It's scarcely a state secret that I love novelty jewelry (see, well, the vast majority of my outfits here over the years :D), and it's probably even less of a surprise to anyone who knows me and my blog that I live for Halloween (seriously).
When those two passions combine, it's accessorizing bliss in my books! And with the explosion in recent years of independent and smaller sized jewelry lines that cater to those with old school leanings, it's been tremendously exciting to see a slew of sensational Halloween related bijoux hit the (often virtual) shelves as of late.
Add to the mix genuine vintage pieces that were either designed specifically with Halloween in mind or which can fit the bill in a heartbeat (e.g., bat, spider and autumn leaf themed items) and the modern gal who adores looking to the past for her wardrobe choices is practically spoiled for choice - especially since a lot of these types of items can be had for relatively reasonable rates that don't have to break the bank for most folks.
So many fantastic options now exist in the vintage inspired/vintage reproduction/cute handmade Halloween jewelry field that it was genuinely hard to cap this list of festively fun finds at "just" 31 different items (one for every day that October houses).
That I did though, opting for a diverse range of pieces, not a single one of which exceeds $40.00 USD, which means that, hopefully, you can pick up at least one or two of your favourites and still have enough left over to treat yourself to plenty of pumpkin spice lattes this fall. :)
31 awesome vintage, vintage appropriate,
and handmade Halloween jewelry finds
1. From the workshop of wildly talented designer Kirbee Lawler comes this enchantingly beautiful laser cut acrylic brooch depicting a redheaded witch sporting a glittery crescent moon on her pointy black hat. Swoon!!! $27.33 from Kirbee Art (it's also available in a fab green skinned version as well).
2. Luxulite designer Katy really goes all out when it comes to her marvelous Halloween creations - much to the unending delight of fall jewelry fans everywhere. In addition to a slew of fabulous brooches, she also offers up festive necklaces and earrings, such as the stylish jack-o-lantern themed demi-parure (you can also purchase just one of the two pieces individually, if so desired) shown here. $34.64 from Luxulite.
3. No doubt like many others the world over, my jaw all but hit the ground when I saw Erstwilder's exciting new Halloween jewelry line this year, which includes this deeply cool "Full of Woe?" Wednesday Addams inspired brooch (as well as eight other October 31st perfect offerings). $34.95 AUD from Erstwilder.
4. Equally fantastic for Halloween themed outfits and those worn at other times throughout the fall (if not all year 'round, too), this charmingly pretty mid-century vintage orangey-red thermoset plastic autumn leaf necklace is a dazzling piece that can be dressed up or down to your heart's content. $25.00 from Chronically Vintage on Etsy.
5. Whether you prefer the primarily black or the mainly orange version - or adore both equally - these cute laser cute acrylic jack-o-lantern pumpkin dangle earrings with their heart shaped eyes are a definite must for any Halloween jewelry lover. $18.00 from I'm Your Present (who stock a wide range of Halloween themed jewelry and fashions - I'm also quite partial to their spider web earrings and trick or treat bunting necklace).
6. Rocking an illustration style that instantly calls to mind artwork from turn of the last century Halloween postcards and decorations, this sophisticatedly sweet black enamel and copper hued metal bat pin is the perfect piece to sport on your lapel (or hat, handbag, hairscarf, etc) now and leave on for a dose of spooky fun long after the last jack-o-lantern has been snuffed out for the season. $10.00 from Cat Coven.
7. What could be more seasonally appropriate - or versatile - than a beautifully sweet stretch bracelet made of smiling jack-o-lantern polymer clay beads and elastic cord? In fact, I'd be tempted to buy multiples and stack them or wear one on each wrist for even more pumpkiny fun! $13.32 from By The Shed.
8. From popular French vintage inspired jewelry line Glitter Paradise comes this enticingly lovely black and white Ouija planchette brooch that is sure to appeal one's Halloween adoring spirit (see what I did there? :D). $16.20 from Glitter Paradise.
