Gothic Jewelry Blog

Gothic and Dark Jewelry by Jewelry-by-Anixi.com

2012-02-09T11:14:00.000-08:00

Our handcrafted Gothic and dark jewelry, silver necklaces, silver bracelets, silver pendants, silver rings and gothic earrings are made of .925 sterling silver and embody quality and workmanship that is typical of Anixi silver jewelry.

Our popular Gothic style jewelry are all about darkness, opulence and things associated with death and elegance. Select from our wide variety of sterling silver jewelry in the shapes of crosses, dragons, skulls, Celtic knots, or Pagan symbols.

Our Dark Gothic Jewellery make perfect Gifts for Graduation Jewelry, Father's Day, Valentines Day, Anniversary Gift, Prom Night Jewelry, or as a Groomsmen's gift for that special occasion you wish to commemorate. To convert these silver jewelry prices to your local currency click here.

Official website jewelry-by-anixi.com

Gothic Rings from GothicBazaar.com - Great Gift for Valentine's Day

2012-02-04T08:49:00.000-08:00

Jewellery and giftware from the Alchemy Gothic range are cast and hand-made in fine English pewter, many with additional high quality components.We aim to have your order with your within 21 day or less but please allow 28 days for delivery.Deliveries made to countries outside of the EU may be subject to customs charges in their country of destination. It is the responsibility of the customer to pay any such import duty / tax or charge.All earrings are cast and hand-made in fine English pewter, many with additional high quality components, and all come complete with either surgical-steel ear-wires, or if studs, with sterling silver posts and plastic butterflies.

Official website gothicbazaar.com

Unique Gothic Jewelry from GhostLove.com

2012-01-30T07:09:00.000-08:00

Our current online shop contains nine distinct collections of unique jewelry and accessories, specializing in Couture Noir, Gothic Lolita, Modern Mourning, Neo Victorian, Macabre and Steampunk styles.

All the pieces you see throughout the shop are handmade, infusing elements both modern and vintage to create fresh new looks with a ton of personality and just the right amount of sass!

Our designer, Dawn Rozakis, goes to great lengths to ensure that the utmost care and quality goes into every single piece of jewelry made, meticulously inspecting each one before shipping.

We hope you will love wearing Ghostlove jewelry! Stop by often, as we will be adding new styles and collections as we continue to grow.

Official website ghostlove.com

Gothic Necklaces and Pendants at Zazzle.com

2012-01-17T07:21:00.000-08:00

First and foremost, Zazzle is a company that's all about people ... our employees, our customers, our sellers and our partners. We believe that having extraordinary people is the greatest possible asset and sustainable advantage for a company.

We began with an idea 10 years ago, and publicly launched our website in the summer of 2005. It's been a wild ride since then ... and we've only just begun.

"Our products let you ... be you! We're deeply passionate about providing you with an opportunity to be yourself through customization. And we're committed to offering the highest quality custom products in the world, in an ever-expanding array of categories ".

At Zazzle, our technologies are all about turning your dreams into reality. We're tackling some of the hardest technical challenges around. And we're not only developing cutting-edge software innovations, but also never-before-seen hardware and manufacturing systems.

Oh Zazzle is global, indeed! In fact, our very first marketplace sale was this poster, created by Deemon in Moscow, sold to a customer in Michigan. It's safe to say that our minds were blown back then in 2003, during our "beta" phase.

Official website zazzle.com

Gothic Jewelry and Accessories by GothicJewelryOnline.com

2012-01-08T13:30:00.000-08:00

While jewelry designers have incorporated Gothic symbols into the metal of rings, bracelets, medallions and pendants, they have not overlooked the diverse places in which a celebrity or an average young person might choose to wear a piece of jewelry. They have fashioned Gothic symbols into belts, buckles, key chains, tie clasps and cufflinks.

Sometimes celebrities have called for the making of a special Gothic item. A few celebrities have been photographed wearing custom made wallet chains, or smoking cigars with Gothic like cigar rings. On rare occasions, a member of the paparazzi has caught a celebrity using a sliver cigarette lighter, one decorated with a Gothic symbol.

