How to Choose the Perfect Jewellery Colour for Your Skin Tone

Understanding Your Skin Tone: Cool, Warm, or Neutral?

Understanding your skin tone is an important part of choosing what jewellery to wear and style. There are three main skin tones: cool, warm and neutral. We are going to walk you through each skin tone, to help you determine your own.

Cool undertones

One main way to help determine your skin tone is to look at the colour of your veins, if you have cool undertones your veins will be more blue/purple in colour. Silver jewellery tends to pair better with people who have a cooler skin tone. If you think you have a cool undertone, our Simply Silver range is a perfect place to start shopping for jewellery.
Another thing to take into consideration if you have a cool skintone, is different coloured jewellery that will pair well with your complexion. Pinks, blues and greens are more likely to suit your skin tone. You can find coloured jewellery like this in our new-in range!

Warm undertones

People who have a warmer skin tone usually have more greenish veins. If you feel like this is yourself, gold jewellery will suit you better! You could start building up your jewellery collection with our chunky gold jewellery… Our brand Mood would be a perfect starting point for any look.
Some colours that pair well with warm undertones are reds, yellows and earthy tones. You could incorporate these colour into your looks through jewellery. This season we have a range of resin pieces which would compliment anyone with a warm undertone.

Neutral undertones

If your veins appear both a mix of blue/purple and green then you probably have neutral undertones. This means that both gold and silver jewellery will suit your skin tone! So any Jon Richard Jewellery is an option for you. It is all down to personal preference and what vibe you are going for…
The same applies for coloured jewellery, as we enter into the Summer months you have the option to style any coloured jewellery piece. Start building your jewellery wardrobe today!

How to test your undertone

• Paper test: One way to find your undertone is by using a white piece of paper. Hold the piece of paper up to your face in natural light. If the paper turns a shade of pink, you have cool undertones. If the paper turns yellow or peachy, you have warmer undertones. If it doesn’t change that much, you probably have neutral undertones. This is a quick & simple way to understand your skin tone!

• The jewellery test: You can try both silver and gold jewellery on to help determine your undertone. This is one of the easiest ways to understand what undertone you are and will help you style your jewellery better to suit your skin tone.

Choosing the Right Metals for Your Skin Tone

It is important to buy and style the correct jewellery to match your skin tone. This can help elevate your look, as it ensures the jewellery compliments your appearance. Here are some tips!

If you have cool undertones you are more likely to suit silver, white gold and platinum jewellery. This is because cooler undertones have a pink/blue hue which is complimented better with cooler tones. If you are looking to add some coloured jewellery, the best gemstones to shop are sapphire, amethyst, emerald, or diamonds.

If you have warm undertones you should look at wearing gold, rose gold or copper jewellery. This is due to people with warmer undertones having yellow/peach hues, these pair better with the warmer metals and give the person wearing them a glow. Gemstones to pair with this skin tone are amber, and ruby.

Lastly, if you have neutral undertones you can choose from both silver and gold jewellery! Neutral skin tones have both cool and warm undertones. This gives you the option to style both, it is down to preference. You can also choose from any colour of gemstone to add into your looks.

General rules to follow

When trying to figure out what jewellery suits your complexion it is important to try both silver and gold jewellery. This way you can physically see which metal works best with your undertones. It may be that you prefer one over the other, even within the same undertone category. If you find you love both and can’t choose, you can always mix and match your metals!

Best Gemstones for Different Skin Tones

Choosing how to style the wide range of gemstone options in jewellery can seem daunting at first. However, if you understand what colours work best with your undertones, it can be an easy and fun way to elevate any look with little pops of colour!

Gemstones that work best with cool undertones

Cool undertones typically have a pink/blue hue to their skin, so gemstones which have a blue or green hue to them naturally compliment this best.

Some of the best gemstones to pair with cool undertones are:

• Diamonds: These are classic and timeless, they look fabulous with any look. They complement the cool undertones perfectly.
• Sapphires: The blue tones of these gemstones, compliment the cool undertones and elevate the undertones in the skin.
• Emeralds: Incorporating a rich green colour into your jewellery beautifully contrasts with the cool undertones.

By incorporating these gemstones into your jewellery, it helps create a harmonious look alongside the cool undertones in your skin. It is an easy and beautiful way to elevate any look!

Gemstones that work best with warm undertones

Warm undertones tend to have a yellow/golden tint to their skin, so finding gemstones to enhance this and bring out the natural hue of the skin is important. Typically, jewellery with warmer hues in them enhance the skin tone perfectly.

Some of the best gemstones to pair with warm undertones are:

• Citrine: This warm yellow gemstone adds a golden glow and complements the warmth in your skin.
• Ruby: The rich red color of rubies compliments warm undertones and brings a bold contrast.

By choosing gemstones that are naturally warmer in appearance, this helps bring out the warm tones in the skin. They create a natural glow and enhance the overall look!

Gemstones that work best with neutral undertones

People with neutral skin tones are the easiest to style and shop for! They have complete choice over what they wear, as all the gemstones mentioned above pair beautifully with their skins undertones.

Due to their undertones working with any colour, they can incorporate any coloured gemstones into their jewellery collection to help elevate their overall look.

Jewellery Colour Tips for Fair, Medium, and Dark Skin

Choosing the right jewellery for your skin tone can help enhance the way jewellery makes an impact on your look. Whether you have fair, medium, or dark skin, the right jewellery can create a striking contrast through which jewellery you wear. Here are a few jewellery tips to help…

Fair skin

If you have fair skin, typically cooler toned jewellery works better with your skin tone. Cool toned jewellery, like a Silver Necklace, is more likely to stand out against your skin tone.

Here are a few of the best colours to wear if you have fair skin:

• Silver: Silver jewellery is a great way to compliment and enhance the pale, porcelain look of fair skin. Our Simply Silver range would be a perfect place to start building your jewellery collection.
• Rose Gold: The subtle pink hue of rose gold works beautifully with fair skin, adding a touch of warmth. Rose gold does this without overwhelming the skin tone.
• Bright & Bold Gemstones: Gemstones like sapphire, emerald, and ruby can create a vibrant contrast, making fair skin pop.

Medium skin

If you have medium skin, whether that is cool or warm toned, you naturally have more flexibility with colour options. Medium skin tones normally have olive or beige undertones, this means that they work well with both warm and cool toned gemstones/metals.

Here are a few of the best colours to wear if you have medium skin:

• Gold & rose gold: Gold or Rose Gold compliment the warm undertones in medium skin very well, creating an overall glow.
• Mixed metals: You can mix gold, silver and rose gold together. This versatility allows you to experiment with different combinations and create fun looks. The possibilities are endless!
• Bold and rich stones: By adding gemstones into your jewellery looks: turquoise, ruby, and amethyst. It adds a pop of colour that enhances the skin tone.

Dark skin

Dark skin tones are naturally rich and vibrant. This means that they look fantastic with jewellery that contrasts and enhances their natural warmth. A key tip is to choose jewellery that highlights the depths and richness of the skin.

Here are a few of the best colours to wear if you have dark skin:

• Gold: Gold is a standout metal for dark skin, and it brings out the warmth of the under tones. Gold jewellery provides a beautiful, luxurious contrast.
• Pearls: Pearls in white, cream, or even black provide a stunning contrast and add sophistication and shine to dark skin.
• Silver: Silver jewellery can create an elegant contrast against dark skin. Whether you opt for a dainty necklace or chunky polished earrings, Silver jewellery is a great way to enhance any look.