Choosing jewellery is not just about trends — it’s about colour. Seasonal colour analysis reveals which tones enhance your skin, hair, and eyes, making jewellery look more harmonious and flattering. Once used for fashion and makeup, this system now guides everyday jewellery selection.
Whether you prefer diamonds, gold, silver, or colourful gemstones, knowing your colour season makes shopping easier and more personalised. And with CaratLane’s wide range of certified fine jewellery, you can effortlessly find styles that complement your seasonal palette.
What is Colour Analysis?
Colour analysis is a method used to identify which shades best complement your natural features. It considers three elements — skin undertone, hair colour, and eye colour — to help you understand which hues create balance and brightness.
Seasonal colour analysis divides these tones into four main seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Each season is characterised by either cool or warm undertones.
Originally used for clothing and cosmetics, colour analysis is now also helpful when choosing jewellery. It streamlines decisions and ensures each piece flatters your colouring.
How to Find Your Colour Season
Finding your season is easy. Use a colour analysis test, an online quiz, or a photo tool for quick results. Here are simple ways to start:
Take a Colour Analysis Test:
Ready to find your palette? Start with an online questionnaire or visual test that identifies undertones and seasonal traits.
Quick DIY Test
If you prefer an easy at-home method, try these simple checks that reveal your undertone quickly and reliably:
Check your wrist veins.
- If the veins on your wrist appear blue or purple, you likely have cool undertones, which place you in the Winter or Summer categories.
- If your veins look green, this suggests warm undertones, which usually correspond to the Spring or Autumn seasons.
Gold/ Silver Fabric Test
- Silver fabric: If holding silver fabric near your face makes your skin appear brighter, clearer, or more even-toned, you likely have cool undertones.
- Gold fabric: If holding gold fabric near your face gives your skin a warmer, healthier glow, your undertones are more likely warm.
Natural hair and eye colour clues:
- Hair colour: If your natural hair has ashy, cool, or platinum tones, you likely have cool undertones. If your hair appears golden, honey, copper, or has a rich brown warmth, your undertones are likely warm.
- Eye colour: Cool undertones often pair with grey, cool blue, icy green, or deep espresso brown eyes. Warm undertones are typically seen with hazel, golden brown, warm green, or amber-toned eyes.
White vs cream clothing test:
- Pure white: Wearing pure white tends to flatter cool undertones.
- Cream or ivory: Cream or ivory tends to complement warm undertones.
Jewellery instinct check:
Pay attention to which metal you naturally choose when shopping or dressing. If you consistently prefer silver, white gold, or platinum, you may have cool undertones. If you lean towards yellow or rose gold, warm undertones are more likely to be present.
Neutral backdrop test:
Stand near a window with natural light and hold a cool-toned cloth (such as grey or icy blue) and a warm-toned cloth (such as camel or rust) near your face. The cloth that makes your skin look more even and radiant reveals your undertone.
Tip for Men: Men’s seasonal colour analysis works the same way. Check your undertone with watch metals, rings, and chains. For the sun test: if you tan easily, you likely have warm undertones. If you burn quickly or cannot tan, you have cool undertones.
Understanding the Two Main Categories
The four colour seasons fall into two undertone families. Cool undertones (Winter and Summer) shine in white gold, platinum, and silver jewellery. Warm undertones (Spring & Autumn) glow in yellow gold and rose gold.
Here’s a guide for metals, gemstones, and styles for each season.
