[nlerner]

Originally Posted by m4816k

Well, Greeks and Italians aren't exactly pale - maybe they are compared to most Indians, but sure aren't compared to most Europeans.D

Well, some were and some were not. I'm enclosing examples of fair skinned ladies.......

[GemGeek]

Ancient Greeks were fair-skinned and had a surprising number of blondes and redheads. Today, after all the conquering going on, most of the population is mixed.

[Heidi]

Something to consider with high-karat gold is the specific hue of the alloy and how it will work with your coloring. I have very light olive skin and have rings from Robert Elliot in 22k which I wear next to one from Reinstein Ross in their 20k "peach" gold alloy and the colors are complementary yet definitely different. And, back to our topic, they look great on.

[pattye]

I am also very fair, with light freckling and hazel eyes, white hair. I love the high karat gold, with the more matte and brushed finishes. But I wear lots of silver also. Love your earrings, Nora! Seems to be more choices now, in finishes and availability of various colors of gold; for so long there was nothing but 14k shiny available for the general population here in the US. We too easily buy into the marketing ploy of "you have to be this to wear this." Jewelry is really a small (but important!) part of the over all vision of a person. We should wear what we love and feel confident about it! Just my opinion----again-----

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

[Kaywal]

Good points Nlerner! Maybe I am just used to seeing myself in white gold and platinum. I am half Asian with an odd combination of olive undertone and rosiness in my cheeks--from my Dutch father. I think high karat would look good on me when I am tan, but I try to stay out of the sun as much as possible these days.

Perhaps I could start small with a fine chain and pearl pendant. I'm always game to experiment!

[nlerner]

Pattye, you are absolutely right, fashion and marketing are very influential.

Personally I consider jewelry as small sculptures, I treat shoes the same way too......

[Heidi]

Pattye -
Very well put! Thanks!

Nora -
We must be made of a similar ilk - I think jewelery is small art I get to wear around everywhere. And shoes are pretty much the same opportunity for art IMO.

[pearlescence]

Pattye, have you any pale silver grey pearls..I've found from customers that this colour looks fabulous on those with grey or white hair.

[Sueki]

Hi Wendy,
Yes, I have silver grey pearls, and I agree that they do look fabulous with pale/light skin and hair.
There is, indeed, something very flattering about the colour.
I find that it's an intriguing colour, too, as people often ask about them when I'm wearing them.

[nlerner]

Originally Posted by Heidi

I think jewelery is small art And shoes are pretty much the same opportunity for art IMO.

Exactly Heidi.

This photo of Cheerlize Theron, another fair skinned blonde wearing Lalaounis from her personal collection, was sent to me from Mykonos Lalaounis store.



Thanks Theo, George (this time a real one..... , Edward and Roberto.

[Cathybear]

Originally Posted by Sueki

Sorry, m4816k,
I got carried away and forgot to say that your pics. are super.
I especially like the mabe ring.
Oh, and here's a bracelet of freshwater pearls with silver, which I absolutely adore.

Nerida,
No, these aren't Josh pearls. I'll try for close-ups.
But my camera doesn't like going really close. Still, I'll see what I can do....

Oh Sueki!! That one is GLORIOUS!!!!
(the bracelet with the silver grapes clasp)