Finding Your Colors: A Guide to Choosing Jewelry That Compliments You Naturally
At Sparrow and Thread, we believe accessories should celebrate the beauty you already carry. Our crochet earrings are handcrafted with care, using 100% cotton and stainless steel—lightweight, gentle on sensitive ears, and made to highlight the unique tones of your skin, hair, and eyes. That’s where color theory comes in.
Why Color Matters in Jewelry
Color affects how we feel—and how we’re seen. The right tone can illuminate your complexion, deepen your eye color, and create harmony in your overall look. In contrast, the wrong shade might make your skin appear washed out or draw attention away from your natural features.
Learning your best colors doesn’t require an art degree—just a little observation.
Understanding Undertones: The Key to Color Harmony
Your skin undertone (not your surface tone) is what guides your best color choices. Here's a quick guide to help you figure yours out:
- Cool undertones have hints of pink, red, or blue.
- Warm undertones lean golden, peachy, or yellow.
- Neutral undertones are a balance of both.
Quick tip: Look at the veins on your wrist. If they appear blue or purple, you're likely cool-toned. Greenish? You might be warm-toned. If you see a mix, you're probably neutral.
Photo credit: Amber Spencer Gonzales
Best Jewelry Colors for Your Undertone
Cool Undertones
- Best metals: Silver, white gold, platinum
- Jewelry colors: Soft pinks, lavender, icy blue, emerald, true red
- Crochet earring pairings: Think dusty rose, soft mint, sapphire tones
Warm Undertones
- Best metals: Gold, brass, copper
- Jewelry colors: Terracotta, olive green, mustard, coral, warm turquoise
- Crochet earring pairings: Try honey tones, burnt sienna, sunflower yellow
Neutral Undertones
- Best metals: Rose gold, mixed metals, brushed bronze
- Jewelry colors: Blush, teal, navy, cream, jade
- Crochet earring pairings: You have range—opt for soft pastels or grounded earth tones
Photo credit: Lauryn Cakes
Consider Hair and Eye Color Too
While your undertone is most important, your hair and eyes offer extra hints for complementary colors.
- Dark hair + light eyes: Jewel tones like ruby, deep green, or navy create stunning contrast.
- Light hair + light eyes: Pastels, creams, and delicate neutrals enhance softness.
- Red or auburn hair: Go for sage, clay, teal, and warm earthy colors.
- Brown eyes: Most colors shine—especially warm greens, bronze, and plum.
- Blue/green eyes: Echo or contrast with seafoam, copper, or golden neutrals.
Choosing the Right Accessory
Start with your natural palette and think about what you’re wearing:
- Wearing neutrals? Add a pop of color through earrings.
- Wearing color? Choose complementary or tonal accessories to create harmony.
Our hand-crocheted earrings are available in a curated range of tones inspired by nature—each color thoughtfully chosen to reflect timeless beauty and personal expression.
Final Thought: It’s Personal, Not Perfect
Color theory is a tool, not a rule. Trust your gut. Try new things. And most of all, wear what feels like you. God made you uniquely beautiful, in HIS image. Always remember that!
Handmade with love,
