If you have decided that the gothic look is right for you, then having the right gothic accessories is essential. Understanding exactly what defines the gothic jewellery will help you to create a unique, gothic look that is all yours. There are many who would say that gothic jewellery is simply a style that is inspired by, or from, a gothic period. There are others who would claim it is jewellery inspired by the more recent punk trend. While your idea of gothic jewellery may be the all too common black and silver skulls, crosses and other symbols, there is actually much more to it.
Gothic jewellery is a style that consists of pieces that exemplify darkness and extravagance. Some of the better and more accurate definitions of Gothic jewellery are ones that describe it to be darker, than other popular types. While this may be accurate, there are other cases where gothic jewellery just looks more dramatic and bolder than other types.
In order to fully understand the look of gothic jewellery, it is helpful to understand the history of this era in history. During this time in history jewellery was much more extravagant than it was before. The trend was to wear more jewellery, such as several rings, brooches and chains. The designs of the era featured things such as the fleurs-de-lis and crosses. However, there is also gothic jewellery that is a bit darker, such as skulls and coffins, which was already mentioned.
Additionally, unlike the first and misinformed definition that was stated earlier, the materials used for both vintage and modern gothic jewellery are not limited to only silver and black. You can also find a number of jewel tones, such as amethyst, emerald and ruby colours in this type of jewellery. In addition to the silver settings that are extremely common, you could also find bronze like metals, which are extremely popular in the “steam-punk” trend. Some of the most popular pieces from Gothic culture that can still be purchased today include chokers, poison rings and slave bracelets.
Shopping for gothic jewellery should be a fun experience that allows you to express your unique style and creativity with the jewellery you choose and wear. There are a plethora of options, sizes and types of choose from, making this type of jewellery extremely popular today.
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