Martin Verner / Monomer

This copper ring might feel at home with yesterday's mermaids — it's the squid-like "Sea Creatures" ring by Czech jeweller Martin Verner.

Visit his portfolio for more pieces, like the molecular "Zoom In" collection (pictured above) and the "Tinkling" ring that features worms. Live worms.

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For lots of cool 3D-printed rings with a molecular feel, check out Germany's Monomer (Antje Bott & Thomas Mrokon).

Even more jewellery:

• Expression CJ (Romania) - molecular rings


• John Tzelepis (Arizona) - metal engineering


• Dana Kellin (California) - glam gems