Macabre Gadgets Journal

The Minotaur
The Minotaur
The Minotaur is one of the oldest figures in Greek mythology — but we only ever meet him at the end of his story. This is where it begins: divine... Read more...
The Cathedral on your Finger
The Cathedral on your Finger
Gothic architecture exploded across Europe and vanished at its peak — but not before its arches, vaults, and spires escaped the cathedral and flooded everyday life. The story of how... Read more...
Black-figure terracotta kylix, attributed to Tleson Painter, Attic Greece, 550 BCE
Ancient Greek Pottery: The Inspiration Behind New THEA Jewelry | Macabre Gadgets
Black-figure vases, Kerameikos workshops, rhyta drinking cups — ancient Greek pottery was art disguised as everyday life. Discover how it inspired a new chapter of THEA. Read more...
Elegant Horror of Rococo Darkness
Elegant Horror of Rococo Darkness
There were masks of green velvet that make the face look trebly powdered; masks of the heads of birds, of apes, of serpents, of dolphins… There were wigs of black... Read more...
Dark Side of the Moon. And the Sun. | THEA by Macabre Gadgets
Dark Side of the Moon. And the Sun. | THEA by Macabre Gadgets
Artemis and Apollo — the most famous twins in Greek mythology. Beyond the familiar titles lies a far stranger, darker story of divine rage, punishment, and contradiction. Read more...
THEA by Macabre Gadgets editorial — male model wearing sculptural mythological jewelry with ancient Greek-inspired fabric
Poseidon, Aphrodite & Helen of Troy: Myths Behind THEA Jewelry | Macabre Gadgets
The second chapter of THEA. Poseidon, Aphrodite, and Helen of Troy — three figures, three different kinds of power. Mythological jewelry inspired by ancient Greek sculpture. Read more...
Sculpting the Aphrodite Necklace — From Marble Fragment to Wearable Relic
Sculpting the Aphrodite Necklace — From Marble Fragment to Wearable Relic
Inside the creation of the Aphrodite Necklace by Macabre Gadgets — from sculpting and marble shaping to finished wearable relic inspired by classical mythology and ancient sculpture. Read more...
Stars and Moons — A History of Celestial Symbolism in Jewelry
Stars and Moons — A History of Celestial Symbolism in Jewelry
"For my own part I declare I know nothing whatever about it, but looking at the stars always makes me dream." — Vincent van Gogh Gleaming stars and distant moons... Read more...
History of Skull Jewelry
History of Skull Jewelry
When did our fascination with skull jewelry truly begin? From ancient Roman mosaics to Japanese netsuke, from Renaissance memento mori to punk rebellion — the skull has travelled through centuries,... Read more...
The image representing a blog post showing a bare chested torso male model generously covered in white powder to resemble marble sculpture and wearing Macabre Gadgets jewelry
Thea by Macabre Gadgets: Mythological Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Greek Sculpture
Discover the myths of Zeus, Athena, Heracles, Achilles, and Medusa — and how they inspire the THEA jewelry line by Macabre Gadgets. Handcrafted Greek mythology jewelry in marble and silver. Read more...
SIREN Collection mythical mermaid-inspired handcrafted silver and pearl jewelry by Macabre Gadgets
SIREN — The Call of the Deep
Dive into the mythological world of sirens with our handcrafted jewelry collection. Explore ocean-inspired designs featuring pearls, seashells, and silver craftsmanship that captures the untamed elegance of these legendary creatures. Read more...
Pearl Jewelry by Macabre Gadgets: layered necklaces, pearl chokers and silver bracelets are displayed on a huge seashells on a pink background
Crafting Myths: How Macabre Gadgets Brings Pearl History into Modern Fashion Design
Discover how ancient pearl traditions inspire modern artisanal jewelry design at Macabre Gadgets. Learn about the historical significance of pearls and how we incorporate these timeless elements into contemporary chokers,... Read more...
Behind the scenes: crafting Macabre Gadgets Male Torso pendant
Behind the scenes: crafting Macabre Gadgets Male Torso pendant
From raw materials to the iconic marble form and cold silver texture — the Male Torso pendant by Macabre Gadgets captures a fragment of a male body, piece of an... Read more...