Different colors evoke different responses in every person, and these responses take place on a subconscious, emotional level. While the symbolism of colors varies from culture to culture, purple is generally associated with a special, almost sacred place in nature. For example, lavender, orchids, lilacs and violets are delicate, precious flowers.

Purple pigments were originally created from murex, a tiny shellfish found near Tyre, which is now Lebanon. Tyrian purple was a strong, rich, expensive colorant. Historians believe it took 20,000 snails to dye one yard of fabric this color. Only the noble class could afford to wear robes of this hue, and thus purple came to be associated with majesty and authority. Purple was the favorite color of Egypt’s Cleopatra. In color therapy, purple denotes intuition, mysticism, inspiration and creativity. The Purple Heart is a U.S. military decoration given to soldiers wounded in battle. Purple, in its splendor, puts the heart in charge and suggests excitement and romance.

In its lovely range of purple hues, Damsonite suggests all the qualities typically associated with its color. It cannot be looked through, as an Amethyst, neither has it the opaque quality of Lavender Jade. Rather, Damsonite can be seen “into” as it reveals its purple hues ranging from violet to lilac, orchid to eggplant. Damsonite deep purple is luxurious and passionate, and yet in its lighter shades, it hints at a healing and calming spirit. In its exquisite array, Damsonite imparts all these powerful qualities to those who are fortunate to possess it.