Linear dodge on layer with transparent background--- please help!

i've become relatively adept @ photoshop after being self-taught last 5 years. designing print in need able apply linear dodge foreground , have background color remain visible independently.

 

i'm starting detail of image i'm working with:

 

 

next, change background desired lavender:

 

 

then apply new layer of desired gold color , apply linear dodge end this:

 

 

lastly, isolate areas i'd show through , return layer solid gold delete them, starting produce desired effect:

 

 

however, entire print intricate, entire print take eternity, , have other color schemes produce well. there way these results without having isolate every background area want show through? in advance help!

 

jared

could please post screenshot layers panel visible?

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