Emerald Mood Boards
Emerald is most often associated with the precious gemstones. This also proves the perception of the emerald to be luxurious and sophisticated. The represents beauty and new life both culturally as well as being recognised in religion. It can also be recognised as the colour for growth and prosperity. Historically for centuries green has been recognised as the colour for unity and healing.
Green is the most abundant hue in nature – the human eye sees more green than any other colour in the spectrum,” - Leatrice Eiseman
In symbolic terms emerald brings a sense of clarity and renewal which is important even in modern day even though we see the use of emerald throughout history is is still classed as relevant with visual meaning. This colour is powerful and universal for many contexts. Emerald is also harmonious on the colour wheel also and can be used to intensify and complement other colours.
Emeralds have hues ranging from yellow to green to blue-green but the primary hue is green. The yellow and blue hues are known as secondary. A fine emerald will be highly saturated and have a hue that is bright or vivid. The modifier normal saturation in emeralds and is usually the colour grey.
Emerald in Culture
Emerald is regarded as the typical birthstone associated for May and the traditional gemstone for the astrological sign 'Cancer.' Another example involves the chief deity one of India's most famous temple. the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, a goddess, whose idol is traditionally thought to be made of emerald.
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