This is a question that first time pearl buyers often struggle with. Although it is an important consideration, it is not as crucial as you might think. Pearls have the ability to flatter almost all wearers, regardless of the pearl’s color. It is more important to consider your personal preferences and your style when choosing pearl jewelry. Pearls also absorb colors from their surroundings due to their reflectance.

With that said, there are a few considerations you may want to keep in mind:

Generally, lighter pearls (white, pink, peach, cream) work well with lighter skin tones.

Darker complexions pair well with golden and cream-colored pearls.

Olive skin tones and white pearls with silver undertones are a good match.

White or black pearls, on the other hand, follow almost everyone.

SOME SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

If you buy real pearl jewelry as a gift and you don’t know what that person’s color preferences are; white is a safe bet as it suits all skin tones. Although peach flatters all complexions, not all users like this color too much, so unless you know for sure that peach is on someone’s wish list, better steer clear of this color.

Here are some specific guidelines to follow. For more details

BROWN SKIN TONE | BLACK OR BROWN HAIR | BROWN EYES

The pearly colors that go well with this complexion are black and those with silver, gold, tan and copper undertones.

OLIVE / TANNED SKIN TONE | BLACK OR BROWN HAIR | BROWN EYES

Silver undertones look good with this complexion, while violet and bronze can bring out the best in your appearance.

FAIR SKIN | BLONDE HAIR | BLUE EYES

Purple hues and gold / bronze undertones follow this complexion well, while peacock-colored pearls accentuate the eye color.

FAIR SKIN | DARK BLONDE HAIR | BROWN EYES

Bronze and copper pearls complement the brown tones of this complexion, but purple and peacock colors can also work wonders.

FAIR SKIN | BROWN HAIR | GREEN EYES

Some of the best pearl colors for this skin, hair, and eye combination are bronze, gold, peacock, and dark gray. The last two are great for drawing attention to green eyes.

FAIR SKIN | ASH BLONDE HAIR | BROWN EYES

Purple, silver and gray pearl jewelry and peacock color look magnificent with this complexion.

FAIR SKIN | AUBURN HAIR | BLUE OR GRAY EYES

Silver-hued pearl jewelry highlights the eyes, while bronze-violet and copper pearls complement skin tone and hair color.

FAIR SKIN | RED HAIR | GREEN EYES

Peacock pearls go perfectly with green eyes, while gold and copper colored pearls complement fiery hair.

CONCLUSION

When choosing pearl jewelry, what matters most is your instinct. No matter the color, pearls are always flattering. An exquisite design that you are in love with will do more for your self-confidence than the perfect shade.