Design: Gemstones

Hello dear readers. Drew here, bringing you insight from a different perspective on my views of design. I was browsing home decor on the internet & came across a feature on a new trendy home accessory.  It struck a nostalgic chord of childhood memories. 

GEMSTONES. 

I fondly remember mining for rocks in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, freezing water running over my hands as I cleaned and polished every gem I came across in the heavy white bucket. What used to be a collection can now be something much more. 

 

Quartz and agate seem to be rising to a decor stardom level. They come in all different brilliant shades, shapes and sizes. You can get fancy and add these precious gemstones to a fireplace, mimic them in a bed spread, use them as table surfaces, as glamorous lamps and even a fashionable mirror.

Just admire these gems in all of their natural splendor! 

image via We Heart It

image via Kelly Wearstler

image via Design Therapy from Pinterest

image via La Belle Vi from Pinterest

image via Amanda Nisbet Design linked from Matters of Style

image via Kelly Wearstler

Take a peek at some of these clever approaches to making a simple gem come to life:

1. Tish Mills Chandelier via One Kings Lane

2. Tish Mills Yellow Quartz via One Kings Lane  

3. Arteriors Home Lamp via Coco+Kelley

4. Arteriors Fergie Agate Slice Sculptures

5. Tish Mills Amethyst Embedded Table via One Kings Lane

6. Rug via Pinterest

7. Sky Parlor Bookends via Etsy

8. Lille a shop Stacking boxes

9. Matthew Studios Table

10. Zhush Clock  



-post by drew humphries