Wednesday, March 17, 2021

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!

Blue Shamballa bracelet

Andrea Designs 

Blueberries in Basket - Old World Stills Series Poster

Photography & Digital By Colleen Cornelius

Cerulean Blue Faceted Agate Bali Copper OOAK 21 inch Necklace

KatsAllThat 

Sodalite Gemstone Stretch Bracelet, Healing Crystal Jewelry

Victorian Style Treasures 


Passover - Pesach Earrings - Blue Matzah Earrings

Lindab142 

Tanzanite Cantaloupe Swarovski Crystal Bracelet Sterling Silver Beads

 Magdalene Jewels 

Labradorite, gemstone wire wrap pendant copper

WatercolorsNmore 

Little Electric Rock Guitar Earrings With Blue Beads

The Singing Beader 

Blue Sodalite Gemstone Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings Sterling Silver

Covergirl Beads 

Southwest Cross Earrings, Pewter Silver Blue Handmade Jewelry Gift

Shadow Dog Designs 

Blue Flower Polymer Clay Beaded Necklace with Swarovski Crystals

Blue Morning Expressions 

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

Red is for Passion

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

8 comments:

  1. Thanks so much, Julie for including my blue bead electric guitar earrings for the midweek post. The pics of the stones you showed are gorgeous and the selection of blue gifts are amazing, as well! I have shared on my FB page and pinned each to my Mother's Day Gifts board.

    https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10158884482085202&id=325193455201

    https://www.pinterest.com/singingbeader/mothers-day-gifts/

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  2. Love that blue opal! And love the collection of blue Mother's Day gifts you pulled together! Many thanks for including my cross earrings. Will pin all and schedule tweets for tomorrow. Plus share the blog far ad wide. Treats to the Handsome Florida Pup from the Speckled Neighborhood Watch Moose Dog.

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  3. Such a dreamy collection of blue handmade beauties! The stones at the top are dreamy too. Love the aquamarine and blue opal! Treats to Prince Harry Pup!

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  4. Oh my what a beautiful BLUE blog. I have to say the aquamarine took my heart away. I'm partial to aquamarine being a March baby.

    Thank you Julie for including my bracelet.

    Will be pinning: https://www.pinterest.com/jnldesigns/countdown-to-mothers-day-2021/

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  5. Thank you Julie for another unique Blog of Blues. It must have been difficult on what items to feature as there are so many variations of the color Blue!!! Although Sapphires are my favorite, thank you for include my Tanzanite/Cantalope Bracelet among your featured items! Promoted all!!!

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  6. Julie,
    The color and the handmade creations are gorgeous, thank you for including my macrame bracelet in your beautiful collection!
    I shared all the items on Twitter and Pinterest board 2021-Mother's Day-Handmade shopping guide.

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  7. Gorgeous gemstones and gorgeous blue creations to consider for gift ideas or for yourself! Thank you Julie for including my cerulean blue necklace. All will be pinned, tweeted and hash-tagged.

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  8. Thank you, Julie and Harry, for this blog filled with such a variety of blues. Shared all items

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