Yes—wearing gold and silver together won’t damage your jewelry. Scuffs, scratches, and plating wear come from pieces physically rubbing, sliding, or knocking into each other during the day—especially with stacked rings or multiple bracelets.
Mixed metals aren’t the issue; wear is driven by friction, small hardness differences, and surface treatment (like thin plating or rough edges) on pieces that contact each other.
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