Is there anything better than the bright, rich jewel tones of fall? We here at Bagoy’s Florist & Home think not. Nothing against those harvest hues, but the gemstone palette, with its deep, vivid colors, gives our personal spaces a vibrant feel. Flowers the color of ruby and amethyst look especially fetching, bringing us right to the table to get a closer look. There’s plenty of time to welcome the golds and oranges of autumn; for now, saturate your space with something a little more on the bright side.

Warm Jewel Tones vs. Cool Jewel Tones

When you think of jewel-tone flowers, you may think of the warm, rich red, yellow, and orange blooms like chrysanthemums, dahlias, and other iconic autumn stems. Or, perhaps you like the deep, moody, cool hues like blue, green, and purple florals, including calla lilies, orchids, button mums, and delphinium that remind us of the cool sweater weather that is just around the corner. However, both warm jewel tones and cool jewel tones are necessary for creating the perfect warm, cozy, rich, and profound fall arrangement or even Thanksgiving centerpiece. Whether you enjoy utilizing complementary jewel tones or mixing and matching between warm and cool hues, it is important to note the basics based on traditional color theory and the color wheel.

Complementary Jewel-Toned Floral Hues

Gold & Amethyst Flowers

The jewel tones of yellow and purple are nothing short of regal and royal. As you perk up your autumn decor with this dignified duo, look toward blooms like uplifting sunflowers, Craspedia billy balls, daisies, football chrysanthemums, carnations, purple calla lilies, orchids, larkspur, purple pompon, and dianthus. This unstoppable jewel-toned pairing will offer the best of autumn in the most sophisticated and graceful way.

Amber & Sapphire Flowers

A warm amber-orange hue paired with a cool sapphire blue is a classic combination of complementary colors. Imagine the deep richness of petals that offer multi-toned oranges like alstroemeria, lilies, button mums, and dahlias nestled among brilliant blues like blue thistle, hydrangea, delphinium, and iris. This color combination is nothing short of cozy and radiant, like the glow of a fireplace with tiny blue flames that crackle above the coals.

Ruby & Emerald Flowers

Our final jewel-toned couple is ruby red and emerald green. Of course, your mind might take you straight to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with this festive color combo. However, when we look at rich red roses, like carnations, dianthus, dahlias, chrysanthemums, and gerbera daisies, nestled among a bed of green eucalyptus or accompanied by green button mums, succulents, green orchids, or even Granny Smith apples, it is undeniably autumn.

One of the most popular floral styles these days involves a wilder, freer look, where flowers of several complementary varieties are brought together. The effect is textured and dynamic, and when you add jewel-toned blooms to the mix, as our Tuscan Vineyard shows, you get a piece of singular beauty. Violet and crimson pop against green and peach here, giving dimension and depth to a floral design that would otherwise read as summery.

Embrace the season and bejewel your table with a floral arrangement that feels both light and luxurious, bringing in vibrant color and texture. This is a great time to welcome some new types of flowers into your space in new combinations from Bagoy’s Florist.