Emerald Green - Pantone color of 2013

The Pantone fashion color report Spring 2013 is released on the first day of New York fashion week and is a comprehensive overview of designers' use of color in the upcoming Spring collections. The new favorite color is a rich, vibrant Emerald green (shade 17-5641), beating all the other shades of the rainbow to represent 2013.




'Turkish Tassle' of natural, untreated, unheated Turqoise with rose cut Diamonds and Sterling Silver. $2350 at Shannon Green Collection.


Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute comments;

"Green is the most abundant hue in nature - the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum.... Symbolically, emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today's complex world... It is also the color of growth, renewal, healing, unity and regeneration - words we are all so in need of at this point in history."

In brief, this beautiful, elegant jewel tone enhances our sense of well-being, 'balance' and harmony in our busy and sometimes frantic lives.

The report also heavily influences fashion, home and beauty industries, amongst others.  On the runways, Emerald green was spotted for Spring 2013 collections at Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore, Barbara Tfank and Marimekko, amonst others.  Tracy reese took her bow wearing green!

Zac Posen Spring 2013 runway

Within the home, green can be like a neutral, complementing almost everything else.  Eiseman says, pair it with tan, black, blue or even yellow.

The glamorous and inspirational Grand Hotel, Oslo, Norway
 



We clearly need to embrace Emerald green and at Shannon Green Collection we offer a beautiful choice of jewelry in the latest color hues.

Emerald ring with Diamonds from my personal collection. 2013 Bracelet, 18k rose Gold, Black Diamonds and White Diamonds, available to order as a Happy 2013 gift at Shannon Green Collection.

Other hues of the spectrum include Monaco blue, dusk blue and greyed jade.....

Blue sapphire earrings, 14k, 64.21 Sapphire

1.29 total ct weight of Diamonds. $6995, at Shannon Green Collection.



14k, .31 total ct weight of Diamonds, 22.50 ct Green Sapphire. $2295 at Shannon Green Collection.

 Carolina Bucci, 18k Gold & Green Silk Bracelet, .25 Diamonds, .50 Emeralds, Made in Florence. $6500, at Shannon Green Collection.
 

Wishing you a prosperous, healthy and happy New Year!

Shannon