Colour is the quickest way to make jewellery look styled instead of random. You do not need to match exactly; you need to choose a shade that looks planned. Here is a simple guide to the colours people ask about most.
The basic rule
Choose either a matching colour (the same shade as part of your outfit), a neutral (pearl, champagne, clear stones), or a contrast (a colour opposite to your outfit on the colour wheel). One of the three is enough.
Colour pairing guide
| Outfit colour | Jewellery that works |
|---|---|
| Red or maroon | Gold-tone with pearl, champagne or matching red drops |
| Green or emerald | Antique gold with green, pearl or champagne |
| Blue or navy | Silver-tone with blue, white or pearl |
| Pink or peach | Gold-tone with pink, champagne or mint |
| Black | Almost anything: a bold red, teal, or classic pearl |
| Cream, white or beige | A strong colour such as teal, red or emerald |
| Yellow or orange | Antique gold with teal, green or pearl for contrast |
Plain outfit or embroidered outfit?
If your outfit is plain, let the jewellery do the talking: a bright set in a bold colour makes the outfit look finished. If your outfit already has a lot of embroidery, choose neutral jewellery, such as pearl or champagne, so the look stays balanced.
When in doubt, go neutral
Pearl and champagne tones go with nearly every colour. They are also the easiest option if you want a set you can wear many times with different outfits.
Gold-tone vs silver-tone
As a general guide, warm colours suit gold-tone finishes, and cool colours suit silver-tone finishes. Our range includes both, and you can browse by finish in the maang tikka and jhumka earring and tikka sets collections.
One statement at a time
If you wear large earrings, keep the necklace simple or skip it. If you wear a bold tikka, choose smaller earrings. Choosing one hero piece keeps your look elegant, and a matching earring and tikka set achieves this with the least effort.
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