How to Wear a Silver Necklace
Silver suits cool colours, crisp whites and modern, minimal dressing. A single pendant works with a crew neck, a collar suits an open neckline, and two layered pieces of different lengths work almost every day. Shop every piece in stock on our silver necklaces page.
Match the necklace to the neckline
A crew neck takes a pendant that sits just above it. A longer chain that falls over the knit works too. A V-neck takes a pendant that points into the V. A strapless and an off-shoulder neckline take a collar and a choker that sit high on the neck. Khaite and Max Mara make silver pendants, and Magda Butrym and Alessandra Rich make bolder statement pieces.
How to layer silver necklaces
Choose two lengths with at least 5 cm between them, and mix a fine piece with a bolder one. Keep the metal tone the same, and let one piece lead.
Mixing silver and gold
Mixing metals looks modern. Pick one metal as the lead and let the other appear once, in a ring, a watch and an earring. For warmer pieces, see our gold necklaces.
What to wear with a silver necklace
Silver suits black, grey, navy, white and icy pastels. It looks sharp with a black sweater, a white shirt and a light blue dress.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between sterling silver and silver-tone?
Sterling silver is 92.5 percent pure silver. Silver-tone jewellery has a silver-coloured finish over another metal like brass.
How do you stop silver jewellery tarnishing?
Store it in an airtight pouch, keep it away from perfume and water, and polish it with a silver cloth.
Does silver suit warm skin tones?
It can. Choose a brighter, polished silver, and add one gold piece if you want warmth near the face.