The secret to glowing in jewellery

Have you ever tried on a necklace that looked amazing on your friend but felt flat on you? The difference might not be in the piece itself, but in your skin’s undertone. Picking jewellery that complements your skin tone can really brighten your complexion and give you that extra glow. Read on to explore how to identify your undertone and match it to metals that highlight your natural beauty – whether you’re after timeless silver jewellery or something a little warmer.

How to figure out your skin’s undertone

Your undertone is the subtle hue that lies just beneath your skin’s surface and is either cool (pink, red, or bluish hints), warm (yellow, peach, or golden tones), or neutral (a mix of both, or hard to define). If you can’t determine your undertone from just looking at your skin, try the vein test. If your veins are blue or purple, it means cool; green veins mean warm. If you can’t tell, you may be neutral.

You can also hold a piece of white paper next to your face. Does your skin look pinkish? You’re cool. More yellow or golden? You’re warm. Neither? Then you’re likely neutral. Also, think back to your last beach holiday and how your skin reacted to the sun. Did you burn easily? Then you have cool undertones. If you tanned easily, then you’re probably warm. If you did both, then that points to a neutral undertone.

Metals for cool undertones: Silver’s your sparkle

Cool undertones pair best with metals like silver, white gold, and platinum. These enhance the pink or blue in your skin and give a clean, bright effect. Look for silver jewellery to create a sleek, classic look that’s ideal for cooler complexions. Great gemstone pairings for cool tones include richly coloured stones like emerald, brilliant blue sapphire, amethyst, blue topaz, and lustrous pearls.

Metals for warm undertones: Glow with gold and copper

If your skin undertone is made up of golden or peachy hues, you’ll absolutely glow in jewellry that is made of (or set in) warm-coloured metals like yellow gold, rose gold, and copper. These deepen the warmth in your complexion and will add a soft richness to your look. Rose gold in particular flatters a broad range of warm tones, especially when paired with gemstones like garnet, citrine, amber, ruby, or peridot.

Best of both worlds: Metals for neutral skin

If your skin tone is neutral, it can carry off almost any metal – whether silver or gold, cool or warm. You can even layer different metals for a dynamic, on-trend look. A fashion tip: Mix metals in one outfit for a modern, fashion-forward finish.

Confidence is always your best accessory

These tips offer a strong starting point, but the most important thing is how your jewellery makes you feel. Try out different metals, notice what brightens your complexion, and trust your instincts. Whether you’re drawn to silver jewellery or bold gold, the best piece is always the one that gives you confidence.