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Are you a sensitive, compassionate Purple lover?

October 19, 2016 By Alene Geed 32 Comments

Purple Rocks! [tweet_dis_img]smiles-and-purple[/tweet_dis_img]

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 

  • have a great imagination

  • are compassionate. You love participating in humanitarian projects.

  • love to inspire others with your creative and positive approach to life

OK, there are a few less than terrific traits too ..you

  • tend to be idealist and impractical.

  • can appear scattered  [tweet_box design=”default” float=”none”]People who love purple are sensitive and compassionate[/tweet_box]3 Heart Amethyst VIGSterling Snake amethyst ring

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 1-copper-amethyst-vig

 

 

 

Now go out and find some purple to wear!

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Comments

  1. Tamuria says

    October 19, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    I love purple! Amethyst is a beautiful stone. Crazy information re the snails. Harvesting mucus – what a job!

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 20, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      thanks Tamuria. agree about the snails.. glad we have better alternatives these days

      Reply
  2. Susan Mary Malone says

    October 19, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 20, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      I love that quote. Wish I would have found it before i wrote the blog. thanks!

      Reply
  3. Sabrina Quairoli says

    October 19, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    Purple is one of my favorite colors. It does feel more royal to me. Thanks for sharing the background.

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 20, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      most welcome Sabrina. the deeper purples do feel royal to me too!

      Reply
  4. Meghan Monaghan says

    October 20, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 22, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Thanks so much Meghan. The snail tidbit is pretty fascinating! Appreciate your comments

      Reply
  5. Erin says

    October 20, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 22, 2016 at 9:54 am

      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

      Reply
  6. Candess M. Campbell says

    October 20, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 21, 2016 at 9:36 am

      Thanks so much Candess. Lucy you to have amethyst as your birthstone! There is something magical about it

      Reply
  7. Sonya says

    October 20, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    Purple IS my favourite colour, I love love love it. Purple jewellery is so pretty too.

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 22, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Glad to meet another purple lover, Sonya?

      Reply
  8. Joyce Hansen says

    October 20, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 22, 2016 at 9:56 am

      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

      Reply
  9. Joan M Harrington says

    October 20, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 23, 2016 at 8:56 am

      Good reason to be biased, Joan. Your daughter is very lucky ?

      Reply
  10. Robin says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    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:)

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:56 am

      Thanks Robin. You’ll have fun shopping for purple stuff, I’m sure!

      Reply
  11. Carol Rundle says

    October 21, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 23, 2016 at 8:58 am

      ThanksCarol. Trying to envision purple bathroom fixtures…sounds a little over the top. But obviously memorable. A good memory for you I am sure

      Reply
  12. Reba Linker says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    I really love your jewelry, and I’m a huge fan of both copper and purple.

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:57 am

      Thanks so much Reba. I design a lot with that combination. Copper and silver look great with purple!

      Reply
  13. Lori English says

    October 22, 2016 at 10:32 am

    Hello

    Purple is definitely my favorite color and compassionate. I love your article . Thank You for sharing this.

    Lori English,

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:58 am

      Most welcome Lori. Sounds like the traits of purple fit you to a tee

      Reply
  14. Mindy Iannelli says

    October 22, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    Interesting article – and this is coming from a non-purple lover! I do love amethyst, though!

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 24, 2016 at 10:00 am

      Thanks Mindy. I’m right with you in loving amethyst. Perhaps a future post on another color will hit the mark

      Reply
  15. Tandy Elisala says

    October 22, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 24, 2016 at 10:00 am

      Thanks Tandy. I agree that purple is calming and rousing at the same time

      Reply
  16. Natalie Palombi says

    October 24, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    Oh, how I ADORE the color purple, and all its various shades!!
    Amethyst is a gorgeous color 🙂

    Reply
    • Alene Geed says

      October 25, 2016 at 10:20 am

      Thanks so much Natalie. Amethyst is gorgeous isn’t it?

      Reply

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