Gizmodo: jewelry

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Jesus Diaz — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:20:00 EST

You want ASCII paintings? We got ASCII paintings! You want ASCII furniture? We got ASCII furniture! You want ASCII jewelry? Becky Stern got it for you: The I <3 You necklace.

Pretty. I dig. [ASCII Heart Necklace]

The Polaroid Ring

Jesus Diaz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:20:00 EST

Diamond rings, Lego rings, or Polaroid ring? As long as it's not the horrible teeth rings, you will be ok. [Etsy via Obsolete]

iPhone Home Button Earrings: Please Don't

Jesus Diaz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:40:00 EST

No. WRONG. Drop that! Bad cat! I'm sorry, but when it comes to geeky jewelry, I would only buy a Lego ring. [iPhone India via Makezine]

Diamonds Are Forever, but Human Teeth Are Disgusting Beyond Any Temporal Classification

Mark Wilson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

As long as Man polishes stones to woo women, the diamond will rein supreme. But diamonds are expensive and hard to find. And teeth? I've got plenty of free teeth right here.

By Australian silversmith Polly van der Glas, this teeth jewelry, well...it's kind of like ivory with a touch of plaque—I mean—patina. And the "stones" make a fashionable defensive alternative to brass knuckles.

Look, we know this stuff is horrendous. But really, it's only just as offensive as Kay's latest heart crossed with lips cross with angels pendant. So there. [Van Der Glas via ecoutree via inhabitat]

Found 18-Karat Atari Computer Chip Bangle, Geek Vitality +10

John Mahoney — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Lil' Scrappy can have his diamond pinkie ring—you? You want this exact 18-karat cast of an original Atari processor. Conceptual and without price, but awesome to the max. [Sakurako Shimizu via BBG]

This Belly Button Ring Is Not an Alien Appendage (NSFW)

matt buchanan — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EDT

What are these? They look like Alien tails that'll stab your heart out, except that it hangs from your belly button for sci-fi nerds in bikinis.

Oh. Oh that's what it is. A cybernetic pop-up penis. [SheCoolHeCool via Fashionably Geek]

Turn a Sound Waveform Into a Bracelet

John Mahoney — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:20:00 EDT

While it's packaged as a way to talk your kids out of getting high via a WWJD-type bracelet (LAME!), the Sound Advice Project nevertheless makes a cool bracelet of any sound's waveform for $18.

Not that I'm trashing the whole "talk to you kids, keep them off drugs" message behind this project. They will still get your money when all is said and done. But this visualization of sound has wider applications. Especially if you're capable of automagically hearing a sound by looking at its waveform like I am. And the price is right. [Sound Advice Project via BBG, original concept by David Bizer]

iPhone Earrings Battle With BlackBerry Earrings For Market Share of Your Head

Sean Fallon — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:20:00 EST

These handcrafted iPhone earings from Toronto artist Barb Feldman go great with just about any nerdy ensemble. But I suggest adding a BlackBerry version on the other side.

That way, your head represents the smartphone market, with the two biggest contenders battling for dominance. Now it's up to Feldman to come out with a Palm Pre nose ring to really get the party started. [Etsy via Technabob]

Jewelry Box Features USB and Fingerprint Authentication Security

Sean Fallon — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:20:00 EST

Perhaps Paris Hilton would have avoided the $2 million theft of her jewelry recently if she had one of these BioMirage Coffers. It can only be opened via fingerprint identification or a USB key.

That seems far more convenient than carrying around a key or remembering a passcode, but couldn't you just take the whole thing with you and smash it open later on? I mean, it only weighs 10 pounds. It's more like a high-tech deterrent when you think about it. Plus, the damn thing is $579—so if you buy it you have already been robbed. [RCG Store via Everything USB]

Lego Silver Rings Will Brick Your Marriage

Jesus Diaz — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:20:00 EST

The only rings I've ever liked are nipple rings, The Lord of the Rings, and Ringo Starr. I love these silver Lego rings, though. You can customize them putting any brick you want on top.

As you can see in the gallery, you can use any Lego brick or piece you want to change their appearance. They come in three different models, with one ($140), two ($151) and four studs ($165). Ah, if I only knew when I asked the two ex-wives to marry me. [Edition Mathea via Make]

Solid Alliance Goes Goth, Crams 2GB RAM into Skull Ring

Kit Eaton — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:20:31 EDT

A skull ring with 2GB of RAM squeezed inside. Scary. What else is there to say? It'll go nicely with your skull-and-bones motif keyboard and mouse... but probably won't cheer you up on a dreary winter's morn. Particularly when you find out one will set you back $145. [GeekStuff4U via Akihabaranews]

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

Kit Eaton — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:20:00 EDT

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]

Eyelid Jewelry Contact Lenses: Just Seeing Them Makes Eyes Water

Kit Eaton — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:00:26 EDT

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*

Looks like Eric's been developing his idea since we first showed you... it's still weird, but this time you get to see it in action. [Style Dash via Random Good Stuff]

Precious Metal Cover Makes Jewelry of Apple Bluetooth Headset

Kit Eaton — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:14:00 EDT

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]

Custom Nervous System Jewelry is Carved to Your Algorithmic Designs

Kit Eaton — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:15:00 EDT

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]

Concept Jewelry Celebrates Birth With Plasticized Human Milk

Kit Eaton — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:54:00 EDT

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]

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

Sean Fallon — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:40:00 EDT

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]

CAT5 Wedding Bands Pronounce You Geek and Geek

Chris Magor — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:29:57 EDT

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]

Analogue Ring Doubles as a Microphone

Sean Fallon — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:50:43 EST

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]

80's Walkman Jewelry

Brian Lam — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:56:08 EST

A necklace with a pendant shaped like old Walkman of lore. Probably about the size of a shuffle. [Josh Spear via BBG]