Mixed metal jewelry is a must-have. I am constantly needing it when styling my clients, and they never have enough of it. Almost every week, I catch myself asking, “Do we have a mixed metal…” The answer is usually no, and it gets added to our shopping list that month.
Why do we need mixed metal jewelry, you ask? We need mixed metal jewelry when we are mixing cool and warm tones in an outfit, and when combining different metal accents. For example, let’s say our shoes have silver accents, but our handbag has gold accents. Mixed metal jewelry will tie the outfit together fully for an intentional, put-together look.
So, now my question to you is… do you have a mixed metal earring? A mixed metal necklace? A mixed metal bracelet? A mixed metal ring? No? I got you.
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- How to Wear Mixed Metal Jewelry
- Mixed Metal Earrings
- Mixed Metal Necklaces
- How To Create Your Own Layered Mixed Metal Necklaces
- Mixed Metal Bracelets
- Mixed Metal Rings
- FAQs
How To Wear Mixed Metal Jewelry
Older generations would wear a mixed metal bracelet with gold earrings and then a silver ring. This is a sloppy look. The most stylish way to wear mixed metal jewelry is to either cluster multiple mixed metal pieces together or anchor your look around one mixed metal piece and match one of its tones in the rest of your jewelry.
Here’s a breakdown of each method…
1. Create a mixed metal jewelry cluster
Wear all mixed metal pieces. If you only have one mixed metal piece at home, shop for the complementary pieces to create a cohesive jewelry cluster. Make sure the metal tones match.
Example: Don’t pair a piece that has yellow gold and shiny silver with a piece that has a muted, softer gold and an antique silver finish.
Bonus Tip: It’s easy to create your own mixed metal stacking rings or layered necklaces if you’re missing those pieces. Check out my full article on How To Wear Gold And Silver Rings Together, and keep reading for my tips on creating your own mixed metal layered necklaces.
2. Cater to one mixed metal jewelry piece
If you only have one mixed metal piece, and you want to create a jewelry cluster around it, great! Have the rest of your jewels match one metal tone from the mixed metal piece, like I did in the photo above.
Example: If you are wearing the Ana Luisa double hoop earrings pictured at the top of the post, select a yellow gold bracelet and a yellow gold ring that match the gold in the earrings.
Mixed Metal Earrings
Ana Luisa Quinn Statement Earrings
These are my new favorite mixed metal earrings that make more of a statement.
Available at Ana Luisa, Bloomingdale’s, and Nordstrom.
Material: 14K gold on brass, rhodium on brass
Madewell Mixed-Metal Triple-Ring Hoop Earrings
Available at Madewell.
Material: 100% recycled brass
Alexis Bittar Intertwined Gold Two Tone Pave Hoop Earring
Available at Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Alexis Bittar.
Material: 14k gold and rhodium tone plated brass metalwork with champagne crystal pave, surgical steel post
Ana Luisa Asher Huggie Hoop Earrings
I love, love, LOVE these for casual looks. I often have clients wear these tiny mixed metal hoops to the gym!
Available at Bloomigdale’s, Macy’s, Amazon, and Ana Luisa.
Material: 14K gold on brass
Mignonne Gavigan Mini Heart Breaker Drop Earrings
This is a mixed metal earring bronze and pewter look, so make sure you have the bronze or pewter pieces at home to create a full look.
Available at Neiman Marcus.
Material: imitation rhodium-plated brass
Ana Luisa Ash Double Hoop Earrings
These are a must-have! This is the pair of mixed metal earrings that my clients and I are loving the most right now. They’re perfect for when you want a simple look, or for when you want to wear them with a mixed metal necklace.
Available at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Ana Luisa.
Material: brass, 14k-gold plate, rhodium plate
Madewell Demi-Fine Mixed-Metal Chunky Huggie Earrings
Available at Madewell.
Material: 100% recycled sterling silver
Alexis Bittar Gold Two Tone Pave Hoop Earring
Available at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Alexis Bittar.
Material: 14k gold and rhodium tone plated brass metalwork with champagne crystal pave, surgical steel post
Ana Luisa Asher Drop Huggie Earrings
Available at Bloomingdale’s and Ana Luisa.
Material: 14K Gold on Bras
Mixed Metal Necklaces
LeighOLearyJewelry Mixed Metal Necklace
Available at Etsy.
Sizing: 16in.-36in.
Material: sterling silver
Madewell Mixed-Metal Chunky Link Chain Necklace
Available at Madewell.
Sizing: 15 1/2″ with a 3″ extender chain for adjustable length
Material: plated brass, cubic zirconia.
Layered Mixed Metal Necklaces
If you don’t love the layered mixed metal necklace I recommend above, stack your own necklaces to create a layered mixed metal necklace look.
