One of the most common jewellery questions is simple: gold or silver? The answer depends largely on your skin tone — though personal style always wins in the end. Here is a quick guide to help you choose the metal that makes your skin glow.
Understanding Skin Undertones
Your skin tone has an undertone — warm, cool, or neutral. The easiest way to figure yours out is to look at the veins on your inner wrist. Green veins suggest warm undertones. Blue or purple veins suggest cool undertones. A mix of both means you are neutral — lucky you, because you can wear anything.
Warm Undertones: Gold and Rose Gold
If you have warm undertones — golden, peachy, or olive skin — yellow gold and rose gold are your best friends. They bring out the warmth in your complexion and create a rich, sun-kissed look. Our Gold Midi Stacking Ring Set and Gold Hoop Earrings are perfect starting points.
Cool Undertones: Silver and White Gold
Cool undertones — pink, red, or bluish hues in the skin — look stunning with silver. The cool metal echoes the natural tones in your complexion rather than fighting them. Our Layered Paperclip Chain Necklace in Silver and Pearl Drop Earrings are made for you.
Neutral Undertones: You Can Wear Everything
Neutral undertones sit between warm and cool. You have the freedom to wear any metal beautifully. Mixed-metal stacking is especially striking on neutral skin tones — try combining our gold and silver pieces for an effortlessly modern look.
Rose Gold: The Universal Flatterer
Rose gold deserves a special mention because it genuinely suits almost everyone. The pinkish-copper tone adds warmth and femininity without the yellow intensity of traditional gold. If you are unsure where to start, a rose gold piece is rarely a wrong choice.
Rules Are Made to Be Broken
These guidelines are useful starting points — but they are not laws. Personal style, outfit colour, and the occasion matter just as much as skin tone. Many stylists recommend ignoring the rules entirely and simply wearing what makes you feel good. After all, confidence is the best accessory.