9. Sporting a colour palette that instantly evokes thoughts of fall and Halloween pumpkins, this fun mid-century orange and white polka dot plastic bangle bracelet would look awesome as part of many different costumes and festive ensembles alike. $18.00 from Chronically Vintage on Etsy.
10. Marry your love of all things vintage tiki related with your passion for October 31st care of this splendidly adorable handmade jack-o-lantern pumpkin brooch, which is crafted right here in my own country of Canada. $14.79 from Back To Betty.
11. What has these charming old school style black kitties all agasp? Could it be how amazing you'll look when you rock this fashionable vintage inspired hand painted black resin charm bracelet? (That's also available in a coordinating necklace.) $22.00 - $26.00 (depending on bracelet length) from Charcoal Designs.
12. From the shop of fellow vintage fan and fashion blogger, Laurie Duncan, comes this wonderfully adorable little handmade felt bat face lapel pin (that would look so charming pinned to a hat or snood as well!). $10.00 from Happy As A Lark.
13. Show off your festive spirit with this cheerful - and appealingly vibrant - black and yellow 1940s inspired Happy Halloween necklace that includes bone shaped beads and a crescent moon name plaque. $26.65 from Viva La Lux.
14. Summer Blue Jewelry's Halloween offerings always knock it out of the ballpark and this off-the-charts cool Eye of Newt Potion Bottle Brooch is certainly no exception. Check it out and then make sure to browse through the rest of this talented jewelry designer's old school inspired Halloween themed creations. $26.00 from Summer Blue Jewelry.
15. If hearing the words "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice" sets your heart aflutter, may I suggest this wonderfully well priced "No Feet" shrink plastic double ghost brooch inspired directly from Tim Burton's 1980s classic film. $6.34 from Sayonara Baby.
16. Hi there, hot stuff! Whether you're looking to channel your inner she devil, an ancient sun/fire goddess, or sport a candle shaped costume for Halloween, these alluringly pretty sparkly red glitter and gold tone metal flame shaped vintage earrings are for you! $12.50 from Chronically Vintage on Etsy.
17. Seasonally related novelty jewelry abounded in the 1980s and early 90s, and a very decent amount of it is still available in the second hand market today, often for a total song. Case in point this smile inducingly cute bat and pumpkin brooch from the eighties. $6.00 from The Little Wicked One.
18. Cute, kitsch and very fun, these dazzling 1950s inspired confetti lucite coffin shaped earrings are just the thing to sport for an evening stroll through your favourite local graveyard. $19.44 from Miss Vaudeville.
19. Jazz up the fall time necessity that is layering with some yesteryear pinup girl style when you slip on this stylish sweater guard. $13.00 from Abbie's Anchor.
20. Big, eye-catching and marvelously fun, this generously sized resin ring (embedded with real candy!) stars a smiling jack-o-lantern is sure to be a treat to wear! $15.75 from I Sew Cute.
21. Fabulous for autumn time now and Canada Day come July, this elegantly pretty c. 1970s - 80s does 1940s/1950s terracotta ceramic bead and gold tone metal maple leaf dangle charm choker necklace is a sophisticated piece that would make for a great addition to any vintage, pinup, rockabilly, boho, goth or modern wardrobe. $16.00 from Chronically Vintage on Etsy.
22. Decked out with some seriously wonderful mid-century inspired artwork, this attractive hand painted jack-o-lantern themed wooden bangle bracelet is just the thing to wear solo or partner with your favourite fall hued Bakelite pieces. $18.65 from Lady Jo Bangles.
23. Fans of cute enamel pins the world over are sure to squeal (meow) with delight over this adorable little kitty ghost offering, which is clearly a specter that's far more sweet than sinister. $8.00 from Em & Sprout.
24. Equal parts adorable and eerie, this charming, very vintage looking skeleton dangle brooch is sure to bound a shiver of delight down your spine! $21.98 from Mrs Polly's Lucite.
