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Jewelry And The Darkside
By Sam Serio, Sat Dec 10th
/p> No, by jewelry and the darkside, we are not referring to DarthVader’s dark side of the force. However, the idea of jewelryinspired by Anakin Skywalker, the Sith and his Emperor sure istantalizing. Here, if you think more about the likes of MorticiaAddams of the Addams family, then you’re on the right track.Gothic jewelry is the type of jewelry that the likes of herwould wear: mysterious, brooding, yet elegant. Viewed this way,jewelry and the darkside certainly can go hand in hand. Gothic jewelry, or darkside jewelry, as opposed to ‘light,’evokes images of the macabre and the preternatural: vampires,the dead and undead, spirits, black magic and the black arts. Assuch, artisans craft items that would appeal to a person’s darkor gothic side. There is an abundance of e-commerce websites andspecialty stores whose emphasis is on jewelry and the darkside.In these places, a person will be able to find gothic jewelrysuch as pentacle pendants, gothic cross necklaces,spider-and-web piercings, and more. Also known as pagan jewelry, gothic body ornaments are made frommany types of materials, but they are typically available ingold, sterling silver and pewter. They may come plain or beencrusted with jewels. Many pieces of gothic jewelry have theirroots in esoteric sources, such as signs and symbols used inancient Egyptian lore or those employed in Celtic rituals. Otherpieces of gothic jewelry are timeless icons representing theeerie: coffin-shaped rings, heavily ornate cross brooches,earrings shaped like the heads of howling wolves.
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bracelets, also known as handflowers or maille bracelets,are also popular examples of gothic jewelry. These look likechain mail, or pieces of woven metal. They are different fromconventional bracelets in that they are worn not just on thewrist, but on practically the whole hand, and their intricatepatterns are sure to attract attention. Bib and choker necklacesare also popular gothic accessories. Catalogues of gothicjewelry oftentimes include so-called ‘poison’ rings orbracelets. These items have a small compartment where the wearercan presumably keep very small or fine materials, such aspowder. Maille, chandelier or dangling earrings are alsoavailable to complete one’s overall look of mystery. Gothic jewelry is easy to wear and can be used to dress up ordress down. They are easily available and the variety offered isendless. Because they depict arcane symbols and figures, gothicjewelry imparts a sense of mystery and secrecy. Popular amongboth the young and not-so-young, gothic jewelry may be dark, butnot dreary; ornate, but not tawdry. In fact, it is just theopposite: jewelry and the darkside – a hauntingly beautifulcombination. About the author:For more information on jewelry and gemstones, we cordiallyinvite you to visit www.morninglightjewelry.com to pick up yourFREE copy of “How To Buy Jewelry And Gemstones Without BeingRipped Off.” This concise, informative special report revealsalmost everything you ever wanted to know about jewelry andgemstones, but were afraid to ask. Get your FREE report atwww.morninglightjewelry.com.
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