Gold vs. Silver Jewelry: Which One’s Right for You? (Psst... You Can Totally Wear Both)
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Let’s settle it: Are you team gold or team silver?
At Lauren Riley Jewelry, we’re here to tell you—you don’t have to choose.
Whether you lean warm or cool, bold or minimal, there’s a place for both metals in your collection. In this post, we’ll break down what makes each one unique and show you why mixing metals is one of the best (and most underrated) ways to make your jewelry look intentional and personal.
💛 Gold Jewelry — Warm, Bold, and Classic
Gold jewelry adds a rich, warm finish to your everyday style. It pairs beautifully with cozy colors and neutral tones, and always feels a little more dressed up.
Gold might be right for you if you:
🌸 You wear a lot of blush, beige, cream, or olive
🍯 Your veins look greenish in natural light (warm or neutral undertones)
✨ You like jewelry that adds a soft, golden touch to your look
At LRJ, our gold pieces are PVD-coated stainless steel—so they’re nickel-free, water and tarnish resistant, and made to last.
✨ Browse our 18k Gold PVD Collection that bring just the right amount of shine.
❄️ Silver Jewelry — Cool, Clean, and Easy to Style
Silver jewelry has a soft metallic finish that works well with cool colors and simple, laid-back outfits.
Silver might be right for you if you:
🧊 You wear a lot of black, white, navy, or jewel tones
💙 Your veins look blue or purple (cool undertones)
🪞 You love sleek, simple styles with a clean finish
Our silver stainless steel jewelry is also nickel-free and gentle on sensitive skin—so you can wear it every day with no irritation.
✨ Check out our Silver Collection that go with everything in your closet.
🤍 Mixing Gold + Silver — Why Not Both?
Some people still follow the old “don’t mix metals” rule... but let’s be real—that rule is outdated. Combining gold and silver makes your stack feel custom, balanced, and effortlessly cool.
Here’s why we love mixing them:
🎀 Adds variety and texture to your bracelet stack
💫 Lets you wear all your favorite pieces without overthinking
🧺 Works with every outfit, every season
💌 Makes your style feel thoughtful and personal
Even though we don’t carry mixed-metal pieces yet, you can easily create your own custom combos by stacking our silver and gold bracelets together. The contrast is subtle, stylish, and totally intentional.
✨ Try stacking a silver piece next to a gold one, or alternating the metals across both wrists—there’s no wrong way to do it.
🛍️ Want to Build Your Own Stack?
You can stick with one metal or play with both—either way, you’re creating a look that’s all you.
❄️ Shop Silver
🔗 Start Your Custom Bracelet Stack
Your jewelry should work with your style, not limit it.