Purple Rocks! [tweet_dis_img][/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 … [Read more...]
Vibrant Malachite: Legends and Fascinating Tidbits
Malachite is the rich deep green gemstone that is often seen in Southwestern Designs. It is always found mined with copper.... which is why you often find malachite settings in copper. The two are just meant for each other. Malachite is derived from the Greek malakos, meaning soft. This gemstone is one of the softer stones so it needs to be set into pieces that won't … [Read more...]
Cookoo over COLOR!
We are surrounded with hundreds of colors. The latest PANTONE color guide lists over 1750 different shades, combinations and nuances of the primary colors.[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] Isaac Newton made a study of color starting at the age of 23 in 1666 and developed the useful Newton color circle . He realized that some colors (magenta, purple) could not be produced as … [Read more...]
Jade: A treasure through the Ages
[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img]Throughout recorded history, Jade has been the most highly esteemed stone in China. It is valued for it's beauty, strength and powers of healing. First of all there are two different minerals that we call jade. One is Jadeite. It is found mainly in Burma. It is more rare than it's counterpart, Nephrite. Imperial Jade is a translucent emerald … [Read more...]
Craving Comfort? Add brown to your life
The color brown is a serious, down-to-earth and comforting color. Officially brown is a mixture of red, yellow & blue. All shades (beige, taupe, tan, chocolate) tend to convey feelings of warmth and comfort. Brown has been used in art since prehistoric times. Paintings of brown horses and other animals have been found on the walls of the Lascaux cave dating back about … [Read more...]
