PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

FEEL FREE TO MIX METALS It used to be frowned upon, but we're big fans of mixing silver, gold and rose gold metal colours. Even if you're going for a more subtle mixed and matched look, you can still comfortably wear different metals. For instance, that opal and solid gold ring mentioned earlier will pair up beautifully with sterling silver rings or bracelets.  Layering necklaces in Australia However, if you have a suite of jewellery all in one metal colour that looks great together, then go with it. Wearing entirely silver jewellery, gold jewellery or rose gold jewellery can work really well with an outfit. Learn more about mixing metals and choosing gold vs silver for your jewellery.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Once you've chosen a piece of jewellery as your starting point, have decided if you'll be focusing on layering one part of the body or not and have considered how matchy-matchy or otherwise you'd like to be, then it's time to start experimenting to put your look together. Put yourself in front of a mirror and trial a combination of pieces so you can refine what will work for you. This is a great opportunity to dig deep into your jewellery collection and try out pieces you haven't worn in ages (don't forget to give them a clean!) and to think about any gaps in your jewellery collection you'd like to fill. If you're just doing this as an exercise or if you come up with combinations you love but which aren't suited to the occasion that you're dressing for, then be sure to make a note of the combinations that work so you can remember them again later. This is a great way to add some diversity, interest and versatility to your wardrobe in an ongoing way.