The top ten trends for jewellery design for 2013 - Part IV: Going Gothic

January 2013

The top ten trends for jewellery design for 2013 - Part IV: Going Gothic

January 2013

The most popular motif of the edgy gothic trend is the skull. Interpreted literally and figuratively, in gold, silver, and other types of materials, the skull is sometimes made with diamonds, gemstones, and enamel. Gothic pieces are so popular that even prestigious mainstream brands are adding gothic to their traditional lines.


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