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One of the beautiful things about rose gold is its effortless versatility. In the spirit of mixing metals, one of my very favorite things, I especially love wearing rose gold alongside other finishes. Combined with matte silver, the two metals play off one another for a softer, romantic feel. Paired with something bolder, like a hint of oxidized silver in a stack of rings, rose gold takes on an entirely different dimension.
Absolutely. I've never believed your jewelry needs to be one metal from head to toe. Rose gold, yellow gold, sterling silver and oxidized silver can all work beautifully together, and combining them often makes each individual finish more interesting.
Rose gold is particularly fun because its warm, slightly pink tone creates contrast without overpowering the rest of your jewelry. Next to sterling silver, it feels softer and warmer. Add yellow gold and you get another layer of warmth. Bring oxidized silver into the mix and suddenly the contrast becomes a little bolder.
When we began CMD, I didn't know exactly how the collection would evolve. As silver, yellow gold, oxidized silver and rose gold all became part of my design language, I found myself constantly inspired by the different ways they could be combined. The same piece can feel completely different depending on what you wear beside it.
Your clothing can change the feeling, too. Casual chambray and linen bring out the breeziness of rose gold, while a sleek black outfit makes the warmth of the metal stand out. That's part of what makes rose gold so easy to live in. It doesn't need to be saved for a particular outfit or occasion.
Stacking rings are one of my favorite places to experiment with mixed metals because you can change the combination whenever the mood strikes. Try placing a rose gold ring between two silver bands, mixing yellow and rose gold together, or adding an oxidized silver ring for contrast. Varying the widths and finishes keeps the stack from feeling overly matched.
There isn't one correct formula. In fact, I usually think a mixed metal stack set looks better when it feels collected rather than perfectly coordinated. Start with a ring you love, add another metal beside it and keep moving things around until the combination feels balanced to your eye.
Not around here. Mixing metals gives you far more freedom to wear the jewelry you already own instead of worrying about whether your earrings match your necklace or your rings match your bracelet. It also means a new piece doesn't have to dictate everything else you put on that day.
If you're hesitant to mix metals, start small. Pair rose gold with silver, or wear one mixed-metal piece that does the combining for you. Once you get comfortable seeing different finishes together, you'll probably find yourself wondering why you ever thought they needed to match in the first place.
Have you mixed rose gold into your rings, necklaces, earrings or bracelets? I'd love to hear how you wear it in the comments below.
Happy mixing,
Colleen
© Colleen Mauer Designs. All rights reserved.
Published: March 10, 2016
Updated: August 13, 2026
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