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January 21, 2025

5 Organic Gemstone Colours We Love

 

Organic gemstones are unique in that they are not minerals but are instead derived from living organisms or biological processes. These gemstones have been cherished for centuries, often prized for their beauty, rarity, and cultural significance.  Let’s dive deeper into their colours and how we can embrace them in our homes in the form of wall paint colour.

Keep organic gemstones in their natural habitat but capture their beauty in your home today!


1) Pearl

Pearls, like whispers of the sea, shimmer with a delicate, enchanting glow that seems to come from within. Their lustrous surfaces reflect light in a way that feels almost magical, casting an ethereal, soft radiance. Each pearl is a treasure of nature, unique in shape and size, yet it’s their colours that stir the soul. From the purity of white to the warmth of ivory, the blush of rose, the cool mystery of silver, and the allure of black—every shade tells a story of timeless elegance and love, embodying nature's most poetic beauty.  Bonus:  Order your paint with our “Gloss Level 3- Pearl” to capture the true essence of this gemstone.

White Pearl

The most traditional and iconic type of pearl, with a pure, soft white hue and a reflective surface that gives off subtle, cool undertones. 

 

0021 Barely White

0021 Barely White

white bedroom

 


Ivory pearl

Ivory pearls have a warm, ivory tone, often with hints of pale yellow or gold. 

0271 Clover Honey

0271 Clover Honey

Ivory colour

 

Rose Pearl

Rose pearls have a delicate pinkish hue, often associated with romance and subtle femininity. 

 

0126 Sauterne

0126 Sauterne

rose pearl colour

 

Silver or grey pearl

Silver pearls have a cool, metallic sheen, often appearing in shades of grey with a hint of blue or lavender. 

 

CA199 Lavender

CA199 Lavender

Soft pale grey with a hint of lavender paint colour in a bedroom

 

Black Pearl

Black pearls are rare and striking, often displaying a range of hues like dark green, blue, or purple within their dark surface. 

 

0494 Dark River

0494 Dark River

black pear colours


 

2) Amber

Amber, a timeless treasure born from ancient forests, holds the golden glow of the sun within its warm embrace. Its hues, from honeyed yellows to deep, fiery oranges, seem to capture the essence of eternal sunsets. Within its heart, fragments of long-lost worlds—tiny leaves, delicate insects—are preserved forever. Amber whispers of protection and healing, grounding the soul in an embrace as ancient as time itself. A gem of nature’s memory, it carries with it the magic of distant eras, symbolizing a love that transcends time and endures, glowing softly through the ages. 


0913 Angel Food Cake

0913 Angel Food Cake

amber colour living room

 

 

3) Coral

Coral is a beautiful creation of the ocean, crafted by delicate marine organisms called coral polyps in the sunlit embrace of tropical waters. Over centuries, these tiny architects have built ethereal underwater gardens, layer by layer, with their intricate calcium carbonate skeletons. With hues ranging from passionate reds and blush pinks to serene whites and sunlit oranges, coral possesses a natural allure. Coral has long been celebrated as a talisman of life’s vibrancy and the heart’s deepest passions. It is said to weave a protective aura around us, shielding us from darkness and drawing in positive energies.


1074 It's My Party

1074 Its My Party

coral colour inspired room

 

 

4) Jet


Jet is born from ancient forests, where trees, once towering and vibrant, were laid to rest beneath the earth, their secrets hidden for millions of years. Under immense pressure, these noble woods transformed into a deep, mysterious gemstone, a dark beauty that bridges the worlds of past and present. Cloaked in velvety shades of black and deep, chocolate brown, jet possesses an alluring smoothness and a feather-light touch. It has long been prized for its elegance and is lovingly crafted into intricate carvings and delicate beads. Jet is a gemstone of memory and melancholy, a favourite for mourning jewellery during the Victorian era. It is believed to envelop its wearer in a protective embrace, absorbing sorrows and shielding them from negative energies, like a silent guardian of the heart.

 

CA211 Storm

CA211 Storm

jet gemstone colour inspiration living room

 

 

5) Shell

Shell gemstones are gifts from the ocean, born from the secretive embrace of mollusks. Mother of Pearl, with its ethereal shimmer, forms the luminous inner layer of certain shells, while abalone, a unique sea dweller, is celebrated for its mesmerizing, kaleidoscopic interior. Mother of Pearl glows with gentle, pearlescent radiance, typically in soft whites and delicate pastels, like the first light of dawn. Abalone, on the other hand, is a symphony of colours, its iridescent surface dancing between vivid blues, greens, and purples, reminiscent of sunlit waves upon a vibrant reef. These enchanting materials are imbued with the essence of serenity and intuition. They are believed to offer a calming presence and protective energy, making them beloved choices for bohemian and coastal-inspired jewellery, each piece a whisper of the sea’s timeless magic.  Bonus: consider using a higher gloss paint finish to capture the reflective qualities!

Abalone  

0690 Blue Period

Blue Period 0690

abalone gemstone colour inspiration bathroom

 

Mother of Pearl

EX285 Lace

Lace EX285modern bathroom with a mix of shiny white painted walls and large-format glossy white tiles

 

Colours will look different from digital screens. Please visit your nearest Cloverdale Paint store today and pick up a sample colour card to test based on ideal lighting conditions.