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Mixing Silver and Gold Jewellery: History and Tips
In 21st century, the trend of mixing silver and gold jewelry is coming back. Contemporary fashionistas and designers embrace this fusion, celebrating the diversity it brings to personal style. It's a way to break free from conventional rules and express one's unique tastes.
Mixing Silver and Gold Jewellery: a Rich History
Throughout history, silver and gold have held significant cultural and historical importance in jewelry, reflecting personal style and status. Mixing these timeless metals isn't a recent trend; it's rooted in deep historical traditions.
In ancient civilizations, such as Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, silver and gold were mixed together. These combinations often symbolized the dualities of life, such as sun and moon, day and night, or life and death.
During the Victorian era, mixing silver and gold jewelry became a fashion statement among the elite. Queen Victoria herself wore jewelry pieces that combined these metals, setting a trend that influenced the upper classes in Europe.
Pendant-brooch, designed by C.R. Ashbee, made by the Guild of Handicraft, about 1900, England
Stacking silver and gold jewelry tips
STACKED RINGS
Wear a silver statement ring on one finger and stack it with smaller gold bands on adjacent fingers. This mix of metals adds an edgy yet sophisticated touch to your hands.
LAYERED NECKLACES
Start with a silver choker-style necklace as the base and add a longer gold pendant necklace. This creates an elegant and layered look that draws attention to your neckline.
MIXED EARRINGS
Choose earrings that combine both silver and gold elements, like silver hoops with gold accents or stud earrings with a silver base and gold gemstones. These versatile pieces complement various outfits.
MISMATCHES EARRINGS
Embrace the asymmetrical earring trend by wearing Floa Design's silver earring in one ear and a gold earring in the other. It’s a fashion-forward choice that adds a playful twist to your style.
BRACELET STACKING
Mix silver and gold bracelets on your wrist. Try a silver bangle stack paired with a gold chain-link bracelet or a watch. This combination adds texture and style to your arm candy.
LAYERED STATEMENT PIECES
Combine a Floa Design silver statement necklace with a gold statement bracelet or cuff. This bold mixing of metals creates a striking and memorable look.