| Do you sometimes wonder which gem stones | | | | clear. Bright rubies, emeralds, lapiz and sapphires |
| would look best on you? We all have our | | | | look striking on a Winter. Lighter gems should be |
| favorites, but knowing which colors of gem | | | | bluish rather than pastels. Think blue topaz and of |
| stones will complement your personal skin tone | | | | course, diamonds. Silver rather than gold |
| will help you to choose the most flattering. | | | | complements the cool Winter skin tone. |
| Skin tones can be divided into "seasons" | | | | "Summer", the other cool skin tone, like Winter, |
| depending upon their underlying color. I'll briefly | | | | has blue or pink undertones. Summers are often |
| describe each season so you can get an idea of | | | | lighter complected than Winters, and may be |
| what colors would look best on you. Winter and | | | | blond or brunette with light eyes. Summers also |
| Summer colors are cool, while Spring and Autumn | | | | look best in cool colors, but not the strong colors |
| are warm. | | | | that flatter Winters. Summers look great in softer |
| If you're not sure which "season" is yours, here | | | | cool pastels - amethyst, lavender jade, blue topaz |
| are a couple of tips: | | | | and star sapphire. Silver is the more flattering |
| First of all, look at your wardrobe. Do you have | | | | setting for Summers. |
| favorite colors that you wear often? Are there | | | | Golden undertones are typical of "Autumn". |
| some items that just hang in the closet and you | | | | Complexion may be creamy and tan. Many |
| never get around to wearing them? That's a clue | | | | brunettes with golden brown eyes and many |
| as to which colors are most flattering to you. | | | | redheads are Autumns. Strong warm colors |
| Another method is to hold pieces of fabric of | | | | flatter the Autumn. Gold is the setting of choice |
| different colors under your face or around your | | | | for topaz, turquoise, orange fire opal and amber. |
| shoulders and see which looks the best. I'm a | | | | The lighter golden skin tone is the "Spring". Springs |
| Summer, and if I put a peach color next to my | | | | can have creamy peachy complexions, light hair |
| face I look sickly. Lavender and blue, however, | | | | and blue or green eyes. Softer warm colored |
| look great on me. My sister is just the opposite - | | | | gems like light topaz, citrine, light turquoise, and |
| she looks great in peach and aqua, but cool blue | | | | aquamarine set in gold flatter the Spring. |
| and rose do nothing for her. | | | | So, what "season" are you? Gem stone jewelry |
| "Winter" complexions have blue or pink | | | | that complements your skin tone is flattering and |
| undertones. Skin can be light or dark, olive or pale. | | | | will enhance your personal style. Try different |
| Brunettes are usually Winters, with dark eyes. | | | | colors and see how you like the way you look. |
| Many Asians, Latinos and African Americans are | | | | There are so many colors of gem stones that |
| Winters. | | | | you'll be able to select the ones that look best on |
| Winters should wear colors that are strong and | | | | you. |