Enfants Perdus - Great Heron Skull Ring

A new direction in the vein of weathered and oxidized designer jewelry. These pieces from Enfants Perdus incorporate sterling silver and 18 karat gold for a distinct line of men's jewelry. Here's what they say about themselves:

Our jewelry heirlooms are handmade, crafted from the tension between sterling silver and rich 18 karat gold, and united with rare objects – diamonds, black pearls, and precious gemstones.

A weathering patina is then hand-applied through 5-10 progressive layers and washes, imparting humanistic qualities to the noble metals. These hard, yet malleable materials evolve alongside the experiences of the piece’s wearer. The pieces change and glow with time.

Evolution is life. Stasis is death.

Fight the Rain Scimitar Umbrella

Totally awesome idea. Broadsword, katana, or scimitar handled umbrellas from Fight the Rain.

Rain: Ninja. You are but a mere mortal and no match for my powerful torrent. Do you surrender?

Ninja: Ah, Rain. You are a most worthy opponent and teacher. But I will never surrender.

Rain: Ha! Ha! Ha! Your bravery humors me. Please continue.

Ninja: Laugh now, Rain, for it will be the last time. (Unsheathes umbrella.)

Rain: The ninja umbrella. But I thought it was a myth!

Ninja: Used by the samurais before me. Passed down by my ancestors. Full of the wisdom of the ancients. With this umbrella, I will defeat you once and for all, and I will bring honor to my family and dry clothes to my home. HIIIIYAAAA!

Via Uncommon Goods.

Society6 Art Microgalleries

Not exactly related to jewelry or fashion, but this was interesting enough for me to show you guys. It's a Digg-like site where users vote on items to boost them up for higher visibility, but has a lot more functionality around art rather than, say, random news stories. Lots of stuff around artist networking, etc. as well too. Here's what the society6 site says about themselves:

Society6 is a platform for emerging and established artists from every creative discipline to showcase their talent as it unfolds. An online community where no one who is doing good work remains undiscovered and without opportunities - anywhere in the world.

Society6 pushes the physical boundaries of creativity inviting everyone who is inspired by the artistic process, as much as the end-result, to contribute to the cultural commentary.

Society6 is the nexus of original artistic works created and curated by the artists and supporters themselves - providing direct access to quality people, art and events that you want to know about.

Check it out, here.

Cyborg 009 x Quolomo x CASIO G-SHOCK 25th Anniversary DW-5600

Based on the popular Japanese manga stemming from the 1960s, Cyborg 009 and Japanese brand Quolomo team-up with CASIO G-SHOCK on the original DW-5600. The premise of Cyborg 009 involved a team of 9 humans originally captured to undergo a series of robotic tranformations yielding a group of 9 cyborgs who band together against their kindnappers, Black Ghost. The watch itself is featured in all-white body with a black dial. Both CYBORG and Quolomo mark the top and bottom of the watch respectively while the watch band also features a printed deisgn. The watch as part of Cyborg 009’s 25th anniversary will release on July 19th at e-casio. Via Hypebeast.

Royal Atelier - Monarch Classic Ring

One of the more classic designs I've been looking at lately, this Monarch Classic ring from US-based designer jewelry house Royal Atelier takes traditional lines and works with them for a piece that has lasting and enduring appeal. Picked up the premium monogram version from RA a few years back, and it's always done well on my list. Comes in for just over a hundred dollars at Elysieme, here.

Nicolina Royale - Guitar Pick Necklace

Interesting oxidized take on the usual guitar pick necklace from Nicolina Royale. If you follow the scene, their work is actually worn by quite a few American celebrities. Can't say I'm too interested in the Hollywood folks though, so I'll leave picking out the celebs to you guys. Done in sterling silver, and selling for 260USD on their site, here.

Undercover Pointy Toed Shoes アンダーカバー ラバーソール シューズ

These may be the coolest shoes I've seen this season. Done in suede with a sleek and slim profile, these lace-ups from Undercover's 09 S/S collection are infinitely wearable, with pretty much every outfit. Of course, they're selling for about 800USD in Japan - and probably more, after you take into account shipping and import tariffs - but if you've got the cash, check 'em out here.