Gold, Silver or Rose Gold: Which is Best for You?
With jewellery, the options are truly endless.
There are many options to choose from when sourcing a piece of jewellery, ranging from the material and finish, to the stones they are embellished with and the style they inhibit. While some prefer antique rings and earrings, others are drawn toward dainty necklaces and bracelets. The jewellery you enjoy really does come down to your lifestyle and personal preferences.
When shopping for jewellery, it’s important to consider the material and finish that you choose. If you are deciding between gold, silver and rose gold jewellery, here are some essential factors to consider!
Gold Jewellery
Are you considering investing in gold jewellery? With a timeless appeal that speaks to many of us, gold jewellery is simply an excellent choice.
To help determine if it is the best choice for you, here are four things to consider:
1. Your Skin Undertones
Gold jewellery is often best suited to those who have warmer skin undertones. In saying that, if your undertones are cooler, but you are drawn to gold jewellery, we will always encourage you to invest in a piece that you truly love and adore.
2. Maintenance and Care
If you don’t wear each piece regularly and maintain a balanced cycle between each piece, your gold jewellery will not tarnish or corrode. If you wear a piece regularly, it can become susceptible to developing a layer of soap, oil, dirt, and other contaminants.
Maintaining your gold jewellery is imperative to ensure that it stays in impeccable condition. You can buff your gold jewellery occasionally with a soft, chamois cloth and bring to a professional for cleaning every few months.
3. When to Remove Gold Jewellery
You should always remove your gold jewellery prior to: bathing, cleaning, swimming, exercising, or other rigorous activities.
4. Storing Your Gold Jewellery
You should always store your pieces of jewellery safely and separately. Gold is soft, meaning that it can be bent out of shape or get scratched if it comes into contact with other pieces of jewellery. If you aren’t able to store your gold jewellery separately, we suggest hanging them, storing in the box they came in or wrapping with a soft cloth or cloth jewellery bag.
Silver Jewellery
The cool tones and sleek appeal of silver jewellery is one we appreciate now and for years to come. Silver jewellery is incredibly versatile, the perfect addition to your everyday outfit or special occasion.
Is silver jewellery for you? Read on, as we outline some of the factors that you should consider before your next investment.
1. Your Skin Undertones
Does your complexion have cool undertones? Silver jewellery might be the right choice for you! Silver is the perfect complement to a cooler skin undertone, especially with hints of pink.
2. When to Remove
With silver jewellery, you must be very careful when handling certain products. Silver can tarnish when exposed to:
Chlorine
Sulfur
Sweat
Cosmetics
Cleaners
Strong chemicals, such as household bleach
If you are coming into contact with any of these products, we highly suggest removing your silver jewellery and storing it safely.
3. How to Store
When performing certain tasks, duties or activities, you should most definitely take a proactive and precautionary approach. Store your silver jewellery safely away when performing household duties, exercising, bathing, using lotion or other beauty products, and preparing meals.
4. Professional Cleaning
You should have your jewellery professionally cleaned several times a year. This will help to keep it clean, sparkling and in great condition!
Rose Gold Jewellery
Rose gold jewellery has had a significant influence on jewellery trends over the last decade - and for good reason! But, did you know that rose gold has actually been around for a long time? In fact, many rose gold jewellery pieces are considered antiques. These vintage pieces of jewellery have a value that only grows with age - with the right quality care, of course!
Are you considering adding a piece of rose gold jewellery to your collection? Here are some key factors to consider!
1. Your Skin Undertones
One of the reasons we absolutely adore rose gold jewellery is the versatility! Warm and cool skin undertones alike can adorn rose gold jewellery with ease. This truly is a neutral option!
2. Maintenance and Care
The care for rose gold is very similar to that of gold, but it should be handled with extra care. Especially if it is a vintage piece!
The pink colour comes from a partial copper content. As rose gold ages, the colour often grows deeper and can make it more valuable! This is why we don’t suggest cleaning rose gold with anything too harsh that could affect the appearance, as cleaning with harsh chemicals or an ultrasonic machine can dull or remove the colour.
Soap and water or a quick vinegar rinse should do the trick! Dry and buff with a soft cloth and enjoy.
How to Determine Your Skin Undertones
Before you can identify which material or finish is most complementary, you must first determine what your skin undertones are!
Try on a white shirt and look at yourself in the mirror. If you look a little washed out, chances are you have cooler undertones. On the other hand, if your skin looks tanned and healthy against the white material, you probably have warmer undertones.
How your skin responds to sun exposure can be another indicator of your undertones. Those who develop an even and brown complexion in the summer months generally have warmer undertones, while those who burn easily or have pink skin are more likely to have cool undertones.
Once you have an idea of your skin undertone, sourcing the perfect piece of jewellery will likely come much easier!
Mixing Metals
In this day and age, many of the traditional styles and fashion “rules” that we have followed for years are now a thing of the past! Many of us have been told that we should either wear gold, rose gold or silver jewellery at once to maintain consistency.
While this approach is still alive and well, mixing metals has become a recent and growing trend!
Before you pair gold earrings with a silver necklace for your next special occasion, we recommend first styling different combinations at home first. This will help you to determine which pieces flow seamlessly together, while adding a stylish contrast!
You may want to first choose a dominant piece or colour, then amplify the look with highlights of another material or finish. With a little trial and error, you can find a look that truly complements your style and helps your confidence shine!
Your Exclusive Personal Shopping Experience
Could you benefit from guidance and support when shopping for jewellery? Our team of specialists at Linked By Brilla would be delighted to help you start, grow or complete your collection.
We can work closely with you to determine your preferences, respected budget and goals when it comes to your wardrobe and accessories! With the right approach, finding the perfect pieces to complement your style is simpler than ever before!
To radiate confidence in all that you do and find a piece of jewellery that truly complements your style, contact us today.
