For the uninitiated, NERV is a fictional organization from the Anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. It was one of my favorite anime’s growing up, right alongside Ninja Scroll and Macross Plus. Then an obsessed friend took all the fun out of it.
Still, when I saw this NERV pendant by LatentArcadia on Etsy, it brought back some good memories of a simpler time in my life. When I could spend an entire day watching anime without the worry of bills, kids, and work.
Though there are numerous crafters out there upcycling old Scrabble tiles into jewelry, my favorite is Baltimore-based artist Laura MacDougall. She takes Scrabble tile jewelry to the next level, from fun and kitchy to, well, elegant.
Each Scrabble tile pendant showcases one of Laura’s beautiful nature photographs. It’s then strung up with semi-precious stones, making a piece that you’d be proud to wear out to a special event. My favorite is this striking peacock feather necklace.
She’s also been thinking outside the box (if you’ll pardon the pun) and experimenting with round pendants, which lend themselves well to her photography.
If you’re not into jewelry, Laura also makes simple yet lovely book thongs, which are perfect for that beach-blanket read this summer.
I just can’t get enough of Harry Potter. I came into the series when Chamber of Secrets came out, and have been obsessed with everything Potter ever since. As a dude, I tend not to wear much jewelry, but a simple pendant is something I can be expected to wear. That’s why I was so excited when I saw these Harry Potter Inspired Wooden Pendants by BookishCharm on Etsy.
BookishCharm has quite a few pendants, and I couldn’t settle on just one, so I chose my four favorites out of what she has to offer.
Don’t forget to check out BookishCharm on Etsy to see more wonderful jewelry.
I must hang my head in shame. I — a self-proclaimed horror film geek — have never seen any of the Friday the 13th films. Unless you count Freddy vs. Jason, which I kinda don’t.
Doesn’t mean I’m not immune to the bone-chilling effect Mr. Voorhees has. Just looking at his hockey mask scares me…even in itty-bitty pendant form.
Zanti Jewelry offers this hand-cast metal Friday the 13th pendant, among other unique horror movie themed jewelry, in their Etsy shop.
You may not be able to wear it in time for today’s Friday the 13th, but — like the films — there’ll always be another one. Bwa ha ha!
Have you always dreamed of your name or favourite word written out using the Periodic Table of Elements? Of course you have!
Well now, thanks to Shop Gibberish, your dreams can come true!
They can make your word into a snazzy pendant or magnet if you aren’t a necklace wearing kind of person.
Up and atom!
Yarn Player on Etsy has these super geeky and beautiful atom pendants.
She makes these with the old tatting technique and makes them look bright and fun!
If you want to learn how to tatt, she also sells books!