Few young people in Europe or the United States would accept an offer to wear a piece of clothing that resembled the costumes of 1200 AD. Still, a number of young people have added to their attire a fashion extra that harks back to that very time period.

Those young people have chosen to wear a piece of silver Gothic jewelry. Why have so many young people elected to have ornamentation that contains rather antiquated symbols?

In most cases, the young person who has purchased an item of silver Gothic jewelry has seen an actor, musician or other artist wearing a similar piece of silver. Then, once young people become introduced to this popular line of jewelry, they discover just how useful those items can become.

Official website gothicjewelryonline.com

Although Alchemy Gothic at GlitterGoth.co.uk

2011-12-23T03:15:00.000-08:00

Although Alchemy Gothic do not sell their jewellery, decor and accessories from the official Alchemy site, they rely on retailers such as Glittergoth to provide excellent customer service and a valuable shopping experience to all those interested in owning an Alchemy piece.

Alchemy Gothic pride themselves on attention to detail, and both jewelry and décor items are often embellished with stunning Austrian crystal detail. Although the colour of these gems may vary based on availability at the point of production, quality is always an essential part of Alchemy’s mission statement.

Many crystal details, such as those found in the La Fleur De Baudelaire Necklace are Swarovski, a well-known crystal brand than ensures quality and craftsmanship are maintained throughout the creation process.

For information on Alchemy Gothic or any of their ranges, please email the Alchemy Gothic information team, or check out the Official Alchemy Gothic Facebook Page.

Alternatively, browse the stunning collection of jewellery and decor at Glittergoth, and purchase an exquisite Alchemy creation to call your own.

Official website glittergoth.co.uk

Vampire Jewelry from Obscuria.com

2011-12-19T14:47:00.000-08:00

Nothing says sexy and elegant like vampire jewelry. These extraordinary pendants, chokers, and vamp necklaces are made from the finest materials and will feel like pure ecstasy against your ghastly vampiric white skin. Our vampire jewellery is second to none, as you fade into the night.

Throughout time, those things which are deemed to be out of the mainstream, occult or of a darker nature are usually seen as negative, wrong or inappropriate. True beauty can often be found in things that have long since lost their luster...

Thirty+ years of age and happy for all of the mistakes I have made, as each one has posed a learning experience.My lifelong childhood aspiration was to be a chef/restaurant owner. After working in some of the top establishments in the U.S., working in a 3-star Michelin restaurant in Amsterdam, Holland at age twenty-one, and designing my own restaurant, I choose life.

"I took a detour into the corporate world for several years, which greatly lacks originality, and is mind numbing. After finally winding up in a hole, depressed and dead broke, I took quite a while to choose a new direction and think about what deep seated interests, unanswered questions and passions I have, and how to pursue them.

Always having had an interest in all things occult, artistic and creative, it became clear starting a Gothic shop was a good fit. I then sold just about everything I owned, cut almost all expenses and began intently working on Obscuria".

Official website obscuria.com

Gothic Earrings at Rockyhorrors.co.uk

2011-12-15T16:59:00.000-08:00

Conceived out of a stall on Chesterfield Market in the 1980’s, the shop Rocky Horrors opened on 13th October 1990, on the top floor of a very old and rickety Dickensian little mesters (cuttlery workshop) on Cambridge Street in the centre of Sheffield, selling rock and heavy metal merchandise.

Older customers may remember the all black interior with ‘blood’ dripping down the walls, no windows, the roof that continually leaked and the ingenious system which caught all the water and sometimes the plaster and directed it into a bucket hanging precariously from a nail above the changing room.

Luckily we never had a visit from health and safety who would almost certainly have closed us down for the state of the stairs alone nevermind the staff toilet with its clear view through the floor to the courtyard below!

However we did once have a visit from the police about our ground floor window display. Aparantly a woman had complained because the rock chick manequin holding a severed head had frightened her son, so we were told to change it. We dutifully obliged and replaced the offending head for a 4 foot inflatable penis with a sign on it saying “Would you prefer this Madam?” We don’t know if she saw it but we left it there for a week or two.

