Purple Goth Jewelry Color Palette - Dark & Edgy Elegance
Inspired by a dark, mysterious aesthetic, the Purple Goth color palette is a simple and striking combination of violet, purple, and black.
Most pieces featuring the Purple Goth palette use only these three main colors. But occasionally, I incorporate limited-edition colors or unique dye lots, which allow for ombrés with various in-between shades. This creates subtle variations and adds depth to the overall design.
Purple has long been associated with creativity, mystery, and a touch of the unconventional. It's a perfect complement to black, a color with a complex range of meanings, including power, elegance, evil, mystery, and rebellion. When combined, these colors create a look that's both intriguing and edgy.
Shown in the collage, starting from left and moving clockwise: Spike Pendant; Knotted V Necklace, Mini Knot earrings, Swirl Pendant and Spike Earrings.
Love these colors? Any item in my shop can be customized with the Purple Goth 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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P.S. A quick note on the whole "violet or purple" question! When I started making maille, my original jump ring supplier offered what they called "violet" (with red undertones) and "purple" (more blueish). We kept those names when we started making our own jump rings at Blue Buddha Boutique. It wasn't until years later that a purple-wearing staff member pointed out that, technically, purple is red-based and violet is blue-based. Mind blown! 🤯
I'm not a huge fan of keeping the status quo just because "it's the way we've always done it," but I also don't want to cause confusion by using the reverse color names from every other company in my industry. Plus, after some internet searches, it seems like there's plenty of examples of blue purples and red violets out there. Maybe at some point I'll campaign to sort things out (in the chainmaille world at least!) but right now I'd rather focus my activism energy on social justice and the environment than quibble over color definitions.
