{"id":10226,"date":"2019-02-11T22:40:09","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T22:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pearlsonly.com\/blog\/?p=10226"},"modified":"2024-07-03T11:57:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T17:57:30","slug":"is-it-okay-to-wear-pearls-with-other-gemstones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pearlsonly.se\/blog\/is-it-okay-to-wear-pearls-with-other-gemstones\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Okay To Wear Pearls With Other Gemstones?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For centuries now pearls have been highly prized because of their beauty and allure.\u00a0 But unlike other gemstones, which are minerals, pearls are in fact organic, as a living organism has formed them.\u00a0 Yet although pearls<\/a> now come in a wide array of different colours many women are still wondering what kinds of other gemstones they can wear such pieces of jewelry with. Today we will explore how you can wear pearls with other gemstones in various combinations. Just keep reading!<\/p>\n

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In fact, the topic of whether to wear a set of pearl earrings<\/a> with say a pearl necklace is the best way to wear such jewelry, or if they can be worn with other gemstones.\u00a0\u00a0 The problem is that for many women they feel that wearing the same type of jewelry looks a little old fashioned, and they do have a point.\u00a0\u00a0 But sometimes pairing your beautiful pearl earrings with a pearl necklace or pendant really looks stunning.<\/p>\n

So Do You Match Or Don\u2019t You?<\/h2>\n

If you choose to wear the right pieces of jewelry together in the right way then, of course, the whole ensemble can look beautiful, without look old fashioned.\u00a0\u00a0 If you intend to wear a matching pair of pearl earrings with a necklace then it is best to stick with smaller sized pearls and very simple designs.<\/p>\n

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However, if you would prefer to wear your pearl earrings with other gemstones then you can be a little more creative, and match them with other pieces of jewelry that you wouldn\u2019t think come together.\u00a0 Ideally, you should choose other pieces of jewelry that are of a similar style, shape, and colour as the earrings you\u2019ve chosen to wear.\u00a0 The same can also be said for the kind of pearl necklace<\/a> or pendant you wear.<\/p>\n

What is important is you choose pearls and gemstones that actually bring the whole outfit together.\u00a0 Plus of course, choose pieces of jewelry that suit your own particular tastes and personality.\u00a0\u00a0 For example this year you could think about wearing stay 2 or 3 different styles of bracelet together at the same time, such as wearing a simple pearl bracelet<\/a> together with a silver charm one or one that is made up of small gemstones in varying colours.<\/p>\n

So What Gemstones Can You Wear With Pearls?<\/h2>\n

As there is such a wide variety of different colour gemstones to select from these days it can prove quite challenging to determine which ones would go well with pearls.<\/p>\n

Our guide below goes through some of the factors that should be taken into consideration when deciding what other gemstones can be worn with pearl jewelry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Generally, it is possible to wear most kinds of gemstones with pearls as long as the colours you\u2019ve chosen aren\u2019t fighting to stand out from the others.\u00a0 It is actually a good idea to allow one colour to dominate and then the others should be used as accents.\u00a0 This will, in turn, help you to create the perfect look.<\/p>\n

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The best way of course for you to decide just which gemstones go best with any pearl jewelry you have is to try several different pieces on with various outfits you have in your wardrobe.\u00a0 Then stand in front of a mirror to see if the items that you have chosen really do help to improve the overall look of your outfit or not.<\/p>\n

Plus it is important that you also choose gemstones that actually compliment your skin tone and hair colour.\u00a0 So if you have quite pale skin you need to avoid brighter coloured gemstones, whilst if you have quite a dark tone to your skin then, of course, teaming your white pearl earrings with some emeralds or rubies would look amazing.<\/p>\n

Even think about wearing a pearl earring in one ear whilst in the other, you wear an earring that contains a different gemstone in it.\u00a0\u00a0 This is a trend that will be very hot throughout 2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. Complimentary Colours<\/h3>\n

When deciding what kinds of gemstones to pair with your pearls choose ones that complement each other.\u00a0 So if you are going to wear a pair of white pearl earrings then pair these with a simple diamond pendant or diamond ring.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Similar Colours<\/h3>\n

These are two or three colours that are very close to each other on the colour spectrum.\u00a0 These work well like complimentary colours if one is slightly more muted than the other.\u00a0 For example, you could go for a black pearl ring<\/a> that is surrounded by either small diamonds or sapphires.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Split Complimentary Colours<\/h3>\n

This is where one particular colour is paired with two other colours that fall on either side of it on the colour spectrum.\u00a0\u00a0 For example, you could team up a pink pearl with say a necklace made of yellow gold and included in the design some small pale blue gemstones.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0 White Pairing<\/h3>\n

Often women ask can we wear pearl and diamond together<\/a>.\u00a0 The answer is yes, as you can imagine white is very versatile and in fact, the beauty of white pearls is that you can pair them with other different coloured gemstones.\u00a0\u00a0 Make sure that the pearl is actually the centrepiece of the jewelry then surround it with much smaller coloured gemstones.\u00a0 By doing this you will find that it helps to bring out the luster and different hues of the pearl even more.<\/p>\n

So How Do You Pair Other Jewelry With Pearls<\/h2>\n

It is very important if you are intending to wear any other gemstones with your pearl jewelry you need to know how to pair them together correctly.<\/p>\n

The first thing to be aware of is that as pearls are very distinctive they don\u2019t always compliment some other jewelry items.<\/p>\n

For more formal occasions you should think about wearing pearls with pearls<\/a>.\u00a0 So wear a beautiful pearl necklace with either a matching bracelet or a beautiful pearl of teardrop or stud pearl earrings.<\/p>\n

Can we wear pearl and emerald together or can we wear pearl and ruby together?\u00a0 Yes, it is okay to do this, but you should make sure that the rest of the outfit you wear is simple.\u00a0 If not then the look you end up with can seem quite messy.\u00a0\u00a0 Also, make sure that you choose colours in your outfit that will match the items of jewelry you\u2019ve chosen to wear.<\/p>\n

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But it isn\u2019t only the gemstones you need to think about when wearing pearls, you also need to consider the type of metal in which the various other gemstones have been set.\u00a0\u00a0 Of course, you should never mix silver and gold together.\u00a0 Instead, if you are wearing a pearl pendant with a silver chain then the other pieces of jewelry such as a diamond ring our pair of earrings should be set in silver as well.<\/p>\n

As you can see above it is quite challenging sometimes to decide what types of gemstones can be worn with pearls these days.\u00a0 Generally, most women will tend to stick with more simple designs to ensure that at all times the focus will remain on the pearls<\/a> in the jewelry that they are wearing.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s get back to the question of is it okay to wear pearls with other gemstones?\u00a0 As you can see from above yes you can choose to wear pearls with other gemstones set into other pieces of jewelry or that are in the piece you want to wear.\u00a0\u00a0 But you may also want to keep in mind the following to ensure that you create the perfect look every time you wear pearls.<\/p>\n

Below we list the times when you shouldn\u2019t be wearing pearls with other gemstones.<\/p>\n