by
Whystler
The nocturnal (or nocturlabe) is a very old instrument for telling time at night by measuring the stars. While concept is ancient, this design is all original. It is fully functional (all dials move properly) and meant to be worn as a pendant. This is now available for sale, as it has been tested and works nicely.
How to Use the Nocturnal:
The top of the nocturnal is where you see a bit of a ring around a spike. This ring can be strung with a chain and makes it possible to wear the nocturnal as a pendant. When reading the nocturnal, this end of the piece should always be up.
Your first step is to set the outermost dial on the date. The months are shown as letters, with January and December at the top, and the progression of the months running *counterclockwise*. Note that the exact position of the letter actually marks the middle of that month. Look closer at the piece and you will see the line that separates the months between the letters.
Now, hold your nocturnal up to the starry night sky, making sure that the date is still properly set. Locate the North Star centred in the hole in the middle of the Nocturnal. Then use the central dial (the one that looks like a pointer) to point to the two stars at the end of the bowl of the *big* dipper.
Once you have this all set. Look closer at the pointer and you will see that within the pointer is an eliptical ring and within this is a smaller pointer. This smaller pointer points to a roman numeral, which shows you the time.
Note again, that the roman numeral is centred on the middle of the hour. So, if the little pointer points in the centre of the numeral, it is in fact half past.
So now you can tell time at night without a powered time piece. This is great for night owls, vampires, and those who appreciate a gothic or steampunk look.
How to Use the Nocturnal:
The top of the nocturnal is where you see a bit of a ring around a spike. This ring can be strung with a chain and makes it possible to wear the nocturnal as a pendant. When reading the nocturnal, this end of the piece should always be up.
Your first step is to set the outermost dial on the date. The months are shown as letters, with January and December at the top, and the progression of the months running *counterclockwise*. Note that the exact position of the letter actually marks the middle of that month. Look closer at the piece and you will see the line that separates the months between the letters.
Now, hold your nocturnal up to the starry night sky, making sure that the date is still properly set. Locate the North Star centred in the hole in the middle of the Nocturnal. Then use the central dial (the one that looks like a pointer) to point to the two stars at the end of the bowl of the *big* dipper.
Once you have this all set. Look closer at the pointer and you will see that within the pointer is an eliptical ring and within this is a smaller pointer. This smaller pointer points to a roman numeral, which shows you the time.
Note again, that the roman numeral is centred on the middle of the hour. So, if the little pointer points in the centre of the numeral, it is in fact half past.
So now you can tell time at night without a powered time piece. This is great for night owls, vampires, and those who appreciate a gothic or steampunk look.
by
Ammnra
Ring Based on Ezio Vambrace and Hidden Blade from Assassin's Creed.
Vambrace rotates to reveal hidden blade design on band.
US Sizes 6-12 (in Half Sizes)
US Sizes/Inner Dia
The rings in the video/pics have been detail painted. The Shapeways parts will NOT be painted. The parts will be one solid color.
Painting Guide
Choose US Ring Size:
Size 6 (This Listing)
Size 6.5
Size 7
Size 7.5
Size 8
Size 8.5
Size 9
Size 9.5
Size 10
Size 10.5
Size 11
Size 11.5
Size 12
Vambrace rotates to reveal hidden blade design on band.
US Sizes 6-12 (in Half Sizes)
US Sizes/Inner Dia
The rings in the video/pics have been detail painted. The Shapeways parts will NOT be painted. The parts will be one solid color.
Painting Guide
Choose US Ring Size:
Size 6 (This Listing)
Size 6.5
Size 7
Size 7.5
Size 8
Size 8.5
Size 9
Size 9.5
Size 10
Size 10.5
Size 11
Size 11.5
Size 12
by
MichaelMueller
No matter what everyone say... you deserve it!
It is written on the ring to remember you about this fact.
The default Ring Size is US 8.
Large diameter rings (sizes 10 - 12) have seven instead of six spikes... to fit nice.
Use one of the following links to choose a different ring size.
