geek jewelry

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a . . . decal? That's right: when iconic heroes meet our favorite tech, accessories, and even beauty supplies, we're in for a treat that is nothing short of action-packed. Superheros like Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman are popping up in the most unexpected places, and we couldn't be happier. We've rounded up our favorite finds featuring these caped crusaders, elevating our love of superheros to new heights.

With the release of the new Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises we found jewelry across the web that makes us fan girl chic for in honor of our favorite superhero. Lucky for us, the simple aesthetic of the Caped Crusader makes for some surprisingly pretty designs. Since we were often caught channeling Batgirl on the playground, you can bet we'll take any excuse to get in the bat spirit, whether or not there's a movie in theaters. Check out the irresistible bat jewels.

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If you're regularly snapping pictures on your smartphone, why not turn some of your favorite photos into customized jewelry? From personalized pendants to unique resin bangles, we've found creative Instagram accessories to put your photography on display. Interested? Check out these cool options and turn your filtered snaps into fashionable jewelry.

The saying goes that we're all made of stardust, and the Constellations Collection may very well have been cut straight from the heavenly bodies that line our night sky. Danish born Henriette Lofstrom, whose past work tends to have a geometric-meets-tribal-meets-Stargate feel, designed these geometric shaped pieces in gold and palladium, perfect for the celestial-obsessed jewelry hound that needs a strong architectural piece to top off an outfit. With earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings, there's a little something for everyone. Check out a few more images of the collection in the gallery!

Since you had a retro turntable before vinyl became cool again and are most often found with a set of headphones wrapped around your neck, jewelry inspired by your favorite hobby is a necessary indulgence (other than a new mixer or rare vinyl box set, of course). With its tiny turntables pendants and sterling silver headphones rings, Australian artist Nathan Thomas's Darkcloud Silver line of jewelry is made for the person that always has the latest music gear and never misses a good live show. Who wouldn't want to update white iPod headphones with a lookalike necklace?

Scared of missing a photo opportunity, we carry our cameras with us everywhere — and end up looking like a tourist on the daily commute. Time to mix it up with a fashionable take on an addictive hobby. Australian jewelry company Oye Modern has a line of limited-edition jewelry with the professional and amateur photographer in mind. Heavy-duty lenses are recycled into flexible bracelets, and I'm especially excited about the vintage-inspired sterling silver camera winder brooch. Click through to see all the wearable goods.

A thoughtful jewelry gift doesn't have to mean rare gemstones and hefty price tags. Step outside the, uhm, jewelry box and shower your sweetie pie with the geeky lifestyle treats they love so much. These rings combine romance with pop culture favorites like nostalgic video games and Doctor Who.