Official website rockyhorrors.co.uk

Holidays Gifts Ideas Men - Gothic Watches at OnlineGothic.co.uk

2011-12-12T13:52:00.000-08:00

Widdowsons Ltd was set up in 2005, by Ian and Caroline Dawson, to make and sell display cases, Ian had spent 20 years in the plastic fabrication industry making display cases and other products.

A wide range of Alchemy Gothic Watches designed and made by Alchemy in Sheffield, England, from the finest English pewter. Gothic Jewellery and Gifts.

All products that are in stock are shipped next working day, there are only a few product lines that are not kept in huge amounts, but you will be told of any delays at the checkout, and on the product pages.

We keep all Alchemy ranges in stock, and large quantities of the popular items.

Official website onlinegothic.co.uk

Christmas Gift Ideas for Gothic at Overstock Jeweler

2011-12-08T03:59:00.000-08:00

The owner of Overstock Jeweler began her career in the retail business when she was 18 years old. She helped run her family business, a large specialty discount store selling overstocked items such as lingerie, apparel, shoes and jewelry. After losing their retail store lease in Manhattan, the owner realized her love for the retail business.

With over 20 years of experience of buying overstock production and her connections from her family business, she knew she had the ability to venture out into the retail world on her own, and in 2002 she tried something new: e-commerce.

Deciding to focus on her favorite thing to purchase and building upon her Overstock buying expertise, she came up with Overstockjeweler.com Now located in mid-town Manhattan, in the heart of the jewelry district, Overstockjeweler.com is thriving, and the owner has never looked back.

Whether you're going to the office or to the opera, whether you're in denim or in cashmere, OverstockJeweler.com offers bargain jewelry that matches your style while keeping you on the cusp of the latest fashion trends.

Official website overstockjeweler.com

Gothic Jewelry Necklaces at GothicStyle.net

2011-11-30T12:15:00.000-08:00

Gothic jewelry reminds us of medieval age when men and women strove for to look mystical, unorthodox not to mention occasionally even outrageous. Gothic jewelry, such as gothic braclelets, gothic necklaces, gothic chokers even gothic cufflinks evoke imagery of the frightful, grotesque, gory and the outside of natural: withchery, warlocks, dark magic, vampires and the black arts.

As a result, presently there are several items that might interest somebody's gothic side. Though these days gothic fashion seems to be more of a fashion movement rather than a stigma of belonging to the dark side.

Antiqued fine English pewter serpent dragons each coil around an amethyst faceted crystal teardrop. Beneath them, a central marquise cut amethyst crystal, then a flourish heart which dangles a third teardrop amethyst crystal.

This Alchemy Gothic necklace is named for the Northumbrian folklore story of a prince’s daughter who is turned into a wyrm-dragon by a bitter witch, and is only released from her curse when her father returns from abroad to kiss the monster, restoring her to her youthful charms. Pendant portion is 4″ wide and 3 1/2″ long, on a black satin cord which can be tied to adjust from choker length up to 36″ long.

GothicStyle.net is here to offer you the best selection of gothic jewelry: bracelets, necklaces, pendants and rings both for fashion conscious gentlemen and ladies who wear gothic style. You can bookmark us we are going to have exactly what you are looking for.

Official website gothicstyle.net

Original Handmade Gothic Jewelry by EyesCreamJewelry.Com

2011-11-20T06:59:00.000-08:00

Eyescream Gothic Jewelry strives to create original handmade Gothic Jewelry & dark artistic designs with attention to color, detail & quality.

Eyescream is hand formed (upon order) & crafted with love to ensure their one of a kind quality, each creation is a totem adornment that will enhance any individuals lifestyle, with quality, originality and dramatic creative expression. You are Unique, Beautiful & Bold! Your adornments should reflect that as well.

For well over 24 years, Eyescream has utelized many mediums & techniques: Sterling Silver, Copper & Brass wire work, Scrimshaw on bone, Stone, Pearl, Glass, Art Clay Silver, clay, paper, paint, found objects, antiqued filigree wraps, sheet metal, textile and just about any art supply & material that peaks our interest.

