Colourful jewellery can completely transform an outfit. The trick isn’t necessarily matching your jewellery perfectly to your clothes — it’s choosing colours that complement what you’re wearing and give the whole outfit a lift.
If your wardrobe is mostly black, white, navy, denim and neutrals, you already have the perfect backdrop for statement jewellery. Here’s how to choose colours that work.
Wearing Jewellery With Black
Black is one of the easiest colours to accessorise because almost anything works.
Try bright reds, turquoise, cobalt blue, hot pink, lime or multicoloured pieces when you want your jewellery to be the focus.
A bold ZSISKA necklace against a simple black top is a perfect example. The clean background lets the colour and shape of the jewellery do all the work.
Style tip: If your outfit feels a little plain, add one colourful statement piece. You often don’t need anything else.
Wearing Jewellery With White
White gives colourful jewellery a fresh, crisp look.
Try turquoise, aqua, coral, orange, green, pink and strong multicolours. A white shirt with a colourful necklace or pair of statement earrings is an easy combination that works beautifully.
Pieces from ZSISKA and Nature Bijoux are especially good for adding colour and texture to white.
For a more artistic look, try Ayala Bar. The intricate mix of colours and materials can turn even the simplest white shirt into something special.
Wearing Jewellery With Navy
Navy is softer than black but still makes a wonderful background for colour.
Try red, turquoise, aqua, orange, lime, pink and lighter blues.
You can also play with tonal dressing by pairing navy clothing with jewellery containing different shades of blue.
For something a little more unexpected, choose a piece with a pop of orange or bright red. The contrast against navy can look fantastic.
Wearing Jewellery With Denim
Denim is practically a neutral, which means you can have fun with your jewellery.
Try almost anything!
Bright ZSISKA beads, colourful Nature Bijoux earrings, an artistic Ayala Bar piece or contemporary Ori Tao jewellery can all work beautifully with denim.
A simple combination such as jeans, a white shirt and statement jewellery is an easy way to look put together without feeling overdressed.
Wearing Jewellery With Beige, Cream and Other Neutrals
Neutral outfits are ideal when you really want your jewellery to stand out.
With beige, camel, stone, cream or taupe, try warm reds, amber, orange, earthy greens, turquoise and rich multicolours.
Natural textures and earthy tones from Nature Bijoux work particularly well here, while a colourful ZSISKA piece can create a stronger, more contemporary contrast.
If you prefer something more understated, Ori Tao jewellery can add interest and texture without introducing lots of colour.
You Don't Have to Match
One of the biggest misconceptions about colourful jewellery is that it needs to match something in your outfit.
It doesn't.
Sometimes the best combination is the colour you weren't expecting.
A turquoise necklace with a black dress.
Bright red earrings with navy.
A multicoloured necklace with a white shirt.
Colourful beads with your favourite denim.
Instead of asking “Does this match?”, try asking:
“Does this make my outfit more interesting?”
If the answer is yes, wear it.
Start With the Jewellery
You can also reverse the usual way of getting dressed.
Choose the necklace or earrings you feel like wearing first, then build a simple outfit around them.
When you own distinctive jewellery from brands such as ZSISKA, Ayala Bar, Nature Bijoux, Franck Herval, Ori Tao and Shelly Dahari, sometimes the jewellery deserves to be the starting point.
Keep the clothing simple and let your favourite piece take centre stage.
Find Your Colour
There really aren't strict rules when it comes to wearing colourful jewellery. Black, white, navy, denim and neutrals give you an incredibly versatile wardrobe base — so experiment.
Try a colour you wouldn't normally choose. Mix colours. Wear the statement necklace.
Most importantly, choose jewellery that makes you happy when you put it on.
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