Matching Your Jewelry to Your Skin Tone: A Quick Guide

Why Skin Tone Is Important When Choosing Jewelry

Let's be real — we've all put on a gorgeous piece of jewelry that looked great in the store but just didn't seem right when we wore it. In most cases, that misalignment is related to skin tone.

The undertones of your complexion — warm, cool, or neutral — can impact the way metals and gemstones look when worn. Some tones make gold shine, while others can highlight the sparkle in silver or sapphire. That's why knowing your tone is a game-saver when selecting the right accessories.

Personalized jewelry takes this idea further: you don't have to settle for what's on hand — you can pick metals, stones, and finishes that suit you as a person. Whether you're building an everyday piece or a family heirloom custom engagement ring, knowing your tone ensures you'll never need to complain.

How to Determine Your Skin Tone: Warm, Cool, or Neutral

Not certain what tone you are? Try these easy methods of determining your tone without the need of a makeup artist:

• Check your wrist veins:
  Greenish-colored veins? Chances are you're warm-toned.
  Bluish or purple? You're probably cool-toned.
  Too hard to determine or a combination? You're in neutral.
• Think about how your skin behaves in the sun:
  Tan quickly? You're warm.
  Burn easily? You're cool.
  A little of both? You're probably neutral.
• Consider your eye and hair color:
  Warm: Hazel/brown eyes, red/auburn or golden blonde hair
  Cool: Blue/gray eyes, ash brown or platinum hair
  Neutral: A balancing combination of tones

How to Determine Your Skin Tone

Best Metals and Gemstones for Each Skin Tone

Once you know your tone, you're ready to play matchmaker with your jewelry box. Here's a cheat sheet for metals and stones that let your natural glow shine:

Warm Tones Love:

• Metals: Yellow gold, rose gold, bronze
• Stones: Citrine, garnet, tiger's eye, peridot

Style tip: Go bold with a sun-kissed custom made name necklace or customized name bracelet in golden colors.

Cool Tones Shine With:

• Metals: Silver, white gold, platinum
• Stones: Sapphire, emerald, aquamarine, amethyst

Hot tip: Combine frosty metals with rich blues and greens in an etched ring or subtle engraved necklace.

Neutral Tones = Endless Options:

• Metals: Blend of silver, gold, platinum
• Stones: Diamonds, pearls, moonstone, anything soft-toned

Style tip: Blend multiple tones in stackable accessories like two-metal personal bracelets or charm necklaces bridging both warm and cool colors.

Custom Jewelry That Complements Your Tone Perfectly

What's so special about custom jewelry is that it's made just for you — literally. As opposed to defaulting to pre-conceived collections, you get full creative control: the metal, the gemstone, the engraving, the history behind it.

Here are a few client favorites:

• A golden-citrine centered warm-toned rose gold custom engagement ring
• A platinum engraved necklace with emerald accents for a cool-skinned bride
• A mixed-tone custom name necklace with neutral pearls for a daily soft-glow look

Whether you're getting dressed for your complexion or designing a statement for a special event, custom designs ensure the finished product is an extension of you — tone, taste, and all.

Ready to Find Your Perfect Match?

We believe jewelry should never be boring. That's why we help you design pieces that not only look incredible — but feel comfortable on your body.

Let us design for you the perfect tone-matching accessory, whether it's a sleek chain or a gem-encrusted heirloom ring.