Mix it up: create interesting looks with custom made mixed-metal jewellery

One of the best things about jewellery is the potential it has to create a whole new look. And one of the best things about an independent local jeweller is the fact that you can commission them to create an individual piece, specifically to suit your style or new look. When it comes to mixed metal jewellery, it’s worth asking your local jeweller about a custom made piece – particularly as this type of jewellery is quite unusual but also very striking – a great way, therefore, of bringing a new style to life. Here are some ideas on how mixed metal jewellery can work:

Layered metal necklaces

One of the most popular choices for mixed metal jewellery is the layered necklace, a piece which can be custom made by your local independent jeweller. This look can either be quite regimented, such as layering concentric circles or squares of different metals including copper, silver, brass and gold leafed metals, or can be used to create scenes and patterns. For example, flowers work very well due to the very nature of the petals being layered. If you’re looking for more unusually coloured metals, such as copper or brass, ask your local jeweller about commissioning a custom piece made in this way – your imagination really is the limit with this type of jewellery!

Rings of different gold

Wearing two (or more!) rings made from different types of gold is a great way of mixing metal colours. This also allows you to wear different coloured metals elsewhere within your look. Your local jewellery shop will be able to advise which types of gold will work well together. Similarly, one ring can be made from mixed gold – for example, a yellow gold ring could have an inlay of white or rose gold included, or a wider wedding ring could be made from two types of gold to give each half a different colour. A local jeweller will be able to make a unique ring especially for you using two different types of gold.

Drop earrings

Drop earrings by their very nature work well with mixed metals. Small discs on wire drops can be layered in the same way that mixed metal necklaces are layered, or long chains can be created using circles of different metals to give an interesting and colourful look. Ask your local jeweller about different ways of forming mixed metal earrings; custom mixed metal earrings from your local independent jeweller would complete the mixed metal look and help you to create a really unique style.