Can You Wear Gold and Silver Together?

Yes! And today, mixing gold and silver jewellery is one of the most natural and modern ways to wear jewellery. What once felt like a “rule” is now a natural part of modern jewellery styling.

Gold and silver jewellery together can look intentional, elegant and effortless when it’s approached with a little thought. The key isn’t following rigid styling rules, but understanding why mixed metals work and how to make the combination feel considered rather than accidental.

Why Gold and Silver Together Works

Gold and silver create contrast, and contrast brings interest. When different tones sit side by side, they draw the eye without needing embellishment. This is why mixed metals have long appeared in art, architecture and design; the balance feels instinctive rather than forced.

In jewellery, gold and silver together looks most convincing when the mix feels deliberate. Clean forms, thoughtful spacing and a sense of restraint allow both metals to stand on their own while still belonging together.

If you wear a watch with a silver or gold detailing, mixed metals can actually make styling easier, not harder. The same applies to heirloom pieces: mixing metals is often the simplest way to wear sentimental jewellery alongside newer designs. Wearing gold and silver jewellery together helps everything feel connected.

Gold and Silver Jewellery Styling Tips

The appeal of mixed metal jewellery lies in its ease. If there’s one thing to remember, it’s this: don’t overthink it. Wearing gold and silver together adds character and individuality to a look, and it works best when it feels relaxed rather than overly planned.

If you’d like a few guiding principles to get started, these are the ones worth keeping in mind.

Use Contrast with Intention

Balance doesn’t mean matching everything perfectly. Instead, allow gold and silver to appear in a way that feels deliberate, perhaps echoed across a couple of pieces, or contained within one area of the body. This keeps the look cohesive without feeling busy.

Let One Idea Lead

The simplest way to wear gold and silver jewellery together is to start with one clear choice. That might be a statement pair of earrings, a bold bangle, or a sculptural necklace. Once you have a focal point, the rest of your jewellery can support it quietly, rather than competing for attention.

Style it Your Way

Gold and silver jewellery naturally adds depth and interest, which gives you freedom elsewhere. For some, that means letting the jewellery stand out against understated clothing; for others, it becomes part of a more expressive, layered look. Mixed metals are remarkably flexible, they respond to how you dress, rather than asking you to dress around them.

Start with a Mixed Metal Piece

If you’re new to wearing gold and silver together, choosing a piece that already combines both metals removes the guesswork entirely. A mixed metal ring, necklace or bracelet acts as a natural anchor, making the rest of your jewellery choices feel intentional and easy.

Let Gemstones Do the Bridging

Gemstones can be a natural way to bring gold and silver together. When a piece includes colour the focus shifts from the metal finish to the overall composition. The gold and silver become part of a wider palette, rather than something to be “matched.”

Stones help soften the transition between metals, creating a sense of cohesion through tone, texture and form. Whether chosen for their colour, meaning or simply the way they catch the light, gemstone details add another layer of interest that makes mixed metals feel instinctive rather than considered.

Our Approach to Gold & Silver Jewellery 

At Paula Bolton, mixed metals are part of how we design rather than a styling afterthought. By combining sterling silver with 18ct gold plate details, we create jewellery that feels cohesive, distinctive and easy to wear.

Our designs are shaped by unique inspirations, material and craftsmanship – resulting in jewellery that feels personal, enduring and quietly confident, rather than trend-driven.

Shop Mixed Metal Jewellery

If you’re drawn to wearing gold and silver jewellery together, discover our mixed metal jewellery collection below to see how gold and silver come together in earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets.