This is a fashionable design called "Steampunk". Steampunk jewelry is designed to reflect the culture and fashions of the steampunk subculture. Like other non-mainstream movements, steampunk places great importance on the value of beauty that reflects unusual or antiquated ideals. The jewelry is … often bold and aggressive in appearance, but usually attempts to retain at least an echo of femininity.

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