Gothic Vampire Statement Necklace with Black Onyx & Garnet in Sterling Silver
- 🦇🩸One of a Kind!🩸
Gothic Vampire Statement Necklace with Black Onyx & Garnet
Sterling Silver • One of a Kind
This necklace was made as a relic — not an accessory.
Heavy, deliberate, and unapologetically ceremonial, it draws from gothic crown jewels, vampire medallions, and the opulent symbolism of 19th-century jewelry. It’s the kind of piece meant to be felt on the body — protective, grounding, and quietly powerful.
At the center is a long, faceted black onyx, polished to a dark, mirror-like depth. It absorbs light rather than reflecting it, anchoring the piece with a sense of weight and stillness. Above and below the onyx sit two Mozambique garnets — small but intensely saturated — like drops of blood set into silver.
The pendant is constructed from multiple heavy layers of sterling silver, finished with a hand-sawed lace border and die-pressed gothic appliqués. The silver scrollwork was formed in my studio using a vintage impression die, then hand-finished to preserve depth, texture, and shadow. Oxidation is left in the recesses to emphasize every cut and curve, while the raised surfaces are polished to a soft glow.
The overall effect is architectural and regal — less costume, more heirloom — as though it belonged to a high-ranking member of some ancient, secret order.
Handmade in my Fort Collins, Colorado studio.
✦ Stone & Design Details
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Natural black onyx, long faceted cut
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Two 5mm round Mozambique garnets
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Multi-layer sterling silver construction
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Hand-sawed lace border
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Ornate gothic scroll appliqués
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Vintage die-pressed silver elements
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Oxidized and hand-polished for contrast and depth
✦ Size & Weight
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Onyx measures approximately 30mm long
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Pendant length is approximately 2.75 inches, including the bail
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Substantial weight; designed to sit solidly at the center of the chest
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Comes on a thick sterling silver French rope chain
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Chain length: 20 inches (adjustments available upon request)
This piece is intentionally heavy and grounding — meant to be felt when worn.
✦ Why This Piece Is Different
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Designed as a ceremonial statement, not everyday jewelry
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Strong gothic symbolism without tipping into novelty
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Architecture-inspired silverwork with real depth and shadow
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One of a kind — no reproductions
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Feels collected, not styled
✦ Materials
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Sterling silver (.925)
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Natural black onyx
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Natural Mozambique garnet
✦ About the Stones
Black onyx has long been associated with protection, grounding, and strength, prized for its depth and quiet intensity. Garnet has been used for centuries as a stone of devotion, vitality, and protection — historically worn as a talisman rather than decoration.
✦ Care Instructions
This necklace is made for intentional wear. Remove before impact or heavy activity. Clean silver with a soft polishing cloth and store separately to preserve the finish and stones.
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GARNET
Garnets are one of the oldest known gemstones. It was believed that garnets could shield the wearer from harm and warriors would wear garnets into battle as protective talismans. Garnets were also traditionally associated with love, blood, and one's life force - it is a stone perfect for a vampire!
BLACK ONYX
Black onyx has been used as a talisman of protection and focus by many cultures for centuries. Onyx is named for the Greek word onux for "fingernail" or "claw" and is the birthstone of Leos. Some believe onyx can absorb negative energy to protect the wearer from ill intentions. According to folklore, Cleopatra would wear black onyx jewelry to alert her to nearby danger. It is also believed that onyx holds memories, and can assist the wearer by providing focus and stamina to navigate difficult times or decisions.
This item is one of a kind and ready to be shipped. (If you also order a preorder item, they will be shipped together.)
Your handcrafted jewelry will be lovingly packed in a gift box inside a sturdy cardboard shipping box. I include an anti-tarnish strip that can be stored with the jewelry to help prevent tarnish as well as a complimentary polishing cloth to keep your jewels in top shape.
- Orders over $100 are eligible to ship for free via USPS First Class Mail.
- Expedited shipping is available (price calculates at checkout).Â
- Orders over $500 will ship with signature required.
If you have any questions, please contact me at erin@silverthawjewelry.comÂ
Jewelry may be returned for a refund in its original condition within 30 days of purchase, minus cost of shipping. Returns must include tracking.
Please contact me at erin@silverthawjewelry.com
I do NOTÂ accept returns for:
- Damage incurred with wear
- Improper jewelry care (see my Jewelry Care page for proper care instructions)
To keep your silver jewelry looking like new, take that extra second to remove it before cleaning, bathing, swimming, or any activity that would cause excess wear and tear. Avoid exposing your jewelry to perfumes, lotions, soaps and other liquids, as well as extreme heat.
If your jewelry becomes dirty, clean with a soft cloth or soft tooth brush and a mild soap if necessary (I use Dawn), or polish with a silver polishing cloth.
Please note that polishing cloths are infused with an abrasive and will remove intentional patina along with the unwanted tarnish, so take
care not to accidentally polish off the patina!
Finally, as a best practice, store your jewelry in a cool, dry place with your complimentary anti-tarnish tab.
