Getting ready for an event can be even more exciting than attending the event itself.
Whether it’s prom, a wedding, or a date, putting together an outfit can end up being quite the project!
If there is one thing that can bring your outfit together and take it to the next level, it’s jewelry.
As green becomes an increasingly popular color for dresses, you might find yourself wondering what kind of jewelry pairs well with a green dress.
What Color Of Jewelry Goes With A Green Dress? (6 Options)
1. Gold Jewelry
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Gold is one of the most elegant and classic colors you can pick to combine with green.
Gold is a neutral color when it comes to jewelry, which means it goes with everything!
You can wear it with any shade of green, from a dark emerald cocktail dress to a lime green party dress.
If you have a green dress that you love and are looking to buy more jewelry, going with gold jewelry ensures that it matches.
2. Silver Jewelry
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Silver is another jewelry option that is so classic that it can be considered a neutral color in the jewelry world.
Silver is best paired with a darker green, like an emerald green.
Lime green and silver will have a bit of a strange look if paired together.
As a rule of thumb, only pair silver with shades of green that have cooler undertones.
3. Copper
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Copper is another good choice for jewelry when trying to match it with a green dress.
Just like with silver, it is going to match best with dark green dresses and might look a little strange if paired with a neon green dress.
This is because neon greens or lime greens have yellow undertones.
4. Pearls
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Pearls are another great jewelry choice to pair with a green dress.
The wonderful thing about pearls is they will go with any color of the rainbow!
A dark green dress paired with pearls will give an elegant feel while a neon green dress with pearls will provide tons of visual interest.
Pearls can help dress up a basic outfit.
If you have a favorite green dress that is too casual for a formal event, adding some pearls can bring it to the next level.
5. Diamonds
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You don’t have to invest in a set of real diamonds to get a fancy look.
Any white-colored crystal will look phenomenal when paired with a green dress.
Diamonds and clear crystals are most often used in gold and silver jewelry, which is great because they will pair with every shade of green.
If you want to dress up your outfit and make it appear fancier, white jewels are the best way to do it.
6. Green Jewelry
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This is one that you have to be careful when pairing together.
You don’t want to choose a shade of green that clashes with the color of the dress.
Ideally, you want to use a gem of the same shade of green as the dress.
Keep in mind that if you match the jewelry to the dress, it will blend in more and be less of a statement piece.
If you want the dress to be the focus of attention, this might be perfect!
If you want the dress to simply be the backdrop for the jewelry, it might be better to go with a different color.
You also want to make sure that the dress isn’t too bold to be paired with green jewelry.
For example, if you have a lime green dress and pair it with lime green jewelry, it might be too much of a statement.
Of course, if you want to turn heads, a monochromatic look might be just the answer.
Colors To Avoid
1. Rose Gold Jewelry
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There can be some exceptions to this, but for the most part, green does not pair well with rose gold jewelry.
A silver or gold piece is going to make your outfit look much more classic and less busy.
However, at the end of the day, you can wear whatever jewelry you want.
Even if you don’t go with a conventional look, the most important thing is that you feel good in the outfit you put on.
It is also important to keep in mind the color of the jewels and not just the metal.
If you have a piece of rose gold jewelry filled with red gems, that is something you never want to wear with a green dress.
There will be far too many colors going on.
2. Red
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Red is one of the most unattractive colors you can pair with green.
The reason for this is color science.
Red is on the complete opposite side of the color wheel!
Green is a combination of blue and yellow, with no red tones in it.
That makes red the direct opposite of green.
In color theory, opposites do not attract, they clash!
There is one exception to this: Christmas.
Green and red are classic Christmas colors, and if you are heading to a Christmas party, it will be one of the only times you can safely pair these colors.
The season won’t make them look any better, but the points you will get for being on-theme will outweigh the clashing of the colors.
3. Neon Pink
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While light pink can be quite a popular color to pair with green, neon pink clashes with it.
If you really want to wear pink jewelry with your outfit, consider going with a softer pink.
A light shade of baby pink can look quite good when paired with a dark emerald green.
