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The Power of Purple - Lavender & Purple Beads & Citrine for November
This month is about the benefits of lavender beads and citrine and yellow topaz, the gemstones for November. Scroll down, or click one of the links below on the html version to go to a certain section. To go to the MrBead store click MrBead.com or MrBead.co.uk
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The Power of
Purple - Lavender & Purple Beads
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The Power of
Purple
- Lavender & Purple Beads
The
most-popular bead color at present is lavender & purple.
These are pleasing to the eye and blend well with
other colors in jewelry.
Vogue fashion editor Francesca Burns
says "historically purple was only worn by an elite few, but in autumn/winter
2012-13 it will be for everyone.
It is undoubtedly the color of the collections."
Mauve,
a light purple is top of the Dulux 2012-2013 color trends.
Dulux call them “Carnivale” and are a selection of
soft purple to violet hues.
Violet is also a combination of red and blue, but a little more-blue than purple. Some say violet can rebalance your life, remove obstacles, and help with depression.
Purple
represents good judgment, rests the spirit and its connection with divinity and
healing explain why it is used in meditation creating mystery and magic.
It’s also thought to increase imagination and
inspiration. Purple symbolizes nobility, ceremony and wisdom.
Purple
has always been used by royalty and the Christian Church. In Japan it signifies
wealth and influence, and the Imperial Chinese thought there is a secret purple
area in heaven, near the North Star. In the USA, the Purple Heart is given to
wounded brave soldiers – and in ancient Egypt, purple was the favorite color of
Cleopatra.
In feng shui, purple generates chi and is the color of very deep water, representing wealth to the Chinese. This energy attracts opportunities of all kinds, including love.
Wearing
purple gives a mystical, imaginative effect that can subliminally attract
others.
It’s a “cool” color to wear these days, because it says
you’re laid-back and not egotistical. It shouts luxury, wealth, and
sophistication – as well as being feminine and romantic. If you want to feel
special and unique then purple is the color to wear.
However,
too much purple, like blue, could bring moodiness – so don’t overdo it.
Because purple is
rare in nature and has an aura of mystery, it is favored by artists or anyone
wanting to be different. Likewise,
those who dislike purple tend to be
practical, lack
imagination and
conform to society.
They also tend to live for today, rather than in the past or future.
Many gemstones have purple or lavender color:
· Amethyst
· Sugilite
· Garnet
· Charoite
· Tanzanite
· Chalcedony
· Fluorite
· Lavender jasper
· Purple Jade
· Purple pearl
To find our lavender & purple beads just key the color in the Search box on our front page: MrBead.com or MrBead.co.uk. Or to find a specific gemstone, click either Strand Beads or Loose Beads.
”Citrine” comes from the French word for lemon, and is any quartz crystal or
cluster that’s yellow to orange. The darker, orange colors were traditionally
the best, but today people prefer bright lemony shades to mix with pastel
colors. Citrine with man-made color tends to have more of an orange or reddish
caste. Most natural citrine starts life as amethyst until heated in a molten
state to change.
Sunny and affordable, citrine brightens all jewelry, blending especially well
with the yellow gleam of polished gold. The yellow color is a natural reviver,
and citrine focuses the mind bringing a feeling of self-esteem. In medication it
helps re-establish the link between your conscious and subconscious minds. If
you are feeling down, try holding citrine to lift your spirit. It’s also very
good at healing the body and helping people communicate. Citrine has warm
energy, promotes optimism, and attracts abundance.
Citrine is one of the few stones that removes negative energy and never requires
cleansing. In ancient times it was carried as a protection against snake venom
and evil thoughts. Known as a "merchants' stone”, placed in the cash register to
not only acquire wealth but to maintain it as well. Citrine is the birthstone
for November, and its corresponding signs are Gemini, Aries, Libra, and Leo.
Although the darker, orange colors of citrine, sometimes called Madeira citrine
after the color of the wine, has generally been the most valued color, in modern
times, many people prefer the bright lemony shades which mix better with pastel
colors. Most citrine comes from Brazil.
Sometimes you will hear citrine referred to as topaz quartz, which is incorrect.
This name was used in the past in reference to the color, which is sometimes
similar to the color of topaz. Since topaz is a separate mineral, this type of
name can be confusing. However, citrine is considered an alternative to topaz as
the birthstone for November. As long as citrine is protected from prolonged
exposure to light or heat, it will last for years.
Wear topaz only if you wish to be clear-sighted: legend has it that it dispels
all enchantment and helps to improve eyesight as well! The ancient Greeks
believed that it had the power to increase strength and make its wearer
invisible in times of emergency. Topaz was also said to change color in the
presence of poisoned food or drink. Its mystical curative powers waxed and waned
with the phases of the moon: it was said to cure insomnia, asthma, and
hemorrhages.To see all our citrine beads click MrBead.com or MrBead.co.uk
Order Easy for Christmas!
Christmas creeps up faster than you expect. Beaded jewelry makes great
lasting presents. Get your order in early to allow plenty of time to
arrive and make up.
Our Sister Stores
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have noticed our sister stores at
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AwesomeRings.com. The oriental store has many Chinese collectables, as
well as unusual oriental birdcages and other curiosities - and the gothic store
has wicked gothic jewelry.
Although you can't
combine orders with other bead stores, you can use the below voucher at either
of these stores too (or as well).
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