Mixing Metals?
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I go in cycles. I generally don't mix metals and only wear yellow gold. However, as my wedding set is yellow gold, I will often wear that while wearing silver earrings/necklace/bracelet. And I recently got a silver cuff that has some gold in the design as well. I agree with the posts above about not fighting the impulse to mix metals, if you like the look.
I know there have been numerous threads on mixing metals on purseforum and I've read all of them, but hope someone can help me with my dilemma anyway!
Recently DH bought me a ss Cartier bb watch which also matches with my Platinum wedding set, all which I wear on my left hand. However, the rest of my everyday jewelry is in YG (gold pendant, earrings, love bracelet).
Most people seem to say mixing metals is fine, but they also stack bracelets or layer necklaces, both which I don't do or have budget to do.
Do any of you wear silver jewelry on one hand and YG everywhere else? Does it clash if I don't stack or layer anywhere? And is there a recommended ratio for mixing the metals?
Recently DH bought me a ss Cartier bb watch which also matches with my Platinum wedding set, all which I wear on my left hand. However, the rest of my everyday jewelry is in YG (gold pendant, earrings, love bracelet).
Most people seem to say mixing metals is fine, but they also stack bracelets or layer necklaces, both which I don't do or have budget to do.
Do any of you wear silver jewelry on one hand and YG everywhere else? Does it clash if I don't stack or layer anywhere? And is there a recommended ratio for mixing the metals?
Hi there, I’m relatively new to mixing metals as until recently I didn’t like the look on me, however am starting to enjoy it more as despite owning predominantly yellow gold jewellery I have introduced more white gold and platinum into my collection and wouldn’t wear it much if I wasn’t open to mixing metal colours (as yellow gold is always my preference).
I actually do pretty much what you do in that I normally wear a stainless steel watch on my left wrist with a diamond eternity ring in white gold as my wedding ring and then yellow gold everywhere else. Sometimes I am more matchy and wear white gold/platinum on my other hand/wrist and on my ears.
I don’t think this looks bad but I do try to wear at least one piece to blend different metal colours, e.g. Cartier Trinity ring or a two tone watch. I don’t think you have to stack in different metals though, just one piece would be enough and that’s more affordable than buying multiple pieces to layer/stack.
I actually do pretty much what you do in that I normally wear a stainless steel watch on my left wrist with a diamond eternity ring in white gold as my wedding ring and then yellow gold everywhere else. Sometimes I am more matchy and wear white gold/platinum on my other hand/wrist and on my ears.
I don’t think this looks bad but I do try to wear at least one piece to blend different metal colours, e.g. Cartier Trinity ring or a two tone watch. I don’t think you have to stack in different metals though, just one piece would be enough and that’s more affordable than buying multiple pieces to layer/stack.
I’ve attached two photos I took a few weeks ago - they show my usual look of a stainless watch/white gold band on my left wrist/hand and then a mixture of metals on my right. The ring on my right hand in the photo is in white gold but with a yellow diamond so I also like the combination of that with one Cartier Love in yellow gold.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate your sharing and thoughtful suggestions
would you usually wear your Trinity ring on your left or right hand? Thanks for such practical advice!
Thanks so much, I really appreciate your sharing and thoughtful suggestions
Normally on my right hand as a right hand ring, however I do sometimes wear it as an alternative wedding band on my left hand. Sometimes on its own and sometimes stacked with the diamond eternity band.
Thank you for the helpful pictures! Your ensemble looks gorgeous! Yellow diamond is so rare too
I have a similar cocktail ring but With white diamond (not yellow)... I'm wondering how I can wear it because I only have one love bracelet in YG which I don't take off, so it'll be kind of white gold ring and YG bangle on the same hand. Do you think that look clashes? If so I could wear the cocktail ring on my left instead of wedding band I guess
Thank you!
I think that will look gorgeous - the ring sounds beautiful and the Love is such a classic. It is really trendy to mix metals now, I think it just takes getting used to the look!
Another dilemma I have is that sometimes I go for an all white gold look (earrings, rings, watch) but because I never take my YG love bracelet off, there's only one yellow gold piece. Is it necessary for me to repeat yellow gold somewhere in my outfit or can it just be the bracelet? I'm also trying to be mindful of not having more than 7 pieces of Jewelry at a time..
You could add a simple bracelet that mixes white gold and yellow gold (for example two circles, one in white gold, one in yg) if you are worried, but I think it’s fine the way it is, the fact that they are not the same color just places more emphasis on your beautiful jewelry pieces (vs. all the same color which can blend in together more). I wear mostly white but have a rose gold dbty pendant and feel like it makes it more stand out and more special jmo
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I love mixing metals. I do it all the time! I have a passion for jewelry and I wear mine any way that pleases my eye. Jewelry is an expression of your own uniqueness and style, so have fun with it. I often mix expensive pieces with not so expensive ones, like the pear shape diamond halo ring with Pandora stackable rings below.
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Thank you for such a helpful comment =) I completely agree and I think it's actually cool to have a piece different to stand out! I guess different people are OCD in diff ways. I especially like what you said cos then I don't need to always wear a mixed metal piece =)You could add a simple bracelet that mixes white gold and yellow gold (for example two circles, one in white gold, one in yg) if you are worried, but I think it’s fine the way it is, the fact that they are not the same color just places more emphasis on your beautiful jewelry pieces (vs. all the same color which can blend in together more). I wear mostly white but have a rose gold dbty pendant and feel like it makes it more stand out and more special