Cosmic Unicorn Color Palette - Dreamy, Iridescent Jewelry
Shiny pastels combine into an iridescent shimmer in the Cosmic Unicorn color palette, a customer favorite.
This colorway originated from a fan comment. I’d posted an image of a tapered stainless steel pendant and when someone mentioned it reminded them of a unicorn horn, I instantly thought, “Oooo, yes!!!” Inspired, I went to my worktable and swapped the steel links for a blend of pastels, creating the Unicorn Horn Pendant (shown at left in the graphic below). It was an instant hit!
Shown in the collage, starting from upper left and moving clockwise: Unicorn Horn Pendant, Knotted V Necklace, Feathered Bib Necklace, Graduated Earrings, Comet Earrings
- 3 color version: seafoam and light blue with either lavender or lilac
- 5-colors: seafoam, light blue, lavender, lilac, pink
- extras: sage, medium blue, dark grey, light grey, silver, purple jasmine and orchid
Dye Lot Variations & Considerations
Overall, mixing-and-matching tends to work well with this subtle palette, but dye lot consistency is key. The reason I’ve listed two 3-color options is because lilac and lavender are particularly unreliable. Often a batch that is supposed to be lilac (pink undertone) winds up lavender (blue undertone), or possibly even a blend of both. While variations can add unique charm, especially in multi-color pieces, if you’re looking for a perfectly matched set, I highly recommend asking about dye lot consistency before purchasing. For instance, the Knotted V necklace shown above, features seafoam, light blue, and lavender. It pairs perfectly with the Comet Earrings, which share the same palette, but contrasts slightly with the Graduated Earrings, which include lilac instead of lavender.
Ocasionally dye lots can be very faint. This means if your piece is very small (such as the mini-knot earrings, which only have 4 links in the "knot", the colors may be extremely subtle.
Extra Colors
I sometimes add additional colors base on dye lot compatibility. Some colors—such as sage, azure, grey and orchid—are often too dark to work, but when the dye lots are lighter, they can blend seamlessly. This can be seen in the Feathered Bib Necklace above; it uses light azure (this dye lot was almost light blue) and an iridescent light grey. The leaves/scales in the necklace have an especially reflective surface, and the way all the colors reflect off of each other creates a stunning, dynamic look.
I’ve also occasionally added silver and other shades of blue/purple/green so long as they are light enough. I avoid pastel yellow and rose-gold. Yes, those shades are light, but I find the yellow/orange undertone creates a distinct look that disrupts the “cosmic” vibe I love about this palette. I do use pastel yellow in the Pastel Rainbow palette, which will be showcased in a future post.
Behind-The-Scenes Bonus:
A few years back, Facebook suspended the Unicorn Horn from my shop. Why? Apparently, they thought animals were harmed in the making of my pendant! 🤔 I appealed and got it reinstated pretty quickly, but I still think it is hilarious to this day.
Love these colors? Any item in my shop can be customized with the Cosmic Unicorn colorway, or you can create your own masterpiece with a custom DIY kit from Blue Buddha Boutique in this palette. Contact me and let's bring your vision to life!
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