US Ring Size 4
Inside Diameter: 14.88 mm / 0.586 in
Inside circumference: 46.80 mm / 1.84 in
US Ring Size 5.5
Inside Diameter: 16.10 mm / 0.634 in
Inside circumference: 50.60 mm / 1.99 in
US Ring Size 6.5
Inside Diameter: 16.92 mm / 0.666 in
Inside circumference: 53.15 mm / 2.09 in
US Ring Size 7
Inside Diameter: 17.32 mm / 0.682 in
Inside circumference: 54.41 mm / 2.14 in
US Ring Size 8 (default)
Inside Diameter: 18.14 mm / 0.714 in
Inside circumference: 56.86 mm / 2.24 in
US Ring Size 8.5
Inside Diameter: 18.54 mm / 0.73 in
Inside circumference: 58.3 mm / 2.29 in
US Ring Size 9
Inside Diameter: 18.95 mm / 0.746 in
Inside circumference: 59.69 mm / 2.34 in
US Ring Size 10
Inside Diameter: 19.76 mm / 0.778 in
Inside circumference: 62.20 mm / 2.44 in
US Ring Size 11
Inside Diameter: 20.57 mm / 0.81 in
Inside circumference: 64.72 mm / 2.54 in
US Ring Size 12
Inside Diameter: 21.39 mm / 0.842 in
Inside circumference: 67.23 mm / 2.65 in
Other size needed? Just send me a message!
Note:
The silver material is very bright and shiny. Some designs look much better when deeper parts are blackened. You can do this easily by yourself by putting the silver jewelry in a small glass with bleach for a few minutes. After it turns dark, you can polish it partial with a sponge or a towel.
It is written on the ring to remember you about this fact.
The default Ring Size is US 8.
Large diameter rings (sizes 10 - 12) have seven instead of six spikes... to fit nice.
Use one of the following links to choose a different ring size.
US Ring Size 4
Inside Diameter: 14.88 mm / 0.586 in
Inside circumference: 46.80 mm / 1.84 in
US Ring Size 5.5
Inside Diameter: 16.10 mm / 0.634 in
Inside circumference: 50.60 mm / 1.99 in
US Ring Size 6.5
Inside Diameter: 16.92 mm / 0.666 in
Inside circumference: 53.15 mm / 2.09 in
US Ring Size 7
Inside Diameter: 17.32 mm / 0.682 in
Inside circumference: 54.41 mm / 2.14 in
US Ring Size 8 (default)
Inside Diameter: 18.14 mm / 0.714 in
Inside circumference: 56.86 mm / 2.24 in
US Ring Size 8.5
Inside Diameter: 18.54 mm / 0.73 in
Inside circumference: 58.3 mm / 2.29 in
US Ring Size 9
Inside Diameter: 18.95 mm / 0.746 in
Inside circumference: 59.69 mm / 2.34 in
US Ring Size 10
Inside Diameter: 19.76 mm / 0.778 in
Inside circumference: 62.20 mm / 2.44 in
US Ring Size 11
Inside Diameter: 20.57 mm / 0.81 in
Inside circumference: 64.72 mm / 2.54 in
US Ring Size 12
Inside Diameter: 21.39 mm / 0.842 in
Inside circumference: 67.23 mm / 2.65 in
Other size needed? Just send me a message!
Note:
The silver material is very bright and shiny. Some designs look much better when deeper parts are blackened. You can do this easily by yourself by putting the silver jewelry in a small glass with bleach for a few minutes. After it turns dark, you can polish it partial with a sponge or a towel.
by
Lightbringer
Please use this template to order a customized signet ring. I can add in initials to one of the other symbols you see here, or create a new symbol to your specifications. Please note that the ring and the impression that it makes are mirror images of each other - letters that look right in an impression come from a seal engraved backwards. If you are trying to design your own symbol precisely, please constrain the drawing to an 3/4" diameter circle, and all lines for raised wax should be a minimum of 0.040" wide. This is like drawing with a dull pencil.
Caution: remove signet rings from your hand before using to make an impression. The ring will get hot. Please be careful to avoid burns when using hot wax.
Quality sealing wax is available through our main website.
