Jewelry

usb

Lisco USB Snake Combines Jewelry, USB Cable in One Wearable Device

Designer Laurent Hongisto has crafted the Lisco USB Snake as an attempt to solve that age-old (ok... decade-old) dilemma of never having a USB cable handy when you need one to charge/connect-up your device. So the design combines elements of those '90s "slap bracelets" with a USB A to mini-USB cable, wrapped up in colorful polyurethane and designed to be carried around on your wrist. Hmmm. Ok... so it looks kinda odd, and do you know anyone who'd want to wear this as jewelry, let alone anyone who's frequently that desperate for a USB cable? It doesn't have the geek-chic of the USB watch, and looks like it's aimed at the teen girl market. Sooo, this'll remain firmly in concept-land, methinks. [Yanko Design]

11:20 AM on Tue Aug 5 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,567 views, 22 comments

Latest by wildness: This is so "Valley Girl" retro... what is up with these companies thinking that Nicholas Cage is still 20 and can play a high school punk. more »

eyes

Eyelid Jewelry Contact Lenses: Just Seeing Them Makes Eyes Water

Sporry guyss, there'lll be speling mistkes in this post coz I cnt see the keyboord proply: my eyess ar watercingg to much. *dab dab* Ah that's better. Just don't think too much about the eyelid jewelery from designer Eric Klarenbeek, or your eyes too will fill up in sympathy with that poor model. Wearing jewels dangling from contact lenses stuck to the front of her eyeballs. Ten out of ten for ingenuity, minus several million for practicality...that'd be my stance on these. Still, it's a weird world out there, so these will appeal to someone. Oh darrrn, I justu watchd the videoo... *drip* More »

6:00 AM on Tue Jul 29 2008
By Kit Eaton
14,068 views, 44 comments

Latest by videoCWK: I can't wait until these get popular. I could yank them out when they were blinking, then run away before they could see me. They'd spend just enough time rubbing their eyes for me to get away. more »

headset

Precious Metal Cover Makes Jewelry of Apple Bluetooth Headset

Apple's Bluetooth headset is already small and stylish, but designer Andi Monn has come up with a way of adding to it that also improves its utility. His headset "sleds" slide over the device and turn it into techy jewelry, of a sort. Plus they let you carry the gizmo around without wearing it in your ear, and thus you avoid looking overly geeky. The headset is held inside magnetically, and the sleds come with a keyring so you can carry it around discretely, if that's your fancy. However, since they're available in high-grade brushed steel, .925 Sterling silver (or other precious metals, on request) and cost around $253, then hiding them in your pocket is probably the last thing you want to do. [Technabob]

6:14 AM on Mon Jul 14 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,335 views, 9 comments

Latest by apeguero: I was hoping Apple would introduce a new version of this headset with iPhone 3G. Too bad. I was going to buy it at my local Apple store when a rep there told me it wasn't really that more »

jewelry

Custom Nervous System Jewelry is Carved to Your Algorithmic Designs

Designers Jessica Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg have come up with a mathematical way to design jewelry. Via their Nervous System site, you steer open source "Processing" algorithms to produce a pattern you like. This is then machined by water-jet, etched and even gold-plated for you into real jewelry. Currently they've got a particle algorithm dubbed Radiolaria (think: bubbles in glass) and a diffusion-limited one, Dendrite (think: coral) but will soon add a tree-like Algae one. The prices vary, of course, depending on what you want—the gold necklace in the image costs $70. If you prefer, you can choose a pre-made pattern... but where's the fun in that? [Nervous System via PopSci]

12:15 PM on Wed Jul 9 2008
By Kit Eaton
4,065 views, 18 comments

Latest by StarChaser Tyger: Fugly indeed. It looks like someone strapped tripe to them... [www.abc.net.au] more »

jewelry

Concept Jewelry Celebrates Birth With Plasticized Human Milk

Did you know that science has made it possible to turn milk into a plastic by solidifying the casein it contains? Well, you do now. But I bet you'd never think of using the technique to turn human breast milk into a "jewel" of sorts, and then use that to make a necklace. But that's exactly what French design team Duende are suggesting. Titled "Perle de Lait" their jewelry range is part of a bigger upcoming art exhibit that celebrates birth and explores "sharing of food between mother and child." It's a pretty amazing idea, though I'm not sure I know many people who'd wear it. Also to be exhibited is a set of "placenta coffins." Weird. There's a detailed preview over at Dezeen if you've got the nerve. [Dezeen]

