Gothmas Gift Guide: handmade jewellery for lovers of the dark and macabre

 
 

This gift guide is a reminder that you don’t have to choose between beautiful jewellery and gothic fancies. I’ll help you find a handcrafted jewel resplendent with the skulls, spikes, daggers, and morbid details your favourite goth adores. 

I’ve handpicked a selection of gothic Christmas gifts and arranged them by recipient and price, so it’s super easy to browse everything from boujee blowout gifts to last-minute card stuffers and stocking fillers. 

If you live in the Bristol area and want to see my handmade jewellery up close before you buy, follow me on Instagram or sign up to the newsletter and keep your eye out for Christmas markets at the Bristol Beacon for the first two weekends in December. I’ve also got a pop-up shop in Shoreditch from 19-21 November if you’re near London that weekend. New newsletter subscribers get 10% off, too — super handy for gift buying :)

One final note before we dive in: the cut-off for festive made-to-order jewellery is 23rd November, and the last order date for anything from my Ready-to-Ship pieces is 17th December so if anything here catches your eye, snap it up quickly so I can make sure you get it in good time. 

For your lover

Big, blowout, spoil-them-rotten gifts 

It’s an unwritten rule that lovers get the biggest and best gifts during the festive season. You’ve gotta spoil your boo! Dark, decadent, and deeply romantic, you can’t go wrong with a piece of Christmas gothic jewellery.

Villeroi skull signet ring – £155

This chunky pirate ring is ideal for the person who shivers your timbers. The Villeroi Skull Signet has a discreet low profile, so it’s a great everyday piece, despite its buccaneering swagger. Find out more

Venom Hoop Earrings – £160

Love knows no half measures, which is what makes these big, bold statement hoops an excellent gift for a significant other. They’re lightweight, comfy full hoops which measure 5cm in diameter and are inscribed with the Latin phrase ‘Amor et Melle et Felle est Fecundissiumus’ (love is rich with venom and honey). Find out more

Perossa Bone Chain – £175

Elegant, versatile, macabre…this bone and hoop Albert chain necklace has all the hallmarks of refined jewellery design, with added morbidity. The Perossa Bone Chain can be worn wrapped around the wrist, pulled tight in a choker style, or worn long and loose. Find out more

Caeles wing ring – £200

A gift for the one whose love makes your heart take flight. The Caeles Wing ring is an angelic statement piece, perfect for wearing alone or for stacking. It’s gently adjustable for the perfect fit (ideal if you don’t know their ring size!). Find out more

Ride or Die Signet ring – £230

No leather-clad biker should be without a chunky silver statement ring. The Ride or Die Signet is branded with a hand-carved inscription inspired by posy rings and ancient tombstone carvings, and is made to order. Find out more

 

For your best mate

Gifts between £50-£100

A best friend is worth their weight in gold…or recycled silver, depending on their taste and your budget! Treat yourself to a companion piece and give the gift of matching friendship jewellery with a ghoulish twist.

Valancourt skull charm necklace – £70

Each tiny little Valancourt skull is hand-carved in the Memento Mori style, so no two are ever the same. Wear alone for a dainty dose of attitude or layer it up with bigger statement pieces. It’s one they’ll definitely keep reaching for. Find out more

Morano spiked halo necklace – £85

Part holy halo, part ‘hell yes’. The Morano Spiked Halo is inspired by the shining halos seen in historical art. It’s one of those rare pieces that works as both a standalone statement or a layering piece. It’s pure drama…perhaps a little like the person you’re buying it for? Find out more

Gemstone Orsino dagger necklace – £90

Where savagery meets sparkle! I set a semi-precious gemstone into the heart of my dagger charms — there are six gems to choose from, each selected for its glittering vibrancy. Dagger charms come on an 18” chain as standard. Find out more

Oscarpi bone bracelet – £90

Could this be the perfect gothic friendship bracelet? I like to think so. The Oscarpi Bone Bracelet consists of an elegant femur bone on a chunky belcher chain, designed to sit daintily over your wrist. It’s ossuary chic! Find out more

 

For a favourite sibling

Gifts under £100

‘Tis the season to spoil your sibling with opulent, handmade treasures. I’ve selected an array of pieces that’ll (potentially) get you into their good books for the whole year ahead.

Cheron Mini Skull Medallion – £55

Inspired by the classic Memento Mori skull medallion, the Cheron Mini Skull pendant is super easy to wear and great for layering. It’s hand-carved and sits daintily on a fine 16” chain. Find out more

Valancourt Skull Charm Earring – £65

Nothing quite says ‘80s goth like a pair of mismatched earrings. Get your sibling’s collection off to a head (get it?!) start with one of these individually hand-carved 16th Century-style skulls, twinkling from a simple forged hoop. Find out more

Torquemos Bone Choker – £95

Understated, cool, and super easy to wear and layer. Torquemos sits pretty on the collarbone, a gleaming, morbid nod to the classic ‘90s choker. I customise each chain length for a perfect fit, so grab their measurements before you order! Find out more

Alatus Wing Charm Necklace – £100

‘Cos they're a little angel, really! A single hand-carved wing hangs suspended from an elegant 18” belcher chain. It’s an angelic pendant perfect for air signs and cherubic younger siblings. Find out more

 

For an awesome parent figure

Gifts from £100

The festive season is an ideal time to repay someone for their guidance and support. And what better way to show your appreciation than with skulls, spikes, and epitaphs forged in precious metals?

Omnia Hoop Earrings – £140

The Omnia Hoop Earrings are adorned with the carved Memento Mori maxim ‘Everything is Temporary’. A fine reminder that your mess isn’t permanent! The neat midi size adds a wearable dash of glamour to any outfit. Find out more

Villefort Spiked Halo Ring – £130

Villefort’s spiked halo crown makes it an ideal stack topper for people who already have a robust ring collection. It’s the perfect finishing touch but stands radiant as the sun when worn on its own. Find out more

Clairval Skull Medallion – £70

This historic treasure goes with everything. Clairval Skull Medallions have the look of a relic you’d unearth amid hidden pirate booty. Their hand-carved texture and skull design are typical of ancient Memento Mori jewels. Find out more

Morano Spiked Halo Earrings – £130

Look sharp! Morano Spiked Halo earrings are effortlessly statement — dramatic without being gaudy, edgy without being juvenile. They’re lightweight and carry all the texture and individuality of a handcrafted treasure. Find out more

 

Stocking fillers and last-minute gifts

Unburied Charms – From £25

Unburied charms are made using sprues and offcuts at the SLAB jewellery bench, so each one is entirely unique. Gift your loved one a serpent, skull, heart, or the full trio. Unburied Charms are my lowest impact option, so they’re perfect for planet-conscious gifting. Find out more

SLAB Jewellery gift cards – from £25

SLAB gift cards are dead good for last-minute gifting — they’re digital, so they arrive immediately. The recipient can put their gift card towards anything on the site and could even use it to make a custom order. Even better, SLAB gift cards never expire! Find out more

SLAB Jewellery Tote Bag – £12.50

Don’t get an actual stocking this year, fill the SLAB Jewellery Tote Bag instead. Printed onto organic cotton using planet-friendly vegan inks, it’ll be used long past Christmas. Find out more

 

Feeling inspired yet? Order your chosen treasures ASAP to get them in time for Christmas. Remember — the cut-off for festive made-to-order jewellery is 23rd November, and the last order date for anything from my Ready-to-Ship pieces is 17th December!  If you have questions before you order, please shout. Thanks for making my jewellery part of your festive celebration.

 
Hannah Royce-Greensill