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This necklace is pretty interesting design-wise, but the appreciation grows once the material and process of how it’s made is known.

“Industrial Bloom’s flowerlike facade is contrasted by the materials from which it’s made. Shavings of Hytrel, a high tech thermoplastic elastomer, are typically discarded during the machining process. We’ve embraced the individually unique shapes emitted by this production process and use it as the focal point. Each is combined with black or orange rubber cord to offset the delicate white flower.”

The Plya necklace is pretty special. It’s composed of wood and aluminum and is available in either walnut or beech.

“The Plya collection celebrates the interaction of two opposing materials: wood and aluminum. Negative spaces in wood are completed with metal accents questioning the concept of preciousness. In this work, the gem exists in the negative spaces allowing metal and even the individual to become focal points.”

I think I saw this on Gizmodo.com a couple of weeks ago, and figured since I keep thinking about it, I might as well post it. It might be a little too big for my dainty wrist, but for anybody else, I’d say go ahead and get it.

Available in a tan leather wristband with yellow lights or a black leather wristband with red lights.

(26 x 3 x 1cm)

“The E8 is a watch that revolutionizes the way we read time. It has a unique display mode. Time. It is fleeting, yet it can take on an entire new dimension that can be read in virtually any light. According to designer, Brieuc du Roscoät, the E8 ‘symbolizes a different approach to time, built around a new identity, new landmarks. E8 takes us with its simplicity to the reality of a universal graphical era.’ Alarm – EL Display.”

These are pretty cool (or hot, depending)…fully functional cufflinks that give you the temperature.

Approximately 1.25″ diameter
Rhodium plated silver
Swivel back closure

Add a bit of whimsy to your wardrobe (in the coolest possible way) with these injection molded rubber cufflinks. Black or pink (!).

“Just break off when needed, easy to put on, machine washable, durable, 4 pairs & 4 designs in a pack, no worry if lost. The injection molded rubber is a new, stylish and contemporary accessory. 4 sets of cufflinks available in pink or black.”

(Do I need to remind any men out there that wearing pink is the ultimate sign of being secure in your manhood-ness?)

I’m not sure how this hasn’t been posted yet. This silver ring has words “FOR EVER YOURS” in reverse relief inside the ring so when the ring is removed the wearer is temporarily imprinted with the words on their ring finger.

Say something different with a necklace like nobody else’s. Great as a gift (can I repeat that?) or just as a ‘whatthahell’ purchase for yourself, it’s a chance to commemorate someone or some slogan that’s just special enough to be worn around a neck.

Choose up to 20 characters (10 per line, letters or numbers).

Fine silver tag on ball and chain. Made in Brooklyn.

Update: This item is no longer available through original retailer. (10/30/09)
(Try this: Custom Silver Necklace, $62.00)

How cool is this? I think it’d be the perfect gift for your favorite earth-friendly friend.

“The Cork Cuff explores natural cork as a wearable material. 100% recycled and recyclable, flexible, and water repellant, cork is the perfect unexplored resource for jewelry. Each is cut from a single block used for storage and display and is individually numbered to remind that they are truly one-of-a-kind. Fits many men and women.”

100% recycled pure cork

If you like “crazy future” fashion, this may be for you.

A ring with a tiny custom photo by way of an integrated microfilm.
“if you look through the lenses on each side of the ring,
you will see pictures, words, drawings, whatever you want
to carry around with you as a secret inside your ring.
there is a bank of pictures you can choose from, and you can
even send your own pictures.”

Anne Gericke is a German jewelry maker who arranges amazing, tiny, hand-painted figures in solid glass enclosed in a silver frame. It’s definitely pricey but some might say it’s worth it. I bought a necklace several years ago with two tiny business men and I can’t tell you how many times people ask me what it is. Despite its tiny size, it’s definitely eye catching.

dimensions: 1.75″l x .6″w x .3″d

• It’s a ring! It’s a salt & pepper shaker!
It really works!
• Ring is made to be a three-dimensional, free-standing sculpture.
• It comes with a luxurious black felt jewelry bag with a signed, sterling silver tag.

For those of us that need reminding…

“Applicable to so many circumstances; love, money, gasoline, beer… Engraved heavy-duty nickel clip, boxed in a watchmakers’ tin packed with genuine shredded U.S. currency. Ships in 1-2 weeks. Made in USA.”

This watch is like one of those old school holograms where when you look at it at one angle you see one thing and look at it another you see something else. To see the time look at it straight on, twist your wrist a few degrees to see the date, and angle it another way to display a range of emoticons. Why you would need to see emoticons on your watch, I’m not sure. They are annoying enough on your computer. 😉