Whoa. I don't know if I would pleased or freaked out if someone wanted my profile on their finger, but it's bound to be impressive no matter what the initial response might be.

"CONTURA, platinum (also available in stainless steel, silver, white and yellow gold) a ring that is made from the profile of the carrier or the presenter. An original in the best sense. You submit a profile photo along with ring size to Fitzsu and we send the information to Germany to be custom made. CONTURA is simple and easy to identify. There is hardly a ring on the market that is more personal, more individual, and more emotional than the CONTURA. Take your loved one's profile with you everywhere you go- who could want more?"

Prices start at $580. and vary based on material and size.

[posted by katie]

Recently DesignBoom was selling some of 22designstudio's rings, and they sold out in a flash. I was lucky enough to get one, and I've got to say I love it.  The rings are made of Stainless and concrete, and the concrete feels surprisingly smooth.

"Drawn freehand by the designer, the circular frame of this ring acts as the beginning of a dialog between the designer and the person wearing it. The circular design creates ever-lasting space for communication and interaction between creator and receiver, designer and customer."

[posted by kris]

I'm kind of liking this pin. Perhaps it would cheer up some passers-by on your daily commute to work?

"This is how an unfortunate moment becomes a fun accessory. A two part pin made from gold matt finish acrylic that will surely make passers by smile. Just smile back."

[via notcouture.com]

[posted by katie]

From part of the ever-changing cadre of designs available from Designboom, these concrete rings are a great buy and actually come in wearable sizes.

[posted by kris]

At first glance I had a rather negative response to this ring- it's huge, made from a cowrie shell, a little too luxury-in-excess etc., but after looking at it a while I kind of love it, probably for the same reasons. And, yes, you did read that right, it's $800.

Faceted onyx nestled in a wreath of silver droplets sits atop natural cowrie shell, hollowed to accommodate ring sizes 6-8. Black.

Whole and half sizes 6-8.

[posted by katie]

"The traditional Latin cross is reinterpreted to concentrate on its religious focus. Da Jesus is an outline of the body of Christ during crucifixion instead of focusing on the physical cross itself. The piece is complete when the wearer becomes integrated into the design. Each piece is lost wax casted from a wax pattern made from a silicon mold." 19mm L x 17mm W

I've posted one of Anne Gericke's necklaces before, but I thought it was time for a reminder. Gericke is a German jewelry designer who takes tiny detailed figures and puts them in tiny glass boxes measuring no more than an inch in width.

dimensions : pendant – 1"w x 0.5"h x 0.5"d : chain – 17.5"l

Cheeky necklaces which have descriptions of lavish jewelry in a simple font.

Make an anti-watch statement with this very witty bracelet. "Seifart plays with the trend in which watches are increasingly being used as fashion accessories rather than as a way of telling time. This timeless bracelet is made from stainless steel and has a traditional fold-over clasp." 7"l

For those of you preparing for nuptials, you might find these of interest. These wedding bands are handmade with your/your partners fingerprint, hand-engraved on the inside/outside of the band. A number of styles/materials are available, and all are by commission only (of course). ladies simple 2.5mm court bands gents simple court 5mm