Mixed metals have made their way back into the spotlight, after several years of dominance by bold and beautiful gold. The two-tone look has been quietly filtering onto the scene over the past few years and is now practically screaming.
Perhaps the trend came about because jewelry wearers were reluctant to give up on their yellow gold but still tempted by the newly ascendant sterling silver. Whatever the reason, consumers are once again eating up the mixed-metal style, and we’re reminded of how good it looks, breaking up chunky solid gold with a bit of brightness and giving our eyes the gift of contrast.
In conversation with a number of brands about holiday sales, I was amazed at how many confidently predicted their two-tone pieces would be best sellers (you’ll be able to read about it in an upcoming JCK Insider).
Here are some of the latest mixed-metal jewels that holiday shoppers—or customers buying for themselves or for no special occasion—would love.
Galaxy of the Stars earrings in 18k white and yellow gold with 0.23 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,700; Future FortuneHeart String ring in 18k yellow gold and sterling silver, $955; Aurelia Demark
Lynq earrings in 18k yellow and white gold with diamonds, $5,950; FanaCurved Yanone pendant in Damascus steel and 18k yellow gold with diamonds, $4,230; Chris Ploof in collaboration with Belle BrookeEarrings in 14k yellow and white gold with diamonds, $2,517; EffyChainfall ring in 18k white and yellow gold, $4,700; GuzemaEarrings in sterling silver and 14k yellow gold, $1,195; Bondeye Jewelry Rosecliffe toggle bracelet in 18k white and yellow gold with 1.2 cts. t.w. diamonds, price on request; VerragioStone small earrings in 18k yellow and sterling silver, $4,735; EéraOval ring in 9k yellow and white gold with 0.1 ct. t.w. diamonds, €1,150 ($1,270); Yvonne LéonVersus single hoop earring in 14k white and yellow gold with 0.28 ct. t.w. diamonds, €2,505 ($2,750); Rainbow KJoy signature jumbo link bracelet in 14k yellow and white gold, $2,485; LionheartGrid earrings in 18k white and yellow gold, £5,380 ($7,050); PatcharavipaWynn chain in 14k yellow and white gold, $3,550; Ashley ZhangSmall Ties earrings in 18k white and yellow gold with 0.1 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,100; BoochierHayden necklace in 18k yellow gold and blackened sterling silver, $4,300; Universal DecoBloom necklace in 18k yellow gold and blackened sterling silver, $2,400; Laurie Kaiser
Top: Necklace in silver and 18k yellow gold, $6,000; Claire Florence
