Boshek started making jewelry while she was in college and ... back from the dead,” she decided to embrace this “dark” aesthetic. “People think dark means evil,” said Boshek.

Once dismissed as ugly ducklings, flawed and unusual stones are increasingly being championed by high-end jewelers.

A portmanteau of “whimsical” and “gothic,” this ‘90s-inspired aesthetic is Practical Magic come to life—think dangly bead curtains, celestial jewelry ... leans dark and jewel-toned ...

Some are very Y2K-inspired, while others lean more scholarly. Case in point: the dark academia aesthetic. A lil preppy, very moody, and endlessly cool, this particular trend is definitely a must ...

The search term “dark academia aesthetic” peaked on Google as one year turned to the next, gaining traction on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Tumblr. Videos informing viewers how to ...