| No, by jewelry and the darkside, we are not | | | | employed in Celtic rituals. Other pieces of |
| referring to Darth Vader's dark side of the | | | | gothic jewelry are timeless icons |
| force. However, the idea of jewelry inspired | | | | representing the eerie: coffin-shaped rings, |
| by Anakin Skywalker, the Sith and his Emperor | | | | heavily ornate cross brooches, earrings |
| sure is tantalizing. Here, if you think more | | | | shaped like the heads of howling wolves. |
| about the likes of Morticia Addams of the | | | | |
| Addams family, then you're on the right | | | | Slave bracelets, also known as handflowers or |
| track. Gothic jewelry is the type of jewelry | | | | maille bracelets, are also popular examples |
| that the likes of her would wear: mysterious, | | | | of gothic jewelry. These look like chain |
| brooding, yet elegant. Viewed this way, | | | | mail, or pieces of woven metal. They are |
| jewelry and the darkside certainly can go | | | | different from conventional bracelets in that |
| hand in hand. | | | | they are worn not just on the wrist, but on |
| | | | practically the whole hand, and their |
| Gothic jewelry, or darkside jewelry, as | | | | intricate patterns are sure to attract |
| opposed to 'light,' evokes images of the | | | | attention. Bib and choker necklaces are also |
| macabre and the preternatural: vampires, the | | | | popular gothic accessories. Catalogues of |
| dead and undead, spirits, black magic and the | | | | gothic jewelry oftentimes include so-called |
| black arts. As such, artisans craft items | | | | 'poison' rings or bracelets. These items have |
| that would appeal to a person's dark or | | | | a small compartment where the wearer can |
| gothic side. There is an abundance of | | | | presumably keep very small or fine materials, |
| e-commerce websites and specialty stores | | | | such as powder. Maille, chandelier or |
| whose emphasis is on jewelry and the | | | | dangling earrings are also available to |
| darkside. In these places, a person will be | | | | complete one's overall look of mystery. |
| able to find gothic jewelry such as pentacle | | | | |
| pendants, gothic cross necklaces, | | | | Gothic jewelry is easy to wear and can be |
| spider-and-web piercings, and more. | | | | used to dress up or dress down. They are |
| | | | easily available and the variety offered is |
| Also known as pagan jewelry, gothic body | | | | endless. Because they depict arcane symbols |
| ornaments are made from many types of | | | | and figures, gothic jewelry imparts a sense |
| materials, but they are typically available | | | | of mystery and secrecy. Popular among both |
| in gold, sterling silver and pewter. They may | | | | the young and not-so-young, gothic jewelry |
| come plain or be encrusted with jewels. Many | | | | may be dark, but not dreary; ornate, but not |
| pieces of gothic jewelry have their roots in | | | | tawdry. In fact, it is just the opposite: |
| esoteric sources, such as signs and symbols | | | | jewelry and the darkside - a hauntingly |
| used in ancient Egyptian lore or those | | | | beautiful combination. |