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The best jewellery for Halloween
As we approach the end of a year that has been far trickier than most, you may want to celebrate by treating yourself to a sparkling new accessory. But if the thought of buying Halloween jewellery fills you with horror, fear not. There are plenty of beautifully crafted jewels that embody the spirit of the season but with more style, longevity and beauty than a pair of pumpkin earrings.
Creepy-crawlies and mystical creatures of all kinds have actually been popular jewellery motifs for centuries. The ancient Egyptians revered scarab beetles, snakes and cats as symbols of good luck and rebirth, adorning themselves in bracelets and necklaces embellished with their forms. Scorpions were feared by the Romans and Greeks, but their likenesses were also carved into amulets worn for healing and protection. Confronted with the Industrial Revolution and nostalgic for a simpler, more pastoral time, the Victorians collected brooches in the shape of bugs and beasts (as well as talismanic moons and stars), while skulls have been worn by Herodotus, Plato and Tibetan monks – not to mention rock stars – as portable tokens of power.
Whatever you’d like to wear come the witching hour, we’ve found the best Halloween jewellery that will look chic all year round.
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Dior
Inspired by traditional tête de mort symbols, which serve to remind their wearer to seize the day, this miniature amethyst skull-and-crossbones by Dior carries a green clover in its mouth for a little extra luck.
Skull necklace with gold, diamonds, tsavorites and amethyst, £8,470, Dior Joaillerie
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Sophie Lis
A single sparkling hoop that’s so pretty, it’s worthy of its own Hogwarts house prize.
Diamond and gold vermeil single hoop earring, £225, Sophie Lis
Sophie Lis - 4/15
Diaboli Kill
These stylish onyx claws will bring a touch of ferocity to your look, no matter what you wear them with.
Gold vermeil and onyx ring, from £346, Diaboli Kill
Diaboli Kill - 5/15
Margaret
An incy-wincy spider made of twinkling antique diamonds to climb up your ear.
Antique diamond and white gold pendant earring, price on request, Margaret Jewellery
Margaret Jewellery - 6/15
Tiffany & Co
Elsa Peretti’s sculptural jewellery designs for Tiffany & Co have become truly iconic in the decades since she joined the firm in 1974, and her scorpion necklace is no exception. It's sensual yet sophisticated, with articulated joints that move as if alive. A real show-stopping piece with a sting in its tail.
Sterling silver scorpion necklace, £1,150, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co
Tiffany & Co. - 7/15
Jessie VE
Jessie VE’s vintage-looking numerical rings are a great way to celebrate an anniversary, a birthday or just your favourite day of the month.
Yellow gold, platinum and black diamond ring, £2,750, Jessie VE
Jessie VE - 8/15
Chanel
A starry diamond chain by Chanel that’s sure to become a classic and well-loved piece in your collection.
White gold and diamond bracelet, £9,900, Chanel Fine Jewellery
Chanel - 9/15
Van Cleef & Arpels
This purrrrfect little pin by Van Cleef & Arpels will bring feline fabulousness to any outfit.
Gold, onyx and tiger’s eye clip, £4,950, Van Cleef & Arpels
Photographe interne / Bertrand Moulin - 10/15
Pamela Love
“Is this a dagger I see before me?” Well, yes. But these aren’t just any old weapons, these are recycled gold daggers set with ethically sourced white and champagne-coloured diamonds and a shimmering ruby droplet – much more chic than the real thing.
Yellow gold, diamond and ruby earrings, £3,200, Pamela Love
Pamela Love - 11/15
Bibi Van Der Velden
Famed for her innovative use of materials and her ability to reinterpret all things creepy into desirable, wearable art, the Amsterdam-based designer Bibi Van Der Velden manages to make shimmering scarab beetles into something positively charming.
Yellow gold and multi-coloured diamond and sapphire bracelet, £5,673, Bibi Van Der Velden
Bibi Van Der Velden - 12/15
Polly Wales
This stunning cocktail ring (complete with sparkling snaggle-tooth) is created with rainbow-hued sapphires cast directly into molten gold, for an organic-looking effect.
Yellow gold and multi-coloured sapphire ring, £9,524, Polly Wales at Auverture.com
Polly Wales - 13/15
Loquet London
This tiny charm was designed by the creative consultant Susan Bender as part of Loquet London's Charms for Change initiative, with all profits from each sale being donated to the charity Women for Women International. Who says black cats are bad news?
Black gold and diamond charm, £260, Loquet London
Loquet London - 14/15
Ileana Makri
Effortlessly elegant stud earrings from Ileana Makri's bestselling snake collection.
Yellow gold, diamond and tsavorite earrings, £1,110, Ileana Makri at Youronce.com
Ileana Makri - 15/15
Annoushka
A blithe little spirit set with 103 precious gemstones and moveable golden arms, this can be affixed to any chain bracelet or necklace so that it will follow you wherever you go.
Yellow gold, ruby and diamond charm, £3,200, Annoushka
Annoushka
These spooky jewels are so stylish, you’ll want to wear them all year round
