And with a highly impressive portfolio of decorative silver-plated objets, Natalia's collection is exactly the antidote I've been looking for to soothe my shiny, metal décor obsession.

London-based brand Daphine offers an array of sterling silver and gold plated pieces under $300, and they even promise to repair or replate your jewelry for free within a year of purchase.

So Cleves says a great option is plated silver, that way, you don’t need to worry about polishing. Still prefer real gold? Cleves says consider used. Many jewelry shops, like his, purchase items ...