I am a medieval history (and fantasy) nerd.*

I just thought I’d make that clear. I love it. I love the history, I love the books with unicorns, I love the pretty dresses and knights in shining armor.

My family often compares me to the character of Cecily Cardew from Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest (who, in the film version constantly imagines herself in states of Romantic Distress)… which really is one of the most accurate descriptions anyone could give me. (Just add in a lot of swearing, an abject love of shoes and hatred of broccoli, and also the tendancy to say the most awkward thing possible very loudly when a crowded room goes silent.)

Anyway, since the ’search’ bar on etsy was getting a little dusty, I thought I’d use it, searching for items labelled “medieval”.

And oh boy, did I find some cool things.

Typing “medieval” under “Handmade” gives me cool things like this Isolde necklace for $165, this stunning Sodalite necklace for $25.

Looking for a different style? this moonstone necklace is super cool and only $35, and griffin pendant is pretty sweet and also only $14!

One of my favourite things about Etsy is the complete range of prices and things you’ll find: if you’re looking to invest in an accessory, chances are you can find something you’ll like, and if you’re looking on the cheap, you’ll find something cool, too!

Besides, where else are you going to find a Lady Godiva necklace?!

(UM, AWESOME!)

Turning the search bar from “Handmade” to “Vintage” gives you some pretty cool stuff too! Like this Architectural drawing of St. Andrew’s (I’d totally frame this and put it on my wall!), and a cool pair of faux-midieval earrings for $39.

Need a unique brooch? It’s only $16, which I count as a deal. (If that’s your thing!)

And of course, EVERYBODY needs an angry viking ring. $60 is a bit steep for me, but for those little angry eyes? It’s worth it.

I’m not going to lie, I’ve come very close to buying this necklace for $22 several times, but I’m afraid it’s too big and heavy for me to pull off. It’s pretty nifty though, no? I can’t buy this one until I finally order this lion necklace from ragtrader (who is AMAZING) that I have been seriously eyeing for about 6 months now.

And kids, I know you want it, don’t bother ordering this, because I already have:

(“Bond of Blood” 70’s Romance Novel: $7.77

*The #1 thing I hate about the medieval era? King Arthur.