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Why? Because this vibrant color makes us feel luxurious and rich! Purple combines the energy of red and the calmness of blue. It is furthermore associated with spirituality and the higher self.
Purple’s elite status stems from the rarity and cost of the dye originally used to produce it.
Historically purple is considered the color of royalty. Purple was expensive and as a result only the wealthiest people could afford purple garments. In fact, Queen Elizabeth the First had forbid anyone except close members of the royal family to wear it. To get one ounce of purple fabric, the mucus from 336,000 spiney dye-murex snails had to be harvested.
Is purple your favorite color? If so you
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have a great imagination
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are compassionate. You love participating in humanitarian projects.
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love to inspire others with your creative and positive approach to life
OK, there are a few less than terrific traits too ..you
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tend to be idealist and impractical.
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Amethyst is a natural example of rich deep purple. I adore working with this gemstone. Here are a few of the designs I have created using gorgeous amethyst 
I love purple! Amethyst is a beautiful stone. Crazy information re the snails. Harvesting mucus – what a job!
thanks Tamuria. agree about the snails.. glad we have better alternatives these days
This just reminded me of a quote I just love: “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t notice it.”
― Alice Walker, The Color Purple
Thanks for jarring my memory!
I love that quote. Wish I would have found it before i wrote the blog. thanks!
Purple is one of my favorite colors. It does feel more royal to me. Thanks for sharing the background.
most welcome Sabrina. the deeper purples do feel royal to me too!
Amethyst is my birthstone, so I have a ton of purple jewelry and I love it! 🙂 People go to great lengths for fashion and beauty, but it was still a surprise to learn about the snails’ contribution to the color purple. What an enjoyable read with lots of intriguing facts.
Thanks so much Meghan. The snail tidbit is pretty fascinating! Appreciate your comments
I do love purple!!! …and am sometimes scattered and impractical! HAHA But purple is just so pretty and calming! Amethyst is a very pretty stone. What neat information.
I can relate to the scattered trait, Erin. I feel like there are so many options every day that sometimes I get lost in it all
I love purple and amethyst. It is my birthstone and wear it above other stones. Also love the vibrational energy of amethyst. You have beautiful jewelry Alene!
Thanks so much Candess. Lucy you to have amethyst as your birthstone! There is something magical about it
Purple IS my favourite colour, I love love love it. Purple jewellery is so pretty too.
Glad to meet another purple lover, Sonya?
Yes, I’m definitely a sensitive, compassionate purple lover. I’m always drawn to jewelry that has amethyst stones. I’m sure you go the Gem and Mineral show in Tucson which is my favorite place to buy amethyst rocks.
Thanks Joyce. Yes I go to the Tucson Gem show for sure. It is practically in my back yard..about 2 hours away. Always so much fun and I end up with treasures every time
Hi Alene,
Love the color purple. My daughter was born in Feb, so her birthstone is Amethyst 🙂 Just a little biased…….Love all of your jewelry as well beautiful!
Good reason to be biased, Joan. Your daughter is very lucky ?
Very interesting information on purple. Love learning about the attributes of purple-loving folk, since my new daughter-in-law is a purple lover. Any information is helpful:)
Thanks Robin. You’ll have fun shopping for purple stuff, I’m sure!
I love purple! It’s not my absolute favorite (that’s green) but it’s high on the list. I remember when I was a kid, my great-aunt had an all purple bathroom (I’m talking fixtures). I do love the amethyst earrings I got from you, Alene, and wear them often.
ThanksCarol. Trying to envision purple bathroom fixtures…sounds a little over the top. But obviously memorable. A good memory for you I am sure
I really love your jewelry, and I’m a huge fan of both copper and purple.
Thanks so much Reba. I design a lot with that combination. Copper and silver look great with purple!
Hello
Purple is definitely my favorite color and compassionate. I love your article . Thank You for sharing this.
Lori English,
Most welcome Lori. Sounds like the traits of purple fit you to a tee
Interesting article – and this is coming from a non-purple lover! I do love amethyst, though!
Thanks Mindy. I’m right with you in loving amethyst. Perhaps a future post on another color will hit the mark
Purple is one of my absolute FAVORITE colors. I love amethysts and have this in jewelry, knick knacks and crystals. It’s such a calming, spiritual and powerful color!
Thanks Tandy. I agree that purple is calming and rousing at the same time
Oh, how I ADORE the color purple, and all its various shades!!
Amethyst is a gorgeous color 🙂
Thanks so much Natalie. Amethyst is gorgeous isn’t it?