Silver or Gold? The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Accessories for Your Undertone

Hey Gorgeous, ever put on a gold necklace and felt instantly radiant, while silver left you looking washed out (or vice versa)? That’s because the right metal can make all the difference in enhancing your natural beauty. The key? Matching your accessories to your undertone! Whether you shine in gold, silver, or both, let’s break it down so you’ll never second-guess your jewelry choices again.

Step 1: Find Your Undertone
Your undertone is the subtle color beneath your skin that influences what shades flatter you the most. You fall into one of three categories:

Warm Undertones → Your skin has golden, peachy, or yellow hues.
Cool Undertones → Your skin leans toward pink, blue, or red tones.
Neutral Undertones → A mix of both warm and cool tones, meaning most colors suit you.

Not sure what your undertone is? Try these quick tests:
✔ Vein Test: Look at your wrist veins. If they appear green, you’re warm-toned. If they’re blue or purple, you’re cool-toned. If they’re somewhere in between, you’re neutral.
✔ White vs. Cream Test: Hold both colors near your face. If white makes you glow, you’re cool-toned. If cream suits you better, you’re warm-toned.
✔ Jewelry Test: Try on gold and silver jewelry. If gold enhances your skin, you’re warm-toned. If silver flatters you more, you’re cool-toned. If both look great, congrats—you’re neutral!

Step 2: The Best Metals for Your Undertone

💛 Warm Undertones – Gold is Your Best Friend!
Best Metals: Yellow gold, rose gold, brass, and copper.
Why? These metals bring out the warmth in your skin, making you glow.
Best Gemstones: Amber, turquoise, warm-toned pearls, and citrine.

❄️ Cool Undertones – Shine in Silver!
Best Metals: Sterling silver, white gold, platinum, and stainless steel.
Why? These cooler metals complement pink or blue skin undertones beautifully.
Best Gemstones: Sapphire, emerald, amethyst, and cool-toned pearls.
🌿 Neutral Undertones – Lucky You, Wear Both!

Best Metals: A mix of gold and silver—either works for you!
Why? Your balanced undertone means you can experiment with different finishes, including two-tone jewelry.
Best Gemstones: Diamonds, opals, moonstone, and aquamarine.

Step 3: Mixing Metals Like a Pro
If you love both gold and silver, don’t be afraid to mix them! The trick is balance:
✔ Layer delicate gold and silver necklaces together for a modern stacked look.
✔ Choose a statement piece (like earrings) in one metal and contrast it with a ring or bracelet in another.
✔ Opt for mixed-metal jewelry that seamlessly blends both tones.

Final Thoughts
The right metal can enhance your glow and elevate your style effortlessly. Now that you know your perfect match, choosing accessories will be a breeze. Whether you’re team gold, silver, or both, wear it with confidence—because nothing shines brighter than you! ✨