Every jewel you adorn brings out a different colour in you, both metaphorically and literally. Jewellery is not just about aesthetic appeal or fashionable statements; it is a formidable medium of self-expression and symbolic meaning. It is a world where colours, forms, textures and design take centre stage, allowing each piece to narrate its own story, thereby allowing you to tell yours. 

The spectrum of colours in jewellery offers a wealth of possibilities. Be it the grunge of its metal base, the captivating hue of its gemstones, or the invigorating permutations and combinations of colours – jewellery offers a blank canvas to the avid painter. Designing jewellery is an art that devotes itself to the interplay of colours. Principles of colour theory invite the juxtaposition of coloured gemstones with different metals to create a harmonious balance that is aesthetically appealing and functionally divine. Like a wheel of fortune that always rewards, some colours when complemented create a balanced masterpiece, while some contrasting colours ensue a striking match. What separates a good piece of jewellery from a great one is this X-factor of mixing colours. 

Let’s delve into the rainbow world of colours in jewellery, exploring the significance of metal finishes and how they can play to your sense of personal style, self-expression, skin-tone and mood.

Essentially, the most common metal finishes are yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold. 

To understand what metallic finish is the right one for you, here’s a simple rule of thumb. Yellow gold is best suited to warm skin tones, platinum or white gold flatter cooler skin tones. Brass and copper finishes also work fabulously for warmer skin tones.

Rose gold is considered to emanate feminine energy but is also a versatile finish that looks gorgeous on all skin tones. 

It is relatively simple to determine whether you are warm-toned or cool-toned. A little research into skin colour theory should give you the answers you need. However, jewellery is really a reflection of your identity, preferences, culture and to some extent, the phase of your life. Matching your jewellery to your skin tone is not a definitive principle, but a direction to enhance your innate beauty. In fact, many of us who are warm-toned may have cooler undertones or vice versa. When it comes to mixing metals or experimenting with your jewellery stack, the sky’s the limit, and nothing is off-limits!

However, each metal has a deeper meaning attached to it, a symbology and a message that follows in its wake. Over the decades, metals have played a pivotal role in the shaping of civilizations and cultures, in the development of monetary systems, and in the world of fashion. The metallic trend was first introduced to the world in the 1930s, in Hollywood. It started to gain popularity for its extraordinary and exclusive appeal – symbolising innovation, luxury and avant-gardism – suddenly straying away from its age-old symbology of power, influence and wealth. A glorious rebranding, if you will, that opened the doors to the use of metal finishes as vehicles of self-expression.

The Golden Rush

Gold is a colour that is rich in symbolism. Because of how expensive pure gold is, it is considered as a symbol of wealth, prosperity, power, prestige and influence – also representing the highest levels of achievement or accomplishment. It is often synonymous with everlasting love and devotion, being the metal of choice for wedding jewellery or gifts for special occasions. In many cultures, it is associated with the sun, standing for life and vitality.

If you love your bright, yellow bling then the message you emanate is that of confidence and unapologetic determination. You settle for no less, with a penchant for the finer things in life. A go-getter who chases her dreams, and inspires others to do the same – you are on a mission to carve your own path, your own way!

The White Gold Lining

The lustrous metallic sheen of white gold is steeped in symbolism over age and time. Associated with the moonlight, with mysticism and intuition, the white gold hue is a mark of everlasting sophistication and class. In some cultures, it is a popular choice for protective amulets and necklaces, believed to have healing and protective properties. In pop culture and fashion, white gold has always been associated with grunge, glamour, rock movements, biker trends and edgy style.

If the sparkle of white gold colour is your finish of choice, you are a creative soul with a strong intuition – following your heart and your instincts to embrace new adventures. You have an inner strength that is contagious, bringing people together to make the world a brighter place!

The Rosy Route

Romance is in the air when rose gold takes the stage. A largely feminine colour that stands for tenderness, love and compassion, rose gold is all about novelty and individuality. The colour combines gold and copper, giving it a warm rosy glow. Like gold, rose gold is expensive symbolising luxury, class and style.

If rose gold is your metal finish of choice, you are an embodiment of femininity – strong and resilient, while gentle and kind. Your empathetic nature makes you a great listener, and a compassionate friend or partner. You have the profound ability to make organic connections with people and welcome them into your tribe – a quality that everyone admires about you!

Gold, white gold or rose gold. High-shine, hammered or brushed. Minimal, maximal or balanced. Whatever your heart desires, the precious metals deliver. Whatever colour you choose, metals, when styled with the right attire and the right attitude, can create irresistible looks. With coloured gemstones added into the mix, one can only imagine the possibilities of experimenting with colour and scheming a jewellery treasure cove that has something for every mood, occasion and season.

At C. Krishniah Chetty, we boast of a relentless collection of precious jewellery, available in gold, white gold, platinum and rose gold finishes. To explore our latest collections and find your holy grail, visit https://www.ckcjewellers.com