Jenna Ortega went full gothic chic at the opening of Le Beach Club de Mercredi (Wednesday's Beach Club) in Paris on July 31.

The jewelry designer, who used to have an entire line, called LJ Cross, devoted to the motif, cites the '80s as a major turning point. "With the emergence of Madonna, Prince, and George Michael ...

The rediscovery of crosses also is consistent with changing tastes. “We went very personal with jewelry about 10 to 15 years ago — with nameplates and initials,” he said.

11. A Cross Necklace Lovesick Black Purple Stone Gothic Cross Necklace, $7, Hot Topic One of the most iconic symbols in gothic history is arguably the cross.