Jewelry from the Met: silver tone
For that old money, classic jewelry, we have lots of options in gold. The Met alone can keep you looking quite polished at a budget that aligns with old money (it's reasonable, and it supports a formidable fine art institution).
But the silver tones are more neglected, even though platinum is arguably the old money metal of choice in those circles today.
Let's start with Diana's Venus earrings from The Met. They come in silver:
Here's my video about the earrings Diana wore:
The Met offers pieces that remind me of David Yurman's aesthetic, but they're not mere watered down copies. Their historical inspiration differentiates them.
This Middle Kingdom two-tone knot ring draws inspiration from bracelets made in ancient Egypt's Dynasty 12 to early Dynasty 13 (about 1850–1775 B.C.). The design reflects a belief that the knot binds the wearer to protective spells. It's a dainty ring that's timeless and complements both minimal and ornate jewelry.
David Yurman Thoroughbred Loop Ring, $550; The Met's Knot Ring, $95; David Yurman Petite Buckle Ring, $425 –$475
David Yurman's wheat chains are modern classics, and I think they're really similar to the Met's Hellenistic necklace. Yurman's 8mm width is a bit more chunky than the Met's, but the next size down from him is 4mm. So if you want this middle ground, the Met is a great bet.
David Yurman's wheat chain, $1,250, The Met's Hellenistic necklace, $98
Hellenistic Two-Tone Collar Necklace, $98
14K gold plate, bi-tone imitation rhodium
Here are more silver pieces I love. I wear 3ct moissanite studs almost every day, so 6 carat weight total (cwt), but, really, they're 9mm. Moissanites aren't technically measured in carats like diamonds; they're measured by dimension in millimeters.