Pieces have been cast, torched, pierced, hammered, embellished, carved, fired & baked, stamped, riveted, soldered, cold connected, beaded, layered & rolled. Eyescream can be described as Dynamic Gothic Jewelry to Inspire your Muse & intricate One of a Kind Creations of Decadence.

Official website eyescreamjewelry.com

Men’s Gothic Jewelry by Stephen Einhorn

2011-11-15T07:02:00.000-08:00

Here you can do a bit of sleuthing and find out all about us. Here you can see biogs of all the ‘Beautiful People’ at Stephen Einhorn and we ARE lovely, as you can see.

We have a vast pool of expert qualifications and skills with which to draw on in any one working day. Stephen leads the team from the front as it were, because if he did it from the back we wouldn’t be able to see him.

This is Stephen Einhorn's skull jewellery collection, designed and handcrafted in his London workshops using solid precious metals (there's no plating here!) and hand-selected precious stones.

Skull jewellery and in particular skull rings have worked their way into the mainstream, oh yes! All you wearers of skull rings have changed shape: you are not all dying your hair black, you've taken on a more conventional look. Sometimes you are even (dare I say it?) wearing twin sets!

Yes, wearers of skull jewellery are now all types and we love it. Skull rings have become more than just a design, they have reached an iconic status.

When you wear a skull ring you're making a statement. Symbols of strength, rebellion and style, Stephen Einhorn's skull rings are coveted by fierce fashion editors, Hollywood and British A-listers, rock n' rollers and hard-ass bikers alike.

Official website stepheneinhorn.co.uk

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Gothic Jewelry by JewelryByAnixi.Com

2011-11-08T14:13:00.000-08:00

Our handmade Gothic and dark jewelry, silver necklaces, silver bracelets, silver pendants, silver rings and gothic earrings are made of .925 sterling silver and embody quality and workmanship that is typical of Anixi silver jewelry.

Our popular Gothic style jewelry are all about darkness, opulence and things associated with death and elegance. Select from our wide variety of sterling silver jewelry in the shapes of silver crosses, silver dragons, skull rings, Celtic knots, or Pagan symbols.

Our Dark Gothic Silver Pendants make perfect Gifts for Graduation Jewelry, Father's Day, Valentines Day, Anniversary Gift, or as a Prom Night Jewelry gift for that special occasion you wish to commemorate.

For centuries silver jewelry has been worn as a sign of individuality and as a symbol of distinction. It’s not difficult to see why. Silver jewelry is ageless in its beauty and is synonymous with a sense of masculine style. It is a metal unparalleled in its looks and versatile in it use.

Like gold, pure silver is too soft and malleable to be used for ornamental jewelry. In order to strengthen it and make it more durable, another metal such as copper is added to the silver to produce a sterling silver alloy.

As a result, sterling silver typically contains 92.5 per cent silver and the remaining 7.5 per cent is composed of copper or small quantities of other metals. The end result produces a metal with a lustre and colour uniquely beautiful to sterling silver. Anixi designers are passionate in creating pieces which compliment the beauty of sterling silver with elegant and contemporary designs.

Official website jewelry-by-anixi.com

BloodySilver.Com - Gothic Jewelry Silver

2011-11-06T17:44:00.000-08:00

Bloodysilver.comis a site for all Gothic Silver enthusiasts and fans who enjoy the look and style of wearing Gothic jewelry crafted from real silver, but cannot afford to pay or do not want to fork out huge sums to purchase branded labels.

We provide an attractive alternative to mainstream labels (such as Chrome Hearts, Justin Davis and Crazy Pig jewelry etc) by offering our customers similarly styled jewelry which completely replicates the look, feel and mood of the originals. To cater to fans of the originals, our jewelry is very closely inspired by original pieces from large designer labels.

