Quick Tips For Pairing Vintage and Contemporary Jewelry

The latest accessories trends all involve stacking and layering a variety of pieces, both old and new, together for a bold effect. To pull this style off with gusto, you have to make sure the combination isn’t overly busy, clashing or missing the mark some other way. Fortunately, there are only a few rules and plenty of room for creativity. Plus, this is definitely the way to go if you have a limited budget and can only afford one or two fine pieces of vintage jewelry but still love to wear inexpensive, playful decoration. To help you navigate this latest egalitarian fashion, here are some quick tips that will ensure you look great at every event.

Lux Look; Low Prices

Long Art Deco Diamond Ring

 To make an eye-catching statement without breaking the bank, your best bet is to choose one impressive piece of jewelry that is special and upscale, like a vintage cross pendant, and pair it with several charming yet cheap elements, such as plain gold or silver chains. This not only makes the elegant item look that much more entrancing, it’s the kind of high tide that lifts all boats. Meaning, even your simple, unadorned necklaces will seem of a higher quality just by being close to the one stunning ornament.

Opposite Attract

Vintage Diamond Cross Pendant in Rose Gold

What’s true about love also proves true with regards to material embellishment. Mixing and matching several different elements—as long as one feature remains the same throughout—can make a forcefully chic impact. That means you can combine a wide variety of bangle bracelets as long as they’re all white gold (or silver, if you must). Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can combine several pieces, each one sharing something in common with one other article.

Safety in Numbers

Art Deco Diamond Bangle Bracelet

Stacking is by far the most popular way to wear jewelry of the moment, and vintage and contemporary accessory pairing is the best way to show off this trend. Choose one or two elegantly ornate vintage-inspired rings and surround them in dainty, delicate and relatively plain accompaniments. The metals and styles don’t have to match necessarily, but make sure they’re tightly stacked and have some overriding theme.

The latest fad in jewelry suits everyone’s taste and everyone’s budget. A mix of high and low, elaborate and plain, helps make it one of the most wearable and fun styles in a long time. Even more encouraging, it allows women everywhere to take all their favorite pieces, both modern and antique, and wear them to any event. For more quick tips and inspiration, check out Ziva’s rose gold rings.