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