All jewelry sold at Bloodysilver.com is made only from 100% Solid 925 Sterling Silver which is the exact same material used by mainstream designer labels to manufacture the original Gothic Silver designs.
Therefore, our pieces have the exact same chunky and weighty feel as other Gothic designed jewelry. As such, our item prices, while low, are pegged to prevailing prices of pure silver, and are never unrealistically low.

Why then are our prices still so competitive? Simply put, we are jewelry experts with years of experience in the industry. With the ability to leverage off our existing machinery, replicate moulds, obtain cheap raw materials and reach out to you cheaply through internet marketing channels, (and of course, our willingness to make a fair profit and accept lower margins) we are able to deliver close replicas at a tiny fraction of what mainstream designer labels would cost you.

Official website bloodysilver.com

Gothic Hoop Earrings TheRallyShack.Co.Uk

2011-11-03T11:12:00.000-07:00

The Rally Shack are pleased to announce that we now offer wholesale on our Alternative Baby and Kid's collections.

Please note: We do not supply for re-sale on ebay or other auction sites, unless you have registered business premises. We will require you to have either a website or shop premises before we will release details about wholesale pricing - Sorry but we must protect our other retailers interests first. We do not drop-ship.

Here you can find and buy
Gothic, biker, tattoo, punk, skater, mosh, rock, clothes and alternative UK clothing, jewellery, boots and shoes. Biker Leather Jackets & Jeans. Alternative Baby Clothing and Kids Clothes. Rock and Band Wallets, Caps, Belts, Badges, Gifts, Posters, Shoes, Flags, Bags.
Alchemy Gothic T-shirts, Alchemy Tops, clothing, Alchemy gothic pendants, chokers, earrings, Gear knobs, jewellery, watches, bracelets, goblets, bracelets, rings, chokers, ties, t-shirts, loads of lovely Alchemy gothic stuff.

Official website therallyshack.co.uk

Gothic Jewelry and Accessories at RavenEve.Com

2011-11-01T11:12:00.000-07:00

These pieces are meant to look like they were each a sentimental antique treasure that has been handed down, worn for years, repaired and added to. "So I took a break from my online business and in 2004 my boyfriend at the time and I decided to open a bead store. Beetle beads was my retail store and Raven Eve Jewelry studio combined. That is when I started metal smithing and lamp working glass again and reopened Raven Eve Jewelry in 2005 with a new vision and site design. Beetle Beads closed in late 2007, as the Michigan economy worsened, it just did not make sense to keep it open.Especially with the website doing so much better.

Since then it has been Raven Eve full-time again! I still have to work 7 days a week! However, it is a labor of love as I feel blessed to be able to wake up and go do something I love to do and has been my life's ambition everyday. My new works are more true to my heart and now that I can use my own metal and glass work are even more original and collectible."

Order your very own custom made Capelet. A divine piece that can be worn as a dramatic chain cape, bib style drippy necklace, or hip belt! Totally rever sable, you can wear the main bead work in the front, back or to the side for maximum accessorizing! I will make you a custom version of this, each piece will vary but all turn out beautiful.

Delicate antique Victorian era black lace choker with removable safety pin charm brooch. The sweet little brooch features a magnificent hand-carved mother of pearl cross with vintage glass heart stone accent,damask ribbon and lucite beads. One size fits all as it ties with black satin ribbons.

Delicious crystals, pink faux glass pearls,vintage pink opal hearts, antiqued brass chains and filigrees are all mixed to create this limited edition choker. This version has a softer antique profile and is very comfortable and wearable with a slightly tapered design towards the nape of the neck. Fully adjustable from 12" to 15" with plated chain and clasp.

Such a lovely capelet.Made from vintage tull netting that is antique black. The trim ribbon is a deep merlot burgundy. The material as a whole is strong and has a touch of wear and a few pin holes here and there which add to the charm. Ir ties in the front with organdy ribbon and has beautiful matching ribbon rosettes and beads I have added.

