A steampunk necklace is a decorative neckpiece in a Victorian-industrial style, featuring mechanical details such as gears, a clockwork plate, or a pocket watch in bronze tones. Within the steampunk accessories, this is the piece that goes around the neck, not the items you wear on your head or hold in your hand. The selection ranges from delicate lace chokers for women to heavier metal pendants for men, and a few models are also designed for children.
Gear, pocket watch, or lace: how does the selection differ?
- Necklaces with a gear or flywheel pendant provide the mechanical look, with one model featuring a rotating element as a striking detail.
- Pocket watches with a hinged cover and a dial with Roman numerals are decorative, so the clockwork does not run.
- Clock pendants range from a compact little clock to a twenty-centimetre pendant that stands out from afar.
- A keychain in an antique-looking bronze tone offers a calmer, more narrative variant.
- Lace chokers and a hand chain with a spiderweb pattern and bronze-coloured medallion form the soft, Victorian side of the selection.
Choosing and wearing a steampunk necklace
First choose the style of wear: a choker fits closely around the neck and draws attention to the face, while a long metal necklace with a pendant or pocket watch falls lower on the chest and works better with an open vest or jacket.
Almost all necklaces here have an adjustable length with a hook clasp, so you can wear the pendant higher or lower. For the lace models, an adjustable or elastic clasp ensures the fit, and that fabric feels lighter on the skin than metal.
Also pay attention to the size of the pendant: a twenty-centimetre clock is a statement piece and requires a simple rest of the outfit, while a key or small gear can be stacked with a brooch. If you want to be ready in one go, there are sets with matching earrings, with glasses and suspenders, or with a mini hat on an adjustable headband.
Which version suits whom?
For women, the choice is the broadest: lace chokers, a choker with a cameo medallion plus matching earrings, and the hand chain with a spider belong to that part of the selection. Men will find the heavier metal models, such as a necklace with a clock pendant or a luxurious version with detailed mechanical elements. A few necklaces with an adjustable length are also suitable for children, where you pay attention to small loose parts.
Building a complete steampunk outfit
A necklace works best when the rest of the look maintains the same bronze and copper tones. Start with the jewellery around the neck, complement it with a round steampunk glasses on the brim of a hat, and add a steampunk wig if you also want to incorporate your hair colour. For those who want an adventurer look, a steampunk pistol in the hand belongs with the same retro-futuristic style. Keep the number of striking pieces limited: one large pendant plus a brooch reads calmer than three necklaces side by side.
A steampunk necklace for carnival or cosplay
During carnival, at a theme party, or at a cosplay event, such a neckpiece makes it clear at a glance which genre you are wearing. The Victorian-industrial style also works at a costume party or a dress-up party, because bronze and copper match almost every dark outfit. Those who only want to give a hint wear a small gear or a key with normal clothing.
Buying a steampunk necklace at e-Carnavalskleding.nl
The choice here falls on the style of wear and the size of the pendant: close-fitting lace for a refined look, a long necklace with a pocket watch for the classic image. If you are torn between two models, you can return it within 14 days.
