The Coolest People I Know Are Breaking This Dated Jewelry Rule in 2026

Jenny Bird and Coco Schiffer weigh in on the trend.

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From Chloé F/W 2026 runways to maximalist enthusiasts, if you've embraced the mixed-metal jewelry trend, then you're in the know. How I see it, the trend's popularity can be attributed to two reasons. One: It's a great way to make the most out of your jewelry collection. Two: It's an act of defiance against an outdated jewelry rule.

By embracing two-tone jewelry, brands and stylists are no longer limited by the dated expectation of matching every metal tone in a look. As someone who used to feel overwhelmed if my belt buckle finish didn't match the buttons on my jacket or my shoe clasp clashed with my earrings, now I welcome the contrast. It's a relief you won't know until you try.

Don't know how to style it? No worries, I asked Jenny Bird (a known advocate for two-tone jewelry) for her go-to tricks. "First of all, relax. You’re about to play. Start by putting on the pieces of jewelry you enjoy wearing daily. Add in the other tone from there. If your go-to pieces are heavier in gold, sprinkle in some silver. If you're the opposite, sprinkle in some gold," shared Bird.

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Still hesitant? Take a peek at your jewelry box. Bird confirms, "You may have a piece that kicks off the two-toning for you. For a lot of people, that’s a two-tone watch you already own and wear often. If you don’t have a piece that’s two-tone, that’s a great piece to buy. If not, you can buy a piece that is two-tone. Such a thing instantly gives you permission to two-tone more from there."

Break up the mixed metals with a wooden bangle or go all out with an outrageous stack. Speaking of NYC's It-girl, Coco Schiffer, as a ring collection I'll never get over: "I love mixed metals because it feels like the easiest way to look intentional without trying too hard," Schiffer told me. By leaning into the unexpected nature of the mixed metals, you'll find a balance that works for you. "I always mix gold and silver in my stack, and I like it when it feels a little unplanned, like everything just works together naturally," Schiffer went on to share.

So, whether you're looking to add to your jewelry box or in need of fresh style inspiration, scroll on to see how the fashion set is wearing the mixed-metals trend and shop the best pieces to re-create the look.

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Josephine Hadjiloucas
Josephine Hadjiloucas
Assistant Shopping Editor

Josephine Hadjiloucas is a New York–based writer. She first interned at Who What Wear UK in 2024 and later joined Who What Wear U.S. as an assistant shopping editor after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2025. When she isn’t covering the latest Gen Z trends or updating her under-$100 Nordstrom wish list, you can find her browsing the racks of NYC’s best vintage stores or rewatching Moonstruck for the 50th time. “Snap out of it!”