The Best Jewelry and Accessories Inspired by Medieval Times

Painting of a couple from medieval times.
A Bridal Couple, c. 1470. Southern Germany, 15th century. Oil on panel. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Delia E. Holden and L. E. Holden Funds, 1932.179

Travel back to the days of yore with jewelry and accessories inspired by medieval times. This historical period saw knights, princesses, chivalry, and courtly love. Never mind the bubonic plague, burning of witches, and torture rack. Instead, think of unicorns, frolicking in verdant gardens, and weddings in gorgeous cathedrals.

Shop these modern pieces inspired by real treasures in the Met Cloisters, a museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. Go on, channel your inner Queen Guinevere and Princess Buttercup by going medieval.

Jewelry Fit for a Princess Bride

Embrace the Middle Ages with jewelry fit for a princess bride. While there are no tiaras here, you can still feel regal with the following necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings. These pieces draw upon the celestial motifs of stained-glass windows, the beauty of the Unicorn Tapestries, and the wonders of the natural world illustrated in medieval books.  

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Let’s Get Medieval with Accessories

Lions and tigers and unicorns, oh my! Get down with medieval creatures on coasters, tote bags, and aprons. If you’re not into the fantastical, try these scarves and handkerchiefs depicting the natural beauty of the medieval world.

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