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Colour experts at Pantone have made a clear prediction for the year 2022: Blue tones will be everywhere. At THOMAS SABO, we are
committed to this trend too.
01/03/2022
If anyone knows which colours will capture the current zeitgeist (translating the mood of the moment into an appropriate colour), it's the colour forecasters at Pantone, who develop new hues every year. There’s always a lot of excitement whenever the “Colour(s) of the Year” is unveiled. There’s one clear colour story setting the tone for 2022, and it’s blue! The blue trend also extends to jewellery. This year, the shades of blue developed by the Pantone team have names like Spun Sugar (a soft pastel blue), Glacier Lake (a powdery blue), Harbor Blue (a rich blue-green) and Skydiver (a bright, bold blue).
Two years ago, the 2020 colour of the year was a different shade of the same colour, called “Classic Blue”. A blue tone that was as classic as possible – neither too dark nor too light – leaving it open to a wide range of possible emotions and potential identities. At the time, the Pantone colour developers said their main aim was to create a calming tone, almost as if they could see the unique difficulties that 2020 would bring. One thing is certain today; the year 2022 will continue to present us with challenges, so what could be more appropriate than a potpourri of assorted blues?
The colour blue has always been associated with fascinating concepts, ranging from freedom to fantasy, from illusiveness to level-headedness and right on through to neutrality. Blue is perceived as a clear and confidence-inspiring colour that offers security. It's no wonder then, that blue is used time and again in official functions such as parliaments and flags (the European Union's flag certainly being the one with the most memorable blue). If you think that sounds too official or even boring, think again. It's precisely because blue is such a reliable common denominator that it lends itself to almost infinite creative possibilities.
The magical quality of blue has always played an important role in art as well. Both in ancient times and in the Middle Ages, blue pigment was more in demand than almost any other. In ancient Egypt, for example, it was made from ground limestone mixed with sand and a copper-bearing mineral. (Known as “Egyptian blue”, today it is thought to be the first ever synthetically-produced colour pigment.) Later on, the modern art world was replete with different artists who frequently used blue to make a particular statement. The spectrum ranged from Marc Chagall, whose romantic paintings were often bursting with blue, to Yves Klein, who developed his own shade of blue and is still associated with it today.
Blue jewellery is another timeless classic with an equally broad spectrum, as blue crystals and gemstones have adorned rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets for centuries. For some time now, engagement rings with blue stones have been particularly trendy, most recently after Prince William asked Catherine to marry him in 2010 with the sapphire ring he inherited from his mother Princess Diana. Other blue stones, such as lapis lazuli, are also very much in vogue when it comes to jewellery. At THOMAS SABO, not everything in 2022 will centre on the colour blue, but a lot will.
We have devoted two whole collections to jewellery in blue hues. In “Ocean Vibes”, blue plays a pivotal role, inspired by the timeless colours of water. Subtle yet expressive, these pieces of jewellery were inspired by the realms of the oceans and are characterised by the colour blue. A variety of designs, such as dolphins, waves and even a diver, are used to create entire rings and are also available as pendants. Small, delicate stones introduce an ombré colour palette of blues ranging from light to dark. And, much like the blue nuances, the shapes in the collection feel natural and organic.
In one of our other collections, we have adopted a very specific shade of blue, which we call “Sapphire Blue", and which features in various forms in our “Heritage" collection. You will find it in the purist, often geometric designs of these jewellery pieces, which have become true THOMAS SABO classics. Their blue tone has an intense depth and a certain sense of tranquillity. This is complemented by small sparkling stones that create a beautiful setting for the blue. The “Heritage Sapphire Blue“ collection includes delicate bracelets, eye-catching rings, elegant long earrings and romantic necklaces.
What's the best way to wear them? As uniquely as possible, which – for our jewellery – is the main message to take with you, as expressed here by the colour blue.
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