If there's one trend the design world isn't ready to move on from, it's jewel tones. The rich, vibrant hues exude a certain luxury and opulence that make any room feel more sophisticated. The only way they could be made better? When they're styled to imitate natural gemstones, of course.
Besides their shimmery luster, precious stones like agate, onyx, and malachite are admired for their striking banding — distinctive layered lines that reveal variations in color and composition (akin to the rippling finishes of moiré silk or burlwood). It's this striking contrast that's typically lost when we decorate with jewel tones in the home, but it turns out, it doesn't have to be. Armed with some paint, a piece of cardboard, and a bottle of acrylic glaze, you can mimic these beautiful ripples with a genius paint trick.