Official website www.raveneve.com

ArtOfAdornment.Ca - Hand Crafted Jewelry Gothic

2011-10-29T06:22:00.000-07:00

Art of Adornment is an online-only store and is 100% Canadian owned and operated. We are not a big nameless/faceless organization: we are a very small company (run mostly by one very hard working person!) based in Vancouver BC Canada, although we proudly ship world wide. We have been in business and been a verified PayPal member since February 2004. Our store has existed at this URL since November 2005.

Hand-crafted cameo themed items in different colours and styles. Necklaces, chokers and earrings can be customized (lengthened, shortened, etc.). Chokers are adjustable: the smallest size shown is the approximate fabric length, the highest is the end of the adustment chain. Note that "antiqued oxidized" silver is not bright and shiny, it is darker and more matte since it has been artificially aged.
An absolutely charming resin cameo of a white cat on a shaded grey-black background with 2 tiny clear Swarovski crystal rhinestones for eyes. Mounted in an ornate 1 1/2 inch (3.5cm) high antiqued pewter filigree setting, which dangles from a fine link rhodium plated chain embellished with 4 faceted faux hematite Czech glass beads. Connecting components and spring ring clasp are also rhodium plated.

Official website artofadornment.ca

Gothic Wedding Rings At Etsy.Com

2011-10-23T09:35:00.000-07:00

Gothic wedding rings, Medieval engagement bands, silver skull rings, iron cross rings, heart pendants, fairy tale earrings & necklaces. Handmade silver jewelry by 3 Rexes. A portion of your purchase will be donated to a charity organization.

Fairy Tales for adults! All original, from my articulated pendants, right down to my custom crown charms! Seen On: Tyra Banks, Kristy Swanson, Miss America, Ian Atsbury (The Cult & The Doors), YANNI'S Ender Thomas & Chloe & hopefully YOU!

The Royal Princess silver engagement ring. Three magical stones grace this studded princess ring, symbolizing the spark and beauty that shines within all that is feminine, fanciful and forever youthful! The Royal Princess ring makes the perfect engagement ring.

Official website www.etsy.com

BikerringshopCom Ltd - Gothic Rings

2011-10-11T04:50:00.000-07:00

Bikerringshop refined taste in high-style along with its cutting edge leather and rocker & biker jewelry selection. "Our products are guaranteed to be stylish as we always put together our thought in every piece of fashion. We frequently update to the worldwide rocker, celebrity as well as biker jewelry, and truly understand what you need."

Bikerringshop formed when a group of rocker who deeply in love with Solid .925 sterling silver biker jewelry, celebrity and musician jewelry such as skull rings, gothic ring, biker rings, cross ring, skull necklace, silver wallet chains, rocker jewelry and genuine leather products. And enjoying stylish living meet together in 2004.

Coolest original custom sterling silver gothic rings. You will get the most reasonable price of gothic jewelry. Perfection, to you from our professional gothic designer for rocker and celebrities jewelry. "We hope our effort, passion, and love in mens sterling silver jewelry can guarantee that you will be satisfied, and get a design that is very special and unique."

Apart from gothic rings on the site can select and purchase

Skull Rings
Cross Rings
Animal Rings
Rocker Rings
Biker Wallets
Bishop Rings
Mens Rings
Celtic Rings Jewelry
Skull Pendant
Gothic Pendant
Cross Pendants
Dragon Pendant
Mens Silver Necklaces
Mens Pendants
Mens Earrings
Mens Sterling Silver Bracelet
Tattoo Biker T Shirts
Crocodile Handbags
Mens Belts
Stingray Handbags
Crocodile Leather Briefcase
Skull Cuff
Silver Wallet Chain
Leather Wallet Chain
Mens Wallets
Womens Wallets
Ostrich Wallets
Alligator Crocodile Wallet
Stingray Wallets
Biker Leather Wallet
Big Biker Wallets
Crocodile Belts
Skull Belt Buckle
Silver Money Clip
Sterling Silver Keychain
Skull Earrings
Designer Handbags

Official website http://www.bikerringshop.com/

Gothic Jewelry Necklaces - Elements of Gothic Style

2011-08-27T08:25:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for jewelry that is unique and somewhat dark, but still pretty, you might want to think about purchasing Gothic jewelry necklaces. These are available in a wide range of different styles and types, to suit every taste that you may have. From sterling silver to gold or pewter, pendants and necklaces are available in a wide range of different materials. These may be decorated with lush details or ornate engravings. Jewel tones are often used to complement the basic black that is so frequently associated with Gothic culture, so that is another factor to look for when you are choosing the best necklace for your personal style.

