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Jan 02

Iron Man Arc Reactor Marriage Proposal Device for When an Iron Man Meets an Iron Woman

You see, when two nerds love each other very much, they sometimes make each other things. Things like this Iron Man arc reactor marriage proposal device that Eddie Zarick created.
stark heart
This is a nice nerdy way to say I love you. Besides, his girlfriend is always calling him Tony Stark anyway since he is involved in a ton of projects. So he figured he would make a Arc Reactor Heart with an engagement ring inside. The thing lights up, and when a button is pushed, the LEDs animate in colors, and the ring rises from the center to impress even the most iron-hearted of iron women. Here, check it out:

Impressive, Eddie, very impressive indeed.

[via Geeks Are Sexy]

Dec 28

TARDIS Engagement Ring Box is Shinier on the Inside

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When you care enough to give the very best, you’d best give it in something as awesomely geeky as this custom TARDIS ring box, built by Modelmaker Paul Pape. Give it to your favorite companion and let them know how you feel.

Unlike the actual TARDIS, this one has rings inside instead of a control panel. And since these rings are a symbol of how your heart feels, it really is bigger on the inside. It holds two rings and even lights up. Paul created all of the wiring and switches himself, and the box is made out of micro plywood and sheets of his laser-cut wood door and window model pieces called Pop-Out Woodies.

He’s actually made a couple of versions of the box – one with doors that open to reveal a pair of rings, and the other that pops up from the top and holds a single ring.

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When you give one of these, it says “I really like you. Care to step inside my big blue box?”

Paul makes all sorts of awesome custom engagement ring boxes, and you can order one for yourself for between $300 and $800(USD) depending on the complexity.

[via When Geeks Wed via The Mary Sue]

Nov 19

The Seven Deadly Rings

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If the Seven Deadly Sins were somehow transformed into rings, then these would be them. Presenting Stephen Webster’s collection of rings that are so sinfully bad that they’re good:

seven deadly rings

A description of the rings:

Envy is, of course, a representation of the green eyed monster lurking under a lush green peridot while for Pride a purple tanzanite is surrounded by a ruff of peacock feathers. Gluttony are wide-open cherry red bejewelled lips with glossy white teeth just waiting to chomp up anything edible. Wrath shows a woman’s hands clutching a chalice of poison.

Greed looks like a pile of gold coins topped with diamonds, while Sloth features an aquamarine set lazily in a plush red cushion. Lastly, Lust is a tangle of arms and legs surrounding a gorgeous, deep blue stone.

They’re extremely limited too, since only seven of each of the seven Deadly Sins rings will be made. Which sin is your favorite?

[via Habin Design via Neatorama]

Nov 10

R2-D2 Engagement Ring: R2-I-Do

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Some Star Wars fans really go all-out, and this custom-designed R2-D2 engagement ring is no exception. This is no cheap Cracker Jack box trinket – oh, remember when the prizes weren’t all made out of paper? – it’s made from pricey metals and precious gemstones.

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This amazing R2-D2 ring was created by Paul Michael Bierker as a custom-commissioned piece for graphic and tattoo artist Joe, who wanted to present it to his bride-to-be, Emily. The ring is made from precious metals inlaid with blue sapphires and a big-honkin’ diamond in the middle. Joe started out by sending along some concept images to Paul, and from there, he really ran with it.

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And while Joe’s spelling leaves a little to be desired (baggets? saphire?) he more than makes up for it with his spirit and creativity. Joe has truly stepped up the game for geeks in love everywhere.

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Check out this short video of Joe presenting this awesome droid ring to Emily, and a little more imagery of this jewelry masterpiece.

The only thing better would have been if he dressed up as C-3PO when he proposed to her. And yes, those were their Halloween costumes in the video. I think.

[Custom Made via ThinkGeek on Facebook]

Oct 29

Star Wars Huttese Translator Ring Lets You Text Message with Jabba

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Have you ever wanted to communicate with Jabba the Hutt in his own native language? Maybe send a message saying that you have captured and cryogenically-frozen Han Solo and are transporting him now? Well, here is the gadget for you.

huttese ring
This stylish Huttese decoder ring is only $13.99(USD), and for that price you can now communicate effectively with the Hutts and maybe even be a part of their galactic crime empire. With this ring you can rise through their ranks, becoming a big time player. Hopefully it won’t end with you sleeping with the Banthas. (No fishes on Tatooine.)

I’m gonna get one so that I can finally understand that 900 page Huttese epic I can never get through. It should only take a few years to translate it.

[via Geeks Are Sexy]

Oct 16

Stargate Wedding Ring Spins You into a Whole New World

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I love sci-fi, but I just never understood all of the hype about the Stargate franchise. I’m more a Star Trek or Babylon 5 kind of guy. Sure, it’s ok. I don’t think it’s great sci-fi. (No throwing stuff at me.) That’s probably why I wasn’t invited to any Stargate themed weddings.

stargate ring

The Chapa’ai ring you see here was conceived by Seattle-based company Wedding Band Designs. The coolest feature is that the inner ring spins like a real stargate, without the need for visual effects. If you still have Flash running on your computer, you can even check it out in action below:

It’s made from 14K white gold with the chevrons made from 18K yellow gold. The Chapa’ai ring is available as a custom piece only, and you’ll need to contact Wedding Band Designs for a price quote.

It’s an appropriate ring for marriage since you are certainly stepping into a strange new world.

[via When Geeks Wed via Neatorama]

Oct 12

D10 Engagement Ring: Roll for I Do

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This is deviantART user dragonlorefury’s engagement ring. As you may have guessed, she’s an avid role-playing gamer. What you might have not guessed is that the ring was made by her father, who is a jeweler. You guessed that? How about the fact that the die can be removed and replaced with a gem? WHAT! You’re dragonlorefury aren’t you? Or her dad.

d10 engagement ring from dragonslorefury

dragonlorefury posted this picture on deviantART last May 2011, so there’s a good chance that she and her fiance have tied the knot by now. May you trek through the dungeons of life and overcome its dragons – metaphorical and literal (you never know!) – with love as your saving throw.

[via Boing Boing]

Aug 27

Super Mario Bros. Question Mark Ring: a 1-Up in Fistfights

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It’s the classic question mark icon from the Super Mario Bros. games. I’m not sure if its classy enough to be used to propose to someone, but it could come in handy in a fight. And you know how often us geeks get into fisticuffs right?

super mario bros question mark ring

Each sterling silver question mark ring is made to order and it takes about 12-15 business days to be made.

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You can order the ring from SmilingSilverSmith for $49 (USD). They also make other punctuation rings, in case you’re more of a Metal Gear fan.

[via Fancy]

Aug 16

TARDIS Ring is Realer Than the TARDIS

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Are you one of the many Whovians who wished that you could get your hands – or finger – on the TARDIS ring concept? You wish has come true! Gino Arizmendi, the man who came up with the concept, is now taking orders for the ring.

tardis ring by gino arizmendi