Colours for 2010

Pantone has announced it's colours for 2010 . The company Pantone was created in 1963 by Herbert Lawrence to quantify the colour experience . He created a colour language that was univeral among the industries that revolve around colour. Mr. Lawrence understood that colour is experienced differently by the individual and produced a system that allowed for accurate communication of each hue. You can create your own account and experiment with colours at www.pantone.com

Turquoise is the show stopper colour for 2010 evoking the colours of beautiful tropical seas. It is the stone of the Shaman with wonderful energetic properties that encourage wisdom, trust and kindness. Turquoise is the healer of the spirit. Shopping for turquoise jewelry is an adventure in variety . You will find beautiful American turquoise from the Globe mine in Arizona. Other sources in the US include mines in Nevada and NewMexico . World wide sources of turquoise include China, Turkey , Tibet, Peru, Iran, and Mexico. Many of the Mexican turquoise products resemble American turquoise as they are mined from similar geographic areas ( Nacozari and Campo Frio ) Know your supplier for genuine turquoise. There are a lot of substitutes out there from dyed jaspers to plastic block resin turquoise colored simulants. Genuine Turquoise is an investment. Any reputable dealer will give their guarentee in writing . Happy Shopping and be sure to enjoy this year's fabulous colour!

1. Earrings with Sleeping beauty smooth and faceted rondels 2. Kingman Turquoise hand wireds sterling necklace 3. Campo Frio Necklace hand wired with sterling 4. Mixed gem necklace featuring Campo Frio Nuggets