7:54 AM on Thu Jul 3 2008
By Kit Eaton
8,389 views, 32 comments

Latest by Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Hey, pretty nice mud bracelet you got there. That's not mud. more »

design

Pillow Ring: Mobile Naps For People With Tiny, Tiny Heads

I am all about taking naps whenever the opportunity presents itself. The problem is that getting comfortable is often a major obstacle when there is no bed in sight. The Pilo Pilo ring from the Downstairs Studio offers a solution by attaching a tiny cushion to the end of a ring so that you can prop your head up on a soft surface. Unfortunately, those of us with freakish cartoon heads would probably find this method to be ineffective. What we need is something with more surface area—like a pillow book or pillow glove. [Downstairs Studio via Design Sponge via Neatorama]

5:40 PM on Wed Jun 4 2008
By Sean Fallon
4,806 views, 20 comments

Latest by VakeroRokero: This has "Smurf sweatshop" written all over... more »

retromodo

CAT5 Wedding Bands Pronounce You Geek and Geek

Here's something from 2004 worth bringing up again as it circulates the blogs. I am guessing that wedding bands featuring male and female 8P8C Ethernet connectors have a somewhat limited demand. I mean, sure I have met geeks that would be right into this, but never a pair of them, though the fact that they are sold out tells me that they do exist. For those that do want to confirm their geekiness and love in one fell swoop, the sterling silver and plastic rings are available on Etsy at $175 for the set. [Etsy via Gadgetell via DVICE]

3:29 AM on Thu Apr 24 2008
By Chris Magor
2,695 views, 9 comments

Latest by Jared: 'Wonder Twin powers, activate!' more »

geek jewelry

$6,500 Periodic Rings Won't Make You Invisible

I'm not a fan of rings, but if my wife was a scientist, I would probably get her one of these Ag, Au and Pt Periodic Rings. Made in, you guessed it, real silver, gold and platinum, each has the element's sign, atomic number and mass. Cool and pretty, but awfully expensive: $205 for Ag, $2,200 for Au, and $6,500 for Pt. Fortunately for me, she's not a scientist. And yes, this whole post was an excuse to put the hilarious Flight of the Conchords video after the jump.

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8:56 AM on Tue Mar 11 2008
By Jesus Diaz
12,731 views, 44 comments

Latest by Kendra: You realize they made this video because Bret was an extra in the film - studios being in Wellington. You probably didn't. more »

talk to the hand

Analogue Ring Doubles as a Microphone

This handmade, sterling silver ring from Analogue Aesthetics features a built-in microphone and a standard 3.5mm plug. Surely you can imagine the sort of fun that can be had with a device like this—plus, if a verbal jousting match with a heckler turned ugly, you have the satisfaction of knowing that a punch to the face with this baby on would be devastating. Available for $105. [Product Page via Boing Boing Gadgets]

7:50 PM on Thu Dec 13 2007
By Sean Fallon
1,582 views, 10 comments

electronic jewelry

Skintile Electronic Sensing Jewelry Blings Your Mood

Designed by Philips alongside Stella, a project that is developing flexible electronic substrates for the medical world, Skintile jewelry is an adhesive body adornment that can light up depending on your mood. Everything is contained in the substrate—energy supply, sensors, actuators and display, and Philips rather saucily claims that it is "arousal enhancing." Well, I guess if you wind the design below round your erect penis to signal that you've got a hard-on, then yes, I guess it is. More »

1:11 PM on Mon Oct 15 2007
By AddyDugdale
10,408 views, 26 comments

Latest by Trackback: Mood sensing jewelry has been around for some time, but Philips is hoping to get your feedback regarding their latest creation in collaboration with a European project by STELLA. more »

famous 2.0

VanityRing Publicizes Your Google Count to the World

In the digital age, one's celebrity status is not defined by big jewels and liposuction. Just check your local mall—you can get a tummy tuck and CZ in between your rounds at Orange Julius. Now the VanityRing is the ultimate measure and celebration of one's status. Syncing with your computer through its ring box dock, the ring displays how many Google hits your name gets.

