There is jewelry that is just "okay." And then there are pieces that instantly refresh your look, visually even out your skin tone, and pull your entire outfit into a cohesive story. The secret isn't in the price or complex design—it’s in finding the perfect match for your color type.
This isn't a system of restrictions; it’s your superpower. It helps you understand which metal shade will work for you 100%. Soo… Let’s figure it out!
Step 1: Identify Your Skin’s Undertone
Before discovering if you are a Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter, you need to take a few preparatory steps. First, determine your undertone. This is the "base" that doesn't change with a tan or hair color. To find your type, perform a few tests in daylight and without makeup.
- The Vein Test. Look at your wrists: blue or purple veins indicate a cool undertone, while greenish veins indicate a warm one. If the color is hard to define, you have a neutral type. Looking ahead, this identifies you as having a mixed color type.
- The White Paper Test. Hold a sheet of paper or a white T-shirt up to your face. Next to the pure white, does your skin look cool-pink? You are "cool." Does it look yellowish or peachy? You are "warm." White acts as a mirror, instantly highlighting your natural pigment.
- The Metal Test. This is the most reliable way. Hold gold up to your face, then silver. Your "right" metal will make your skin look visually smoother, while the wrong one will give your face a tired and grayish look.
Step 2: Determine Your Contrast
The next stage is determining your contrast level. This is the difference between your lightest and darkest points: skin, eyes, and hair. A color type is essentially the combination of your undertone and contrast.
- Low Contrast: Skin and hair shades are close in saturation (e.g., light skin + light hair + light eyes).
- High Contrast: A sharp transition between colors (e.g., porcelain skin + dark hair or bright eyes).
Discover Your Season: Combining Undertone and Contrast
Now, based on your test results, find yourself among the four types. Remember, you might have a mixed color type — this is very common and gives you even more freedom when choosing jewelry and clothing.
Spring (Warm Undertone + Low Contrast)
You radiate a golden, sun-kissed glow. Your look is defined by freshness, warmth, and a delicate natural energy.
Best choice: Yellow or lemon gold. Opt for light, minimalist shapes that enhance your delicacy rather than overpowering it.
Summer (Cool Undertone + Low Contrast)
The most common European type, characterized by "muted" or "noble" beauty. Often features ash-blonde hair and soft, smoky eyes.
Best choice: Silver or white gold. Matte finishes look exceptionally sophisticated on you. Try layering delicate pieces rather than choosing one heavy accent.
Autumn (Warm Undertone + High Contrast)
Your look is deep and rich, often featuring copper, auburn, or chestnut tones. You carry a natural "earthy" intensity.
Best choice: Yellow gold. Complex textures, bold sizes, and organic, natural shapes suit you best.
Winter (Cool Undertone + High Contrast)
A dramatic and bright appearance. Your trump card is clarity and expressiveness.
Best choice: Silver and white gold with a glossy shine. Geometry and sleek minimalism are your best matches.
How to Choose Jewelry That Fits Everything?
Your color type is the ideal guide for choosing a metal. In fact, that is your only task during online shopping at Orxata, because we have already thought of everything else:
- Adaptability: Our jewelry changes with you. One piece can transform in 3, 5, or even 7 ways. Change the shape, shift the accents, and complete your look as your mood demands today.
- Adjustable Size: No fear of making a mistake. Thanks to sliders and smart clasps, our pieces adjust to you, not the other way around.
Color is your nature. Transformation is your freedom. Explore our catalog to choose your new favorite piece that will suit you flawlessly.
