What Jewellery to Wear with an Orange or Rust Dress

Bright orange is vivid, so yellow-gold jewellery can echo its warmth, while white or silver-coloured finishes create a cooler contrast. Muted rust has earthy red-brown tones that pair naturally with warm yellow-gold; white finishes give it a crisper, more modern contrast. Rose-coloured jewellery is another option for either shade. Choose by the effect you want, then consider the neckline and fabric.

Rust can range from orange-brown to deep reddish brown, so check the fabric in daylight before choosing a finish.

With bright orange, decide whether you want to continue the warm palette or introduce contrast.

Warm, coordinated look: Try Orsola Drop Earrings in yellow-gold colour with the Elettra Necklace in a matching finish. If the dress has a high or detailed neckline, wear the earrings without the necklace.

Cool contrast: Try Cadenza Studs in white colour with the Marina Vertigo Necklace in a matching finish, if the neckline leaves room for a pendant.

For a simple daytime dress, studs or a fine pendant can keep the look easy to wear. A plain evening dress can carry drops or a more noticeable necklace.

Rust has a deeper, earthier appearance than bright orange. Yellow-gold colour often creates a cohesive autumn look; white or silver-coloured jewellery brings a brighter contrast.

Autumn daytime: Pair Orsola earrings in yellow-gold colour with the Aurora Bracelet in the same finish. Leave the necklace off if the dress has a high neckline, scarf or textured collar.

Evening contrast: Try Orsola drops in white colour with Marina Vertigo in a white finish. If the dress has embellishment, wear one piece as the focal point and keep the rest simple.

• V-neck or open neckline: A pendant can sit in the open space; pair it with simpler earrings.
• High neckline: Earrings may be enough. Try studs, hoops or drops based on the dress details.
• Strapless dress: Choose whether the necklace or earrings should lead.
• Satin or metallic fabric: The fabric already reflects light, so keep the jewellery combination restrained.
• Lace, print or embroidery: Use a simpler shape so the jewellery does not compete with the fabric.