Geek Chic Jewelry: Part 2 - Fantasy
by Michele Dischino, Design Idea LA66
Jewelry has the unique ability to inspire and transport wearers to other places and eras. Fashion is riding the "geek chic" wave, so now is the time to cast your jewelry-making spell on the ever-growing fantasy culture. Not all geeks are Trekkies, and some prefer to escape reality to worlds of magic and adventure through their wardrobe and accessories. Use your fantastical jewelry to send customers on magical quests fraught with fascinating creatures—both dangerous and beneficent—and epic rewards inspired by their favorite book-inspired TV series, movies and more.
Are you or your clientele inspired by Lord of the Rings, Games of Thrones, Supernatural and other fantasy series? Big names, including Chanel, have capitalized on the interest in fantasy fashion for more than one season. While comic conventions and cosplay (dressing up as favorite characters) trends remain popular, creative designers find a lucrative niche for both sci-fi and fantasy themes. Customers have the opportunity to traverse an epic world where jewelry is inspired by mystical lands or mythological fairy-tale creatures. Dragons don't only exist in these realms; they're the norm, along with fairies, wizards and more. Ways to enchant with this trend include:
- Celtic designs that could have come straight from the Elven outpost, Rivendell
- Wire formed to a point for Elven ears or other highly embellished ear cuffs
- Wizards inspired by Gandalf, the infamous Merlin or Dumbledore from Harry Potter
- Flora and fauna, including Games of Thrones family wolves and stag heads
- Images of dragons—either fierce like Smaug from The Hobbit or cute like Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon
- Fairies and woodland critters of all sorts
- Scale-inspired chainmaille and drops
- Natural-looking materials, including leather bases, wood, bone and gemstone components
- Spikes that resemble horns or talons
- Glass cabochon eyes— dragon eyes, cat eyes, magical mystical eyes that see all
- Rich, deeply saturated gemstone colors
With the magic of fantasy-inspired jewelry making, the possibilities are endless. Unleash your imagination and bring your fantastical visions to life, each enchanting piece a unique treasure.
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