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Featured in Mann’s Jewelers Magazine, [Fall/Winter / 2025]
Recognized for expertise in personal color analysis and its application to fine jewelry
Indigo Tones was recently featured in Mann’s Jewelers Magazine (Fall/Winter 2025), where founder Kerry Jones shared her deep knowledge of personal color analysis and how color science can transform the way we choose clothing, metals, and gemstones.
Based in Rochester, NY, Kerry Jones has consulted with thousands of clients around the world, helping them discover their most flattering seasonal color palettes. In her conversation with the Mann’s Jewelers team, Kerry guided editors through the art and science of color analysis, explaining how understanding tone harmony can elevate both personal style and fine jewelry choices.
This feature highlights Indigo Tones’ thoughtful, science-backed approach to color—bridging artistry, history, and modern application.
Personal color analysis goes beyond choosing colors you’re drawn to. It’s a structured process rooted in color science, developed by artists who were also scientists, and refined over generations.
Kerry explains that while trends, personal style, or confidence levels often influence our color choices, true harmony comes from identifying the hues that naturally enhance our unique coloring.
Drawing on Albert Munsell’s color theory, which maps color in three dimensions—hue, value, and intensity—and the Impressionist painters’ seasonal observations of light, modern color analysis connects human coloring to distinct seasonal tone harmonies.
When these elements align, the effect is immediate: brighter eyes, smoother-looking skin, softened fine lines, and colors that appear more vibrant overall.
“Like music, when colors are in harmony, they elevate one another.” — Mann’s Jewelers Magazine
Indigo Tones works within a 12-season system, allowing for more nuance than the traditional four-season approach. Each season is defined by its balance of hue, value, and intensity.
Broadly speaking:
Winter: Dark, cool, intense
Spring: Light, warm, intense
Summer: Cool, light, muted
Autumn: Dark, warm, muted
Two people with similar hair or skin tones may fall into different seasons due to subtle differences—such as brightness versus softness, or warmth versus depth. While hair may gray over time, Kerry emphasizes that our seasonal tone harmony remains consistent throughout life.
One of the most compelling aspects of the feature is how personal color analysis translates directly to fine jewelry.
Metals and gemstones, like people, share the same three color characteristics. For example:
Cool seasons often shine in silver and cool-toned metals
Muted seasons are beautifully complemented by softer finishes like platinum
Bright seasons come alive with high-intensity gemstones
Warm, muted seasons glow in rose gold and earthy gem tones
Rather than universal rules, Kerry explains that true harmony depends on honoring the dominant characteristics of an individual’s season—especially when mixing metals or selecting statement pieces.
Jewelry, when treated as color, becomes an extension of personal harmony, just like clothing, makeup, or interior design.
Indigo Tones is a personal color analysis studio founded by Kerry Jones, dedicated to helping individuals understand and embrace the colors that naturally enhance them. Through a blend of science, artistry, and personalized guidance, Indigo Tones empowers clients to make confident choices across fashion, beauty, and jewelry.
