Amethyst, the birthstone of February, is desired all across the globe for its royal purple hue. But its dramatic colour may often leave people confused about what would go best with it.
We understand that it’s not easy to incorporate this gem into an ensemble, as it can look garish if done wrong. So here are a few secrets on how to strike the perfect balance!
Pairing Diamonds with Amethysts
An amethyst-only look by itself is quite stunning. But if you want to infuse more luxury into it, then go for pieces that are accentuated with diamonds. You can also simply pair your amethyst jewellery with a completely different diamond piece. This combination creates a beautiful contrast of colours and eye-catching sparkle too. But remember to keep the focus on amethyst by opting for a bigger piece, while keep the diamond minimal.
Pairing Other Gemstones with Amethysts
Teaming up an individual amethyst piece with other coloured gemstone jewellery won’t be a good idea. However, you may come across some creations that showcase amethyst together with other vibrant gems, such as a blue topaz or pink sapphire, for a truly unique look. These combinations are visually appealing, but certainly not for the faint-hearted.
Amethyst and The Colour of Your Outfits
With basic and minimal amethyst pieces, you don’t have to worry much as they can be worn with most outfits and can be quite versatile. The statement amethyst pieces, however, can be tricky to work with and you’ll have to be a little careful with oversized designs.
More Style Tips Ahead…
- Play with Contrast – This is, perhaps, the easiest and also the ideal way to bring the magic of amethyst to the forefront. You can create a sophisticated look by teaming up this gem with outfits in solid beige, pastel shades, yellows as well as orange and lime green. Avoid bold prints as the look may come across as too cluttered.
- Try Amethyst with Your LBDs – Not just your black dresses, but black blouses and tops too can also be livened up with a pair of amethyst cocktail earrings or a tennis bracelet. The royal purple brilliance of this gem will elevate the mysterious charm of the ever-versatile black.
- Also Try ‘em with Classic White – More often than not, we forget that white is also classy and versatile, just like black. In fact, the best way to bring out the purple in an amethyst is to wear it with a solid white number. Modern brides, are you listening? You can ditch the same old diamond jewellery and wear amethysts instead. Let the velvety-purple pop on your pristine white gown.
Last But Not the Least…
Purple Power!
An out-and-out purple ensemble with matching amethyst accessories cans look ridiculously good. Fashionistas will approve this too.
Don’t like a matchy-matchy feel? Pick an outfit in lilac, violet or any hue in between, for a failsafe look. Remember to pick a shade lighter or darker than the gemstone, and you can still make a big impact.
Also read – How to Care for Amethyst?
