Gold vs. Silver allocation - leaning heavy on gold, but

• •Been in gold pretty heavy for a while now, probably around 85-90% of my precious metals allocation is in physical gold within my Gold IRA.
• •The better half and I have about $350k tucked away in there, all bought over the last 5-6 years.
• •My reasoning for being so gold-centric has always been about that tried-and-true store of value, the ultimate hedge against uncertainty.

Been in gold pretty heavy for a while now, probably around 85-90% of my precious metals allocation is in physical gold within my Gold IRA. The better half and I have about $350k tucked away in there, all bought over the last 5-6 years. Most of it's been a steady DCA play, but I did front-load a bit more heavily last year when things started looking a bit dicey with inflation and the general economic outlook.

My reasoning for being so gold-centric has always been about that tried-and-true store of value, the ultimate hedge against uncertainty. Coming from the bourbon world here in Lexington, I appreciate the legacy, the established history of gold. It's like comparing a hundred-year-old distillery to a craft startup – both have their place, but one's got that undeniable, long-standing pedigree. Gold just feels more resilient for the longer haul, especially as I'm thinking about retirement in a few decades.

That said, I've been kicking around the idea of carving out a more significant chunk for silver. Right now it's only like 10-15% of my metals, mostly in some American Silver Eagles and a handful of other bars. I'm seeing more chatter lately about silver's industrial demand potential, and that leverage play is certainly appealing if things really take off. Part of me thinks it's a no-brainer to get more exposure there, but another part wonders if it's just chasing the shiny new object, rather than sticking to the proven play. Am I being too cautious with gold and missing out on significant upside with silver? Or is my current allocation, skewed heavily towards gold, the more prudent path for a long-term retirement vehicle?

What's everyone else's general split between gold and silver in their precious metals IRAs? And for those who have a notable silver position, what was the primary driver for that decision? Just trying to make sure I'm not leaving anything on the table for future me, especially with the way the market's been behaving.