VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL

At first glance, the Gothic subculture and its fashion and poetry may seem just like another fad wherein disenfranchised youth try to find and carve a niche for themselves. The dark, moody look with thick eyeliner make-up and the black, Victorian style clothing which is both elegant but with a hint of subdued eroticism and despair is the trademark Victorian look of the Neo-Gothic movement amongst some of today’s youth, and the influence of this by-gone era is also readily apparent in the morbid prose and poetry scribbled in countless blogs in the world wide web.

This Victorian Gothic revival has is beginning to slowly make its way in mainstream fashion, music, and arts.  Poetry and fashion aside, pieces of Victorian jewelry are highly sought after not only by collectors but also by young couples wishing to be engaged. Antique engagement rings are in vogue nowadays, and among the most sought after are pieces crafted during the Victorian Era. It must be noted that these young couples are not youths who wear all black lace fringed outfits and recite poetry at graveyards, but are very normal couples who are in love with one another and yet wish to spice up their engagement or wedding with a touch of Victorian elegance and mystery. Also, what most couples seek are not mere reproductions but authentic pieces of antique jewelry. These items are readily available in antique jewelry stores and also online, and even in estate auctions and once in a while in a forgotten chest grandma left behind some neither old musty cellar nor attic. However, it take a trained eye to identify and authenticate genuine Victorian antiques, so it would be prudent to first consult a trusted jeweler before  purchasing antique jewelry. This will not be a problem when buying from certified antique jewelry stores and estate sales, but one must be wary when buying from other sources.