When it comes to jewelry, style and comfort should always be your key priorities. Jewelry is an incredibly intimate aspect of your personal style, and old-fashioned rules about mixing certain pieces are outdated for the 21st century – at least that’s what we believe!

That being said, there are a number of unspoken rules about mixing different types of jewelry, and many of us feel compelled to follow these rules even when we’d prefer to form our own style.

For example, can you wear a silver pendant on a gold chain? While some might prefer to keep their golds and silvers seperate, wearing gold and silver together can actually enhance the appearance of your jewelry, and allow you to customize your favorite chains with any pendant of your choosing. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at mixing gold and silver jewelry, and any precautions you might want to take when doing so. Let’s get started!

CAN YOU WEAR A SILVER PENDANT ON A GOLD CHAIN?

The answer to this question is short and sweet – yes! While there are some preconceptions about mixing different jewelry metals, there’s no reason why you can’t wear a silver pendant on a gold chain.

In fact, it could even be beneficial to do so!

BENEFITS OF MIXING SILVER AND GOLD JEWELRY

So, why should you add your favorite silver pendant to your new gold chain? Here are just a few reasons:

CREATE UNIQUE PIECES

One of the best things about mixing silver and gold jewelry is that you’re sure to create something unique. With so much cheap, mass-market jewelry available online, it makes sense to want to stand out from the crowd with something special. By combining a gold chain with a silver pendant, you’ll at least be sure that you won’t be wearing the same necklace as your peers!

ADD SENTIMENTALITY TO YOUR JEWELRY

Jewelry is inherently sentimental and romantic; from mangalsutra chains to wedding rings, the romantic associations with jewelry go back thousands of years. And this association can be maintained by mixing your golds and silvers in the interest of sentimentality! For example, many women wear their wedding band as a charm on their necklace if they find that their ring no longer fits. Rather than investing in a new necklace to match the metal of your wedding ring, wear it as a charm on your favorite gold chain! Not only will this look unique and honor your relationship with your spouse, but gold is also incredibly durable, so you’ll keep your ring safe when attached to the gold chain.

HOW TO MIX GOLD AND SILVER JEWELRY

So, how do you best mix gold and silver jewelry? While we don’t subscribe to set views or rules when it comes to jewelry, here are some tips that can help you blend these two metals seamlessly:

MIX SIMILAR STYLES

One thing that makes a piece of jewelry elegant is continuity; if your necklace’s charms all have a similar look, shape, or design – despite being both gold and silver – this can create a seamless appearance and actually add some flair and dimension to your piece. For example, you could place a number of small silver charms around a stunning 22 carat gold pendant, drawing attention to the gold while keeping the piece understated.

DON’T OVERDO IT

If you want to maintain an elegant look, we’d recommend not blending too many gold and silver pieces together at the same time. While a mix of these two metals can add a unique distinction to your overall look, you may end up drawing attention away from the individual pieces if you overdo it.

BE CAREFUL WITH SENSITIVE SKIN

If you have sensitive skin, always be wary when adding silver pendants to an existing gold necklace. While gold is safe for sensitive skin, some alloyed metals used to manufacture silver items might end up provoking a sensitivity flare-up if worn on your chain. Ideally, you’ll want to make sure that the silver pendant is made with sensitive-friendly metals, such as sterling silver, to prevent any unwanted irritation.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Another point to remember is the cleaning and maintenance of your necklace; your silver charms might require a seperate cleaning routine than a gold necklace. To avoid damaging either piece, clean and maintain them separately as often as you see fit.