If you don’t have a silver and gold combo you like at home, I recommend purchasing a necklace you like in both silver and gold, and then wearing one necklace a little higher than the other. You can even do this with 3-4 necklaces, just make sure you alternate between the silver necklaces and the gold necklaces to make a clear mixed metal jewelry look.
Here are my favorite stacking necklaces that come in both silver and gold…
- Abbott Lyon Sphere Chain Necklace: Get the silver and gold chains in the 14-16 inch length. Secure the silver necklace at 15 inches and then secure the gold at 16 inches. (When shopping, click “complete the look” to select your chain length.)
Want a bolder look?
- Also purchase the gold version in the 18-20 inch length.
- Secure the 14-16″ gold necklace at 15 inches.
- Secure the 14-16″ silver necklace at 16 inches
- Secure the 18-20″ gold necklace at 18 inches
2. Abbott Lyon Paperclip Diamond Cut Chain Necklace: Follow the same instructions as above to get the ideal layering look. You can also put the silver version of this necklace between two different gold necklaces.
3. Monica Vinader Alta Charm Necklace: This necklace has removable chains so you can adjust the length of the two necklaces. The silver version of this necklace would also look good layered between two thinner gold necklaces (like the sphere chain necklace).
Mixed Metal Bracelets
Ben-Amun Two-Tone Link Bracelet
This is my absolute favorite mixed metal bracelet.
Available at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
Material: silvertone and 24-karat gold plating
Mixed Metal Rings
I absolutely love the mixed metal rings I have found this year. These are really hard to find, as you can tell from the post I wrote about how to create your own mixed metal ring set. This is a great trick you can still utilize and combine with these new mixed metal rings that you must have.
Mejuri Duet Mixed Ring
This is my favorite mixed metal ring!
Available at Mejuri.
Sizing: 4-10
Material: 18k solid gold, sterling silver
Bloomingdale’s Fine Collection Diamond Double Row Band Ring
Available at Bloomingdale’s.
Sizing: 5-8
Material: 14K yellow and white gold
Kozakh Two Tone Ring
Available at Kozakh.
Sizing: 6-8
Material: stainless Steel and 14k gold pvd stainless steel
Mickey’s Girl Two Tone Double Stacked Irregular Rings – Thick Silver
Available at Mickey’s Girl.
Sizing: 5-8
Material: stainless steel silver, 18k gold vermeil stainless steel
BaubleBar Moxie Ring
Available at BaubleBar and Amazon.
Sizing: 6-9
Material: gold plated brass
IPPOLITA Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Chimera Squiggle Ring
Available at Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom.
Sizing: 7
Material: sterling silver, 18k gold
FAQS: How To Wear Mixed Metal Jewelry
Quick answers to the questions I get asked all the time as a personal stylist when it comes to wearing mixed metal jewelry.
What is mixed metal jewelry?
Mixed metal jewelry combines two or more metal tones — like gold and silver, or silver and rose gold — into one piece. We need mixed metal jewelry when we are mixing cool and warm tones in an outfit, and when combining different metal accents. For example, let’s say our shoes have silver accents, but our handbag has gold accents. Mixed metal jewelry will tie the outfit together fully for a really sharp and cool look.
Is it ok to mix silver and gold jewelry?
Yes, you can absolutely wear gold and silver jewelry together as long as you’re intentional about it. The key is to wear silver and gold mixed metal pieces, so your jewelry feels intentional instead of clashing. You can also stack silver and gold rings together or layer silver and gold necklaces to create your own mixed metal looks.
What you don’t want to do is wear gold earrings with silver bracelets. This is very bad — and I rarely declare such a thing.
Is mixed metal jewelry in style in 2025?
Absolutely! Even though they are not the easiest jewelry pieces to find, mixed metal jewelry is timeless, modern, and practical— you always need it to unite cool and warm tones in an outfit.
How do you wear mixed metal jewelry?
The two best ways to wear mixed metal jewelry are:
- Wear multiple mixed metal pieces together for a cohesive cluster.
- Build a cluster around one standout mixed metal piece and have the rest of your jewelry match one of the metal tones in the piece.
What Metals Look Best Together?
Gold and silver mixed metal pieces are my favorite combo, but rose gold, platinum, and even oxidized silver also pair beautifully in mixed metal jewelry designs. Here are some classic combinations:
- Dull silver (sometimes referred to as an antique look) and brushed gold: I often use these pieces in more casual or funky looks.
- Bright silver and yellow gold: The most classic combo. Depending on the style, these can be used for everyday looks as well as dressier looks.
- Silver and rose gold: This is such a fresh mixed metal look. I love using silver and rose gold mixed metal jewelry when putting together outfits with pink and grey garments and separates. It is seasonless and chic.
Best Mixed Metal Jewelry From Years Past
I originally wrote this post on mixed metal jewelry years ago and update it regularly due to its popularity. I’ve left these photos below for nostalgic purposes. Whenever I update older posts, I love to hold on to a collection of images as a bit of a time capsule so we can watch how our style evolves.
