Should You Wear Gold or Silver? Here’s How to Tell Which Jewellery Suits You Best

When choosing jewellery, the debate between gold and silver isn’t just about personal taste, it’s about what enhances your features, suits your style, and resonates with your identity.  At Uchi & Soto, we believe jewellery should hold meaning and bring quiet confidence.  But if you’re unsure whether to lean into warm golds or cool silvers, here’s a helpful guide.

1. What’s Your Skin Tone?

The classic method to discover which metal suits you best is by identifying your skin undertone.

Quick Check:

- Cool undertones: if you have blue or purple veins then silver and white metals will suit you.

- Warm undertones: if you have greenish veins then gold and rose gold will likely flatter you more.

- Neutral undertones: if you have a mix of vein colours, you can wear both with ease.

At Uchi & Soto we would suggest:

- For cool tones: Explore the Shikaku Collection for refined geometry in silver.

- For warm tones: Discover organic florals and golden light in the Kinmokusei Collection.

2. Match With Your Wardrobe

The hues you wear can also guide your jewellery choice:
- Earthy, warm tones pair beautifully with gold.
- Cool, minimalist palettes look effortless with silver.

But balance is key.  A cream-toned outfit with a silver bangle can feel crisp and elevated, while a navy ensemble with a gold pendant adds richness and depth.

3. Reflect Your Personality

Jewellery is your quiet statement.
- Gold: Feels luxurious, radiant, classic.
- Silver: Feels clean, modern, effortless.

Both have a place, one may represent your Uchi (inner world), the other your Soto (outer expression). Many of our customers start with one and blend both over time.

4. Try Mixing Metals (Yes, Really)

You don’t have to choose. At Uchi & Soto, our pieces are designed to layer and mix, like the balance between Uchi and Soto, or the contrast between stillness and movement.
Layer a Kin Gold Bead Necklace with a minimalist Shikaku Silver Bangle for a stylish modern look.

5. Shop Our Picks: Gold & Silver Staples

• Gold Necklaces That Glow:
• Kin Gold Bead Necklace: https://www.uchiandsoto.com/products/kin-gold-bead-necklace
• Kinmokusei Gold Snake Chain Floral Necklace: https://www.uchiandsoto.com/products/kinmokusei-gold-snake-chain-floral-necklace
• Nami Wave Pendant Necklace: https://www.uchiandsoto.com/products/nami-wave-pendant-necklace
• Silver Bangles That Ground:
• Shikaku Silver Bangle: https://www.uchiandsoto.com/products/shikaku-small-squares-necklace
• Nami Hammered Wave Bangle: https://www.uchiandsoto.com/products/nami-hammered-wave-ring

Or Just Wear What Feels Right!

Forget the rules, the right metal is the one that makes you feel most yourself.  Whether that’s the warmth of gold or the cool clarity of silver, jewellery should reflect your story.

At Uchi & Soto, every piece is designed to feel personal, meaningful, and made with intention.  Explore our collections to find the pieces that feel like home.