Ask a Stylist: Allison Bornstein Answers Your Jewelry Questions

“The way I mix gold and silver (or white gold, for that matter) is choosing one hero color that’ll be your focal point. Let’s say your hero color is gold—use silver as an accent. Mix in a few pieces of silver to add a little texture.”

“I like to think of my stacks as a little family in the sense that they have something in common and they're similar but can still stand on their own. They can be similar in color, style, shape or material. Here, I stacked by style with the Tube Hoops with the Small Hoops in white gold, plus a gold Mini Hoop as earrings; chain necklaces; and gold bands on my fingers. The styles together make the stack feel consistent and intentional, while still being interesting and exciting.”

“With a statement piece, we often feel like we need to have one statement with a bunch of delicate things around it. I think that overshadows the delicate pieces. What I like to do is have two or more statement pieces to complement each other. That way it becomes more of a look, instead of just about a single statement piece.”

“With my necklaces, I love doing a statement pendant necklace with a really delicate chain to create a more cohesive look instead of just one pendant focal point. It's the same with rings. If you pair a chunky ring with more delicate stackers, you’re mostly focusing on the chunky ring. But if you add another bolder piece, it becomes more of a statement”