skin tone and jewelry

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i know i have olive skin, but i guess i never really realized that there's a color scheme for you skin color type.

that is... cool, warm and neutral.

in the past i've gone back n forth with silver and gold, but i never really knew that one or the other may or may not be more flattering for my skin.

i started reading about this just today. i may be more confused than ever, lol...

"No piece of jewelry looks the same on any two people. Although there are many reasons that jewelry looks different on different people, the biggest factor is skin tone. Certain metals and gems just look better against different undertones. By understanding the guidelines associated with skin tones and jewelry, women can find more pieces of jewelry that they feel confident wearing.


Finding the Right Colors of Jewelry
There are many things to take into account before purchasing jewelry. Examples are skin tone, hair color, and face shape. Of course, it always comes down to personal preferences. Jewelry that makes a woman confident in her appearance is more important than any other consideration. For general guidelines to understand which jewelry is most suitable for one's skin tone, it is a good idea to focus on skin tone first and then balance those recommendations with one's hair color.

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Determining Skin Tone
Look at the skin in natural light. Try to find a spot where the veins are easily noticeable. For most people, the wrists are their best bet. Use the table below to determine one's skin tone.

Tone
Undertones
Veins
Cool

Pink or red

Blue

Warm

Yellow or gold

Green

As a word of caution, remember that skin tone is not the same as skin color. It is possible to have dark skin and a cool tone. Likewise, it is also possible to have light skin and a warm tone. Skin tone goes back to one's ethnic background whereas skin color has a lot to do with environment.

Matching Skin Tone to Metals
Metals are easy to divide into cool and warm categories as well. The following table highlights the most common cool and warm metals found in jewelry.

Cool
White and silvery metals are best. Examples include: silver, platinum, titanium, stainless steel, and white gold.

Warm
Brown and yellowish metals are best. Examples include: yellow gold, copper, brass, and pewter.

Matching Skin Tone to Gem Colors
Metals are the base of jewelry. They need to match the skin tone so as not to distract, but the metal itself is usually not the focus of a piece of jewelry. Whether artificial or real, gems need to match one's skin tone in order to create a cohesive look. Gems that do not flatter one's skin tone can sometimes make that skin look less attractive than it really is. For example, pale skin can look great with the right jewelry, but the wrong jewelry can make such skin look washed out and even unhealthy. Use the following table to find the right gem colors.
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Cool
Bright colors such as pink, red, blue, purple, and green are best because they bring life and vivacity to cool skin.

Warm
Earth tones such as orange, brown, yellow, and turquoise are ideal because warm skin is very earthy as well.

Balancing with Hair Color
Although these guidelines are very useful, hair color also plays a big role in how much any given color can flatter one's skin tone. Of course, jewelry that is not worn on the face or neck does not necessarily need to be balanced with one's hair color. To get the most out of jewelry, consider the tips presented in the following table.

Golden Blonde
Earth tones, particularly earthy blue and green, are best for these blondes. Most golden blondes have a cool skin tone as well. Although earth tones are generally associated with warm skin tones, blue and green flatter cool skin exceptionally well. Golden blondes should try pieces of jewelry that play on different shades of blue and green to find the shades that fit best with their hair and skin.

Ash Blonde
Pink and lavender are especially good for ash blondes because they are about the same intensity as light blonde hair. Of course, most ash blondes have cool skin as well. Red, pink, and purple go great with cool skin. However, ash blondes need to choose shades of red, pink, and purple that are light enough to not overshadow the beauty of their hair.

Brunettes with Cool Skin
Bold colors such as black, white, red, and hot pink work best with this combination of hair and skin. These colors deliver the boldness of the hair without drawing too much attention away from the skin itself. Silver looks especially beautiful against brunette hair.

Brunettes with Warm Skin
Earthy shades of red, orange, green, and brown are particularly worthwhile for brunettes with warm skin. Since the hair and skin are both warm and rich, green and brown pieces of jewelry blend in well. Red and orange add a bit of boldness. All of these colors bring out the beauty of warm skin.
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Auburn or Copper Red
Sandy, muted golds look great with this hair regardless of skin tone. Warm skin benefits from the gold while cool skin matches the coolness of the sandy shade. Sandy gold jewelry can be found with bright gems for cool skin or earthy gems for warm skin

Strawberry Blonde
Bright colors like aqua, violet, peach, and pink look remarkable with this hair color. Earthier shades can be used for warm tones while brighter shades can be used for cool tones.

Black
Rich, dark colors are perfect for those with black hair. Blue, emerald, and royal purple look lighter against black hair. Which colors work best will depend upon one's skin tone: Blue and emerald might look great on cool skin while royal purple might add boldness to warm skin.

Gray or White
Black, burgundy, and navy blue fit the distinction and class of gray or white hair. These colors fit an earthy palette for warm skin just as well as they fit a bright palette for cool skin. These colors can be slightly adapted and paired with different metals to look great on any skin tone.

Since there are only two distinct skin tones for the purpose of finding jewelry, looking at hair color can also help women find jewelry that flatters their skin. For example, a cool skin tone looks different on someone with blonde hair than on someone with black hair. Blondes need bright colors that match their hair while not contrasting too heavily with their cool skin. On the other hand, black hair contrasts with cool skin already. Thus, women with black hair should use the existing color contrast to their advantage by choosing jewelry that contrasts with the skin a little less than their hair does. Since hair affects the appearance of skin so much, women should experiment with different colors of jewelry before settling on a favorite.

Conclusion
When it comes down to it, some people just look great with certain colors because skin tone and hair color are not the only determinants. Eye color, personality, facial features, and other factors affect how jewelry looks on somebody. Don't be afraid to try something new.
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i def know what colors i like and what i "think" looks good on me... but now i'm not so damn sure anymore! are there better colors out there? i've been searching the internets for the last 5 hours about this. bf keeps checking on me and laughing.

it all began with me feeling i should know which metals look good against which skin types since i am trying to be some sort of a jeweler.

now i feel frantic and like i suddenly need to consult a professional stylist... i may need to overhaul my entire wardrobe.

...and makeup box. ignorance was bliss.