Our Iconic Wedgwood Blue – Inspiring Bridgerton

It first came to be while Josiah Wedgwood was originally crafting our famous ceramic Jasperware years ago. The iconic light blue jasper he developed gave rise to the expression "Wedgwood Blue" and the hue remains a recognisable Wedgwood signature worldwide.

The Wedgwood blue colour was created during Josiah Wedgwood’s trials while he was developing Jasperware - he carried out many experiments, grinding colours to achieve a range of hues. At the time, the choice of colours for jasper was dictated largely by the shades most favoured for neo-classical interiors by the modish architects, particularly Adam and Wyatt.

White, blue and green were the first to be developed as grounds for cameos and Josiah soon followed with bas reliefs and plaques. Other colours - black, lilac and yellow - soon appeared, along with multi-coloured items, but the blue became world renowned. 

"The blue body I am likewise absolute in of almost an y shade, & likewise a beautiful Sea Green, & several other colours, for grounds to Cameo's, Intaglio's &c", wrote Josiah Wedgwood to Thomas Bentley on 1 January 1775.