Steampunk Sparklies

Today is our only day "off," (as much as any blogger takes a day off, anyway) and wouldn't you know it: John and I are sick! [insert boos and hisses here]

It could be worse. For now, the bug just has us achy and weak as wet pasta, so we've been sitting/laying/flopping around groaning for most of the day. We both had flu shots back during John's hospital ordeal, so I'm wondering if that's keeping us from being really sick sick. (Or maybe these will end up being my famous last words. Heh.)

At any rate, all the fun crafty things we were going to do today have been postponed, so instead, I'm going to sit here with my head propped on a pillow and do some online shopping.

WHO'S WITH ME?!?

Yep, I thought it was an oxymoron, but it turns out sparkly steampunk jewelry does exist! And I have proof!

Tada!!

By Rivkasmom on Maker's Market (which is another cool site I need to explore) $185

Yep, I went through every single link you guys gave me back on the Geeky Hardware post - which took forever, I might add - and then included my favs here. (Although I did find that first one on my own.) They're all substantially more expensive than the geek jewelry I posted before, but given the workmanship I guess it's no wonder.

I mean, just look at this thing:

By edmdesigns, $275

This toggle bracelet is made entirely of antique watch parts, many of which have tiny rubies in them! My dad repairs antique clocks and pocket watches as a hobby, and I've always goggled at how gorgeous the inner workings and gems are. I love seeing the scraps up-cycled as jewelry.

(Interesting side note: this exact same bracelet, made by the same artist, is also on this site for $595. Wow. I guess it pays to shop around!)

Here's a necklace from the same shop:

Also by edmdesigns, $145

EDM is one of the largest/most popular steampunk jewelry makers on the web, and with over 500 items in their Etsy store, there's plenty to drool over.


Who knew gears could be this elegant?

By Wearable by Design, $375

And on the more casual side:

By ClockworkZero, $44

Here's a cutey-patootie propeller:

By Noble Studios Ltd, $49

Steampunk isn't all gears and watch parts, of course. Check out these drop-dead gorgeous Victorian designs:

By Vintage Filigree (this one has sold out, but the same design in blue is $55.

Also by Vintage Filigree, $55

Ooooh, spaaaarkly.

And one more quintessential steampunk piece:

By Simply Willow, $42

And finally, while they don't have much in the sparkly department, birdzNbeez has lots of goodies like this:

Only $18, and the compass works!

and this:

$34

Ok, I guess that's enough for now. You know, since I have to go write Sunday Sweets for tomorrow and all. Heh. Aheh. (Procrastination: "I'll write a tag line for it later.")

So, guys, what's your favorite? I'm torn between the watch part bracelet and the blue dragonfly necklace, myself.