Geek Chic Jewelry: Part 1 - Science Fiction

Enter a strange new world of science fiction through jewelry design. People love to show off their favorite books, games, shows and movies, especially through accessories. Do you or your customers marvel at the futuristic beauty of life among the stars? Can you say a few words in Klingon? Have you dreamt of interstellar battles? Transport your customers to a science-fiction world with your jewelry.

Extraterrestrial Inspirations

Many sci-fi jewelry designs feature aliens and other non-earthly beings. Incorporate this theme with beads, charms and pendants that look like classic "little green men" or create miniature spacecraft with metal rondelles and seed beads. Use out-of-this-world colors, finishes and textured materials to imply a feeling of "not humanness." Feeling especially creative? Model your own alien friends out of glow-in-the-dark polymer clay. A key color palette of alien-inspired designs is neon green, purple, blue and pink. These are often paired with the black of space or grey and silver to represent spaceship metals.

Another way to add a bit of interplanetary intrigue to your designs is to use materials that originate from space or mimic them. Create chunky meteor motifs with tektite and add pops of alien green with peridot or green tourmaline to represent moldavite.

Looking for some stellar sparkle? Diamonds and moissanite are often found in asteroids! Go for rough diamond beads or quartz for a rugged space rock vibe. Or channel your inner space diva with faceted cubic zirconia or crystal beads to get all the flash and starfire without the astronomical price tag.

Pop Culture

Space: the final frontier ... and an endless source of inspiration. Famous designers, including Rodarte in New York and Preen of London, have printed dresses with Star Wars characters. J.W. Anderson and Gucci released clothing lines inspired by Star Trek and designers at Louis Vuitton have given a nod to Tron and Stranger Things on the runway.

Pay homage to your favorite science-fiction adventure by incorporating character-inspired color schemes, such as blue and white for R2D2 or red and black with gold accents for Captain Picard. Add design elements that reference favorite episodes or storylines, such as creatures, shapes or characters. Give Bajoran-style ear cuffs a go. There's no limit to the creative pop-culture references you can make in sci-fi designs.

Futurism and Technology

Two science fiction themes that lend themselves brilliantly to jewelry are futurism and technology. Picture a futuristic society with sleek construction, lots of gleaming metals and a level of simplicity paired with detailed design and structure. Futuristic jewelry often features a simple black, white and silver color scheme and plays with the concepts of line and shape. Geometric patterns add a polished, high-tech feeling. Create with mirrored, reflective surfaces such as metal sheet, crystal or vitrail finishes for a shiny boost.

Similar to futurism, technology plays a major role in sci-fi jewelry. Recycling computer chips and circuits is a fun and eco-friendly way to add color and texture to your designs. Use seed beads, metals and silicone elements to create the look of cables, wires, rubber seals and other technological components. String beads and crystals in varying patterns to signify binary code and electrical signals. You can even experiment with charms, buttons and other components with geometric patterns reminiscent of electrical pathways and circuit boards.

Get Ready for Battle

Are your customers' tastes less Dr. Who and more Battlestar Galactica? Dig into the rough-and-tumble side of science fiction with jewelry that exudes strength and courage. Sharp angles and interstellar battle-ready spikes give off galactic warrior vibes, especially when designed in shades of black, blue and grey. Create with chain, leather cord and metallic beads to create rugged-looking ensembles with space-age flair.

Channel the Western allure of "Firefly" using rustic metals and leather accents. Capture the gritty urban essence of "Fifth Element" and "Babylon 5" with raw industrial materials like steel and dark gemstones. Embrace "Dune"'s dusty desert themes with textured beads, muted earth tones and desert-like gemstones such as picture jasper. For "Men in Black" aficionados, sleek suit accessories like silver tie tacs and cuff links add a sharp, secret-agent touch. Lastly, dive into "The Matrix" with futuristic pieces crafted from computer components and circuitry, or materials that mimic them.

Are you ready to begin your journey through the cosmos of creativity? A universe of possibilities awaits! Harness your imagination and let your designs transport you to strange, new worlds or galaxies far, far away. Go boldly and create something truly out of this world!