How to Choose the Best Jewelry Metal Based on Your Skintone

One does not merely say she is fashionably ready without the help of gorgeous accessories. Men and women alike have developed a great love for jewelry not only because it can help them improve aesthetically but also because jewelry boosts self-confidence, especially when you look so good when you wear them. Everyone wants to find perfect jewelry because when jewelry complements your skin tone, face shape, and angles, it will surely bring out the best in you. However, finding the perfect trinket is both a challenge and an experience. Now, you may ask yourself, "So, how do we choose the best jewelry metal for my skin tone?"

Three metals dominate today's jewelry world: gold, silver, and the new but popular neo-shade rose gold. All three are spectacular jewelry metals that look gorgeous when worn with the best outfit. I remember how Cate Blanchett looked phenomenal when she played the ethereal beauty Queen Galadriel in whimsical silver jewelry. The stylists of these ladies did a fantastic job choosing the best jewelry for the actresses' skin tones. But how can you quickly determine what's yours?

The issue of finding a suitable metal for your skin tone is undeniably a frustrating thing. It is a series of hits and misses, nailing it and failing it. It is a fun and challenging process. Thanks to new tips and tricks, knowing the right shade for your skin tone became much more manageable. The secret to this all lies in our skin! Can you believe that? This blog will introduce techniques that will quickly help you get that jewelry that will bring you out the best in you!

No need to say this anymore, but I will repeat it: everyone loves gold jewelry. Honestly, who won't love it; seriously, I mean, it's classy, timeless, exudes a lot of elegance, and offers so much ease in wearing it. We can't ignore that gold is a fashion favorite for baubles and accessories. How heartbreaking is it to hear that you are incompatible with this goddess-worthy shade? If that happens to me, it will be total outrage. But how will you know if gold is a shade meant for you? We all know about the skin tone test, where we try to find our undertones and determine which shade they are inclined to find out whether you are inclined to a warmer undertone or a cooler undertone. However, it turns out that basing our jewelry on skin tone alone is not enough. Considering that our skin can sometimes be covered in all our foundation, creams, and spray tans, just basing on our skin can be deceiving. The best trick is to look for your overall undertone: the eyes, hair, and skin. Gold jewelry tends to complement warmer undertones more.

We conduct the undertone test. In conducting the test, you will need the following:

1. a large mirror
2. one piece of gold and silver jewelry
3. natural lighting
4. make up free face.

Hold both gold and silver jewelry close to your hair and face. Observe the effect of both on your overall appearance. Which of the two jewelry pieces makes you look brighter and healthier? Is it gold or silver jewelry? Which makes you look glowing, hides imperfections on the face, and makes your eyes shine a little brighter? The metal that fits you will tend to make you look fresh and glowing, while the other that does not will make you look washed out and pale. If you find out that the gold one tends to make your face look brighter, you are of the warmer undertone. If the silver jewelry does the trick for you, you are of the cooler undertone. If both look great on you, you are one lucky human being, you are of the neutral shade, and you can rock both jewelry pieces!

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Beyonce is one of the perfect examples of a woman who has a warm undertone and can effortlessly rock anything gold. Because Beyonce already has a robust tan complexion, it is easy to tell that she has a warmer undertone. I love how gold jewelry makes her skin pop. She looks glowing, whether in a shimmery gold gown or stacked gold chain jewelry. If you are like Beyonce, opt for the gold medal, as it can make you look blooming. Earthy shades and warm touches of colors are your best friends. Please avoid the silver tone, as it can wash you out.

If you tend to navigate towards the more vital jewelry piece, aka the silver one, you probably have a cooler undertone. Unlike its warm counterpart, having cool undertones make you look good in colors that remind us of the sky. Think of the deep blue sea, the color of blood or the general color feel that autumn, fall, and winter bring. These colors can make your face brighter and not wash you out. Silver jewelry is what complements your undertone the most. Avoid using gold colors because even though they are brilliant in colors, they can make your face look sunken, emphasize skin imperfections, and sometimes make your teeth look yellow. Although silver jewelry isn't easy to stack, you'll get lots of classy perks just by wearing it.

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One of the best examples of cool-toned ladies who can rock ethereal colors is Anne Hathaway. We have seen the countless times Anne walked the red carpet and nailed it. One of my favorite looks of hers is this sparkly silver gown she paired with silver accessories. Anne is obviously on the cool-toned spectrum, as she looks glowing in this ensemble. Anne would also look terrific in deep red lipstick, and I'd bet she would look quite off with bright orange lipstick. She is an excellent fashion example for ladies blessed with this regal undertone.

Another metal that favors the cooler undertones more is rose gold. A newer color compared to the gold and silver ones, rose gold has quickly become a fashion favorite not only because of its unique shade but also because it exudes everything romantic. It has become one of the most in-demand shades in engagement rings and watches. Although people with a cool undertone can easily rock this gorgeous shade, folks from warmer skin tones may not because it tends to camouflage in the skin—lucky you, excellent undertone group. You can quickly look oh-so-romantic.

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Blake Lively is the queen of rose gold. She looks so fantastic every time she goes out in a rose gold number, and I am so jealous of how she could work this color so effortlessly. As a girl coming from a warmer undertone, I would say I had multiple experiences wearing rose gold was a bit of a challenge. But Blake always looks so flawless in rose gold. Rose gold on calm skin tone reminds me of princesses and royalty, and Blake can undeniably pass for one because her color offers the best skin tone for rose gold. So if you are of more fabulous shades, don't fret! Life is still good for you because even though you can't wear gold colors quickly, your undertone is the best skin tone for rose gold. In the end, it's still a win-win!

Undertones are not just between the warm and the cool ones; some got so lucky they belong to the neutral undertones. Why are they so fortunate, you ask? Because these people can rock silver and gold metals without difficulty, they and they can look good in gold or silver jewelry.

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Jennifer Lawrence shows us how lucky she can get when she looks phenomenal in a silver AND gold number. Not all humans can do such a feat, and we'll give Jennifer props. When you did the skin tone test, you could tell that both metals compliment you a lot; congratulations, my friend, you are of a neutral skin tone, and you have all the reasons to feel lucky. I have always wanted to use silver jewelry. *cries silently*

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So there you have it, ladies and gentlemen! Now you can easily find the best jewelry metal that will suit you and your skin tone perfectly. Say goodbye to fashion misses and hello to mastering the art of perfect accessorizing. If you're still unsure what to choose for a trinket, contact our Jewelry Experts at IceCarats.com. With our vast collection of fantastic jewelry, it's not hard to keep on shining.