It will still be quite the bold fashion statement, though, so if you are going for a more classic look it is better to avoid pink entirely.
4. Orange
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Much like the neon pink, orange jewelry just has too much going on to look good.
Orange clashes with green and makes the entire outfit too busy.
The Exception
There is an exception when it comes to avoiding these particular colors.
If you are going for a campy, maximalist look, or you are trying to shock the world with your fashion choices, these are probably the best colors to pair with green!
Some people like to push the boundaries with their fashion.
If you are heading to fashion week in New York and really want to make a statement, you will probably get further by breaking fashion rules than by following them.
What Other Accessories Should I Wear With My Green Dress?
You can follow the same color rules for the other accessories you add to your green dress.
In general, black, white, and nude accessories will always pair with any outfit.
If you want to play it safe and have your dress be the only statement piece, go with white, black, or nude shoes.
Use a purse that matches your shoes and go for a piece of jewelry that is a neutral color like gold or silver.
Accessories can take the same basic piece in many different directions.
For example, you can take a simple green dress and add white tennis shoes and a jean jacket to give it a dressed-down vibe.
Then, the next week you could add a pair of black heels and a black blazer to make it business casual.
After that, you can throw on a ton of sparkling jewelry and a pair of crystal-encrusted heels to make it the ultimate fancy party dress.
You can also take the color of your accessories into account when selecting your jewelry color.
By matching your jewelry to your accessories instead of the dress, you can have a complete look that is more visually interesting!
What Style Of Jewelry Should I Wear?
The style of jewelry you should wear with your green dress depends on the vibe you are going for and the style of the dress.
All jewelry can styles can go with green, assuming the colors of the jewelry don’t clash.
1. Pure Metal
One of the most neutral and classic jewelry options you can go with is jewelry that is simply shaped metal.
Think of a gold bangle bracelet or a simple silver chain around your neck.
If you are afraid your green dress is too much of a statement piece, you can make it appear more classic by wearing simple accessories that have a classic look.
2. Lots Of Jewels
If you want something that is going to have a big “wow factor,” choose jewelry that has lots of jewels.
As we mentioned earlier, clear diamond-like jewels are the best option if you want something that will go with every shade of green.
3. Costume Jewelry
If you are looking to make a big statement with your jewelry pieces, go with some costume jewelry that features an intricate design.
4. Barely-There Jewelry
If you are looking for something discreet and feminine to take your look to the next level, try choosing a very small piece of jewelry.
A thin gold chain around the wrist with a single pearl or a simple silver band on your finger can add an element of depth without being too flashy.
What Should I Look For When Purchasing Jewelry?
Style isn’t the only thing you should consider when you are purchasing jewelry to go with your dress.
You also want to think about the quality of the piece.
Some pieces are cheap not only in price but also in quality.
You want jewelry that will last, not something that will break after a few wears.
Breakage is not the only thing you should consider.
It is also important to make sure you choose a metal that you are not allergic to.
Many people have bad reactions to the cheap metal found in costume jewelry.
For example, nickel is one of the most common metals to be allergic to. It is also cheap and found in many types of jewelry.
If you know that you have a metal allergy, it is best to stick with gold, sterling silver, stainless steel, and platinum jewelry.
Keep in mind that you can be allergic to any type of metal.
If you still find yourself having allergic reactions when wearing these types of metal, use the process of elimination to figure out what metal is irritating you.
Let your irritation heal and wear only one type of metal at a time until it reappears.
Stick with each type of metal for at least a week before you deem it “safe.”
If you notice irritation occurring, immediately stop wearing that piece of jewelry until it improves.
One of the best ways to find high-quality jewelry is to shop for reputable brands at stores known for selling high-quality jewelry.
You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on a piece to get a good piece of jewelry.
Even within the costume jewelry category, there is a huge variety of quality on offer.
While it might seem difficult to spend more money on a piece of jewelry when you can find cheaper options, remember that you want your jewelry to last.
Jewelry is something that can be worn time and time again if you invest wisely.
