Jewelry by Skin Tone: Warm or Cool – What Suits You?

Why does gold jewelry look better on some people than on others? The answer lies in their skin tone. Everyone has a warm or cool undertone that determines which jewelry colors are most flattering.

In this guide, you will learn how to determine your skin tone and find out which metal colors and gemstones will make you shine.

What is Skin Tone?

Skin tone – also called skin undertone – is the underlying color that shimmers beneath your skin's surface. It remains the same throughout your life, regardless of whether you are tanned or pale.

There are three main types:

• Warm: Golden, yellowish, or peachy undertone
• Cool: Pink, bluish, or violet undertone
• Neutral: A mix of both tones

Self-Test: What Is My Skin Tone?

You can find out your type with these simple tests:

• Vein Test: Look at the veins on your wrist. Greenish = warm, blue/violet = cool, both = neutral.
• Jewelry Test: Hold gold and silver next to your face. Which color makes you look fresher?
• White Test: Do off-white (warm) or pure white (cool) suit you better?
• Sun Test: Do you tan golden brown (warm) or pink-red (cool) in the sun?

Jewelry for Warm Skin Tones

If you have a warm skin tone, these will flatter you:

• Gold jewelry in all shades
• Rose gold looks particularly harmonious
• Copper and bronze as accents
• Warm stones: Amber, citrine, topaz, tourmaline in yellow/orange

Avoid pure white gold and cool silver tones, as they can make you look sallow.

Jewelry for Cool Skin Tones

Cool skin tones benefit from:

• Silver in all variations
• White gold and platinum as luxurious options
• Light gray and light blue tones
• Cool stones: Sapphire, emerald, aquamarine, amethyst

Very warm gold can make the face look tired.

Jewelry for Neutral Skin Tones

Congratulations – you have the best of both worlds. Neutral skin tones can wear gold and silver equally well.

Play with mixed metals and boldly combine different tones. Two-tone jewelry also looks wonderful.

Which Gemstones Suit Which Skin Tone?

• Warm: Ruby, citrine, golden topaz, carnelian, amber
• Cool: Blue sapphire, emerald, aquamarine, amethyst, tanzanite
• Neutral: Diamond, white pearls, moonstone, quartz

Pro Tip: Jewelry Near the Face

Considering your skin tone is especially important for jewelry worn near the face – necklaces and earrings have the strongest effect. Rings and bracelets are further away and therefore less critical.

If you have a favorite color that doesn't really match your skin tone, wear it as a ring or bracelet – not as a necklace or earrings.

Dare to Break the Rules

Fashion rules are fluid today. If a certain color makes you feel good, wear it – confidence is always the best look. These tips are recommendations, not laws. Plus: Mixed metal looks break all the rules and often look fantastic.

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