They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But let’s not forget about the timeless classic metals. Though silver tends to reign supreme as the ubiquitous, wear-all-be-all metal for everyday wear, gold has always been a complementary accessory to adorn the extremities. That family heirloom necklace or costume bangle collecting dust in your jewelry box is not just for wedding bands anymore. Lately, designers are leaning more into the golden metal to broaden the allure with some simplicity that attracts women of all ages and styles. Basic, dainty gold chains and charmed pieces are being sported more as a wearable yet refined element of understated glamour to elevate a look or outfit—whether the wearer is headed to the office, market or downtown bar. With affordable, fashionable gold making its way onto boutique shelves, the perceived pretentious prestige and gaudiness from yesteryear is becoming a thing of the past. Consider tabling your silver staples to dress your wrist with warm, bold hoops or neck with the classic, honey-colored chain. 

Photography by Wyatt Kostygan

Cloverpost Range charm bracelet, $130; Tribute Lariat necklace, $125; INfluence Style, 474 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, 941-343-2315, influencestyle.com, @influencestyle; Thick swirl hoop earrings, $30; Paradigm Design chain earrings, $68; Motel Therapy, 532 S Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, 941-260-2277, moteltherapy.com, @moteltherapy; Face profile earrings, $12; Pineapple Lain Boutique, 407 S Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, 941-330-8771, pineapplelain.com, @pineapplelainboutique; Adriana Pappas Cowrie Shell bracelet, $83; Chan Luu flat chain necklace, $150; Chan Luu rounded chain necklace, $155; Lotus Boutique, 1464 Main St., Sarasota, 941-906-7080, lotus-boutiques.myshopify.com, @lotusboutique; Thick link chain bracelet, $14; Chunky oval linked bracelet, $22, Marmalade Salon & Boutique, 1927 S Osprey Ave., Sarasota, 941-362-0276, marmaladelove.bigcartel.com, @marmaladesalonandboutique. 

Photography by Wyatt Kostygan

Cloverpost Wander Slate double piercing/single earring chain; $99, INfluence Style, 474 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, 941-343-2315, influencestyle.com, @influencestyle; Mid-size gold hoop earrings, $10; Pineapple Lain Boutique, 407 S Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, 941-330-8771, pineapplelain.com, @pineapplelainboutique; Thick gold band layered rings; $10/each, Marmalade Salon & Boutique, 1927 S Osprey Ave., Sarasota, 941-362-0276, marmaladelove.bigcartel.com, @marmaladesalonandboutique. Adriana Pappas Allie Choker, $63; Lotus Boutique, 1464 Main St., Sarasota, 941-906-7080, lotus-boutiques.myshopify.com, @lotusboutique.