In some rare instances, Shapeways stainless steel rings have caused a reaction called "tea staining." This is a (not permanent) brown mark on the skin caused by a chemical reaction with the bronze binder. So far only one customer has reported this, and research shows that it depends on skin chemistry - some people always get it, most people never do. Some solutions for people concerned with this are coating the skin contact area with clear nail polish, gold plating, or getting the ring made in silver.
New contest: send in photos of our seals and rings "in the wild" and win free wax if we use them! Showing the product clearly and creativity are strongly encouraged. By submitting photos, you grant Lightbringer Designs LLC the non-exclusive right to use it as we see fit, you will get photo credit. Private message for details.
Custom seals are also available
Caution: remove signet rings from your hand before using to make an impression. The ring will get hot. Please be careful to avoid burns when using hot wax.
Quality sealing wax is available through our main website.
In some rare instances, Shapeways stainless steel rings have caused a reaction called "tea staining." This is a (not permanent) brown mark on the skin caused by a chemical reaction with the bronze binder. So far only one customer has reported this, and research shows that it depends on skin chemistry - some people always get it, most people never do. Some solutions for people concerned with this are coating the skin contact area with clear nail polish, gold plating, or getting the ring made in silver.
New contest: send in photos of our seals and rings "in the wild" and win free wax if we use them! Showing the product clearly and creativity are strongly encouraged. By submitting photos, you grant Lightbringer Designs LLC the non-exclusive right to use it as we see fit, you will get photo credit. Private message for details.
Custom seals are also available
by
monitep
A wave shaped ring.
You can buy more than one and use together on your fingers!
Here you can see my shop: http://⇌↛.⇒.ws
You can buy more than one and use together on your fingers!
Here you can see my shop: http://⇌↛.⇒.ws
by
Lando
A New Assasins Creed Ring, Modeled for a Customer.
Based on a ring shown in the Assasins Creed Comic Book Series: Assasins Creed: The Fall.
Main Photo by Artist S-Seith on Deviant Art
http://s-seith.deviantart.com
by
MedusaMiniatures
This dragon ring design is available in half-sizes (U.S.) from 8 to 16 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_size). The ring is also available in half-sizes from 5 to 16 in silver materials. Whatever the size of the ring, they measure 3mm in thickness, and 8mm in depth.
by
schmnr
Be an honorary member of the Targaryen with the Game of Thrones Targaryen Ring.
Available in sizes 5-14
by
Schaeffer
My personal pendant variation of the Alchemy symbol for Iron. Iron represents Mars, physical strength and male energy.
by
BASHIBA
Internal Ring Diameter: 19.5 mm Feel free to contact us, if you would like this ring in a different size. We'll simply upload the new model in the new size and we'll send you the link.
by
Homagium
This is my newest creation- the Death Metal Ring.Feel free to ask anything i can help with.
by
lensman
A ring comprised of antler horns wrapping around the finger. This one measures 19mm inside diameter making it a US size 9. If you would like another size I will upload one here for you. Smaller will be slightly cheaper. Get in touch at
gslinger at rogers dot com or at my Blog:
www.thirddimensionjewellery.com
gslinger at rogers dot com or at my Blog:
www.thirddimensionjewellery.com
by
edrice
UPDATE02/12: The ring has been redone and should hopefully work with silver. As usual any other metal other than silver will give a more faded less detailed result due to the printing process. Get it in silver for the high detailed look, or in other metals for the antique battle worn look. "An assassin's ring with a gap in the bottom to activate a hidden blade. The ring itself is a 8¼ ring size in the US."
by
lensman
A statement ring for the lover of all things nautical! - An anchor with ocean waves depicted on the sides. The bottom of the ring can be left plain, or for $5 more I will put a set of initials there and upload a private model to download.
The band itself has a comfort fit interior with rounded edges.
This one is a US size 8 but I can upload any size you wish; just email me at gslinger at rogers dot com.
The band itself has a comfort fit interior with rounded edges.
This one is a US size 8 but I can upload any size you wish; just email me at gslinger at rogers dot com.
by
schmnr
Be a honorary member of House Stark with the Game of Thrones Stark Ring.
Available in sizes 5-14
