Pantone Winter Color of the Year 2018-19

Every year, I wait for the moment the power house, Pantone, announces the color of the year. Why? It is time to play...with my jewelry beads that is. The good news? House of Zada is based on a timeless era where the colors never really go out of style, but it gets even more exciting when you see that your line already reflects THE color of the year. 

So what is main color for Winter 2018-2019? Ultra violet.  

Historically, the color purple has been associated with the sign of power, royalty and great personalities. The pop icon Prince made the color purple synonymous with his name reflecting his individuality and creative genius. Cleopatra's Egyptian palace, couches and even body was covered with it. So why is it so unique? 

The history of the color dates back thousands of years when it was extracted from a rare shellfish. At the time, technology didn't exist and you couldn't replicate or imitate many things. The use of the color extracted was sold to the very rich and reserved for the powerful figures. Throughout the years, emperors and painters continued to use it as a sign of hierarchy, rich culture and art.

Ultra violet is a shade of purple with a blue undertone. The beauty? it signifies imagination, innovation and a color for the curious. The night sky appears completely blue to the human eye, but it actually has lots of purple. Just like the sky represents mystery, so does the freedom in the color ultra violet. 

To celebrate the beauty of this color, click here to check out the full line up of my handcrafted pieces to give you a piece of the mystery.

Stay curious,

Nadz

New Creation Obsession: Blue Chalcedony Gemstone Necklace

Have you seen this Fall 2015 trend report? It is all about your blues and greys.  Your shoes, your bags, clothes and yes your jewelry. More silver creations just in time for the perfect addition to your jewelry collection to keep you right on trend. This new handmade natural blue chalcedony mixed with gold beads and silver chains will not disappoint. Bold stones, mix of geometric shapes and tones give this new addition its unique twist. Perfect and quick way to add a statement to your favorite outfit on the go. Learn more about my newest handmade addition here.

 

New Creations - Natural Amethyst Edition

One thing I love about being a small jewelry designer, is the time that I get to personally pick out some of the gemstones for my pieces. Recently, throughout my adventures, I came across this amazing, asymmetrical and unique natural amethyst gemstone. With different shades of purple and a bit of brown to add the ultimate twist, this piece is guaranteed to make you stand out. The downfall? There's only one available! 

New Creation - Pendant Obsession

At the House of Zada, I believe that pendant necklaces are timeless pieces and are always in style.  This season though, they are really in style.  Everyone loved my African jade pendant so much that it sold out. The good news is that I added 2 new colors for all the pendant necklace lovers. One is a lapis blue gemstone pendant with a deep blue/purplish tint. The second is of course turquoise with brownish veins for the perfect embellishment. No matter which one you choose, be sure that it will bring lots of compliments and plenty of feel good vibes. Do you love pendant pieces as much as I do?

Dye lapis blue howlite pendant

Dyed turquoise blue howlite pendant

New Creation - A Lapis Lazuli Affair

As most of you know, my biggest inspiration for my jewelry pieces come from my Egyptian heritage. Whether it is the color or style of the piece, my cultural background plays a huge role. This new Lapis Lazuli gemstone pendant necklace is no different. The combination of blue and gold is a mainstay and timeless combination for any jewelry lover's wardrobe. This handmade creation is perfect to pair with your favorite outfit regardless of the season or year for that matter. This is one of my favorites because it really embraces the style of, what we can call my ancestors, ancient Egyptians.  Do you see yourself wearing such a bold piece?