Garnets may be found in a variety of hues, but the classic hue is a rich red. As dark green and this stone are complementary colours, Kosich recommends putting them together.
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The colours of the peridot, the birthstone for February, range from a pale lilac to a richer, more royal purple. According to Kosich, amethyst looks best with yellow, which is the colour opposite to purple on the colour wheel.
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Aquamarine's reputed soothing effects are hardly surprising given the stone's reassuringly tranquil blue-green colour. According to Kosich, the birthstone for March should be worn with a pastel hue, namely a pale orange.
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What colour should be used to complement a colourless gemstone? I'm glad to tell you that you won't need to! For each occasion, from weddings to getting together with friends for coffee, diamonds are a perfect accessory
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Even though red is opposite green on the colour wheel, you might want to stay away from that Christmasy combination. Mangiarotti, though, recommends pink, which is only a few notches away from red,
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Pearl is the most popular June birthstone, however there are three options (the other two are alexandrite and moonstone). Pearls are classy and understated, so contrasting them with a bold hue is a nice touch.
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