necklaces layered over a simple white t-shirt or a crew neck jumper is a great way to add a touch of colour.

Layer Your Necklaces 

This is a great way to add depth and colour to an outfit, when layering necklaces, start with the longest and add shorter ones. A mixture of gold and silver makes the combination look more interesting, whilst choosing one metal is a more classic option.  Bracelets can be mixed in a similar way, with perhaps a chic silver charm bracelet with a thin gold bracelet for great effect.

Daisy London is one of the best places to find fine jewellery that has a fashion edge. It is brilliant pieces that are just brilliant for layering, particularly when it comes to necklaces, as they have many different lengths of chain, a mixture of gold tone and sterling silver designs, as well as designs that incorporate pendents which can also help you to mix it up a bit. The great part of layering your chains is that it works for so many outfits during the festive season, from wearing silver designs layered over a little black dress, to mixing gold and silver over a cream polo neck and jeans.

I layered my pieces, the Treasures Baroque Pearl Pendant Necklace, the Treasures Pink Beaded Necklace Sterling Silver and the Estée Lalonde Unity Ring Necklace Sterling Silver , along with one of my own silver necklaces that also had a pearl pendent, and was of a shorter length. I love the mix of chain lengths and also chain styles – don’t be afraid to team curb chains with rope chains, eclectic works really well.

I wore my pieces over a cashmere black cardigan being worn as a jumper. Black and silver is always a great match, but this would work just as well with gold tones. Don’t be afraid to add other jewellery too – layering and Christmas is all about excess so pile it on!

Bracelets

It is fashionable for women to wear multi-bangles, and with silver being the predominant metal, you can add a thin gold chain or a single gold bangle to complement the arrangement. It is a good idea to lay out all of your gold and silver bracelets, so you can clearly see what you have, and some experimenting in front of a mirror will likely yield results. The truth is, there are no hard and fast rules about how you mix gold and silver jewellery, and if you feel the combination works for you, then you can wear your jewellery with some confidence. Generally speaking, gold is better in the minority when mixing the two, but that isn’t to say a little silver added to a golden look doesn’t work, it can.

Avoid Style Conflicts

While it is fine to mix gold and silver jewellery, you should avoid obvious style clashes, keeping old with old and modern with modern. Antique jewellery items, for example, should not be used to accessorise a modern business look, and with so many great gold and silver jewellery items you can find with online jewellers, you won’t have a problem sourcing the right items to complete the look. There are informative blogs you can find online that will help you get the most out of your jewellery by mixing and matching.

You can also mix gold colours, with white and different shades of gold, including rose gold, which adds a touch of pink to the look. Gilt looks teamed with pearls also look great when layered. The fun part of accessorising outfits is the experimenting you can do, and if you want a second opinion, take a few selfies and send them to your best friend. Mixing  and layering your jewellery allows you to make the best use of items that would otherwise be left in your jewellery box, and with a little imagination and some creativity, you can easily create unique looks.

 

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