Turquoise Color of the Year for 2010

Pantone a leading company in color for Fashion and Home Design picked Turquoise as the color of the year for 2010.

Pantone describes that color as “Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green” The derives from the gem stone color and has been used for thousands of Years. The name comes from the French word Turkish and means “Turkish Stone”. Turquoise was used in Egyptian jewelry but it was first know use in the English language in 1573.

Many believe that Turquoise has healing powers or powers of protection from harm and when used with copper these powers are increased.

Many people associate Turquoise with the calm feeling of blue green waters, but when put with other colors you can create many different feelings.

Combine turquoise with:

Different shades of Turquoise for the tranquil feel

Pinks and Purples for a sophisticated feminine feel

Coral and Yellow for a fun sporty feel

Black and Silver for a very Elegant Dressy Feel

Earth Tones for a South Western Feel

Blue Green and Warm Orange for a Retro Feel

What other feelings can you create using the beautiful color of Turqoise

Example of Yellow and Turquoise Earrings

Chunky Turquoise Necklace

Turquoise Bead Necklace

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