For only $190 Maison Martin Margiela has crafted the ultimate Key Chain — surely the most marvelous piece of work the Italians have invented since the Ferrari 250 GT. Since your simple mind probably can’t comprehend a design so intricate, we’ll try to break it down for you: OK, so there’s a ring made of […]


21 Mar
Finally, a way to really settle a Bride War

If you ever thought the female obsession with engagement rings went too far, then you probably will think that designer Kate Bauman could use a talking to. The 4-finger ring (or should I say “rings”) is made from sterling silver and cubic zirconium, and unlike your fingers, each of the hoops are the same size. […]


14 Mar
And other sick ways to confuse your opponent in a thumb war

Not every man can have a special appendage the size of a baby arm, but at least every person without a scrap of taste can have a ring that kind of looks like one… Ok, so, the bling on this baby ain’t real, but then again, neither is the arm it’s attached to. The arm […]


8 Mar
And it only took 10 years for a followup

Rival Schools return today with their second album Pedals, only a full 10 years after their debut United By Fate. What can you say — guys like to take their time. This is the first vid from the LP, and although you really can’t go wrong with any Walter Schreifels project, this one’s especially promising. […]


7 Mar
The Ring Flash Adaptor gives studio quality photos in a flash

Go ahead, take a candid picture and set it to flash. Why not? Everyone loves the unforgiving light contrasts in the result, or the good ole shut-eyed grimaced snapshot that comes with your camera’s built-in flash. But just remember that when I say everyone “loves,” I actually mean “fears more than the wrath of the […]


28 Feb
The true fellowship of the ring... for long distance lovers

It’s a band of metal, designed by Marina Noronha, with just one missing piece that keeps this circle a puzzle — and hopefully reminds you of someone in your life that may not be around for whatever reason. Perfect for the long distance relationshippers out there. Hey, it may not be a diamond, but one […]


11 Feb
Don't tell her you love her, Tweet it on a ring

Twitter’s 140 character limit has only increased the usage of bad acronyms and fragment-filled jargon online, and now you can immortalize this poor grammar forever. Long gone are the days of long-winded romantic marriage proposals now that Twitter has taken over; forget popping the question — Tweet it. You won’t have to get down on […]


Tokyo-born artist Takahashi Toshi (T Dog Junior) moved to London 11 years ago and began working at a Carnaby Street Jewelry shop. Since then he has been producing unique, handcrafted jewelry with precision and startling realness, and in 2004 launched Dog State jewelry specializing in modern skull and animal designs — along with some randomness […]