With Emerald being called Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2013 and also the runways full of amethyst-, garnet- and – jade-colored fabrics, it is no surprise that we’re seeing more gem tones in the house. These colors are rich and deep and have a hint of luminescence or glow. They can add drama to a room and work brilliantly for cozy and formal spaces alike by creating a feeling of luxury, elegance and relaxation. However, if used without care, stone colors can easily overpower a room. The choice of jewel-inspired accessories and furnishings should help you get the balance right. — Lucy from Four Walls and a Roof
Graham and Green
Purple Jewel Table Lamp Base – GBP 85
One of the simplest methods to integrate stone tones into a room is using glamorous glass light fixtures and lamps. I love that this amethyst lamp with its dramatic black colour.
Graham and Green
Glass Door Knobs – GBP 2.95
These coloured glass knobs are a more subtle means of adding jewel-like accents to your property.
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Mercer Tufted Love Seat – $3,000
If you’re prepared to get a larger commitment, a sapphire velvet sofa could be an excellent starting point to get a living room strategy. I’d really like to see this tufted sofa paired with dark sapphire blue walls and gold accents. Not for the faint-hearted, it’s a very complicated and timeless means to do stone tones.
purehome
Armen Living Centennial Sofa, Purple – $1,148
A more cost-conscious variant is that this amethyst velvet sofa, which would make a stunning central focal point to get a neutral living room.
Etsy
Gorgeous Pair of Unique Jade Green Lamps by Gallivanting Girls – $220
Jade has had nearly as much focus as emerald in the past year that has many vintage jade items appearing in well-dressed houses and beautifully curated collections. I like the retro geometry of this set of vintage jade lamps.
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Square Pillow, Elizabethan Red – $74
If you want to stay with neutral colors for big upholstered pieces, you may add stone colors with pillows. There is something about an amethyst-colored velvet pillow which just spells luxury and relaxation.
Huset
Alvar Aalto Votive, Apple Green – $20
If you have coveted the Aalto vase but have been put off by the price, these tiny votives are a excellent choice. I love the emerald version to get a jewel-inspired scheme.
Horchow
‘Yellow Moritz’ Pendant – $2,250
To get a super dramatic announcement, this amber pendant is laden with brightly colored Hollywood glamour. It’d look magnificent in a dining room — imagine pairing it with emerald walls.
Rain Collection
Quartz Crystal Bowl – $299
While I think of crystal, I believe about the spiky shards used for candleholders. However, this smooth dish, like a carved ice block, is a wonderful surprise.
The Classy Cottage
Arteriors Ice Faceted Small Midnight Glass/Iron Pendant – $420
This pendant has the faceted appearance of a cut valuable rock, perhaps a very deep ruby or garnet. It is a more modern spin on jewel-like lighting.
F. Schumacher & Co..
Not Square Fabric, Margaux
To get a custom upholstered bit, I really like this Schumacher cloth by Jamie Drake. It is made from velvet with metallic threads to provide it that jewel-like luster. With its small squares, this cloth resembles a mass of stunning rubies.
Cox & Cox
Little Jewelled Spoons – GBP 22
A low-commitment way to incorporate stone tones is with accessories for your table. These tsp would be a perfect complement for dessert at the end of a meal.
Walnut wallpaper
Starglint Wallpaper, Green – $150
Jewel tones are also a wonderful way to create a rich and vibrant space which isn’t garish. You are able to envelope all of the walls in those deep colors, then add mild furnishings. I would really like to use this emerald wallpaper, with its flashes of stone, in a glamorous dining room.
Walnut wallpaper
Mirage Wallpaper, Blue Raspberry – $300
A more modern choice is this geometric wallpaper in shades of emerald, topaz and gold. The design is reminiscent of cut precious stones and includes a retro ’70s texture. I imagine it on a glamorous bar area.
Drinkstuff
Vodka Glasses – Discontinued – GBP 10.95
I really like LSA glass, and such multicolored tumblers are an enjoyable way to inject stone colors in your table setting.
Maya Romanoff
Bedazzled Leaf Wallcovering, Aqua – $3
Maya Romanoff is famous for her outstanding and decadent wallcoverings that resemble smashed crystal or glass. This range also has a metallic element. It is not for casual spaces, but should you think about it as artwork, it would be stunning for a small area of a master suite.
STUDIO BIJOUX
Agate Rug, Amethyst
I have had this rug in my ideabook for months. It is just stunning. I’d really like to make an whole scheme around it. It is one of those rugs that is priced by the square foot, however, and thus don’t expect to find much change in the price of a diamond ring.
ANN SACKS
Beau Monde Glass Tile, Hex Circle, Tanzanite and Chrysoberyl
Glass mosaic tiles possess the sheen and sparkle of precious jewels. Whether you pick art-inspired models like these Ann Sacks tiles or simple 1-inch by 1-inch mosaics, then they’d be a excellent backsplash in a bathroom designed to complement a jewel-toned bedroom.
LSA Inza Vase, Midnight Haze – GBP 70
Or you could only pick a few jewel-inspired accents and accessorize your property. This sapphire-colored vase includes tiny bubbles in the glass to give it that little extra sparkle.
Really Well Made
Vitriini Box – GBP 38.50
These jewelry boxes which seem like precious stones are very indulgent. They would make a wonderful gift — for you or for somebody else.
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