Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Who Has Time for the Blues?

I do! While there may be a slight correlation between being sad and being blue, there is nothing sad about having blue in your jewelry. In fact, blue kisses up to royalty and is a favored color for forward thinking and anything modern. It is calming and trustworthy. That is why so many banks use blue in their logos and marketing material.

Here are some regal ways to add blue to your designs.

Sapphire


This is probably the first stone that you think of when you think of a blue gemstone. It is the ultimate blue stone and is one of the four stones in the world considered precious. It is as hard as a diamond and the birthstone of September.
Blue Sapphire

Blue Opal


In between the most common white opal and the most expensive black opal lies the pretty blue opal. It is a modern October gemstone and filled with fiery color. It is associated with Libra babies.

Blue Opal

Aquamarine

This gemstone gets its name from its ocean blues and teals. It is a  March birthstone and associated with Scorpios even though they are not March babies.
Aquamarine

In addition to these pretty blues, other blues include kyanite, labradorite, sunstone, lapis lazuli, sodalite and aventurine.   Of course, there are many other blue stones that are found in jewelry, but like these stones, anytime that you add blue to your design, you are adding a  calming and regal stone.

Here are some things that will not give you the blues. In fact, they will make you quite happy, so buy them all now!

African Blue Opal Necklace

SolanakaiDesigns
African Blue Opal Necklace

Jasper Wood Necklace

PrettyGonzo
Jasper Wood Necklace, Lampwork Focal, Blue Green Brown, Nature Inspired, Earthy, Handmade

Montana Blue Earrings Swarovski Crystal

TreasuresofJewels
Montana Blue Earrings Swarovski Crystal Montana Blue Teardrop Earrings Blue Dangle Earrings Downton Abbey Jewelry Victorian Earrings

Dinosaur Thank You Stickers Personalized for Baby Shower or Birthday

AdorebyNat

Bracelet Beaded Bangle Exquisite Teal Decorative metal Center Crystal
JazzitupwithDesignsbyNancy
Cuff Bracelet Teal Blue and Green ladies bangle Beaded gemstones

Gemstone Earrings

BlondePeachJewelry
Gemstone Earrings, Blue Earrings, Beaded Earrings, Silver Earrings, Handmade Earrings, Long Earrings, Iolite Earrings, Handcrafted Jewelry

One-of-a-kind Handmade Dichroic Fused Glass Large Triplet Zirconia Necklace Pendant

Umeboshi
One-of-a-kind Handmade Dichroic Fused Glass Large Triplet Zirconia Necklace Pendant by Umeboshi Jewelry Designs

Leaf Fairy Blue Leather Turquoise Picasso Druk Magatama BOHO Bracelet

KatsAllThat
Leaf Fairy Blue Leather Turquoise Picasso Druk Magatama BOHO Bracelet
Petroglyph Running Horse Necklace
ShadowDogDesigns
Handmade horse petroglyph pendant necklace with bone and sodalite.

Navy Blue Sapphire Pearl Crystal Earrings Sterling Silver Lever Backs

TheSingingBeader
Navy Blue Sapphire Pearl Crystal Earrings Sterling Silver Lever Backs
Transparent Ink Blue Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads
CovergirlBeads
Transparent Ink Blue Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads 058 Shiny
Ford Mustang 8 x 10 Wood Wall Art Portrait Handmade From 3mil Birch plywood
KevsKrafts
Ford Mustang 8 x 10 Wood Wall Art Portrait Handmade From 3mil Birch plywood
All Star Superhero Dog Bandana
SewAmazin
All Star Superhero Patriotic Dog Bandana | SewAmazin

Butterfly and Dragonfly Crystal Sterling Charm Beaded Bracelet Small

DianesDangles

Earrings Handmade

Bluemorningexpressions

Earrings Handmade, Silver Earrings, Dangle Earrings, Polymer Earrings, Ready to Ship, Drop Earrings, Long Earrings, Statement Earrings
As you can see, there are  many ways to be blue!

Don't see what you are looking for?
You will find more gift ideas from these designers and artists here:

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Red is for Passion
Green with Envy
Think Pink

Feel free to reach out and ask the artists and designers if they could make something just for you.
Enjoy
Julie and Blu

13 comments:

  1. Thank you Julie! I love your "blues" post. Much appreciate being included. Off to share.

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  2. Blues be gone! These are the prettiest ever! Thanks so much for the great finds and for including my pendant! I have shared all!

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  3. Love all the blues, thank you for including my butterfly bracelet, will share.

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  4. Blue on Blue, Heartache on Heartache....sorry, couldn't resist singing. lol Thanks for much, Jule and Blue (I mean Blu!) Will share.

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  5. We must have "blue" on the mind, Julie - my Indiemade blog post today features blue. Great minds and all that . . . A bountiful bevy of beautiful blues featured today. Thank you for including my horse pendant necklace. Will share the post all around and pin the items (: Treats to the Handsome Blu from the Goofus Seamus.

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  6. Thank you Julie and Blu for sharing some wonderful blue gifts....Off to share.

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  7. So many pretty pieces here! Thanks for this post, Julie and beautiful Blu, and for including my necklace. Will be sharing! Treats to his Royal Blu-ness from Sir Gonze! :)

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  8. Such a beautiful post, Julie! I am a September baby and knew sapphire was my birthstone. What I did not know is that it is as hard as a diamond!The sapphire, blue opal and aquamarine all make my heart swoon, as do the fabulous creations you've included here. Thank you for including my African "blue opal" as well. Will share, of course!

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  9. How gorgeous is this array of beautiful blues...and sapphire is my birthstone! Thank you Julie for putting this together and thank you for including my ruffled leather fairy bracelet. Will share.

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  10. Blues are just so fantastic! Thank you so much for including my Dinosaur stickers. Off to share.

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  11. Blues are just so fantastic! Thank you so much for including my Dinosaur stickers. Off to share.

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  12. My favorite color! Pinned all the wonderful blue creations.

    Thank you for including our Supehero Dog Bandana :-)

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