Yes, you can mix gold and silver jewellery, as long as the mix looks intentional. Make each colour appear at least twice, keep one dominant colour, and use pearls, mother-of-pearl or light stones to link the two. A silver watch or a white gold wedding ring looks lovely with gold-tone rings and bracelets.
The old rule no longer holds
For a long time, you had to pick a side: gold or silver, never both. That rule dates from a time when people bought full matching sets, coordinated from head to toe. Today, most of us wear a watch we were given one day, a wedding ring, a family heirloom and pieces bought on a whim over the years, rarely in the same colour.
On our website, "silver" comes up often in the search bar, even though all our jewellery is gold-tone. So the real question is not choosing between the two, but knowing how to wear your gold pieces with the ones you already own.
The rule that works: repeat each colour
A single silver piece among gold ones looks like an oversight. Two silver pieces, and the mix becomes a choice. The principle is simple: each colour appears at least twice, in the outfit or in the same area (hands, neck, wrists).
Choose a dominant colour too. Mostly gold with a few touches of silver, or the other way round, looks more harmonious than an equal split, which seems undecided.
On your hands: rings, wedding band and watch
Hands are where the mix happens most often, because of a wedding ring or a watch you never take off. Keep them and build around them. A white gold wedding ring looks lovely with a gold-tone ring on another finger, or right next to it for a stacked effect.
Next to a slim wedding band, the CATALINA ring, with its two interlaced bands, stays discreet. For a piece that stands out more, the OLYMPE ring, in mother-of-pearl or amazonite, adds a touch of colour that softens the contrast between the two metals. To spread your rings out without a "random" look, for example one silver finger for two gold ones, follow our tips on the art of stacking.
On your wrist: the silver watch and the gold bangle
A silver watch does not stop you from wearing gold. Place a gold-tone bangle on the same side, against the watch face: it is a classic pairing that works all day long. The AZALEA bracelet, a hammered bangle 0.5 cm wide and adjustable, has just the right delicacy for that. You can also keep the watch on its own and wear a gold bracelet on the other wrist. To choose the right design, see our bangle bracelets and our guide bangle, chain or charms.
Around your neck: layering chains
For necklaces, layering is the most natural way to mix colours. A short silver chain, a gold pendant a little lower: the two complement each other without getting in each other's way. Leave a few centimetres between them so they do not tangle.
The FLORA necklace, with its 3 cm double flower, adjusts from 40 to 45 cm thanks to its extender chain: handy for finding the right gap with a necklace you already wear. Our guide to choosing your necklace length will help you get the balance right.
The link between the two: pearls, mother-of-pearl and light stones
Some materials go with both colours: pearls, mother-of-pearl, white stones. Placed in the middle of a mixed look, they tie everything together and make it feel coherent.
The MANUELA necklace, a multi-chain choker set with freshwater pearls, sits just as well above a silver chain as above a gold necklace. The CLEMENTINE studs, one-centimetre mother-of-pearl flowers, and the ANGELICA ring with its oval mother-of-pearl play the same role. You will find all these pieces in our pearl jewellery.
What to avoid
- Big pieces in both colours at once. Keep the statement pieces in your dominant colour, and the other colour for the delicate ones.
- Materials that age differently. Sterling silver tarnishes over time, gold-tone stainless steel does not: after a few months, the contrast is no longer what it was on day one. We explain this in our comparison stainless steel or sterling silver.
- A single isolated piece. One silver earring and one gold earring can be a deliberate choice, but then you need to repeat the mix elsewhere, on your wrist or around your neck.
Never worn gold before?
Start with a piece close to your face, studs or a fine necklace: that is where gold brightens your complexion the most. And if you think gold does not suit you, first read why gold suits everyone. To see how it looks before you order, try the piece on virtually using your own photo.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear a silver watch with gold jewellery?
Yes. Add a gold-tone bangle or bracelet on the same side, or a gold ring on the same hand: the watch then becomes one of the two colours of your look, rather than an exception.
Gold and silver on the same hand: is it too much?
No, as long as one colour dominates and each one appears at least twice. Two or three gold rings around a silver wedding band, for example, make a balanced look.
Do you sell silver jewellery?
No, all our pieces are made of gold-tone stainless steel. They are water-resistant and do not tarnish, which makes them easy to pair with the silver jewellery you already own.
How do I store gold and silver jewellery together?
Keep them in separate compartments to avoid scratches, and store sterling silver in a closed pouch, as it tarnishes when exposed to air. You will find our tips in our article on storing your jewellery properly.
To find gold-tone pieces that go with what you already wear, browse our best-sellers.
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