Combining jewelry is the perfect way to give your outfit a personal and stylish twist. While in the past people often chose only one type of metal or stone, it is now fashionable to mix materials and colors. By combining smartly, you can make your jewelry tell a story and create a playful or elegant look.
In this article, you'll find practical tips for combining jewelry: from mixing gemstones and pearls to wearing different metals.
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Dare to mix materials
Combining gold and silver was once considered a fashion faux pas, but that's no longer the case. Nowadays, it's very stylish. A deliberate combination can make a piece of jewelry extra special.
At Kluttery, this is even a signature: a piece of jewelry always features a gold smile detail and a silver clasp. It gives our jewelry a recognizable, playful look and shows that you can perfectly wear different metals together. However, you can always choose to give your jewelry a completely gold or silver clasp.
- Tip: Choose one main material as a base (e.g., gold) and add a subtle accent in another color, such as silver.
- Example: A silver necklace with gold details makes your look richer and more versatile.
Play with length and layers
Combining jewelry is not just about materials, but also about shapes and length. Especially with necklaces, this gives a chic and personal touch.
- Tip: Wear short chokers, medium necklaces, and longer necklaces together for a layered effect.
- Extra tip: Consider necklines; with an open neckline, you can wear more layers, while a high collar works beautifully with one striking piece. For example, combine it with earrings in a different style!
Contrasts make your look exciting
Different textures and colors make your jewelry combination lively. Think of the matte luster of a gemstone next to the soft glow of a pearl, or a chunky necklace next to a subtle bracelet.
- Example: Combine a chunky gemstone bracelet with a delicate necklace featuring calmer or smaller stones.
- Extra tip: Choose one eye-catcher and keep the rest subtle for balance.
Consider color
Color use is essential when combining jewelry, especially if you wear gemstones. Do you know your color type? Then you can take that into account.
- Tip: Choose a color palette that matches your outfit. For example, cool tones (amethyst, aquamarine) with silver or warm tones (carnelian, citrine) with gold.
- Pro-tip: Combine neutral metals with colorful gemstones or pearls for a playful yet refined effect.
Mix old and new
A trend that is gaining more and more ground is combining vintage jewelry with modern designs. This creates a unique, personal style.
- Example: Combining an heirloom from your grandmother with a contemporary necklace made of upcycled gemstones creates a story.
- Sustainable aspect: By continuing to wear and combine old jewelry, you make a conscious choice.
Start small and build up
Are you not yet used to combining jewelry? Start small with, for example, a few bracelets or rings in different materials. As you dare to experiment more, you can expand with earrings and necklaces.
- Tip: Build a 'capsule collection' of jewelry: a few versatile pieces that you can endlessly mix and match.
Kluttery: Recognizable by gold & silver
Mixing metals and materials is not only a trend but also a way to show your style. At Kluttery, every piece of jewelry is unique, handmade, and recognizable by the combination of gold details and a silver clasp. This creates a subtle yet unique style that shows that contrasts can be powerful.
Not quite your thing to combine gold and silver? Then you can easily add a completely gold or silver clasp. Instead of combined precious metals, opt for a combination of colors in gemstones.