Or...if you were to cheat a bit as they do in this video... [project via gizmowatch]

10:05 AM on Wed Oct 10 2007
By Mark Wilson
3,927 views, 9 comments

Latest by DaSmith: Look out! It's gonna blow! more »

red skull

Skull PCB Bracelet Brings Back High School Memories

A Livejournal user with the lovely moniker "vomitsaw" has crafted some equally lovely skull bracelets from copper printed circuit boards, which are etched by hand and sport AV plug fasteners. Apparently there's been enough interest in these very '80s ornaments to lure the goth/geek (geek/goth?) craftsman into the possibilities of entrepreneurship, so look for them to fetch $20 each here. [LJ via Craftzine via MAKE]

8:54 AM on Mon Sep 17 2007
By Matt Buchanan
1,400 views, 4 comments

sir pendant

Olinari Silver USB Dog Tags, Designed by Mysterious, Shadowy Figure

As USB drives become even more commoditized, now they're turned into scary looking jewelry in the form of these Olinari sterling silver dog tags. Choose from the fleur-de-lis style you see here or a few others you can see in the gallery, some of which make you look like you've been tapped into the Knights of the Round Table. Inside the pendant, there's a little secret. More »

10:19 AM on Tue Aug 28 2007
By Charlie White
5,456 views, 12 comments

for the ladies

Apple Command Key Ring: Totally Geeky, Not at All Classy

This ring is another fashionable addition to the fabbed-from-Apple-notebooks line of geek jewelry—if you're around six years old. On the other hand, even a six year old can afford it, since it only costs $4. [Etsy via Shiny Shiny]

12:52 AM on Fri Jul 13 2007
By Matt Buchanan
5,054 views, 8 comments

Latest by Jumpking04: Maybe it was Job's first engagement ring o.O more »

for the ladies

PowerBook Earrings Are Totally Geeky But Totally Classy, Too

What to do with an old PowerBook when you replace it with a shiny new Santa Rosa MacBook Pro? Make jewelry out of the power buttons, of course. While these are of the dangly, girly variety, they would make a pretty killer pair of gauges, too. [Flickr via MAKE]

8:37 AM on Tue Jul 10 2007
By Matt Buchanan
4,543 views, 17 comments

Latest by Geisrud: @zeemonster: correction: if you, as if by magic, get to touch a girl... more »

pixelization

Stolen Pixel Jewelry Proves Valkryrie Needs Bling More Than Food

Essentially the female version of the 8-Bit Tie, these "Stolen Jewels" designs from Mike and Maaike are pixelized jewelry that you can actually wear. Sure, they look like they're either made out of paper or cheap cloth, but it's the idea that counts. More »

3:00 PM on Fri Jun 15 2007
By Jason Chen
3,501 views, 10 comments

gadgets

Jewelry Made from Computer Parts

Tired of spending time and effort on buying the latest gadget gift for your lady (okay, for you) only to disappoint her and have yet another round of the "you never buy me jewelry" conversation? How about a gift that satisfies your urge to geek out and her biological need for jewelry? Try Zelle jewelry, made from Cat 5 cable, Diodes, Hex-Ferrite and MIDI plugs, which have a hip indie/DIY vibe for your stylish geek girlfriend. Bonus—these unique necklaces, bracelets and keychains won't break your bank with their reasonable prices. –Dana Bushman More »

10:58 AM on Wed Jan 31 2007
By www.gizmodo.com
2,420 views, 18 comments

Latest by Lody: http://www.graphical-illusion.com/other/rambracelet/ramdon... I like my jewelry better ~ (more pictures at http://www.graphical ) It's more computery than just 2 plastic-covered cables twisted together... more »

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