BLUE IS A UNIVERSALLY FAVORITE COLOR. IT IS COOLING AND SOOTHING, AND IT IS SAID TO INSPIRE WISDOM AND CLARITY. SOFT BLUES ARE THOUGHT TO CALM THE MIND AND AID CONCENTRATION.
AQUAMARINE: The color of the sea on a warm tropical holiday or a cool iceberg in the Antarctic, aquamarine is the color of earth’s life-giving forces and surely one of the cheeriest in the gemstone palette. It was believed to have originated in the treasure chests of fabulous mermaids, who doled it out to protect their favorite sailors.
SAPPHIRE: A gift of sapphire symbolizes a pledge of trust, loyalty, and sincerity. It is from this tradition that sapphire has long been a popular choice for engagement rings. The gift of sapphire is a pledge to keep promises. It is also the birthstone of September.
Stunning 4.43 carat pear- shaped sapphire with pave diamond halo and band.
Pear shaped aquamarine and diamond pendant from Spark Creations.
Sapphires alternate with clusters of diamonds in this line bracelet from Spark Creations.
GREEN TOURMALINE: Tourmaline is a relatively modern gemstone, reaching wide popularity only in the 1970s. It is said to have special healing properties and the ability to release a wholesome energy to all parts of the body, enhancing courage, strength, and stamina.
GREEN IS KNOWN TO INSPIRE HARMONY AND BALANCE BECAUSE IT IS IN THE CENTER OF THE SPECTRUM. GREEN EXPRESSES FREEDOM AND GOOD NATURE, AND GREEN GEMSTONES ARE CONSIDERED TO BE BOTH ENERGIZING AND REASSURING.
Emerald cut green tourmaline pendants.
Heart shaped emerald ring from R.F. Moeller Jeweler’s Estate Collection.
EMERALD: The ancient Egyptians believed emerald represented fertility and rebirth, as well as hope and loyalty. It was associated with the Greek goddess Venus, who represented love and beauty, and in several cultures as diverse as Chinese and Irish, it has long represented good luck.
Drop earrings from Jack Abraham.
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