Choker necklaces are a commonly seen type of Gothic jewelry necklaces. These have an eerie feel that gives a dark, almost slave-like appearance to the wearer, but they are also quite flattering. The chokers might have metal studs or spikes on them, and could have a leather base in many cases.

If you are looking for a more old-fashioned type of necklace, you could find chokers that are constructed out of delicate ribbon instead, or that come with small cameos. Lockets containing deceased relatives are somewhat morbid and Gothic but also pay tribute to your heritage or loved ones.

A common theme in Gothic jewelry necklaces is Celtic design. Anything old-fashioned along these lines, or that draws from a pagan influence, could play a role in Gothic culture. The Celtic cross, which is a typical cross that has a circle that surrounds the main intersection, is one example of a popular type of necklace. Ancient Egyptian culture and themes are also quite common inspirations for Gothic designers, who use the ancient civilization’s obsession with death to create some seriously cool imagery.

For inspiration, you could look at Gothic websites or read literature that is associated with this movement. Some of the best Gothic jewelry necklaces are inspired by literary or musical figures, so this may lead you down the right path to a new sense of style. If you are thinking about giving this type of jewelry as a gift, you might want to take a look at the type of clothing or accessories that your intended recipient normally wears, and think about what would best fit into their wardrobe and lifestyle. Basic black tends to work with almost any outfit, so this is always a safe bet when you are giving Goth jewelry as gifts.

Decarabia.co.uk - Gothic Victorian Jewellery

2011-08-12T03:18:00.000-07:00

Decarabia Gothic Jewellery is run by independent designer Charmaine from her studio in the UK where she lovingly makes each piece by hand with special attention to detail. This flexibility allows her the advantage of creating custom orders or special sizing requirements upon request.

The site has Body harness, Chokers and Necklaces, Headdresses, Bracelets, Earrings, One of a Kind. "Inspiration is taken from modern Gothic Fashion, the beautiful Mourning jewellery of the Victorian era, 1920's Egyptian Revival and Punk Fashion to create an enchanting mixture of wearable art."

Nothing is mass produced and most designs feature vintage, antique or rare materials, making each piece extra special and most customers agree that each piece is a hundred times lovelier than the photos show.

"Death of Dahlia Choker"

"Pure drama! This black floral lace is no less than stunning. Measuring 5" at its widest point its cascading flowers drip down your neck for an impressive effect. Finished with a long 1930's/ Vintage lace bow and a Victorian/1800's Marcasite effect button. (Buttons may vary slightly due to availability) . Fastens with an adjustable silver plated hook and chain clasp."

Official website www.decarabia.co.uk

Gothic Earrings

2011-03-21T11:45:00.000-07:00

Those who read up on the way of thought adapted by wearers of Gothic jewelry will find that it supports the need for a coexistence of good and evil. However the pictures of Gothic earrings posted on the Internet fail to offer the expected mix of saintly and devilish objects. Instead, they seem to contain a heavy concentration of evil images.

Interestingly, some of the offered sets of Gothic earrings feature objects that hail from a time that well preceded the appearance of Gothic-themed accessories. For example, at least two sets of ear pieces reflect the continued influence of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem, “The Raven.” On one set of ear pieces, the jeweler has paired two images, both of which resemble a raven. The other item features a pair of dark raven’s eyes.

Both ear pieces indicate that the recurring word in Poe’s poem, “nevermore,” does not predict an end to the desire by some to wear evil looking objects. In fact, online statements about some of the pictured earrings seem to verify that impression. One web site offers an earpiece named “Queen of the Night.” It describes that piece as “the epitome of wickedness.”

