What is it about blue?

The color blue. Azure, cobalt, sapphire, navy, powder, midnight, Prussian, electric, indigo, royal, baby, robin's egg, peacock, aquamarine, steel, slate, etc. Each of these blues evokes a different emotion, but all within the same category -- providing a calming, relaxing mood. Blue has been believed to soothe illness and treat pain. In fact, Chromotherapy, or light therapy, is often used as a holistic or alternative treatment for people.

Blue is usually described as a favorite color by many people and the color most preferred by men. Blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity. It is often described as peaceful, tranquil, secure and orderly. Ever stare out over the ocean or a lake? How did you feel?

Blue can also create feelings of sadness or aloofness. It is often used to decorate work spaces because research has shown that people are more productive in blue rooms! Some researches have found that blue is the least appetizing color and therefore, one should eat off of a blue plate to lose weight!

When we are at market buying gemstones, we look for the purest colors to design our jewelry around. When it comes to blues, we look for the mesmerizing Ceylon blue for our sapphire pieces. Blue is our most popular color in our fine jewelry and rest assured you will see more blues coming from our design house.