Jumping into the crisp fall season, theres no better way to refresh your accessory game than jewelry! Whether you are layering for cozy coffee days, or getting ready for your holiday sparkle – The age old debate rages on… GOLD or SILVER? Both metals are fantastic, and have there die hard fans, but choosing one (sometimes both) can make or break your look!!
Here are a few pros and cons to help decide what suits your lifestyle.
*Pros of GOLD jewelry
Gold is durable, and has longevity. Gold does not tarnish like other metals do. As long as its kept clean (see my previous blog: “The importance of clean jewelry”) your pieces stay shiny and hypoallergenic to most skin types.
Gold looks fabulous on ALL skin tones. Yellow gold and rose gold are known to flatter warm undertones, while white gold mimics the cool tone vibes of silver.
Investment. Gold goes beyond beauty, it holds its worth. With market fluctuations, your heirloom pieces appreciate over time.
*Cons of GOLD jewelry
Gold is a bit pricier upfront. Thinking 400.00+ for a gold chain, verses silver with its budget friendly options. For this reason, it is considered an investment rather than an expense.
A nice piece of gold jewelry feels luxurious, but to some can feel too heavy.
*Pros of SILVER jewelry
AFFORDABILITY and ACCESSIBILITY. With silver you can build a fabulous versatile collection for a fraction of building the collection in gold. Stackable rings can be priced under $50.00!! So easy to be on trend in anyone’s budget.
Silver can be easy to customize to your style. Silver touts oxidized finishes, and shiny finishes, as well as it being malleable making it easy to put the finish of your choice of many pieces.
Silver is a global style staple everyone can add to their collection.
*Cons of SILVER jewelry
Silver does tarnish. Air, sweat, or lotions can cause silver to tarnish, or dull its shine. For this reason silver will require regular polishing to keep its shine.
Silver has a softer durability, and it does indeed scratch much easier than gold. So, if you are a silver wearing champion, you may need a little more TLC for your favorite pieces.
Salt Lake City Diamonds offers tarnish cloths, and tarnish bags to help keep your silver shining from home.
Here at Salt Lake City Diamonds, we offer both of your favorite metals and more! Fashion doesn’t wait, Holidays and special events come every year! Drop into Salt Lake City Diamonds, for all of your jewelry needs. The real current buzz? Mixing metals is in! Its time to forget the rules, mix your gold hoops with that silver necklace.
Stack your rings for a stylish contrasted look.