Some Gothic earrings come with a matching necklace. The earpieces with the raven look even more frightful when worn with the matching necklace. Neck accessories also strengthen the evil message of the dangles with either a dark heart, or with a “Queen of the Night” symbol. Yet even in the absence of a necklace, the objects that dangle from many Gothic earrings can look exceedingly menacing and evil.

One pair of such dangles displays a pair of tiny coffins. A jeweler has placed that symbol of internment at the end of a short chain. Another pair allows a black heart with wings to hang from each pierced and decorated lobe. A third pair contains red crystals. Those red stones are meant to symbolize blood, thus creating an earring in which a heart seems to drip blood.

Another jeweler put a red stone in the center of a dagger’s handle. That piece echoes the menacing look of ancient weapons. The fearsome nature of that symbol becomes magnified in yet another set of ear pieces. In each earring a silver skull rests on a red heart. That skull has been skewered by a blade.

A more modern thinking craftsman has made a pair of earrings that bear the image of a tattoo gun. A playful jeweler has fashioned a pair of ear pieces with two smoking skulls. Each skull is wearing a top hat and has a bottle and a dagger at its throat.

Two other pairs display an item used to attach and hold a living thing. One pair displays two black widow spiders. The other two ropes, ropes that appear shaped into a hangman’s noose. While pictures of these ear pieces appear in response to a request for Gothic earrings, they do not seem to contain any good or saintly image. One must assume that the enhancement of a woman’s face qualifies as a desirable and saintly act.

Gothic Jewelry For Men

2011-03-20T14:52:00.000-07:00

Gothic jewelry for men has gained movement in the past several years. It is not a new creation, as Gothic symbols and beliefs have been around for centuries. Gothic symbolism comes in many forms and sizes, singly or in combination. Most common symbols include skulls (either in single or in multiples, often with red eyes), crosses that are stylized, knives, gargoyles, ankhs, pentagrams, dragons, blood dripping, and Celtic knots. There are other symbols less commonly found, but these are the most common that are attributed to Gothic styles and beliefs.

Gothic symbols and their wearing have been merged in modern day times with Wiccan, Pagan, Atheist, New Age and Witchcraft symbolicism and wear, though it does not necessarily mean any one or a combination of these beliefs. Since it is not widely practiced or talked about, and not a part of mainstream culture, there is often confusion surrounding all of these symbols, beliefs, and their practices. Most people commonly tie any of these to Devil worship, but that is not the case.

Gothic jewelry in recent years has become more common, often as a result of media, music, and movie exposure to the symbols and their meanings. It is not considered so uncommon anymore to wear Gothic jewelry or clothing, therefore making it easier to find jewelry and apparel.

Gothic jewelry for men often features larger charms or medallions than that intended for women. Some men’s pieces may also be darker and more graphic in their depictions than that of women’s Gothic jewelry. Jewelry intended for men may have special symbols from alchemy meant only for wearing by men; for a woman to wear may bring harm or bad luck to her. Therefore, it is important to know the meaning behind each symbol or design, and to pick jewelry that is appropriate for the wearer.

Dragons are one of the most commonly found pieces of jewelry. Sometimes there are red or other color stones embedded in the design, such as for the eyes of the dragon. Celtic knots are commonly found, either alone in a circular or star shaped medallion, or as a part of the background of another element, such as an ankh or gargoyle. An ankh is commonly referred to as a modified cross, not to be confused with a Gothic cross, which has a distinct, modified look from that of the Christian cross. Gargoyles resemble statues modeled after figures that were placed on top of buildings during the Gothic period in art and architecture, meant to scare away evil spirits and harm.

Gothic jewelry for men can be made of stainless steel, sterling silver, gold over sterling silver, or yellow or white gold. More unusual pieces may be made from titanium, copper, or something else like ceramics. On occasion, pieces will be engraved, either with initials of the wearer, a pattern, or a phrase. Enamel or jewels as a part of the design is not uncommon. To find Gothic jewelry for men, it is usually found in boutiques, clothing stores, novelty stores, and sometimes music or New Age stores. The internet can also be a source for men’s Gothic jewelry.

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