Can't choose between gold and silver? Now you don't have to. Head into your mixed metals era with best selling and just landed pieces perfect for a mix-up. Let's dive into mixed metals and discover how to make a statement.

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How to Style Mixed Metals

However you like to style your pieces, don't be afraid to experiment. If you're dipping a toe into the look, go minimal with mixed delicate chains or mini hoops. A maximalist? Lean into mixing up your ear stack and your layers for the full effect. Either way, play around even more by varying up the textures and widths of your jewellery to create focal points.

We wanted to design pieces that would sit seamlessly alongside your existing Missoma favourites, so you can mix, match and layer without a second thought. 

Top Tips on Mixing Metals

Before you start mixing your metals, consider these top tips for a harmonious outcome.

Understand the Colour Palette
First and foremost, don't be afraid to experiment. Mixing metals is all about finding the perfect balance, so don't hesitate to combine gold and silver for the ultimate effect. Understanding the tones of your wardrobe and your current jewellery collection is the first step to mixing your metals. Seeing what colours and tones you wear the most is the best way to figure out which pieces you should be mixing, and what you want to be your standout piece in a cohesive look.

Balance within Contrast
Another key tip is to vary the textures and thickness of the jewellery pieces. Combine delicate and chunky items to create visual interest and prevent the look from becoming too same-y. Playing around with textures is a great gateway into mixed metals, because adding a thin chain of the metal you normally shy away from can be a subtle introduction if you’re nervous to try it.

Consider Your Wardrobe
Think about the occasion and your outfit – sometimes a subtle mix is perfect for everyday wear, while a bolder combination can steal the show at festive gatherings. If you lean towards a warmer toned palette, you might gravitate towards golds, but adding in a piece or two of silver can add an elevated edge to your look. Conversely, if you gravitate towards darker tones, adding a gold necklace into a stack of silver can create a unique edge to your outfit.

Stack Strategically
Stacking to match your personal style is a huge part of mixing metals. A bold, contrasting stack of silver and gold earrings can create a completely different impact than a subtle necklace stack with a few tones entwined with each other. Stacking strategically can help create the intended vibe while seamlessly blending your personality and style into the look.

Stacking is also a great way to incorporate pieces you don’t reach for as often, giving a new lease of life to the jewellery that normally gets left in your box. Combining new and old jewellery can help you create a fresh look while rediscovering pieces you loved with ones you’re loving, to create texture and movement within your stacks.

Some of our biggest tips for stacking are:

- If you’ve got multiple piercings, stacking your jewellery to decrease the further it gets from your jaw can actually help define your jawline through elongating that line, and adding a cuff to your mid helix can help cut that line off even more for a super defined stack.

- You can never wear too many necklaces. Layering your necklaces according to their length creates dimension – having a choker and longer chain as your guidelines, but the in-between can be a great place to express yourself. Use multiple chains, pendants, and different textures (rope, twist chains, box chains, chunky chains or delicate fine chains).

- Bracelets can be a hidden gem in the world of stacking. From beads to chains, there’s a host of different textures involved for a really subtle stack that you can wear with almost every outfit in your wardrobe. If you’re looking to begin mixing metals, starting with a mixed bracelet stack can be the way to go while you build your confidence in your styling.

Your Mixed Metal Favourites

The two tone best sellers you can't get enough of.

The Lucy Williams T-Bar Knot Pendant Necklace
There’s a reason this necklace sold out instantly, combining the trending T-Bar style with a mixed metals twist.

The Lucy Williams Knot Hoops
Get to know our viral Lucy Williams earrings for your ultimate mixed metals starter pack.

The Lucy Williams Knot Bangle
This statement bracelet features eye-catching gold knots wrapped around a silver hinged bangle. Designed to be worn with the matching Lucy Williams Knot Torque Necklace or Knot Hoops.

The Lucy Williams Chunky Entwine Hoops
A classic, reimagined, these 80s maximalist hoop earrings feature a unique crossover design with mixed metal gold and silver hoops.

The Lucy Williams Entwine Ring
Inspired by our best selling Lucy Williams Chunky Entwine Ring, this mixed metal style features a slimmer band that's perfect for stacking. Wear solo or stack with other rings.

The Savi Signature Hinged Bangle
This everyday mixed metal bangle features our signature Savi 'S' shape as the perfect starting point for your arm stack. Designed with a hinged oval shape for easy wear, the bangle can be worn with either the gold or silver front facing, giving you two bangles in one.

Mixed Metal Styling Ideas: From Necklaces to Rings

For Your Earring Stack
Elevate your everyday ear game by mixing metals across mini hoops, sculptural studs or statement hoops. Pair huggies in silver with gold studs, then add a mixed metal hoop to tie everything together for a look that feels intentional yet effortless.

For something bolder, build your stack with contrast and scale. Mixing tones alongside different silhouettes creates a stack that feels super modern. If you prefer a more cohesive look, echo your earrings with a matching mixed metal ring or detail elsewhere. It draws the eye without feeling overly styled. Remember, there are no rules here – just balance, contrast and what feels like you.

For Your Bracelet Stack
The foundation of a great bracelet stack starts with one or two everyday pieces you never take off. For an easy way to get the look, pair a silver chain with a gold bracelet. If you’re building a fuller stack, add in a mixed metal bangle or bracelet. The contrast adds dimension while still feeling cohesive when the tones are balanced.

For Your Necklace Layers
Layering necklaces in mixed metals is all about playing with length, texture and tone. Start with a shorter chain or choker, then add mid-length pendants and longer chains to create a natural flow. The overall feel should be effortless – layered, lived-in, and easy to wear every day.

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Gold & Silver Stacking vs Mixed Metal Jewellery

For years, jewellery styling followed a simple rule: pick a metal and stick to it. Gold with gold, silver with silver, and so on. While there’s something undeniably timeless about a perfectly matched stack, the way we wear jewellery now feels more relaxed, more intuitive, and far more personal.

Combining gold and silver adds instant depth and dimension to your jewellery. It creates contrast that lends your styling a more interesting edge. Rather than everything blending together, each piece stands out while still feeling part of a cohesive and balanced whole.

A single piece can completely shift the feel of your stack – adding silver into a gold look softens it, while a touch of gold can warm up an all-silver edit.

Out: Sticking to One Metal, In: Mixing Them

A single-metal look will always be timeless. It’s refined, easy to wear, and endlessly versatile. But mixed metals bring something more current: a sense of ease, confidence, and individuality. It’s jewellery styling that doesn’t feel too polished or too perfect. Gold and silver worn together feels effortless, like you didn’t have to think about it (even if you did).