The next time you hold a high class party that’s all posh and sophisticated, break out this wearable drinking glasses and kick things up a notch. They are like ring pops, but for adults. And they hold alcohol, not candy. These are from designer Merve Kahraman, who has developed a whole selection of these wearable mini drinking glasses, called the “Seduction Series.” When regular glasses are not fancy enough, these ring glasses will make things even more special.
Plus, it would be fun to see everyone with their nose up in the air spilling drinks all over themselves trying to use these. Not so high and mighty now are you?
NFC (near-field communication) is gradually making its way into everything from smartphones, to credit cards, to cargo containers, to product packaging, as a method of carrying a small amount of data or authentication information along with virtually everything.
Now, some smarty pants over in the UK has come up with the latest use for the technology – wearable NFC, in the form of jewelry.
Created by John McLear, the NFC Ring is a bold and minimal metal ring which has two NFC chips embedded into it. This allows you to use the data stored within with NFC readers. This data can be used to do everything from unlocking doors or mobile phones to sending your contact information to smartphones with NFC capability. I suppose it could even be used to enable mobile payments at some point.
It’s actually a pretty ingenious idea, since it places the NFC data in a much more personal place than a credit card or your wallet, plus you never have to take anything out of your wallet to make it work. The ring has two sides – a larger one which stores public data, and a shorter one which stores private information.
The ring also works with a companion Android app (a Windows Phone version is coming too) which lets you create actions for accessing specific websites when you place the ring at the back of your smartphone.
The NFC ring is available via a Kickstarter campaign until the morning of 8/19/13 – and it’s already blown through its fundraising goal. To get your own NFC ring, you’ll have to pledge between £22 and £25 (~$34 to $39 USD), depending on your ring size.
I love rings. Getting my fingers cut off by a butcher’s knife, not so much. Surprisingly, you get something sort-of pretty (in its own way), creepy, and fashionable when you combine both together.
This is the Cleaver Ring by Raul Souza, who hails from Brazil. It’s made from Sterling silver and recycled wood and as its name implies, it’s essentially a butcher’s knife-shaped ring that you can wear around your intact digits.
As you can see, it’s normally not “bloody” so you’ll have to add the “blood” yourself. I think some watered-down ketchup or corn syrup and red food coloring will do fine.
These TARDIS rings by Earth Art Gem and Jewelry make a big impression. They are classy and totally Timelord styled. They are perfect for a Whovian wedding, a convention or just everyday wear.
The Doctor himself would totally wear one of these. Or his companions. Each one is subtle, yet stunning and the band features the panes of the TARDIS in sterling silver. Too bad it isn’t gold, because then you could use it to kill a Cyberman.
Anyway, one of these rings will cost you $200-$400 (USD), which isn’t bad since they look so classy and elegant. Like your love of Doctor Who, it will last a lifetime.
Near-field communication or NFC is a wonderful standard for mobile devices. It’s more secure than RFID and a lot easier to use compared to Bluetooth. I’m not sure why it hasn’t taken off yet, but that may soon change if devices such as John McLear’s invention take off.
McLear’s NFC Ring has two NFC inlays. The idea is to use one for public purposes while the other one is for private applications. So what can you do with it? For starters, you can install NFC-enabled door locks like Lockitron at home and forget about carrying keys. Just tap the ring to lock or unlock your door.
You can also do the same if you have an NFC-enabled mobile device.
Each inlay can store up to 144 bytes of data, enough to share links to websites or personal data.
Pledge at least £22 (~$34 USD) on Kickstarter to get an NFC Ring as a reward. If you have access to a 3D printer, you can print your own ring then pledge just £8 (~$12) for the NFC inlays alone. Or forget the ring, pledge for the inlays then embed them in your skin.
It’s not often that you see a ring made from a bullet that you could see women wearing. These Bullet Blossom rings are just that. Bang and bloom in one. It’s the softer side of firearm ammunition.
The rings are made from Colt .45 ACP bullet casings that are cut and curled into a beautiful and unique rosette. They’re then soldered to an 18-gauge brass backplate. To top it all off, a Swarovski crystal in the color of your choice is inserted in place of the primer, trading its bang for some bling.
It’s what you get the gun-toting gal who has everything. Plus, if a woman is wearing a bullet on her finger that you gave her, I’m pretty sure she will be yours forever.
The Bullet Blossom ring is available from Gun Goddess, and sells for $45(USD), and is also available in nickel.
I couldn’t tell you what a subatomic particle is, but I can say this… “That there scienc-y jewelry looks purdy.” This line of 3D printed jewelry really does blend nerdy and beauty together very nicely.
3D printing is making all kinds of things possible. Virtox is using the technology to create these necklaces and earrings inspired by actual subatomic particles and their spiral movements in magnetic fields.
Virtox wrote software to follow the paths of different possibilities, and these delicate pieces, called “Quark Jewelry” were born.
Ever since I first learned about subatomic particles and their spiral movements in magnetic fields, I could not help but be inspired. The different charges, masses and speeds determine the trajectories and create these astounding images in bubble chambers. With the arrival of accessible 3d printing, I got to work to capture this beauty in jewelry. I wrote a piece of software that would trace possible (and impossible) orbits and trajectories in 3 dimensions.
Science and fashion collide. You can get your own subatomic particle jewelry over on Virtox’s Quark Jewelry shop on MixeeLabs. Prices start at just $15(USD).
…or you can use it to keep metal shards at bay, as your last resort to keep your finger alive. You will claim that endearing vulnerability for four movies. Then for some unfathomable reason you will retcon the arc reactor’s reason for existence, and you will do so in the most hurried way possible. Just… what?! Clearly, this ring is far more beautiful than the highly polished piece of crap that is Iron Man 3.
Being mentally and physically prepared for the zombie apocalypse is only half the battle. You have to remember the right things to include in your bug-out bag. This Zombie Apocalypse Charm Bracelet will help you to remember the essentials.
It includes everything you need to survive – stuff like: an axe, bullets, a gun, matches, canned peaches, a grenade, pliers, a compass and much more. You can find this bit of survival jewelry at PlayBox’s Etsy shop and pre-order one for $32(USD).
Yes, it is fashionable, but it could save your life too. Be prepared! Don’t be caught in a Zombie infested wasteland without it. Remember these items!
We’ve seen a ring box that lights up, but this one’s even better. Engineer/jeweler/lover Ben Kokes made an engagement ring with LEDs for his now fiancé Julie. As if making an engagement ring wasn’t awesome enough, Kokes also made it so the LEDs would light when he’s near his fiancé.
Because he couldn’t fit a battery on the ring, Kokes designed the LEDs to be powered using an inductive charger. He attached a coil of wire on the ring using kapton tape. The wires were in turn attached to a capacitor and the three LEDs on the ring. Then he built an arm-mounted inductive transmitter.
Here’s a demo of the tender and loving charging:
Men, this is what’s known as raising the bar. Head to Kokes’ website for a thorough explanation of his build. Also Ben, we hate your guts. Signed, the rest of the men on Earth.
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