By Allen 
Jewelry is a story, a story, which brings in taste, culture and time. This propensity to mix old and modern jewelry has helped the fashion enthusiasts to express their unique style of fashion in a way that both sparks classic and modern values. The hybridism of both the old world and the new design is not only a fashion but aesthetic symmetry and abundance. It may be family heritage with bare minimum clothes, or antique earrings with dangling chains, the possibility to intertwine these ages may turn any piece of clothing into a spectacle. The overall appearance can be cohesive and layered (not cluttered) through careful work.
Victimizing Vintage and Modern Design
In order to be an expert in this style, one should learn what constitutes vintage and modern jewelry. Older works are sometimes elaborate and historical. They can be filigree, colored gemstones, or some other craftsmanship which is characteristic of their period. Contemporary jewelry, however, celebrates minimalism, straightness, and light sophistication. It gives more emphasis to geometric shapes, the lack of embellishments, and smooth finishes. Identifying the aspects of each style will make you understand how to complement and not compete with each other.
The beauty of the two styles combined is contrasted. An old brooch can be used to lend a new suit some personality, and a smooth piece of gold chain can make a vintage brooch seem more up-to-date. The trick is that each piece must be seen as a part of a visual dialogue- a dialogue in which texture, color, and shape are used to create one coherent story. Wearing jewelry of various epochs will make your appearance more complete and unique, as you will be the most noticeable without losing the elegance.
Finding the Golden Mean in Your Talent
Balance is all when mixing the old and the new pieces. You do not want one style to defeat the other. Start with one specific central figure, e.g. necklace statement or earrings and work outwards using matching accessories. As an example, when you wear a bright vintage ring. It is better to combine it with a thin modern bracelet or a thin hoop earring. The balancing of the rich and simple items will not overload your outfit.
Balance is also achieved with the help of textures and tones. Combining metals can also be a good way to make your appearance more interesting. Whereas the same tones, e.g. warm gold and antique brass, can be combined to provide cohesion. There is no harm in experimenting but ensure that every composition adds to the overall flow. The unexpected combinations such as contemporary nose rings that have been designed with old necklaces can also be great provided that the combination is balanced and assertive.
Making Jewelry Personal
Individualism is at the core of blending jewelleries. Every piece of clothing that you wear must have a meaning or portray the character in one way or the other. Old jewelry can be associated with a feeling of nostalgia, and recent designs can be used to reflect popular culture or feelings. Combining these pieces can result in a look that is extremely intimate and real. Maybe you have the locket of your grandmother and a slick chain that you recently acquired. This is an expression that fashion does not replace the past and accepts the present.
Body jewelry is yet another means of expressing individuality as well as being between vintage and modern. Even a basic nose piercing or a dainty body chain would be able to add a touch of modernity to a vintage-style outfit. It is not about imitating the trends but about developing a look that suits you. Jewelry becomes personal and then it becomes more than an accessory, it becomes part of you and your narrative.
Ensuring Style Coherence
Consistency does not mean the same thing as uniformity. It is ensuring that your work is compatible with the same visual world. In putting on jewelry, you want to be aware of the appearance, color, etc. of what you are wearing. An example is the use of silk and flowing clothes in perfect contrast to a complex vintage wear or structured clothes in perfect contrast with clean and contemporary clothes. As the two worlds collide, then your jewelry should be in line with your dress, rather than compete with it.
Everything is held together by confidence. This must be blended with old and new jewels. This must be paired with a feeling of casualness, meaning you have to know that your decisions are not reckless, although they may not be usual. Your combination is a form of a personal statement when you proudly wear it. The easiest appearance to put on is the one that seems genuine, in harmony, and eternal. It confirms to the reality that with regards to jewelry, true beauty does not consider time.