The Folklore of Forgotten Creatures (and the Jewellery They’d Wear)

Folklore is full of creatures that lurk in the shadows, howl at the moon, or vanish into the sea with your heart tucked in their coat pocket. But have you ever wondered what they’d wear if they had an eye for dramatic accessories?

We have.

Because if there’s one thing we know at Scarlet Chalice, it’s that jewellery is rarely just jewellery. It’s a shield. A statement. A whisper of something you don’t quite say out loud.

So here’s our take on what some of the most iconic mythical beings would wear — not the Disneyfied versions, but the older, weirder, and slightly more unhinged originals.

🐚 The Selkie

Half-woman, half-seal, full heartbreak. She leaves the sea, falls in love, and inevitably disappears back into the waves — usually after discovering her stolen sealskin in some dusty cupboard. Classic.

"She had skin as pale as sea-foam and eyes like the tide going out."— Joanne Harris, Runemarks

She’d wear: a silver pendant shaped like a tidepool, with a moonstone centre that catches the light just so. It's wistful. It’s a little salty (in more ways than one). It’s the kind of necklace that says “I miss the sea, but also I might hex your entire bloodline.”

🕸️ The Banshee

You hear her before you see her — usually weeping by a river or screaming into the fog. And sure, she’s associated with death, but think of her as more of a grief consultant with excellent vocals.

“The cry of the banshee is never quite forgotten once it’s heard. It’s the sound of inevitability, dressed in sorrow.”— Jonathan Stroud, The Whispering Skull

She’d wear: a black onyx teardrop pendant, delicately claw-set in silver. It goes with everything. It mourns with you. It warns with you. It also looks amazing in dramatic moonlight.

🦇 The High Fae (Velaris After Dark Edition)

Not your average woodland sprite — this one rules entire courts, shadows trailing behind like silk. They’re beautiful, dangerous, and come with more emotional baggage than a cursed library.

Think: glittering eyes, sharp cheekbones, morally grey everything. They will flirt with you at a masquerade ball while plotting the downfall of empires. Romantic, really.

“To the stars who listen— and the dreams that are answered.”— Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Mist and Fury

They’d wear: a star-forged pendant of darkened silver and iridescent stone, like starlight frozen in glass. It catches the eye — and maybe your soul — without ever begging for attention. It’s not about being flashy. It’s about power, and knowing exactly when to let it show.

Bonus: it looks amazing paired with wings, night-kissed glamour, or an unreadable smirk.

🐺 The Werewolf

You can’t blame her for being a little intense — she’s juggling two identities, a shifting bone structure, and a deep-seated craving for raw meat under a full moon. Honestly, relatable.

“She was made of moonlight and teeth and rage.”— T. Kingfisher, The Twisted Ones

She’d wear: a chunky chain bracelet made of iron and obsidian, solid enough to anchor her to the moment, with a crescent moon charm to honour her better (and hairier) half. It says “Don’t test me today, Trevor.”

🕯️ The Witch of the Woods

You know the one. Lives in a crooked little cottage with a garden full of poisonous herbs and suspiciously intelligent cats. May or may not turn local men into toads. We respect her.

“She wore a dress the colour of storms, shadows, and rain and a necklace of broken promises and regrets.”— Terry Pratchett, Witches Abroad

She’d wear: a talisman ring with smoky quartz and carved sigils, infused with protective magic and subtle menace. It pairs well with cackling over a bubbling cauldron or hexing your ex. Versatile!

✨ What About You?

We like to think every piece of jewellery tells a story — some louder than others. Maybe you’re drawn to the wild sea, the moonlit forest, or just the general vibe of “beautiful but possibly dangerous.” (Same.)

“Even a pawn can wear a crown if the story is told right.”— Naomi Novik, Uprooted

Whatever it is — let it choose you. That’s how the real magic works.