Some people are gold jewellery people. Some are silver jewellery people. And then there are those of us who have spent far too long standing in front of a mirror trying to decide between the two.

The good news? There's no rule that says you have to pick a side. But if you're wondering whether gold or silver earrings suit you better, there are a few things worth considering.

First, let's talk about skin tone

You've probably heard that gold looks better on warm skin tones and silver works best on cool ones. There's some truth to how different metals contrast with your complexion, but it's not quite that simple. Gold earrings can bring warmth to an outfit and create a beautiful contrast against deeper skin tones. Silver tends to feel cooler, sharper and a little more understated.

But personal style matters more than any colour analysis. If you've always loved gold, discovering you supposedly have a cool undertone isn't a reason to abandon your entire jewellery collection.

Wear what you love.

Your wardrobe might already have the answer

Take a look at the clothes you wear most often. If your wardrobe leans towards cream, chocolate brown, olive green and warmer neutrals, gold earrings can bring those colours together beautifully.

If you're usually in black, grey, navy, crisp white or cooler tones, silver might be your thing.

That said, a pair of chunky silver earrings against an all-brown outfit? We love a little contrast. Sometimes the best choice is the one you wouldn't normally make.

Consider the kind of look you're going for

Gold has a way of making even the simplest outfit feel a little richer. Think gold statement earrings, a white shirt, jeans and a slicked-back bun. Nothing complicated, but everything looks intentional.

Silver, on the other hand, can give an outfit a more edgy look. It's especially good when you're working with structured clothing, monochrome outfits or minimalist styling.

Neither is inherently more dressed up than the other. It's the design, shape and size of the earrings that make the difference.

Can you wear gold and silver together?

Absolutely. The idea that you can't mix metals is one of those fashion rules we're happy to leave behind.

Try silver earrings with gold rings, or gold earrings with a silver watch. You can even combine both metals across different piercings. The trick isn't to make everything match perfectly. It's to make the combination feel deliberate.

So, which should you choose?

Here's our advice: think about which pair you'd actually reach for on an ordinary Tuesday. Not the version of yourself who has somewhere fabulous to be every evening. The actual you, getting dressed for work, running errands, meeting friends or heading out for dinner.

If gold feels like you, choose gold. If silver makes you feel your best, choose silver.

And if you genuinely can't decide? That's why we make our Swirl Studs and Spiral Charm Earrings in both finishes. Because when a design is good, sometimes one colour just isn't enough.

The verdict: Gold or silver isn't about following a rule. It's about finding the earrings that make you feel most like yourself. And that's always the right choice.