Yellow, rose, or white? The best gold for your skin tone

Gold is timeless, but not all gold looks the same on every skin tone. Choosing the right gold shade can enhance your natural glow, complement your style, and make your jewelry feel like it was made just for you. Here’s a quick guide to help you pick your perfect match, and how to mix metals effortlessly if you love them all.

Yellow gold

Classic and warm, yellow gold is rich and radiant. It pairs beautifully with warm undertones—skin that leans golden, olive, or has a yellow hue. If you tan easily or look great in earth tones, yellow gold will likely flatter you best.

Rose gold

Soft and romantic, rose gold has a pink tint that complements both cool and neutral undertones. It’s especially flattering on fair skin with pink or blue undertones, but it also adds a subtle warmth to medium and olive complexions. Think of it as the universally charming middle ground.

White gold

Sleek and modern, white gold shines brightest on cool undertones—skin with hints of pink, red, or blue. It’s a stunning match for fair to light skin, and it plays beautifully with black, white, and cool-toned outfits. If you love silver jewelry, white gold will feel right at home.

Mixing golds: yes, you can!

Can’t decide? You don’t have to. Mixing yellow, rose, and white gold is not only on-trend but also makes your style more personal and layered. Try stacking rings or earrings in different tones, or choose a two-tone piece to ease into the look.

The most important rule? Wear what you love. Confidence is the best complement to any gold.