Colour coordination is largely based on instinct. An outfit comprised of baby blue, hot pink, and a splash of orange is normally categorized as “too much,” while a light pink top and dark jeans is “just enough.” When winter approaches, new colours are seen on the runways; Chilli pepper, deep red, peach pink, almond, burnt orange, lime green, marine green, nautical blue, vibrant yellow, pink rose, macadamia, iron grey, and coffee. When it comes to colours, winter is all about taking chances and incorporating gemstone jewellery is no exception.
Your first step is always to determine the primary colour of your outfit. Incorporating gemstones should be subtle but matching. For example, when wearing blue jeans and a mostly yellow shirt, the primary colour is yellow. Next, consult a colour wheel. Did you know the colours across from your primary colour are most complementary for the outfit? For yellow, the colours pink, purple and blue are recommended. For these colours we look to Pink tourmaline, Pink sapphire, Amethyst and Sapphire gemstones as a good choice. To bring the outfit together with more cohesive coloured gemstones that are not the primary outfit colour, are suggested.
When wearing neutral tones in the toffee, nude, ivory and peach colour spectrum, the opposing colours will bring a blast of warmth to your outfit. Your berry colours, aqua and violets complement these tones. Incorporate garnets, tanzanite, blue topaz, suggalite and bright pearls to bring it together.
Key to every outfit is your hair colour; your hair colour is the most prominent colour in your wardrobe and you wear it every day. For brunettes, green gemstones are the best choice. It absolutely illuminates your skin and green gems provide a subtle dark-light contrast. Think green tourmaline, emerald, green sapphire, opals and peridot.
When it comes to the darker brown or black hair, the true fun begins. Warm Orange hued gemstones will provide a breathtaking contrast. Imperial topaz, fire opal, dark citrine, orange moonstone and amber are our gems of choice for dark-haired women.
For our light haired beauties, pastel is preferred choice. Pastels are the obvious choice because they highlight the lightness found in blonde hair without being overwhelming. Morganite, aquamarine, rose quarts, pale amethyst, light coloured tourmaline, cream and pink pearls, kunzite and sunstone spring to mind. For blonde ladies with blue eyes, blue topaz will look especially stunning. A darker shade of pink tourmaline will effortlessly highlight brown-eyed blondes.
To complement your ravishing red hair and make your colour appear more intense opt for a rose gold setting. Pair rose gold with earthy toned gemstones like smokey quarts, olive-green peridot, chocolate opal, hematite, or opt for vibrant colours like turquoise and coral. Silver are perfect for these vibrant colours and the metal looks neutral and classic on redheads.
For our fashionable gray-haired women, purple is the clear winner because it naturally tones in with silver hues. For contrast go to your dark green to green tourmaline, electric blue like London blue topaz, cherry reden like rubies or yellow like a sparkling citrine or lemon quarts.
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