Even when it’s not Halloween, spider-themed jewelry has perennial appeal, with the insect’s spindly legs naturally lending themselves to sculptural design, while belly and eyes offer innumerable opportunities to play with colored-gemstone combinations.
And anyone who has seen the magic of a cobweb display glistening with morning dew will delight in jewels that capture this phenomenon in delicate, intricate configurations of diamonds and gold.
Spiders are also said to symbolize creativity, independence, self-sufficiency, and resilience. Ensnare yourself in that feminine energy with one of the many beautiful examples of spider-themed jewelry below.
Or just pair a piece with your best LBD and hit the town (just save some candy for me!).
Affinity pendant with spiderweb on carnelian crystal, with rubies and diamonds in 20k yellow gold, $16,000; CoomiEarrings with carved jade, tsavorite, diamonds, and white sapphires in 18k yellow gold, $12,500; Wendy YueDouble-finger Fauna ring with smoky quartz center stone, 3.92 ct. cabochon emerald, and 1.31 cts. t.w. diamonds in oxidized silver and 18k yellow gold, price on request; Aida BergsenSpider earring with 0.66 ct. t.w. diamonds in 18k yellow gold, price on request; Mio Harutaka
Spiderweb necklace with gemstones in oxidized metal, $7,800; Alp SagnakBlack Spider brooch with 22.08 ct. oval aquamarine belly, German carved green quartz bust, 0.68 ct. t.w. diamonds, and rubies on the underside, $10,075; AlishanSpider and Ladybug earrings in porcelain and 18k gold–plated brass, about $371; Andres GallardoSpiderweb cuff with moonstone, sapphires, and diamonds in 14k yellow gold, $4,950; Anna Ruth Henriques
Arachnoid earrings with pink, yellow, and green tourmaline in 14k yellow gold, $1,012; Eva Noga
Leaf Spider brooch with moonstone, tsavorite, and sapphires in black rhodium–plated gold, Lydia CourteilleWeb ring with Paraiba tourmaline center stone and baguette diamonds in 14k white gold, Ri NoorSpider pendant with opal, orange spinel, and orange sapphires in 18k yellow gold, $7,520; Rush JewelrySpider pin pendant with emeralds, South Sea pearl, and diamonds, $16,570; Samira 13Spiderweb bracelet with gemstones in 18k gold–plated brass connected by a removable chain to a matching ring featuring green freshwater pearl, $990; Ayaka NishiSmall spider studs with micro pavé black diamonds in black rhodium–plated 14k white gold, $705; Sydney EvanBig cobweb bracelet with diamonds in 18k white and rose gold, about $54,391; Bibi van der Velden
Top: Spiderweb ring with tanzanite center stone, blue sapphires, tsavorite, pink sapphires, opals, and diamonds in 18k yellow gold, $19,700; Wendy Yue