Will a silver name necklace given as a gift compliment a guy's cool skin tone?

Since your boyfriend has a paler skin tone, he would fall under the "cool category", which would mean that he has a cool undertone. What this basically means for you, is that white metals will complement his skin tone the best. So necklaces with metals like white gold, platinum or sterling silver would definitely be your best bet as a lovely gift going into the new year. Silver will create a fresh feel against lighter skin. Silver will also really stand out if your boyfriend has lighter or blonde hair. I'm sure he is going to absolutely love his gift!