Gem Tones We have all learned to associate certain color palettes with the seasons - soft pastels for Spring, bold and vivid colors for Summer and earthy leaf-tones for Fall. Winter, with its stark and austere landscapes and blankets of white, presents the ideal canvas for the vibrancy of gemtones. Emerald green, Ruby red and Sapphire blue are the three primary hues with which we are most familiar, but how about Smoky Quartz, Amethyst Purple, Citrine Yellow or Spessartite orange? Let’s see how many gemstones we can identify in this weeks parade offerings!
TURQUOISE 1960s Silk Jacquard Cocktail Suit, Custom Made in Hong Kong, Small AMETHYST 1950s Iridescent Perma-pleated Rayon Party Dress, Extra Small EMERALD 1950s Marguerite Rubel Velvet Swing Coat, Medium RUBY 1950s Reversible Peau de Soie Evening Coat SAPPHIRE 1960s Jeweled Velvet Party Dress, Small
1980s sequin top and skirt 1970s maxi dress with keyhole bodice 1960s damask slip dress 1960s wide leg jumpsuit 1960s beaded and sequin knit top
Gem tones from the 1950s: Sapphire silk dress Amethyst frothy gown Emerald taffeta dress with rhinestone-studded collar labeled Colette by Colonial Pink ruby silk watteau-back dress by Carlye
At The Vintage Merchant on Etsy: Ruby red, sapphire blue and amethyst purple (although we couldn't get the color on the bottoms to come through correctly in our images...) 1980s dangle earrings: Emerald and citrine green rhinestone necklace from the 1950s: And in The Vintage Merchant (on Ruby Lane): Ruby and tourmaline toned knit jacket by Butte Knit (M):
Ruby Red and Onyx Sequin 1990s Vest https://www.etsy.com/listing/574825668/vintage-1990s-red-sequin-vest-large-red Amethyst Purple 1980s Windowpane Heels https://www.etsy.com/listing/517969963/purple-hot-pink-suede-heels-vintage 80s Blue Beaded Dress https://www.etsy.com/listing/255871373/sale-vintage-1980s-navy-dress-iridescent 90s Emerald Sapphire and Gold Jacket https://www.etsy.com/listing/587203755/vintage-talbots-gold-red-green-metallic
Deep Garnet 1950s Party Dress Burgundy Wine Silk Taffeta w Crinoline Skirt Size M Sapphire Blue 1960s Blue Crushed Velvet Maxi Coat and Curly Lamb Trim Rubelite Tourmaline 1960s Dress Magenta Red Silk Asian Fans Title Original Size S 23” Waist Orange Spessartite Garnet 1950s Ceil Chapman Orange Silk Taffeta Party Dress Size S Citrine, Emerald and Smoky Quartz 1960s Green and White Sequin Top - Shell Top - L
Vintage 60s Purple Rhinestone Filigree Leaf Pin Vintage 30s 40s Symmetalic Sterling Vermeil Rhinestones Leaf Pin Vintage 50s Large Glitzy Pin Purple Aurora Borealis Rhinestones Vintage 60s Faceted Glass Hearts Chain Link Bracelet Vintage 80s Shirt Jewel Tone Tribal Print Silky Rayon L
Vintage Les Bernard Clip On Earrings Dark Green Cabochons 1950s Babydolls, Purple Suede Peeptoe Heels, Adrienne Open Toe High-Heels, Sz 7 1/2 1960s Vintage Kelly Green Chiffon One Shoulder Full Skirt Nightgown, Vanity Fair, Sz 32, B34 W28 1980s Vintage Evening Gown, Bright Kelly Green Slinky Formal by Matti of Lynne, Sz 12, B36
Vintage silk scarf with hand rolled edge 30" square blue white peonies 1970s dress with bolero jacket 1970s Size M-L faux wrap sleeveless crepe dress 1940s copper brooch with faux sapphires pink AB rhinestone floral spray brooch 1950s-60s