When it comes to choosing the right jewelry metal for yourself, you should first ask yourself a question: Do you want to draw attention to the jewelry you are wearing, or do you want to enhance the overall attractiveness of your look through the harmony created by the jewelry pairing?
If the purpose is the former, or if you only need enough or choose enough gold, enough sparkle, etc. eye-catching styles, just like wearing a 24K gold necklace when getting married, the weight is enough to show the elders’ intentions, the meaning behind the jewelry is the protagonist, but that dazzling golden 24K pure gold, if you don’t encounter the right gown, it may cause the jewelry to steal the show, and the bride to fade into the background. Therefore, if you want to focus on the overall styling feeling, you need to choose based on skin undertone. (Review: 3 methods to identify skin undertone)
Matching jewelry with skin tone
When choosing jewelry based on your skin tone, the basic rule is that warm undertones go well with gold metals, cool undertones go well with silver, white gold, and platinum, while neutral undertones can go with either. The difference is very noticeable when comparing without any makeup on. Matching metal colors not only creates a natural balance in your look but also enhances your overall appearance, counteracting the inevitable aging process and adding radiance to your skin.
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However, if you are not a neutral skin tone girl, wearing only gold or silver every day, not to mention always feeling lacking in freshness, sometimes when you see certain jewelry designs, it is obvious that styles of a certain metal color are more attractive. Do you really have to sacrifice your own taste or favorite for the sake of matching skin tone? If you always have a reason to wear jewelry with a contrasting skin tone, you might as well try the following method:
Starting from makeup style and outfit color temperature
When faced with earrings and necklaces that may not be the most harmonious with your skin tone, start by choosing outfits that are similar in tone to the jewelry, and then focus on your makeup. If you have a cool undertone but want to wear gold or rose gold jewelry, opt for warm makeup and warm-toned outfits.
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On the contrary, warm-toned skin can be paired with silver jewelry such as platinum, while cool-toned makeup can be matched with cool-toned outfits. Additionally, if you have the habit of wearing color contact lenses, you can also enhance the prominent color temperature of your makeup through this.
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(2) Balancing Differences with Diamonds
The face and neck can both be enhanced with makeup, but very few people actually apply makeup to their hands. At this moment, diamonds are the best weapon. Diamonds shine on any skin tone, help balance the warmth of metals and skin undertones, and create a contrast between different metals. In addition to diamonds, other options include crystals that also have a sparkling effect, as well as pearls.
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Lee Dohui, who usually presents a cold makeup look with silver jewelry, instantly pairs a striking gold evening gown with a gold necklace. However, she still maintains the cold tone of her makeup and eyeshadow. The pearls and diamonds on her earrings provide a transitional effect that balances the exaggerated contrast between gold and silver. Before seeing the entire look, you might think that the choice of earrings and necklace is not the best match. But once the entire look is revealed, it presents a different taste. Therefore, the balance between the overall style and personal style is also key.
（3）Choose stacking method according to outfit
Wedding rings or engagement rings, these daily-worn jewelry pieces on your hands, it is better to choose a metal style that complements your skin tone. However, if you want to wear a style that contrasts with the color temperature of your wedding ring and you prefer to maintain a harmonious look, you can try wearing different metals on each hand to reduce the clash of color temperatures.
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However, sometimes having too much silver metal near the face can make cool-toned skin look pale. In this case, a touch of gold metal or diamonds can help reduce this overly pale effect and enhance the overall layering of the look. Therefore, the most important thing is to follow the direction of the outfit style, try out your own feelings, whether you want to emphasize the icy feel of the outfit or create a balanced sense of layering.
Actually, the above suggestions are not absolute equations, following them does not mean it is the best, it just helps us establish our own way of matching. When you are familiar with the coordination of makeup and outfits, you may try a set that suits you better.
