Colors and Meaning
Speaking of intention, the colors of the beads also have very specific significations. These meanings may vary from tribe to tribe, culture to culture, and they’re open to interpretation, but traditionally
WHITE: | divinity, purity, innocence, hope, peacefulness, celebration, peace, refined, airy, faith |
GOLD: ORANGE: YELLOW: |
royalty, wealth, status, glory, preciousness, fertility, joyfulness, vitality, wisdom, knowledge, clarity, increasing awareness, history, tradition, and calming nerves. |
YELLOW (ALSO): | youth, friendly, cowardice, caution, energetic, sunshine, positivity |
ORANGE (ALSO): | fun, cheeriness, sunset, optimistic, spontaneous, speed |
GOLD/AMBER (ALSO): | history, autumn, earthiness, richness, tradition, conservative |
BLACK: | respect, secrecy, nobility, maturity, loss, spiritual energy, elegance, power, serious, distinct, bold |
BLUE: | wisdom, love, unity, prosperity, communion, humility, patience, purity, knowledge, healing, peace, truth, harmony, faith, devotion, deep insight, dignity, trust |
LIGHT BLUE: | calming, patience, cool, water, contentment, trusting |
PINK: | femininity, gentleness, sweetness, finesse, virtue, thoughtfulness, serenity, charm |
HOT PINK: | excitement, playful, tropical, flirtatious, exotic |
LIGHT PINK: | romantic, sweet tasting, femininity, innocence, softness, youthful |
GREEN: | harvest, growth, renewal, life, fertility, youth, birth, harmony, vitality, prosperity, hope, harmony, healing and ripening, generous, humble. |
RED: | healing, passion, spirituality, sacrifice, mother earth, power, vitality, sexual energy, passion, courage, assertive, aggressive, fear, danger. |
SILVER: | renewal, healing, cleansing, serenity, purity, contentment |
PURPLE: | healing, femininity, mother earth, rebirth, abundance, intuition |
BROWN: | earthy, wholesome, rich, rustic, warm, natural |
DARK GREY: | conservation, classic, responsible, dull, somberness, authority |
LIGHT GREY: | neutral, logical, rich, practical, reserved, trust |
DARK RED: | rich, refined, luxurious |
TEAL: | serene, sophisticated, water, coolness |
PURPLE: | sophistication, mysterious, spiritual, dramatic, wealth, royalty, youth, creative |
LIGHT PURPLE/ LAVENDAR: |
romantic, sentimental, nostalgic, fragrant |
LIGHT GREEN: | calm, soothing, refreshing, youth |
IVORY: | classic, soft, comforting, natural, smooth |
SILVER: | Dignity, self-control, wisdom, emotional stability, responsibility, organization, Insight, female energy, cycles, rebirth, reincarnation, serenity, purity and joy. |
TURQUOISE: | love, healing, generosity, emotion, feeling, intuition, individual responsibility, creativity, communication, intuition, self- reliance, tranquility, serenity, and independence. |