Colour Origins Navigator Editorial Ultramarine Made from a mineral mined as early as the 7th millennium BC, then employed as an indicator of wealth and status in Renaissance art, Ultramarine was once valued higher than gold. Colour Hive 13 March, 2023 - 1 min read This post is for subscribers on the Navigator and Pioneer tiers only. Subscribe now for access to Colour Hive insights with downloadable reports and images. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in