# Space Station Ear Accessories The Death Star Earrings Are Perfect for Dark Side Fashionistas By Michael Hines | Published 2012-12-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-earrings References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/12/12/death-star-earrings/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/109819940/star-wars-death-star-earrings) Geeks looking for last-minute gift ideas need to check out the Death Star earrings. These handcrafted earrings were created by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cookie-cutters) merchant Rachel Sudlow. The earrings are made out of stainless silver earwires and measure 1" wide a 1.5" long. Fortunately for guys, it's not tough to shop for geek girls. That being said, it's easy to get your nerdy significant other something that *everyone* else already has, specially when your lady's [sci-fi obsession](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2) of choice is *Star Wars*. When it comes to giving gifts, original is always better. These earrings are a one-of-a-kind and are just the right size. (Nobody wants to sport a pair of Death Star earrings that could actually be confused with a small moon.) The earrings sell for $48 credits (dollars) and are available now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handcrafted Earrings:** The trend of handcrafted earrings presents opportunities for small artisans to offer unique and personalized accessories. - **Geek Fashion:** The trend of geek fashion creates opportunities for the creation of unique and original accessories that cater to niche interests. - **Sci-fi Obsession:** The trend of sci-fi obsessions inspires the creation of novelty accessories that cater to fans' specific interests. ### Where This Applies - **Artisan Jewelry:** The artisan jewelry industry can capitalize on the trend of handcrafted earrings by offering unique and personalized designs. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can tap into the trend of geek fashion by creating accessories that cater to specific fandoms. - **Novelty Gifts:** The novelty gifts industry can take advantage of the trend of sci-fi obsessions by offering unique and quirky accessories for fans to express their interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Halloween-Themed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-halloween-jewelry.md) - [Festive Double-Drop Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovers-tempo.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Space Station Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-game.md) - [Labyrinth-Inspired Earring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earring-studs.md) - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md)