Choosing Display Colours: What Makes Gold and Silver Look Their Best

Cream and beige sit too close to gold in tone and flatten it. Charcoal, grey, deep green and navy give it separation.

Silver wants depth, not brightness

White on white makes silver look grey. Mid to dark grounds bring the polish back.

Rose gold is the fussy one

It fights pink, red and warm beige. Grey and soft green are the safe choices.

Coloured stones need a quiet ground

Any strong display colour competes with the stone. Neutral grey is the professional default for gem-set pieces.

Pearls need warmth underneath

On pure black pearls look chalky. Warm grey, taupe and soft ivory show the lustre.

Test under your own lighting

Display colour and shop lighting interact. A tray that looks right in a catalogue can look brown or blue under your LEDs. Order one before you order twelve.

One ground colour per case

Two colours in a case makes the customer's eye do work that should be spent on the jewellery.

Keep a neutral set for photography

The display you sell from is rarely the best background for photographing stock. A plain grey set pays for itself in listing photos.

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