25. Aww! That's what I said when I first laid eyes on this darling glitter resin finger ring. We often associate bunnies with spring, but as this creative piece of handmade jewelry attests, they can work splendidly for All Hallows Eve' as well. $15.00 from Hypnotic Sweet Treats.
26. Owls and October go together like Halloween and caramel apples, so why not celebrate this festively appropriate avian critter in chic old school style care of an oversized articulated pendant necklace like this 1970s charmer. (Currently on sale at the time of writing for) $29.00 from The Best Vintage Clothing.
27. Boasting colours that match the two most common ones seen in Halloween pumpkins these days, this delightful pair of 1950s - 1960s orange and white cluster bead clip-on earrings even somewhat resemble a mound of piled up pumpkins to boot! :) $10.50 from Chronically Vintage on Etsy.
28. With a very vintage looking style and a seriously cute face, this Scared Pumpkin Necklace is just the statement making piece of jewelry you need to let your love of Halloween shine through in any outfit. $31.97 from You Make Me Design.
29. Be a total glamour ghoul when you rock this eye-catching twinkly glitter Bride of Frankenstein head shaped brooch that's done up in a nighttime perfect combo of black and gold. $13.00 from Poison of Choice.
30. Enchantingly elegant and perfect for all sorts of Victorian, Edwardian and gothic style looks, this beautiful black floral lace choker necklace is sure to have you swooning nearly to the point of needing a 19th century fainting couch. $10.99 from Blue Velvet Vintage.
31. What list of vintage inspired, Halloween perfect jewelry would be complete without including one of Creep Heart's magnificent offerings, such as this precious pair of dancing skeleton kitty dangle earrings. $29.95 AUD from Creep Heart.
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...Must refrain from buying every single item above! :D Halloween themed jewelry, accessories and fashions one of those "shut up and take my money!" situations for me, and I'm not complaining in the slightest.
My October 31st approved wardrobe selection has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years in no small part thanks to some of the sources included in today's fun vintage shopping post (many of which offer multiple Halloween themed pieces, so it's definitely worth checking all of their shops out in greater detail).
I'm sure, too, that as time goes on, I'll continue to buy from more and more brands that I haven't yet shopped from before, while also returning to tried-and-true personal favourites, such as Luxulite, Summer Blue Jewelry, Charcoal Designs, Sayonara Baby, Poison of Choice, and Erstwilder.
Naturally, though this may go without saying, there are certainly many other incredible brands out there who are making vintage inspired Halloween themed jewelry (and fashions, etc), as well as many more sources of genuine vintage pieces that fall under this header, too.
Likewise, if a certain maker/company didn't appear here, that definitely doesn't mean that they weren't worthy of inclusion; I simply had to cap this post at a reasonable number of entries and look forward to continuing to feature other brands in future Halloween related posts.
If one is searching for additional places to shop from, stores and online shops that sell goth and gothabilly jewelry and accessories, are often a stellar spot to check out as well, as many of the offerings from such locations tend to naturally suit Halloween time extremely well.
I've recently ordered a few new Halloween jewelry items myself and can hardly wait for them to arrive! Some may appear in outfit posts this year and if not, very likely down the road during future spooky seasons.
I'm really appreciative to all of the brands who sell vintage appropriate Halloween pieces, as well as to the true vintage sellers who list such offerings.
For those of us who go weak in the knees for Halloween, it is sincerely wonderful to be able to enrich our wardrobes with these kinds of celebratory, beautiful accessories (all of which, if so desired, can of course be sported all throughout the rest of the year, too, especially if your wardrobe has goth-ly inclinations).
Have you picked up any new vintage or vintage inspired Halloween wearables for yourself this year? Which of the ones highlighted here speak to you the most? What would your ultimate piece Halloween related jewelry look like?
And last, but certainly not, least, are you as psyched as I am about that fact that October 31st is little more than three weeks away at this point?