Jewelry and skin: which metal to choose based on your undertone

The secret to jewelry that always enhances your look

Have you ever noticed that some jewelry brightens your face while others dim it? The secret lies in your skin's undertone: a fixed characteristic that doesn't change with a tan and determines which metals and colors suit you best. Discover your undertone and choose jewelry that truly enhances your features.

How to discover your undertone

There are three simple methods to identify your undertone:

Vein method

Look at the veins on the inside of your wrist in natural light:

• Blue-purple veins → cool undertone
• Green veins → warm undertone
• Blue-green veins → neutral undertone

Tanning method

• You tan easily and turn golden → warm undertone
• You burn easily and turn pink → cool undertone
• You tan gradually without reddening → neutral undertone

Gold vs. silver method

Try holding a gold sheet and a silver sheet next to your face in natural light:

• Gold brightens you → warm undertone
• Silver brightens you → cool undertone
• Both suit you well → neutral undertone

Cool undertone: 925 silver is your ally

If you have a cool undertone, 925 silver is the metal that enhances you the most. Its bright white highlights the rosy, pinkish-beige, or cool olive undertones of your skin, creating a harmonious and elegant contrast.

Recommended gemstones: blue sapphire, purple amethyst, aquamarine, blue topaz, diamond, white pearl, emerald.

Recommended style: 925 silver jewelry with cool, bright stones. The Gabriel Milano collection in 925 silver with natural gemstones is perfect for cool undertones.

Warm undertone: gold plated enhances your skin

If you have a warm undertone, golden metals like gold-plated 925 silver flatter you best. The warmth of gold enhances the golden, peach, or amber undertones of your skin, creating a luminous and harmonious effect.

Recommended gemstones: red garnet, yellow citrine, orange tourmaline, coral, amber, green peridot.

Recommended style: gold-plated 925 silver jewelry with warm, saturated stones.

Neutral undertone: the freedom to choose everything

If you have a neutral undertone, you're lucky: both silver and gold suit you. You can freely choose between the two metals and mix them without problems. Layering silver and gold necklaces is a perfect trend for neutral undertones.

Recommended gemstones: all, with a preference for versatile stones like rose quartz, pearl, diamond, and transparent stones.

Conclusion

Knowing your undertone is the first step to choosing jewelry that truly enhances your features. Explore the Gabriel Milano collection in 925 silver with natural gemstones and find the perfect jewelry for your undertone.