Practical color comparisons without rigid rules

Lucynumn

We are sorting a box of family jewelry, and the color question has become more interesting than expected. There are both gold and silver tones in the box, alongside several designs that deliberately mix the two. We hope to share the jewelry according to personal interest without losing the family memories associated with it. I find it easy to notice whether I like a design, but harder to describe the effect of its metal tone. The pieces vary in size and finish, so a polished pendant and a delicate chain create very different impressions. Could similarly sized plain samples make the first comparison clearer before we try the more elaborate designs? The subject I am trying to understand is color analysis but I would rather treat any result as an observation than let it overrule a sentimental attachment. Which comparisons would you make first, and how much weight would you give them when choosing an everyday piece?