| Season | Undertone | Hair | Eyes | Best Metals | Best Gems |
| Winter | Cool | Black, dark brown | Dark brown, blue | White gold, platinum, silver | Diamond, sapphire, emerald |
| Spring | Warm | Golden blonde, strawberry | Light blue, green | Yellow gold, rose gold | Citrine, peridot, coral |
| Summer | Cool | Ash blonde, grey | Soft blue, grey | White gold, silver | Rose quartz, moonstone, pearl |
| Autumn | Warm | Auburn, copper, golden brown | Warm brown, green | Yellow gold, rose gold | Emerald, ruby, topaz |
Winter Season Colour Analysis: Bold & Brilliant
- Characteristics: Cool undertones, high contrast features, dark or platinum hair
- Winter Palette: Crisp whites, deep blacks, jewel tones, icy cool colours
Best Jewellery Choices
- Metals: White gold, platinum, silver — clean, striking, modern
- Gemstones: Diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, amethyst
- Style Tips: Strong lines, geometric silhouettes, bold statement pieces
- Perfect For: Diamond solitaires, white gold bracelets, sapphire earrings, platinum rings
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Spring Colour Analysis: Fresh & Radiant
- Characteristics: Warm undertones, bright, clear colouring, natural golden glow
- Spring Palette: Peach, coral, warm pastels, aqua, bright yellow-based hues
Best Jewellery Choices
- Metals: Yellow gold, rose gold — sunny and radiant
- Gemstones: Citrine, peridot, coral, aquamarine, yellow sapphire, pearls
- Style Tips: Airy designs, floral accents, dainty everyday pieces
- Perfect For: Yellow gold pendants, citrine rings, rose gold bracelets, pearl jewellery
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Summer Season Colour Analysis: Soft & Elegant
- Characteristics: Cool undertones, muted soft colouring, gentle contrast
- Summer Palette: Lavender, powder blue, dusty rose, soft pink, mauve
Best Jewellery Choices
- Metals: White gold, silver, soft rose gold
- Gemstones: Rose quartz, moonstone, lavender sapphire, pearls, opal
- Style Tips: Romantic details, delicate filigree, vintage-inspired designs
- Perfect For: Moonstone pendants, pearl earrings, elegant white gold chains
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Autumn Season Colour Analysis: Rich & Warm
- Characteristics: Warm undertones, earthy richness, deep golden tones
- Autumn Palette: Rust, olive, mustard, burgundy, warm reds, chocolate
Best Jewellery Choices
- Metals: Yellow gold, rose gold, antique gold
- Gemstones: Emerald, ruby, garnet, topaz, amber, tiger’s eye
- Style Tips: Textured layers, nature-inspired motifs, bohemian warmth
- Perfect For: Emerald necklaces, chunky gold bangles, layered chains, ruby rings
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Universal jewellery Tips Across All Seasons
Choosing jewellery becomes even easier when you understand a few universal principles that apply to every season:
- Diamonds flatter everyone: Diamonds are naturally neutral, which means they complement both cool and warm undertones. Whether set in white, yellow, or rose gold, they bring brightness and balance to any complexion.
- Two-tone jewellery is a versatile bridge: Designs that combine white and yellow gold—or white gold with rose gold—work beautifully across undertones. This makes two-tone styles ideal for anyone who prefers flexibility or frequently switches between warm and cool wardrobe colours.
- Personal style comes first: Seasonal colour analysis is a helpful guide, but it shouldn’t overshadow what you genuinely enjoy wearing. If a certain metal, gemstone, or style resonates with you, it will always feel right, regardless of season.
- Consider your outfit and occasion: Sometimes the colours you wear matter more than your undertone. Coordinating metal tones and gemstones with your clothes—whether for work, festive occasions, or casual outings—can create a cohesive, polished look.
- Retake your colour analysis if your hair colour changes significantly. Dramatic shifts, such as going from dark brown to blonde, adding highlights, or embracing greys, can alter your overall colouring. A fresh assessment ensures your jewellery choices continue to enhance your natural features.
Why Choose CaratLane for Your Colour Season
CaratLane makes jewellery selection effortless with:
- A wide variety of yellow, white, rose gold, silver and platinum jewellery for every season.
- BIS-certified jewellery for guaranteed purity
- The Try-at-Home service to see the designs against your skin tone
- Lifetime exchange benefits for long-term flexibility
- 15-day easy returns if you want to try another design
FAQs About Colour Analysis & Jewellery
- What is colour analysis?
Colour analysis helps identify which shades complement your natural features, allowing you to choose jewellery metals and gemstones that flatter you.
- What is seasonal colour analysis?
Seasonal colour analysis groups individuals into Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn based on undertones.
- What is spring colour analysis?
Spring colour analysis is ideal for individuals with warm tones who look best in yellow gold and warm, bright gemstones.
- Does colour analysis work for men?
Yes. Men can use seasonal colour analysis to choose watches, chains, and rings that complement their undertones.
- Can my jewellery season change over time?
Your colour season can shift if your natural colouring changes significantly, for example, due to ageing, going grey, major hair colour transformations, or changes in skin tone. Retaking a colour analysis after such changes helps ensure your jewellery choices continue to flatter you.
- What if I fall between two seasons?
Many people share characteristics from two neighbouring seasons. If this happens, look at the undertone first (warm or cool). Your undertone determines your main category, and then you can borrow gemstone colours or metal tones from the adjacent season that feels most natural to you.
Let your season shine — choose jewellery that celebrates your natural colours.
Finding your colour season is a simple yet powerful way to choose jewellery that enhances your natural beauty. Whether you belong to Winter’s bold contrast, Spring’s radiant warmth, Summer’s soft elegance, or Autumn’s rich depth, the right metals and gemstones can illuminate your unique features.
With CaratLane’s wide selection across all metal tones and gemstone families, discovering pieces that harmonise with your palette becomes effortless and enjoyable.
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