Pros and Cons of silver/gold hardware?

karman

karman

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#1
Who here has both and what are your experiences with the two different types of hardware?

I was wondering if gold would show tarnish more easily than the silver...

I'm having great troubles deciding whether I want my black GST to have gold or silver hardware, although silver is a problem since it's not available in Canada. This will be my first Chanel piece so I don't know if I should go with classic Chanel and go with gold or have the hardware go with my silver jewelry that I wear most often (although I really don't care about mixing gold and silver)
 
#2
Karman, I personally love silver hardware, but gold hardware is also a beauty. IMO, gold tends to have more mature-looking compared to silver hardware.. but you cannot go wrong within these two choices. and it's all depends on your personal preference & choice. Also you're saying, you often use your white gold/platinum/silver accessories, and majority of LVs hardware are gold, then I suggest you to choose the GST with silver hardware. Good luck with your final decision! :flowers:
 
#3
^ My white gold jewelry consists of a single promise ring and a silver watch, so it's not a ton.

Thanks! FINALLY a reply after 50 views...LOL!!

I'm still thinking...I'm thinking about the future, if I get gold I could "mature" into my bag (since I'm still kind of young). NOT SURE I wish I could see both IRL!
 
#4
If it's any bag with chains, you should go with whatever color jewelry you usually wear.
The chains really stand out and if you're wearing a long necklace it might look odd if it didn't match.
If it's just a little medallion hanging, you could get away with a different color than your jewelry...it wouldn't be that big of a deal.
 
#5
I have a flap in gold chain and flap in silver h/w... While I love both, I cannot help but worry that the color on my flap with gold h/w will fade over time :sad: I wear my flap with gold h/w only during the evening because it seems more elegant and classy and my silver during the day because it's younger and more modern and casual. I think you should go with what your heart desires, and what 'clicks' when you compare them side by side :smile:

Good luck Karman!! :heart:
 
#6
Thanks Aimee and joannii...I'm scared of the gold HW fading too. I think the silver is calling out my name more (and my boyfriend likes the silver better too) but I kind of like gold too. I agree that the gold may be a tad dressier...hmmm...
 
#7
hi karman! nice to see you here at the chanel boards! i prefer the silver hardware because i wear white gold jewelry more than yellow. but i have gold h/w on my pst and silver h/w on my flap. that way i can mix and match.
 
#8
actually, not sure if this is a stupid question.........pls don't laugh at me.....:blink:. Is the chanel gold h/w like gold-plated? and silver h/w silver-plated? or just gold colour and silver colour?
 
#9
hmmm i think its just gold and silver color. and i love gold h/w on the classic bags because gold=classic and its just SO pretty. it doesn't tarnish, i have one and it goes well with everything, even my skin tone =] i think the more casual bags look great with silver! good luck! both the gold or silver h/w GST are sooo pretty! so you can't go wrong!
 
#10
lilwickitwitch said:
hmmm i think its just gold and silver color. and i love gold h/w on the classic bags because gold=classic and its just SO pretty. it doesn't tarnish, i have one and it goes well with everything, even my skin tone =] i think the more casual bags look great with silver! good luck! both the gold or silver h/w GST are sooo pretty! so you can't go wrong!
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Thanks. my guy fren told me shld be gold-plated. GUYS! I'm walking over to slap him now :cursing: haha......:lol:
 
#11
I always go with gold on Chanel. In fact, it really bugs me that the newer styles are basically all in silver. I do like the matted silver but I really am not a fan of the shiny normal silver. Of course tastes change. Years ago I vowed I would never wear yellow gold and now it's pretty much all I wear!

I just always feel the classic Chanel bags should have gold hardware though. Let us know what you decide :smile:
 
#12
i'm all for silver hardware as well. I just feel that it's a 'younger' look and can be easily dressed up or down. Of course, it all comes down to a matter of preference - but given that all the hardware on your LV is gold, maybe you should try silver?
are you sure the GST is not available in Canada? I was at the Bloor St. location last Friday and they have the GST with silver hardware on display - i even tried it on.
 
#13
^ Really, I didn't see it...probably too focused on the sunnies I want. :P Karman, I live close to both Toronto stores. If you need me to check for you, lemme know.
 
#14
My vote is for silver too... I've never worn yellow gold though and it doesn't do much for me generally (except for on the odd paddy, perhaps! ;) ) so it'd be a pretty easy choice as far as I'm concerned.
 
#15
If you're getting a classic bag I think by default gold hardware looks more chic. If it's a trendier piece, then silver hardware. Just my personal preference though. ;)

Although I'm really confused now, I kept hearing the GST was only available with gold h/w in Canada.
 
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