MIXING AND MATCHING METALS:
THE ULTIMATE JEWELRY GUIDE 

Gone are the days of sticking to just one metal. Fashion-forward trendsetters are boldly mixing gold, silver, brass, rose gold, and more—all while looking effortlessly styled and incredibly put together.

Mixing metals isn’t just allowed in fashion these days—it’s encouraged! 

Whether you’re layering necklaces, stacking bangles up your wrist, or trying to pair pieces together for a stunning look, the affordable jewelry at Paparazzi Accessories makes mixing metals simple with show-stopping results. 

Are you ready to master this trend? Our Paparazzi stylists are spilling the secrets you need to know to mix metal jewelry like a pro! 

MIXED METAL RULES TO MASTER

First, you need to learn the rules in order to master them. Mixing metals doesn’t mean chaos—it’s all about balance. The goal is to look cohesive without looking messy or too matchy. 

Choosing the right accessories, picking where you want to draw attention, and keeping a consistent theme throughout the pieces are what you want to think about as you style your next striking look with mixed metal jewelry. 

Pick Your Focal Point

Your focal point is where you’ll mix metal jewelry and draw attention from your audience. Do you want to highlight your neckline, wrist, earscape, or hands? Start by choosing one of these areas or pick a piece of jewelry to start with and curate your look from there. 

For example, if you want to experiment with mixed metallics along your neckline, this area will be your focal point. Other jewelry like earrings, bracelets, and rings will act as complementary pieces to the mixed metal necklaces. 

When choosing a piece to accessorize your look around, remember that you don’t have to use bold accessories. Even a subtle chain, like the silver snake chain pictured below, can turn heads when you style it with other metallic necklaces. 

Create Your Base

After you pick where you want to mix your metals, you’ll determine your base. This is the base metal color you’ll curate your look around. The base is also the metal that your complementary jewelry will be in. 

For instance, the bracelet stack, pictured below, features both silver and gold. The dazzling round gold beads could make a great base to coordinate this look with other gold jewelry. 

To style an accessory like this stack of bracelets, try a gold beaded necklace or gold earrings and ring to highlight the round beads. 

Pair Pieces with Similar Style

Once you have your focal point and base metal established, you can start pairing pieces together that all share a common trait. Think: similar shapes, textures, materials, finishes, or even overall vibes. 

For example, if you have a high-sheen gold bracelet, like the one pictured below, layer it with other bracelets in high-sheen finishes. Try pairing another high-sheen gold chain bracelet and a high-sheen copper bracelet or two to form a mixed metal stack on your wrist. 

Layering creates visual interest and balances the metals for a cohesive look. When adding other accessories, try wearing a necklace, earrings, and/or a ring in high-sheen gold to complement the gold base that is established in the bracelet stack. 

When you mix metallic jewelry, you only want to do so in one area to keep your accessories looking intentional and effortlessly styled.

PRE-MIXED METAL JEWELRY FROM PAPARAZZI

Paparazzi Accessories is filled with all kinds of affordable jewelry you need to nail this trend. Plus, the shop has pre-mixed metal jewelry to make curating awe-inspiring ensembles even easier.  

Everything from long, fringe necklaces with multiple chains of metallic hues to statement earrings and best-selling Blockbusters, Paparazzi has thoughtfully crafted jewelry that features multiple metals—all pre-mixed and ready for you to rock. 

When grabbing one of these pieces, pay attention to the clasp on the necklace or bracelet and the hook on the earrings to determine the base metal. This way, you’ll know what metal color to coordinate with the piece. 

For instance, the Blockbuster necklace, Untamed, features copper, brass, and silver strung on a copper chain, so the base metal for this affordable accessory is copper. You could pair earrings, a cuff bracelet, and/or a ring in copper to perfectly go with it. 

When styling a necklace like the one pictured below, you could wear sleek, high-sheen gold hoops and a gold stack of bangles to lean into the base metal. These complementary accessories would make the gunmetal in the necklace pop with bold assertion. 

SHOP MIXED METAL JEWELRY AT PAPARAZZI ACCESSORIES

Now that you know the rules for mixing metallic jewelry, you can master them and create your own gorgeous pairings. 

With all of the affordable jewelry in the Paparazzi shop, curating stylish mixed-metal ensembles is effortless and ever so trendy! Remember to choose your mixed metal focal point, establish a base, and pair pieces with a common trait. 

Don’t forget to grab a few pre-mixed pieces from Paparazzi Accessories to make styling trendsetting looks even easier!

Head to the shop and follow along on social media for more style tips and sneak peeks of affordable jewelry before it’s released!