Gold & Orange

Sometimes associated, often complementary, gold and orange undoubtedly form one of the most potent chromatic couples. Solar shades that call for travel and escape combine similarities and symbols specific to each. This winning combination continues to shine across the borders, from the Haute Couture catwalks to jewellery ateliers or historical artefacts.

While Paul Éluard romanticized “the Earth is blue like an orange”, this colour is not nearly as old as the world. The orange was first introduced in the West during the 14th century with the importation of the fruit whose name it bears. Moreover, certain shades have taken influence from natural elements, including saffron, cashew, mango, cantaloupe and jujube. Notably, the warmest colour of the chromatic circle, a sacred colour in Hinduism, revolutionary in history and synonymous with energy, vitality, and strength – strength and power that is classically attributed to gold. A precious metal characterized by excellence and universally associated in all cultures with wealth and power, it adorns the sarcophagi of Antiquity, dresses the Aztec and presents Persian deities as religious icons. Historically expensive, the colour gold remains reserved for what is considered most noble. Bonded to each other, gold and orange fascinate, captivate and arouse envy.